Hi witches! It’s been approximately 90 generations since our last encounter in the unpredictable realm of television’s most inconsistent magical world, and I must say, I’m genuinely excited to be here again. This is the only series that audaciously poses thought-provoking questions such as: Is it incestuous to bear a reincarnated form of a man you were intimate with? Does the Montessori method work on demon offspring? Is this show subtly promoting Catholic ideology? Should we feel guilty for confining Uncle Rapist in a haunted mental asylum? I may not be able to offer satisfactory answers to these questions, but neither can the show, and that’s what makes the “Mayfair Witches” intriguing.
The unique appeal of “Lasher” lies in observing how Rowan’s mental state oscillates between the characters of Reba (a devoted yet overworked mother) and Medea. In the last episode, we witnessed Rowan fulfilling her Mayfair witch destiny by giving birth to a reborn Lasher within their vast family crypt and receiving all his supernatural powers as a result. This empowerment enabled her to transform her abusive uncle-father Cortland into stone, leading to her separation from Ciprien. Presently, while Ciprien resumes his pursuit activities for a purpose, and the other Mayfair kinfolk remain ethically ambiguous, Rowan is struggling to tame the devil within Little Lasher, with absolutely no progress so far.
I’m curious if the magical delivery of Rowan might have included a form of mind alteration, as the current version of Rowan seems unusually innocent and unaware. For example, a real-life pediatrician would know that an infant couldn’t tease by saying “Rowan” with a knowing smile on a face that looks more like a robot than a human in the uncanny valley. Could he be artificial? Rowan ponders in her diary. Sweetie, it’s clear he isn’t. He progresses at a pace that would make Renesmee look like a snail, and when you witness this being transform from toddler to first-grader in just 30 seconds, you can’t help but think, “Growing up is quick, isn’t it?
In every stage of Lasher’s growth, Rowan grapples with a mix of protective and fearful emotions. It might seem reasonable to be terrified when your child suddenly wakes you up in the dead of night, joyfully pulling out his own teeth one by one. However, this series suggests that such a brief pregnancy can spark a maternal instinct so intense it’s easy to forget that this is a resurrected version of a man with whom you had intimacy just a fortnight ago. Even warnings from past Mayfair witch vessels’ journals about potential dangers can be easily disregarded.
It appears to me, at least, that Little Lasher has been harboring an adult’s soul within a child’s body all along. The phrase “I remember them in pieces that fall apart when I look too hard” is something typically said by characters in fictional stories shared on Twitter, which makes Rowan’s attempts to establish rules about milk-throwing quite amusing when you think about it later. Even though Rowan maintains the belief that she contributed some genetic material to this child, she doesn’t seem fully convinced and decides to send a blood sample for testing.
Meanwhile, Rowan finds herself in a challenging situation, not only dealing with the strain of controlling her demonic offspring, but also receiving conflicting advice about it from two Mayfair relatives. On one hand, she has the ghostly presence of Aunt No. 2, a devout Catholic, who persistently reminds Rowan to eliminate Little Lasher as it’s not a sin to kill the devil. On the other hand, there’s matriarch Dolly Jean, who is trying to help Rowan safeguard Little Lasher, but more crucially, is also working to undermine her.
As Lasher evolves from a terror of a toddler, an unpleasant child, and finally into a chilling teenager, Rowan seeks to understand why he’s been reborn. Should he reveal the truth? Dolly Jean suggests otherwise cryptically. However, it’s clear that Lasher didn’t grant Rowan his power for the purpose of curing childhood cancer, which she finds disheartening.
Approximately two days later, it appears that Rowan starts doubting her abilities as a parent when Teen Lasher attempts to kiss her. She reacts with disgust and forbids him from doing so again, leaving him bewildered and upset. This incident seems to trigger the ‘Mayfair Witches’ incest alarm. Later, Lasher seeks an outlet for his surging adolescent emotions and ends up harming a girl he meets at a Halloween party. The circumstances surrounding her death are murky. He then brings the deceased girl home to Rowan, causing her to panic and lock him in the basement. In response, Lasher calls her ‘mommy’ for the first time, pleading with her to release him.
In other parts of the “Mayfair” universe, Ciprien, similar to Rowan, maintains a logbook as a captain might, jotting down everything he discovers by observing her house from the sidewalk through binoculars. Meanwhile, Rowan is documenting Lasher’s progress in her journal with entries like, “typical for a human.” Ciprien, on the other hand, resides at the Red Stick Motel (quite literally), talking into a Bible as if it were a tape recorder. He records all the findings he’s gathered about Rowan and Lasher in this way so that in case the Talamasca erases his memory again, he can simply pick up the Bible and retrieve all the information. It’s worth noting that you can also do this with a regular tape recorder.
