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The Girl Who Fae'd With Fire
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Lost Girl is a Canadian developed and produced television series which premiered in the 2010 season on the television channel Showcase.
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The Girl Who Fae'd With Fire was the seventeenth episode of the second season of the series, and the thirtieth overall episode of the Canadian television series Lost Girl. It was first shown on the Showcase Television Channel in Canada on February 19th, 2012 at 9 PM Eastern time.
Production Data
- Series: Lost Girl
- Season: 2
- Episode Number: 17 (30th Overall)
- Episode Title: School's Out
- Directed by: Brett Sullivan
- Writing credits: Emily Andras
- Production Company: Prodigy Pictures
- Running Time: 60 Minutes (Including Commercials)
- Country of Origin: Canada
- Originally Aired on: February 19th, 2012 on the Showcase Television Channel in Canada
- Number of Canadian Viewers: TBA
Cast
| Actor / Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Anna Silk | Bo |
| Kristen Holden-Ried | Dyson |
| Ksenia Solo | Kenzi |
| Richard Howland | Trick |
| K.C. Collins | Detective Hale |
| Zoie Palmer | Lauren |
| Aaron Ashmore | Nate |
| Athena Karkanis | Nadia |
| Vincent Walsh | Lochlyn |
| Sean Cullen | Dabner |
| Erica Luttrell | Val |
| Eugene Clark | Fletcher |
| Samantha Madely | Consigliere |
| Paul Fauteux | Nigel |
| Clive Walton | Crier |
| Damon Redfern | Emmett |
| Katie Bergin | Tamsin |
| Christine Aziz | Maid |
Plot
Short Summary
Hale asks Kenzi to pretend to be his girlfriend in order to impress his father at an upcoming event where the Noble Fae families will be attending. Kenzi agrees to do so, but Nate becomes concerned that something is going on and Kenzi isn't telling him about it. Lauren and Nadia visit Bo, and Nadia searches through Bo's home to find clues about what Bo's relationship with Lauren is. Bo confronts Nadia and tells her that she has nothing to worry about, but Nadia doesn't seem to believe Bo. Hale introduces Kenzi as his girlfriend to his family, but they reject Kenzi and express their hate of humans in general as they do so, as well as their racial views of anyone not of their own family. As this happens, a creature is attacking the Fae Noble families and killing the leaders of them one by one. Hale's sister tries to seduce Dyson, and Hale discovers them making love and tells Dyson that he doesn't know him anymore. Bo discovers that the Fae families are being attacked by a Cherufe which the Noble Fae families have double crossed, Hale's father being one of them that did so by not giving up his first born daughter to it. Nate confronts Kenzi at the event about what is going on, but they reconcile their relationship. Bo stops the attack, and announces the coming of the Garuda to the assembled families, but none of them want to help her. Bo tells them all that it is obvious to her that the Garuda is making them all more violent towards each other than they normally are and they need to band together to fight it, but they are too frightened to do so. In the end, she leaves with Hale and Kenzi, Hale rejecting his father, but gaining a small measure of support from him. As the episode ends, Lauren finds Nadia cutting herself with a knife, but Nadia has no memory of doing so. As they embrace, Nadia's face changes as if she is possessed by something or someone but Lauren does not see this.
Detailed Summary
The episode begins with Bo (Anna Silk) arriving home and calling out for Kenzi (Ksenia Solo), but Kenzi does not seem to be home. Bo goes into the kitchen and begins to open a tub of ice cream when a sword sweeps towards her from behind and she ducks to avoid it. Turning around, she sees that it is Kenzi attacking her in order to hone Bo's skills. Kenzi tosses Bo a weapon and tells Bo that she needs to practise. However, initially Kenzi is rather clumsy with her weapon, dumping the ice cream on the floor, until the two begin to spar with one another. As they do so, Kenzi tells Bo that The Garuda could strike from anyway and she needs to be ready for all possibilities. They continue to spar with Kenzi making occasional comments like: "Killer Kitty" and "Reverse Cowgirl" before Kenzi puts her weapon through a wall and almost strikes Nate (Aaron Ashmore) as he enters the room. Nate tells them that he is bringing tacos and not to kill him. Kenzi greets him and asks if he brought extra hot sauce, to which Nate nods. Nate then enters the room. The two women look at him and then Nate asks what was going on. They claim it was either blade aerobics or Sword-lates. Nate shakes his head and tells them both that they are the strangest girls he has ever met. Kenzi tells Nate that he's sweet before kissing him and Bo just says that they like to "get their freak on."
