‘Blinded: Those Who Kill’ Recap – ‘Episode 2’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Two of ‘Blinded: Those Who Kill’.
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There are a great many reasons as to why we are enamored with serial killers and stories that explore their twisted and abhorrent actions. But out of all of them, the biggest reason we indulge in these stories; is that we are outright curious as to what drives serial killers to do what they do. Simply because… their actions are puzzling to say the least. For they make an active choice to harm other people in a powerfully meticulous manner, one that always ends in bloodshed and heartache for those left behind and that’s why stories that truly explore every facet of these fascinating and horrifying people should be celebrated when they arrive. Since they really are trying to tackle an uncomfortable and intricate topic and it just so happens that AcornTV is host to a series that qualifies for that type of celebration.

For Blinded: Those Who Kill, really is doing a phenomenal job of exploring the inner workings of the serial killer as evidenced by its next episode. For the second entry in this harrowing tale, spent a lot of time exploring why men like Peter kill. A feat it accomplished after sending a little misdirection our way, since early on it appeared as though Peter was going to get away with the brutal crime that he committed at the end of the premiere episode. Largely due to the fact that the poor, unfortunate soul he put down, didn’t fit Peter's own custom made profile. For there was minimal torture performed upon the body and the traditional heavy cutting was nowhere to be found. All because Peter was rushed to hastily end the encounter before his own life was in jeopardy. Plus, since he committed the act, he should have been satisfied with his actions and able to return to the shadows for a little while.

But the discovery that he once again took a souvenir from his victim’s home, motivated Louise and the team to dig deeper on this case and try to understand him better and that’s when the grand exploration in this tale got underway. One that revolved around what exactly drives the serial killer to kill and why they cannot be satisfied until it happens a certain way and it handled this exploration, by showing us the frustrations that Peter was going through post kill. Because he didn’t properly exert power and control over his victim. Nor did he get that man to fear him and his overall prowess and that left him in quite the twitchy and eager place. One that immediately put him back on the hunt for a victim, one that would properly give him exactly what he needed. 

Yet while that particular victim's body hasn’t quite been discovered just yet, since this one ends on a cliffhanger with the new target missing and undoubtedly dead, it was the details leading up to that moment that really hammered home the exploration in question. Because we really did see just how not being in control left Peter utterly listless and confused, as though his brain couldn’t process the fact that someone actually fought back and didn't respect the threat he posed. And it was simply fascinating to learn how badly men like Peter need that level of control and awe and outright power and how their marginalized status drives them to do terrible things. Since we now know that Peter and others like him, often believe they are worthless or inferior and playing God with a life, fixes that particular psychological inadequacy. 

If anything, this was simply a riveting episode through and through, since it took us on a powerful character study and an in-depth examination of the mind of a serial killer. One that made every single moment that Peter was on screen, terrifying to say the least, since he was constantly on the brink of snapping and could have done something terrible at any time. Which really speaks to the quality of this story since it has put utter fear into us in regard to Peter, a mere two episodes in and well, now that this powerhouse journey has come to a close… this reviewer is quite eager to start the next chapter in this journey. In order to see exactly where this case is headed next, now that Peter has a bloodlust going, and to also revel in the wonder… of a quality exploration of one of the darkest aspects of the human condition. Until next time.     

‘Blinded: Those Who Kill’ is available to stream now on AcornTV.  

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