Written by John Edward Betancourt Alexandra Daddario as Dr. Rowan Fielding in Episode 201 of ‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’ – ‘Lasher’. (Photo Courtesy of Skip Bolen/AMC.)
Caution: This article contains spoilers for the Season Two Premiere of ‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’. To revisit the Season One Finale, click here.
When we last settled into enjoy the wondrous AMC series, Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches, we were left with a real sense of worry. For while Dr. Rowan Fielding came into her own with her powers and accomplished some wonders, she was also… the victim of a long con. One involving an ancient prophecy that involved some manipulation from members of the Talamasca, and her own family, that eventually made her the mother of the seeming spawn of Satan, Lasher. Leaving us to wonder what would become of Rowan, and Sip for that matter as well, since his desire to do the right thing put him in hot water with his bosses and well, thankfully, the season two premiere of this magnificent show, let us know what was to come of our heroes. In that, tough days were ahead because of those moments. For instance, ‘Lasher’, informed us that Sip was basically on the run and doing his best to avoid accountability, and of course the many, many deaths that had come forth in the family, brought other members home. Since Moira Mayfair, a no-nonsense Mayfair, returned to this iconic city to spit some truth and demand some answers, two things the family does not care for in the slightest. But above all, this episode made it clear that Rowan, was in a tough place. Because she was indeed now a mother… to a being that was growing at a shockingly rapid rate. To the point where Lasher was a teenager in a matter of days. Which prompted Rowan to try and figure out what to do with Lasher and how best to understand if he was indeed the dark threat all thought him to be. So, Rowan dug deep into the family’s archives to learn more about him and even went so far as to contact an old friend named Sam Larkin to try and understand Lasher’s DNA in an effort to explore his growth spurts and the sheer fact that a spirit was now a corporeal being of sorts. Which allowed for the story to fool us and make it seem as though good moments were ahead instead. Because Rowan was a caring mother. Granted, she was caring for a son that consumed an unholy amount of milk and hid in the shadows. But he was safe and found some comfort and care from family members. Which in turn seemingly sent out good vibes into the world. For Sip was brought in and told that he was going to be just fine as long as he played ball and did his duties as asked. Which involved helping to capture Lasher. Plus, Cortland paid a penance for his twisted actions. By spending time in a weird space between spaces where ghosts haunted him.  Jack Huston as Lasher in Episode 201 of ‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’ – ‘Lasher’. (Photo Courtesy of Skip Bolen/AMC.)
Not to mention, Rowan found some agency and direction again as a healer. Since she spent a little time at the hospital the family owned. Wherein she was able to use her powers to help others know what would become of their health and she of course, asked Josephine if she could take the job that was offered to her in this place. So, she could start to rebuild her life after such a harrowing turn of events. Plus, even Lasher for a short time… seemed to be acclimating to his humanity. Since he was quick to obey at last and was even learning how to dress like a gentleman. But his creepy need to express his desire for his mother put her in a tough space again… and soon after, the dark clouds on the horizon gathered regarding this family and the troubles that lie ahead.
Simply because, Lasher’s needs and wants extended beyond what he expressed in the house and begged for in an unwholesome manner. So, he set out into the world to find what he needed, and it did not take him long to do so and that cost another person their life. Which rightfully brought him into the realm of punishment once again. For he brought the body of the woman he killed to the homestead and was banished to the basement. All so Rowan could try and use her powers to save a life, but alas… she could not… and she was forced to bury the body and make amends with the reality that Lasher was and would remain a monster, and there was little hope of saving him from that darkness, and she would have to do something about him. What exactly, she did not know in that moment, for bigger issues were at hand. Mainly because while Rowan was handling dark family business, Lasher, now fully grown, broke out of the house… and it was revealed he killed another Mayfair before rushing off into the night. To undoubtedly cause more mischief and harm, setting the stage for dark days ahead. Wherein Rowan will have to make difficult choices. But while we wait to see how she handles this mess, we can celebrate, one intense season premiere. One that did not waste a single second and plunged us back into this world in an epic manner, all to let us know… that we need to buckle up. For a dangerous rollercoaster lie ahead, one that will take our breath away as a manipulated mother makes some difficult choices regarding the fragile future of her family. Until next time. Watch ‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’
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