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Van Helsing S2 E13 “Black days"

Synopsis from IMDB: The final battle commences as secrets of the past and of the Van Helsing bloodline come to light.

Watch the teaser here!

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VanHelsing season two: episode twelve.

“Crooked Falls.”

Official synopsis from IMDB: Coming across the fabled compound, the group must defend it from a fierce new foe. Doc makes a discovery that could change everything.

Watch the teaser here!

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Van Helsing season three CONFIRMED.

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Official synopsis: Sam and Mohamad's past comes to light while Mohamad tries to escape him. At a baptism fire, friendships and loyalties are tested.

Sam may have switched sides, but he’s still team Mohamad.

Tonight the eleventh episode of season two of VanHelsing will air on the Syfy channel. Be sure to check it out if you can and live tweet along with the rest of the #VanHelsing fandom!

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HOW DO I SUPPORT VAN HELSING?

Where can I watch Van Helsing?

You can catch up on Van Helsing on Syfy’s official site, iTunestv and season one is currently available on Netflix.

I want to support the show as well as watch it, how do I start?

Firstly, thanks for choosing to support Van Helsing! Secondly, I’d suggest creating a twitter or even a tumblr account – or if you’re archaic, a facebook! The number one thing cast & crew of a show want us to do is to talk about the show. Part of loving a story driven show like Van Helsing is getting to pull at the blood encrusted seams and see what spills out amongst the viscera, so openly discussing what you both loved and maybe even hated about an episode is highly encouraged! Just try not to be too mean, even vampires have feelings!

I have a friend who is reluctant to watch Van Helsing after reading a negative review, what do I do?

Beg. Beg hard! Nah, I’m kidding. But honestly, I’d say that if you have a new comer to Van Helsing then have them watch two or three episodes. Van Helsing is slow to start just like any good book, each scene is garnished with tension and the producers and writers don’t hold back when it comes to their maddening love of tempting us viewers with a moment of joy before cruelly stealing it away!

I’d hate them if I didn’t love them!

But I live in another country, I can’t legitimately watch Van Helsing, so how do I support the show?

You’re definitely not alone, but this is where those of us who watch via streaming sites have to really amp up our support for the show. We’re the hidden numbers and when it comes to business, numbers matter. The first thing I’d recommend is to spread the word, get people talking about Van Helsing on social media. The more noise and buzz about the show, the more likely all of that noise will find its way back to Syfy HQ and hopefully give them enough of a headache to finally renew the show for a third season!

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Consider supporting Van Helsing by clicking on the link above. When the finale of season two airs, I will email Syfy with the results of this campaign and politely emphasise that this show deserves another season and we fans demand it! Don’t be shy to also contact Syfy, you can also contact them here.

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“What is it that you do?” ... “Whatever it takes.”

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Thoughts on Big Mama.

My thoughts on tonight’s episode of Van Helsing, I will place them under a read more to avoid spoiling those of you who have yet to see it! 

Scarlett:

We’re already off to a rocky start for the group now that Vanessa has been taken; but I’m glad to see already that Scarlett’s strong personality is making itself known amongst the group. She’s every bit the survivor and every part the loner that season one Vanessa was and season two Vanessa still tries to be at times (thank you Julius for being a much needed anchor during Axels absence, may you continue to be the anchor of the group). I’m really looking forwards to seeing how her character will develop in time and just what does Dmitri want with her? It was commented in the previous episode that one of the Van Helsing sisters was more vampire than the other, is Scarlett the “weaker” of the two? If so, will Dmitri try to exploit that? Watch out Scarlett!

Dmitri/Scab:

Speaking of Dmitri, Van Helsing does a wonderful job at exploring the 'politics' of the vampire world. With Julius’ reversion leaving a massive vacuum that needs to be filled by another strong and ruthless vampire, we see Scab possibly rising to the challenge. Dmitri certainly knows that Julius’ brood are not completely loyal to him -- why would they be? Vampirism isn’t some happy camp where everyone sits and roasts marshmallows over a open fire and tells spooky stories. The world of Van Helsing is harsh, it’s eat or be eaten and even then we have to deal with the semantics of politics and morals. Just like humans, vampires aren’t obligated to like one another.

