‘Chucky’ Recap: ‘Death Becomes Her’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

CHUCKY -- "Death Becomes Her" Episode 305 -- Pictured in this screengrab: Chucky -- (Photo by: SYFY)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 305 of ‘Chucky’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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There are a great many aspects of the horror genre that continue to make it fascinating and important to the fabric of storytelling. After all, it holds up a mirror to our modern world and forces us to ponder deeply upon who we are as a species and a society, and of course… it is an emotional genre. One that ponders deeply upon our experiences and our traumas and one big aspect about it that doesn’t receive enough accolade, is the sheer fact that horror is one of the few genres out there that is eager to explore causality.  Because what happens in these stories is impactful and reminds us that our actions have consequences and never was the power of this more evident, than during last night’s episode of Chucky on SYFY and USA Network.

Because ‘Death Becomes Her’ spent a great deal of its time pondering deeply upon the power of causality and consequences. As evidenced by the fact that the president and his family, were more or less reeling with PTSD in this tale. Because the horrors that happened on Halloween hung heavy over the hallowed halls of the most powerful home in America, and that brought about either a mass psychosis within the White House, or an outright awakening of the spirits within. But one way or another, we saw everyone suffer greatly from what happened on that horrifying night, reminding us that death and destruction impacts so many and the show had more to explore regarding such matters, as evidenced by Jake and Devon’s journey.

For while they tasked Lexy with making another attempt to get back into the White House to get them access to Chucky, they dug deep into the origin of Chucky’s power and how perhaps they could use it to combat him. Which led to a road trip to visit the good doctor that gave Chucky a physical a few episodes ago. Which allowed for them to learn about Chucky’s condition and well… that revelation prompted Devon to really think differently about his relationship with Jake. Specifically, how perhaps they should just let nature take its course and let Chucky die. So, they could just live. Because they had spent so much time in the midst of the horrors of Chucky that they had yet to really enjoy life and all it has to offer, a move that spoke to the long-term impact of this nightmare, one that Jake talked Devon out of. To see this through and it is a good thing he did.

At least, it took a little while to understand that was the right call. Because initially, it seemed as though Chucky was ready to die as well. For he continued to deteriorate before our eyes, and well… the thrill of the kill was gone for him. Because despite killing a sassy maid with bleach, he could find no joy in the slaughter, and he truly thought… he would just let the kids come and take him out. A reality that spoke to Chucky pondering upon the consequences of his own actions and the path he’d taken, something you don’t see horror villains do that often. But before he truly committed to the end, Tiffany gave him inspiration since she finally took his call. In that, if this was the end, he had the chance to go out in a blaze of glory and kill as many as possible and that, gave an old dark soul grand inspiration to do the unthinkable.

Wherein Chucky hid and baited the president to attack him with renewed fervor and to rip out his eyes. To enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but also… to get his hands on the worst-case scenario. Specifically, the nuclear launch codes the President of the United States must carry at all times. So that he could burn everything to the ground before dying. A surprise that gave rise to real relief that the kids are coming, and that Jake pushed to keep the fight going, and this scary moment… also brought season three into focus. For now, we know, what Chucky’s endgame is, and this might be his biggest and baddest one to date. One grounded in consequences and legacy, and that made for one epic episode. One that was smart, quirky, and downright terrifying and it will be interesting to see how the final few episodes of season three play out, now that there’s a real sense of urgency hanging over this twisted journey. Until next time.

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