As I gently touch the spine of this Bible, Ciprien warns me, “If you’re holding this Bible and experiencing this moment for the first time, it means your memories have been wiped clean by Albrecht Escher… Be cautious, don’t trust anyone.” A thought crosses my mind, realizing that Ciprien has finally learned to mistrust the Magical Bureaucracy. Sadly, after being magically knocked unconscious and abducted, when we next encounter Ciprien, he’s found sitting in Albrecht Escher’s office, agreeing to enlist a vulnerable Mayfair witch into their ranks. It seems our heroes are overly trusting, perhaps even too naive. The vulnerable Mayfair woman he’s been tasked to persuade is a new character named Moira, who’s been causing quite a stir by criticizing Lasher for the murder of her sister Tessa (remember Tessa?).
Moira, who I find myself growing fond of, seems likely to meet a tragic end in the upcoming episodes, as suggested by Dolly Jean’s less-than-kind description of her as “nobody’s favorite cousin.” Known for her ability to read minds and her strong personality, Moira returns home after being overlooked at her sister’s funeral and is determined to get some answers. However, finding the truth is proving to be a challenge for Moira, since she keeps getting kicked out of people’s houses wherever she goes, making it difficult even with her powers of mind-reading.
1. “Moira, your mother harshly says, ‘You’ve failed to appreciate Lasher’s role within our family,'” or
2. “Moira’s mother criticizes her sharply, saying she hasn’t given proper recognition to Lasher’s place in the family,” or
3. “According to Moira’s stern mother, ‘You’ve neglected to understand Lasher’s significance within our family,'” or
4. “In a severe tone, Moira’s mother states that she hasn’t shown proper reverence for Lasher’s position in the family.”
As for Rowan’s response:
1. “Rowan firmly asserts, ‘The Lasher you’re referring to isn’t the one upstairs; he’s a child,'” or
2. “When Moira presses him to face the man she calls Lasher, Rowan counters, ‘That’s not the Lasher we’re discussing here; he’s only a child,'” or
3. “‘The Lasher you’re after isn’t the one residing upstairs’, Rowan firmly states, ‘he’s merely a boy,'” or
4. “Rowan insists, ‘You’re referring to the wrong Lasher, and he’s only a child.’ This is in response to Moira’s demand to confront him regarding Tessa’s abandonment.”
Regarding Josephine:
1. “Josephine helps to escort Moira out of the house,” or
2. “With a gentle nudge, even Josephine assists in sending Moira on her way,” or
3. “Josephine lends a hand in guiding Moira from the premises,” or
4. “Together with others, Josephine helps to usher Moira out of the house.”
Towards the finale of “Lasher,” there’s a short scene featuring Cortland, who Rowan has preserved as a statue in her basement. Contrary to expectations, being turned into stone doesn’t instantly take a life. Instead, we find that Cortland is trapped in a chilling hotel corridor, where the lightbulbs flicker ominously and the doors refuse to open. It’s unfortunate for him, as he was previously battling ALS, but at least his death from the disease has been halted. However, the arrival of a group of women dressed in nightgowns, who charge out of an elevator and assault him, seems far from comfortable. (Recall that he had killed Deirdre in a hotel elevator.) I don’t think this will end his life, but it certainly appears to be an unwelcome experience.
Returning to our primary narrative, the episode concludes with Rowan unceremoniously disposing of the lifeless body of the girl Lasher had killed, submerging it in a vast water expanse shrouded by mist and quivering hands. Meanwhile, Lasher has reached his eternal maturity of roughly 35 years, slipping out of the basement window with a foreboding presence at the house.
Additional Questions, Comments, and Concerns
In this particular episode, I discovered that contrary to my past write-ups where I called him “Cip,” his nickname is actually “Sip,” as his full name is shortened to that instead of “Ciprien.” My apologies for any confusion.
As a cinema enthusiast, let me share an intriguing tidbit: I’m referring to a potential gene therapy solution for restoring sight, that’s Paul! It’s a conversation with someone unfamiliar yet mysteriously captivating, Lark.
It’s great news that Rowan has landed a position as a neurosurgeon, a role that, much like other crucial societal positions, seems to have been obtained with the aid of family connections.
Still chuckling over the sight of Rowan with nine nearly full half-gallon milk jugs on her kitchen counter – something entirely ordinary and likely resonating with many busy solo moms out there.
To clarify for any potential legal considerations, it’s essential to mention that I am not certain whether AI technology was employed to make baby Lasher’s facial expressions.
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2025-01-06 06:54