Elsewhere, a Fae named Nigel (Paul Fauteux) is being led to an audience with one of the heads of the Fae Noble families by a consigliere (Samantha Madely). He wishes to see the Don of the Clan Bukharin, a woman named Marisol Carmody, also known as "The Iron Fist" and ask for some assistance in a business problem he has. The consigliere reminds him that the Don is very strict about protocol and that he should remember to curtesy to her as they view several pieces of art of the Don. Then there is a scream from a nearby room and the pair rush towards it. Unlocking the door, they discover the Don has been burned alive, her body turned to ash where it sits in a chair.
Returning from commercial, Hale (K.C. Collins) has arrived to investigate what happened to Marisol. The consigliere is very defensive and rude towards him, noting that they do not have a member of Clan Zamora on their grounds. At that point Dyson (Kristen Holden-Ried) enters the room. The consigliere asks if Dyson is Hale's commanding officer, to which Hale says no, but Dyson says yes to Hale's surprise. Dyson also notes that he is not aligned with any particular clan and the consigliere seems to be relieved about this and tells Dyson to contact her should he need anything. After she leaves, Hale asks what Dyson was playing at and he explains that he was trying to let Hale off this case "gracefully." Dyson then tells Hale that Hale's father called him and told Dyson that Hale's being involved in the case was "bad for appearances." Hale tells Dyson that his father does not run his life and starts to leave. Dyson asks if they are cool, but Hale does not answer him, leaving Dyson in the crime scene alone.
Hale then goes to talk to Kenzi about what has happened. At first Kenzi is more interested in the dead woman, but Hale soon turns the conversation in another direction. Kenzi listens as Hale tells her that he hates what Dyson has become. Dyson has become "totally unreliable and he doesn't give a damn." Kenzi tells Hale that she is sorry that they are having "a boy fight" which does make Hale smile for a moment. He tells Kenzi that he could use a friend and she holds his hand, but then Hale explains that what he needs is a girlfriend and Kenzi releases her hold on him. Hale explains that the once a century meeting of the original Noble Fae families will be soon and he needs a date for it. Kenzi declines explaining that she has a boyfriend, but Hale presses on explaining that it would get his family off his back. Kenzi declines again, but in response, Hale takes out a list of things he has done for her and begins to read them out loud to Kenzi. They include: erasing all of Kenzi's parking tickets, rescued Kenzi from a Minotaur, and covered for Kenzi by telling Bo that her boots had been stolen by Kobbler Elves when Kenzi stole them from Bo before Kenzi pulls the list from his hands and agrees to help him. Kenzi makes a few conditions, mostly that it is temporary, that she won't kiss Hale and they will not be intimate. Hale promises to try and contain himself as she places a box on the table between them telling Kenzi that it is a gift for her. She opens it and Hale explains that it his Nonna's old Inverell gown the and fascinator. Kenzi is somewhat unimpressed with the items and then asks when the event will be held. Hale tells her that it will be the next day, but first she has to meet his family.
At the same time, Bo is meeting with The Ash (Vincent Walsh) who is showing her a picture of Marisol Carmody. Bo explains that she knows about what happened to her, but she assumes that Hale and Dyson are investigating the case. The Ash tells Bo that Hale took himself off the case because his father is the head of the Clan Zamora. The Ash explains that when it comes to the Fae, only three clans matter: Zamora, Bukharin and Fin Arvin. He explains that they are all very rich, very powerful and would kill each other in a heartbeat to be more so. Bo comments that they seem to be like the Mob, but with mermaids. Bo however cannot understand why someone might want to murder Marisol. The Ash explains that it is not a matter of who, but why at this moment in time. He explains that the coming weekend is an event called the Inverell which is a meeting of the three clans, and The Ash wants to make sure that nothing damages the current peace between the clans. Bo makes the connection that The Garuda might attempt to end this peace for its own ends. The Ash asks Bo to partner with Dyson and discover who is responsible for what has happened and stop them. He also tells Bo that it is also an opportunity for her to reveal the threat all Fae face to them and possibly gain the assistance of the resources of the clans as a result. Bo agrees as it would tip the scale in their favour. The Ash tells Bo to be aware that she is facing a group of Fae that are very stuck up and think very little of "riffraff."