Dmitri may have backed the brood in to a corner by using brute force, but fear can only control a group of people for so long, all it takes is for one of them to stop being scared for the rest to follow suit and it seems that Scab is doing just that. I’ve loved watching this vampire’s journey, from meek underling to leader of the sisterhood. Rowland Pidlubny does an excellent job at portraying the animalistic hunger of vampirism in Van Helsing, the way he prowls across the screen is chilling to watch and when he reached for Callie we were all screaming “no!”

Sisterhood/Scab:

As for the Sisterhood, I’m already in love with this dark coven of warrior women, from their costumes (shout out to @FKSdesigns) to their statuesque on screen presence, this group of vampires is adding an extra topping of bad ass on to an already brimming with bad ass show. It seems that Sister Ivory of the sisterhood is the designated second in command and is already showing devout loyalty to their new master (Scab) as she looks at Dmitri with contempt after seeing him punish Scab for daring to question his human-sympathising.

Flesh/Lucky:

I find myself completely endeared towards these two, Flesh is another character whose growth is important to watch, his decision to help out the humans from the triage over finding Mohamad shows that he’s willing to sacrifice one person to save multiple people. And whilst that doesn’t sit well with most of us who love Mohamad, it again shows that sometimes we as people are forced to make decisions that we may not like. Lucky herself has proven to be an excellent addition to the group as she continues to support Flesh and already has formed a bond with both he and Mohamad (see: her previously warning Mohamad about his drug addiction, freeing Flesh from pseudo barn prison) and whilst they work to free as many humans as possible, I can’t help but wonder if Flesh telling Lucky that Mohamad is dead was more of an attempt to convince himself that his friend was gone.. well, we’ll have to wait until next week to see what really happened to Mohamad!

Cannibals oh my!

The twist with the police officers was something that I did not see coming, we all assumed initially that rednecks plus apocalyptic barbecue equalled Texas chainsaw massacre shenanigans, but we were only half right! A million questions filled my head as we watched a feral struggle against the lawmen who were already ringing the dinner bell. In some sense, I kind of sympathised with the vampire, but then I could also see why the police officers almost saw this as a form of vengeance as well as an act of survival. Almost as if they’re still trying to convince themselves that eating vampires is a totally sane thing to do.

The revelation that vampires could possibly be saved was also interesting to watch as the Sheriff had a glint of remorse and possible horror in his eyes upon hearing the news. Again, another fine moment of toeing the line between humanity and survival a la Van Helsing style! Of course, those of us watching wish to think that we’d be the moral brigade in the apocalypse and do everything ‘right’. But lets be honest. Nature isn’t perfect -- it’s just we humans that try to be.

Once again Van Helsing leaves me wondering just how different from ‘them’ are we?

Julius:

I was rather shocked when Julius actually killed Big Mama, since his reversion the character has transformed from brutal vampire warlord to a rather large cuddly bear that just wants to skip in the sunshine and eat 'beef' jerky. We all saw him comically punch a rather weak vampire Axel in response to the other threatening him, but I don’t think any of us expected to see the lovable oaf stab a fellow human. It was dark -- almost too dark in comparison to the sunshine that Julius has been exuding since his reversion. But I do think it was a good call and a much needed reminder that the character has a lot more going on beneath the surface than his soft spoken words like to let on. 

Doc:

Doc.. oh Doc, where do I start? Doc was the character I least expected to end up loving when I first picked up Van Helsing. Meek, cowardly, anti-social -- wait, that sounds familiar.. To me, Doc has been and has become probably one of the most important characters in the series. I’ve said it before and I will say it again; Doc is the most human character on the show. She’s conflicted, she’s scared, she has no idea what she’s doing most of the time and that alone terrifies her. She’s perfectly flawed with how fear drives her decisions in such an unpredictable world and I love it. Her character growth has been wonderful to witness and with each episode we’re beginning to see a Doc who is learning to trust not only herself, but those around her. 

