‘Reginald the Vampire’ Recap: ’30 Days’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

REGINALD THE VAMPIRE -- "30 Days" Episode 202 -- Pictured: Jacob Batalon as Reginald Andres -- (Photo by: James Dittiger/SYFY)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 202 of ‘Reginald the Vampire’. To revisit the Season Two Premiere, click here.
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It really is quite amazing what the hit SYFY series, Reginald the Vampire, is accomplishing right now. For not only does the show continue to cement its status as one of the best horror comedies out there, thanks to the quirky reality of having a Slushy Jockey transform into a creature of the night, but it is also showcasing how valuable the vampire subgenre can be to the horror landscape. Since this series continues to explore unique corners of the human condition and life, and offer lessons along the way, stuff that is normally reserved for other monsters in the genre. But this show really is something special and it is showing no signs of slowing down regarding those explorations, as evidenced by this week’s tale. For ’30 Days’ used some very relatable moments to ponder deeply upon the importance of keeping an open mind in all things.

Because when we don’t… we rush into things and potentially push away opportunity, and several key characters explored all of that. Since Sarah found herself at a crossroads over learning that angels were real, because she truly wanted to live in a world where the supernatural wasn’t a possibility, to leave her past behind and in doing so… may have gutted an opportunity to confront and make peace with that past much sooner in life. Not to mention, Claire almost lost out on a chance to have a family life, since we learned her dad is an Incubus, (a shape shifting demon) that wanted to be near her, and she was so hellbent on sticking with the narrow path of punishing him that she almost missed out on getting to know a solid monster and having what she wants. All because of that closemindedness. Plus, Todd almost rushed into vampirism because he truly thought it was mystical and magical over anything else… but thankfully Mike took the time to showcase why it was such a big decision and what it would actually entail. 

But while it was indeed fascinating to learn how being openminded would have given Sarah peace sooner, and helped Claire to understand how she can be whole, and helped Todd make his decision a little slower… there were still more deep lessons to be found. Since Reginald and Maurice’s journey pondered deeply upon the importance of claiming agency when we step into new chapters in our lives. To help us find confidence and settle in, and that came forth because this episode featured Maurice’s first meeting as Deacon of the Vampires. A meeting complete with a ceremony that included the most ridiculous hat ever, and a butt load of pushback from his new subjects. For old school vampires are petty, we learned, and were ready to push Maurice around to get their way. But both he and Reginald stood firm to their edict of a new path and stepped up in that moment and claimed their power, and for their efforts, garnered respect at last. 

All of which made for a fascinating and magnificent episode. One that was grounded in amazingly real concepts and featured some good laughs. Because seriously, that hat was ridiculous. Like, how can someone even wear that thing without having a major neck injury, vampire or not? But that aside… this series is always eager to offer up a juicy story, and some serious conflict, and it used one last lesson to bring that about. Because in the closing moments of this tale, we came to learn that the man that Reginald saw in his dreams last week, was a powerful angel. One named Bolestro and he… had a bone to pick with the vampires of the world. For he felt that these creatures wasted so many good opportunities to be something special, and that they all needed to be slaughtered, and well… they had 30 Days before that was going to happen. Which of course… is a revelation that ties to quite the simple lesson.

In that, when our gut tells us something is wrong, we should listen. Or in this case, Reginald should have listened. All of which sets the stage for a fierce second season where our heroes will face off against an enemy that seems to be outright invincible, since Bolestro brushed off harm with ease, and well… one cannot help but wonder if by chance… Reginald and Maurice’s desire to make the vampire world, better, might be the saving grace/counter punch needed to save them all. Provided of course… they can change the (cold and dead) hearts and minds of a very spoiled class of monster. But while we wait to see, we can celebrate one intelligent episode. One that really did offer up some lovely and applicable lessons for all of us, the kind that are likely swirling about our minds today. All courtesy of a show that understands the potential of the vampire story, and it will be interesting to see what other

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