Can the Gang Fend Off a Succubus?

'Midnight, Texas' Recap: Can the Gang Fend Off a Succubus?
Monday, August 14, 2017

Here's a run-down of the most important happenings in this episode of Midnight, Texas.

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Manfred's Stresses

If anything, Midnight knows how to milk a story. They've been dragging out this looming threat of Granny's debt so long that even Manfred seems to be tired of worrying about it. They dole out a little bit more information in this episode in the way of a gunshot wound and a pound of flesh, but otherwise we can't really get our teeth into this Hightower business. 

Apparently, Hightower is the kind of man who would shoot a man for his grandmother's debt and cut out his heart to put on a platter. I get we're supposed to be scared, but I just can't invest in a disembodied voice on the phone and a series of voicemails. Midnight better start making this whole plot device scarier or it's going to fizzle out completely.

With Hightower breathing down Manfred's neck, Manfred is faced with the realization that he must raise the rest of the money for his grandmother's debt. This causes him a lot of anxiety. He's got to find a way to make a lot of cash soon or, presumably, Hightower will murder him in a really awful way.

Olivia's Story

I guess the trend on this show is to parse out a backstory in each episode on one of the characters, and this time it's Olivia's turn. Sent on a job to kill some rich guy who stole pensions and 401(k)s, she notices a man following her, so naturally she drugs and kidnaps him, throwing him in the back of her SUV -- as one does. 

Once the man comes to, he finds himself tied up in her bathtub. She waterboards him into telling her that her father sent him,  and he confesses that her father just wanted \"to see if you're okay.\" This is really upsetting to Olivia, and she unexpectedly (and insincerely) bursts into tears. Lem offers to leech out her sadness; as a result, she's able to pull herself together. 

The tears, however unbelievable they may be, are apparently a result of said father, who is also a deadbeat.  He abandoned her, leaving her in the custody of a drug-addicted step-mom who pimped Olivia out to grown men in order fund her pill addiction. Although this is a sad story, Olivia tells it with so little believable emotion that it's hard to muster up any sympathy for her. Either she's completely dead inside or I am. 

The Succubus

As reluctant as I am to keep typing \"succubus,\" I would rather call this character that rather than Midnight's alternative, \"hot blonde.\" I guess she doesn't merit a backstory or even a name, unlike the previous \"big bads of the week.\" 

Hot Blonde/Succubus rolls into town after eating a douchey con-man with a vintage red Cadillac. This guy, who had just stolen his father's Rolex and had his shirt unbuttoned down to his navel, sees her sitting alone on a roadside picnic table and pulls over to act like the gross,chauvinistic pig that he is. He even buckles her seatbelt for her, like she's not capable of working the belt herself. 

His sister comes to town, looking for the stolen Rolex and winds up hiring Manfred to help her find him. He totally gets what he deserves when the succubus tempts him into pulling off the side of the road and then eats his face \"like a taco.\" As result of this horrific death, Manfred is able to speak to his spirit. 

The ass-head's spirit sends Manfred on the hunt for the succubus but not before she's lured another over-sexed guy into a bathroom stall and murdered him with her long, yellow teeth. Legend has it that the succubus is only attracted to men \"who hurt people,\" so her attraction to Manfred makes the other Midnighters a little suspicious. This thread doesn't really go anywhere, but it does plant the seeds of doubt about Manfred and his intentions. 

Manfred happens upon the scene in the bathroom stall and is forced to flee from the Hot Blonde/Succubus, locking her in and zooming off in his mobile home. Once he gets back to convene with his fellow Midnighters, they realize what they're dealing with and quickly make a plan to stop her. 

Fiji devises a potion that will eliminate her \"glamour\" -- that is, make folks see what she really looks like -- and the gang heads to the Cartoon Saloon to search for her. They don't find her straightway, but Fiji spots Bobo heading into a backroom, a known hangout for the Sons of Lucifer, and she stops him from killing one of the members. 

Creek finds the succubus in the parking lot, spritzes the potion in her mouth and Lem hustles her off to transform in private. She turns into a scary old hag who almost kills Creek's worthless little brother, Connor, then Manfred burns her into a hot, gooey blob with a propane tank and Bic lighter. 