The moment she closed the door on Axel was the moment we saw Doc begin to change, if she was a true coward she would have kept on running when a vampiric Axel found her. But she didn’t. He gave her a choice (along with a good amount of saliva, someone get that man a tissue) and from there on out, she continues to prove to her fellow survivors and herself, that she is not the weakling that she had painted herself out to be. To me, her story is one of a person overcoming her own demons and learning to live with them.

Axel:

Since his revival he’s been an almost constant source of humour for the group as well as a secondary backbone to help support his fellow survivors. Every bit the team player as Julius, though a little less gullible (just a little. He still gave in to being flattered.) Axel’s return to the group was a needed respite from all of the doom and gloom that has lingered over us since the beginning of the season. And whilst many of us feasted on the visual of a post shower Axel (Scarlett included), I couldn’t help but think about how Doc’s own shower after reversion in the first season was vastly different. In regards to the marine, Axel seems to deflect any emotion that can’t be laced with sarcasm, he’s quick to joke and very slow to open up. And whilst some of us may think that’s just him attempting to be “macho”, I think it’s how the character chooses to deal with things. He’s a soldier who has seen a lot of things, coming from a military family myself and being a R.E.M.E cadet when I was younger I can certainly see many of my former senior officers in Axel at times and how he will sometimes hold himself and switch between authority and civilian. You can take off the uniform, but Axel is still our soldier through and through.

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N O .... I wouldn’t join a strangers barbecue in the apocalypse.... y’alll,,,, cannibals,,,,,,,,,

Well, I can’t help but agree! I’m highly suspicious of these guys and their BBQ, but given how unpredictable Van Helsing can prove itself to be, I’m not sure whats going to happen. For all we know, they could have something akin to Eden in place. We’ll just have to tune in tonight to see!

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Consider supporting Van Helsing by clicking on the link above. When the finale of season two airs, I will email Syfy with the results of this campaign and politely emphasise that this show deserves another season and we fans demand it! Don’t be shy to also contact Syfy, you can also contact them here.

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‘Big Mama’ Teaser.

With Van Helsing day encroaching, Syfy offer us a question that we weren’t quite prepared for.

Would you join a stranger's BBQ in the apocalypse?

Watch the teaser here! And then let us know your answer!

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HOW DO I SUPPORT VAN HELSING?

Where can I watch Van Helsing?

You can catch up on Van Helsing on Syfy’s official site, iTunestv and season one is currently available on Netflix.

I want to support the show as well as watch it, how do I start?

Firstly, thanks for choosing to support Van Helsing! Secondly, I’d suggest creating a twitter or even a tumblr account -- or if you’re archaic, a facebook! The number one thing cast & crew of a show want us to do is to talk about the show. Part of loving a story driven show like Van Helsing is getting to pull at the blood encrusted seams and see what spills out amongst the viscera, so openly discussing what you both loved and maybe even hated about an episode is highly encouraged! Just try not to be too mean, even vampires have feelings!

I have a friend who is reluctant to watch Van Helsing after reading a negative review, what do I do?

Beg. Beg hard! Nah, I’m kidding. But honestly, I’d say that if you have a new comer to Van Helsing then have them watch two or three episodes. Van Helsing is slow to start just like any good book, each scene is garnished with tension and the producers and writers don’t hold back when it comes to their maddening love of tempting us viewers with a moment of joy before cruelly stealing it away!

I’d hate them if I didn’t love them!

But I live in another country, I can’t legitimately watch Van Helsing, so how do I support the show?

You’re definitely not alone, but this is where those of us who watch via streaming sites have to really amp up our support for the show. We’re the hidden numbers and when it comes to business, numbers matter. The first thing I’d recommend is to spread the word, get people talking about Van Helsing on social media. The more noise and buzz about the show, the more likely all of that noise will find its way back to Syfy HQ and hopefully give them enough of a headache to finally renew the show for a third season!