But there’s a lot of subtext to be considered, and as often happens in real life, the child gets caught in the middle and reacts in a not totally unexpected way. 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. 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. It is slated for a fall premiere on SyFy, although the specific date has not been revealed yet.This Van Helsing review contains spoilers. Season 1 ended with Vanessa being left all alone when her allies either died, were turned into vampires, or simply abandoned her, so Scarlett might be a new ally.Īs with the first season, season 2 of "Van Helsing" will get 13 episodes. Her resurrection came as a result of the undead taking over the world. "Van Helsing" revolves around Vanessa Van Helsing, a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing who comes back to life in order to step up to fight vampires, a role that has been held by her family for generations. He also teased fans by saying that Vanessa might only be considered as the savior of the world because people want her to be and that there might be a real savior out there who can really save mankind. ![]() He stated that the resurrected Van Helsing has yet to find out the full extent of her abilities, and the upcoming season will delve into this. LaBute also revealed in an interview with SyFy that season 2 will explore Vanessa's powers and abilities. I can't wait to see her jump into battle alongside Kelly Overton and the rest of the cast with all we have planned for them in season two." Regarding Peregrym's addition to the cast, showrunner Neil LaBute said: "The series thrives on female energy and power and we're getting two barrels full with Missy's talents. Peregrym is best known for her role as Officer Andy McNally in "Rookie Blue." Her surname, "Harker," might be an homage to a character in the original "Dracula" film — Mina Harker (Winona Ryder), the fiancée of Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves), who was turned into a vampire by Dracula himself so that she can be his new bride. Scarlett is a mysterious woman who may help the protagonists, led by Vanessa Van Helsing (Kelly Overton), in defeating the vampires. "Van Helsing" continues to stay true to its presentation of strong female characters, with Canadian actress Missy Peregrym joining the cast in season 2 as Scarlett Harker. A promotional image for "Van Helsing" | Facebook/VanHelsingSeries
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