The day is saved. 

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Bobo and Fiji are a thing now, if that kiss is any indication. After she puts on a sexy black dress and stilettos, on loan from Olivia, he stands her up. Granted, his house had just been vandalized by white supremacists and he is hell-bent on avenging his former fiance's murderer, but he could have called a lot sooner and a text wouldn't have been that much trouble. Sheesh.

Later, after Fiji interrupts his attempted murder of the neo-Nazi, he drops by her house to give her the thank you she's wanted all along. They kiss, and it seems like all his \"we're just friends\" protestations are a thing of the past. They deserve each other, with both of them plucking that \"aww shucks\" tune and murdering our ears with that terribly thick and appalling Southern accent. Calm down, Midnight.

There's an interesting turn of events in Joe's storyline, making his lover, Chuy, a tad more interesting. We don't know much about Chuy's past, but it seems that the fraying veil between good and evil will have some kind of effect on him. He's concerned about what it will do to him, and now we are too. I'm listening,Midnight.

Creek and Manfred ... blah, blah, blah. Nothing new to report, aside from a steamy shower scene, except the lady doth protest too much. We get it, Creek. Your dad's a crazy person. I don't feel like we should have to revisit this so much. I can remember things, Midnight.

Episode Highlights

• I have to commend Midnight's airing of this episode. It's topical with the white supremacists storyline, and the image of the swastika is jarring. Good for them for not flinching against this terrible idealology. 
• This may be in direct opposition to previous opinions, but the talking cat is a fun moment. I enjoy Mr. Snuggles' snark, and I feel like he could grow on me as a character. I will deny this if it gets cheesy or hokey(er) 
• Olivia's wigs and costumes are everything. They're giving me major Alias vibes, and we should see more of her in disguise. Hubba hubba. 
• Manfred's grandmother, Xylda, is always a laugh. I like her matter-of-fact delivery, and their on-screen chemistry can't be denied.

In light of current events, what do you think about Midnight, Texas airing this episode with the white supremacist storyline? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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After four episodes of Midnight, Texas, the writers are getting a little more creative with their "big bad of the week." In the fourth episode, titled "Sexy Beast," the Midnighters have to fight off a succubus posing as a hot blonde while still trying to figure out why all this evil is coming to Midnight. Oh, and there's some kissing too.

Here's a run-down of the most important happenings in this episode of Midnight, Texas.

Midnight, Texas Recap: What are Lemuel's Old Friends Really Up To? >>>

Manfred's Stresses

If anything, Midnight knows how to milk a story. They've been dragging out this looming threat of Granny's debt so long that even Manfred seems to be tired of worrying about it. They dole out a little bit more information in this episode in the way of a gunshot wound and a pound of flesh, but otherwise we can't really get our teeth into this Hightower business. 

Apparently, Hightower is the kind of man who would shoot a man for his grandmother's debt and cut out his heart to put on a platter. I get we're supposed to be scared, but I just can't invest in a disembodied voice on the phone and a series of voicemails. Midnight better start making this whole plot device scarier or it's going to fizzle out completely.

With Hightower breathing down Manfred's neck, Manfred is faced with the realization that he must raise the rest of the money for his grandmother's debt. This causes him a lot of anxiety. He's got to find a way to make a lot of cash soon or, presumably, Hightower will murder him in a really awful way.

Olivia's Story

I guess the trend on this show is to parse out a backstory in each episode on one of the characters, and this time it's Olivia's turn. Sent on a job to kill some rich guy who stole pensions and 401(k)s, she notices a man following her, so naturally she drugs and kidnaps him, throwing him in the back of her SUV -- as one does. 

Once the man comes to, he finds himself tied up in her bathtub. She waterboards him into telling her that her father sent him,  and he confesses that her father just wanted "to see if you're okay." This is really upsetting to Olivia, and she unexpectedly (and insincerely) bursts into tears. Lem offers to leech out her sadness; as a result, she's able to pull herself together. 

The tears, however unbelievable they may be, are apparently a result of said father, who is also a deadbeat.  He abandoned her, leaving her in the custody of a drug-addicted step-mom who pimped Olivia out to grown men in order fund her pill addiction. Although this is a sad story, Olivia tells it with so little believable emotion that it's hard to muster up any sympathy for her. Either she's completely dead inside or I am. 

