Ironically, the bloodlust here is all Vanessa. There’s a certain unmistakable poetry that takes over when these two go toe to toe, and even though Vanessa begins the fight overmatched, she quickly adapts to her nascent power. However, even more important to the overall arc, Vanessa’s physical transformation becomes apparent after her introduction to the benefits of blood consumption. There’s a lot going on in this reunion scene, not the least of which is that Vanessa’s willing to literally fight Rebecca for the return of her daughter who’s now emotionally bonded with the vampire. The season one fight scene featuring Vanessa and Rebecca remains one of my favorite encounters, and throughout its run, Van Helsing has deftly handled action sequences in a way that we don’t feel bombarded by the histrionics of the scene to the point that the deeper meaning is lost. Finally reunited, Dylan (Hannah Cheramy) reminds her mother that she abandoned her, paving the way for Rebecca to assume the role of surrogate parent.
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One of the most fascinating qualities of this series lies in the knowledge that while innumerable horrific acts routinely take place in the background, it’s the relentless emotional horror Vanessa faces that provides the true drama. Of course, vampires can likely read so the wisdom of sending out balloons with maps to a human safe haven can be questioned, but more importantly, the visual of this retreat nestled atop a scenic mountain pass presents a tangible goal for our hero to attain. “Began Again,” the season two premiere of Neil LaBute and Simon Barry’s reimagining of the traditional vampire tale, opens with a brief yet necessary scene that reminds us the fight waged by Vanessa (Kelly Overton), Flesh, and Mohamad represents the human race’s tenacity for survival even in the darkest of times. Unfortunately, for Vanessa, as one journey ends, another more arduous one begins. In one of the most poignant and frightening season-ending cliffhangers, last year’s finale of SyFy’s Van Helsingfinds Vanessa standing face to face with the daughter she’s devoted every waking hour to finding amidst the chaos raining down on the Pacific Northwest. Never underestimate a mother in pursuit of her child.
This Van Helsing review contains spoilers.
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