The Succubus

As reluctant as I am to keep typing "succubus," I would rather call this character that rather than Midnight's alternative, "hot blonde." I guess she doesn't merit a backstory or even a name, unlike the previous "big bads of the week." 

Hot Blonde/Succubus rolls into town after eating a douchey con-man with a vintage red Cadillac. This guy, who had just stolen his father's Rolex and had his shirt unbuttoned down to his navel, sees her sitting alone on a roadside picnic table and pulls over to act like the gross,chauvinistic pig that he is. He even buckles her seatbelt for her, like she's not capable of working the belt herself. 

His sister comes to town, looking for the stolen Rolex and winds up hiring Manfred to help her find him. He totally gets what he deserves when the succubus tempts him into pulling off the side of the road and then eats his face "like a taco." As result of this horrific death, Manfred is able to speak to his spirit. 

The ass-head's spirit sends Manfred on the hunt for the succubus but not before she's lured another over-sexed guy into a bathroom stall and murdered him with her long, yellow teeth. Legend has it that the succubus is only attracted to men "who hurt people," so her attraction to Manfred makes the other Midnighters a little suspicious. This thread doesn't really go anywhere, but it does plant the seeds of doubt about Manfred and his intentions. 

Manfred happens upon the scene in the bathroom stall and is forced to flee from the Hot Blonde/Succubus, locking her in and zooming off in his mobile home. Once he gets back to convene with his fellow Midnighters, they realize what they're dealing with and quickly make a plan to stop her. 

Fiji devises a potion that will eliminate her "glamour" -- that is, make folks see what she really looks like -- and the gang heads to the Cartoon Saloon to search for her. They don't find her straightway, but Fiji spots Bobo heading into a backroom, a known hangout for the Sons of Lucifer, and she stops him from killing one of the members. 

Creek finds the succubus in the parking lot, spritzes the potion in her mouth and Lem hustles her off to transform in private. She turns into a scary old hag who almost kills Creek's worthless little brother, Connor, then Manfred burns her into a hot, gooey blob with a propane tank and Bic lighter. 

The day is saved. 

The Latest in 'Shipping News

Bobo and Fiji are a thing now, if that kiss is any indication. After she puts on a sexy black dress and stilettos, on loan from Olivia, he stands her up. Granted, his house had just been vandalized by white supremacists and he is hell-bent on avenging his former fiance's murderer, but he could have called a lot sooner and a text wouldn't have been that much trouble. Sheesh.

Later, after Fiji interrupts his attempted murder of the neo-Nazi, he drops by her house to give her the thank you she's wanted all along. They kiss, and it seems like all his "we're just friends" protestations are a thing of the past. They deserve each other, with both of them plucking that "aww shucks" tune and murdering our ears with that terribly thick and appalling Southern accent. Calm down, Midnight.

There's an interesting turn of events in Joe's storyline, making his lover, Chuy, a tad more interesting. We don't know much about Chuy's past, but it seems that the fraying veil between good and evil will have some kind of effect on him. He's concerned about what it will do to him, and now we are too. I'm listening,Midnight.

Creek and Manfred ... blah, blah, blah. Nothing new to report, aside from a steamy shower scene, except the lady doth protest too much. We get it, Creek. Your dad's a crazy person. I don't feel like we should have to revisit this so much. I can remember things, Midnight.

Episode Highlights

• I have to commend Midnight's airing of this episode. It's topical with the white supremacists storyline, and the image of the swastika is jarring. Good for them for not flinching against this terrible idealology. 
• This may be in direct opposition to previous opinions, but the talking cat is a fun moment. I enjoy Mr. Snuggles' snark, and I feel like he could grow on me as a character. I will deny this if it gets cheesy or hokey(er) 
• Olivia's wigs and costumes are everything. They're giving me major Alias vibes, and we should see more of her in disguise. Hubba hubba. 
• Manfred's grandmother, Xylda, is always a laugh. I like her matter-of-fact delivery, and their on-screen chemistry can't be denied.

In light of current events, what do you think about Midnight, Texas airing this episode with the white supremacist storyline? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.