We next see Hale and Kenzi arriving at the home of Hale's family. Hale is incredibly nervous and Kenzi tries to calm him down. Hale gathers himself and reminds Kenzi that his father is very "old school" but she tells him not to worry. They then enter a room where Hale's father Fletcher (Eugene Clark) and his sister Val (Erica Luttrell), who is playing a piano, await them. When Hale introduces Kenzi as his girlfriend, they both seem shocked and in disbelief. Kenzi attempts to talk to them, but a maid (Christine Aziz) enters the room and is shocked to see a human there, dropping the tray she is carrying in horror.
Returning from commercial, Fletcher is grilling Hale about his choice in a girlfriend, commenting that: "You are dating... this?" Kenzi is shocked by his words and Hale attempts to defend her against him, but his father does not care nor change his mind. Kenzi attempts to ask Val about her name, asking if she is a Valkyrie, but Val tells Kenzi that she is a Pombero, and that her power is that she can steal voices rendering whomever she takes a voice from mute. Val then berates Hale about Kenzi being his girlfriend, Hale telling her to be quiet. Val then takes Hale's voice from him in spite until their father tells them to behave and Val to return Hale's voice to him, which she does. Hale calls Val a Harpy and she calls him a "human-hugger." His father tells Hale that he understands working among humans, but not that he has a human girlfriend. Hale responds that his mother would understand, and his father deflects that comment saying that Hale takes after his mother, which made his only son a Siren with a sneer in his voice. Kenzi attempts to defend Hale but, to add insult to injury, his father tells Hale that their family's goodwill only goes so far, and Val tells Hale that "cheap inbred mortals" are well past that limit.
Bo in the meantime has gone to the Dal Riata, meeting with Dyson and Trick (Richard Howland) there. Dyson shows Bo a file on what happened to Marisol. As Bo reads the file, she asks Dyson what his plans are, and he replies that they should bring in the suspects and interrogate them "old school." Bo looks at him in disbelief and then comments that maybe they should look at the evidence they have first. Bo notes that a picture in the file is burned around the edges, the picture being of the three remaining heads of the clans. Dyson then asks if Bo wants to bring them in for questioning, noting that they are all "a prickly bunch."
Hale and Kenzi are still with Hale's family, his father speaking proudly of the fact that the Inverell being held on their property for the first time in 300 years. At that point, Dyson and Bo arrive in the room, surprised to see Hale and Kenzi there. Kenzi quickly covers for the fact she is there by commenting to Bo that she is Hale's girlfriend. Dyson shakes hands with Fletcher who greets him warmly while Val seems to be pining for him. Val asks who Dyson has arrived with, and he introduces Bo. Fletcher realizes that Bo is "the unaligned Succubus" and comments that the reports of her beauty do not do her justice. Dyson interrupts him by explaining that they are there on business. Fletcher agrees that they should talk about the murder and takes the entire group to the wine cellar.
In the wine cellar, Bo asks Fletcher point blank if he has any idea of who might want to kill Marisol.
Questions in this Episode
- There does not seem to be a myth or real world connection to the Clan Bukharin. Is there?
Answers in this Episode
- Nonna is Italian for Grandmother.
- An Inverell gown is a very old style evening dress that is worn in Fae society only to the Inverell meeting of the Clans.
- A fascinator is a headpiece, being a style of millinery. You can find out more about this item of clothing here.
- Clan Zamora is, of course, Hale's clan and his father is in charge of it.
- In Fae nobility, the only Clans that matter are: Zamora, Bukharin and Fin Arvin.
- Hale's sister Val is a Pombero. In the Lost Girl universe, these Fae can take the voice from another person rending them mute. There is a myth in the real world of the Pombero. It is a mythical humanoid creature of small stature being from Guaraní mythology. The legend, along with other mythological figures from the Guaraní, is an important part of the culture in the region spanning from northeast Argentina northward through the whole of Paraguay and southern Brazil. This creature can imitate the sounds of various forest creatures and is seen as somewhat of a mischievous being. You can find out more about this myth here.
- Hale's mother was a Siren.
- Hale's father is terribly disappointed in his son and lets him know that often.
- Hale's sister also treats him very badly in spite of everything that he has does for her.
Episodes
For a more detailed list see: List of Lost Girl episodes, or click on the individual episode titles for more in depth articles.
Season One Episodes
Episode 1: It's a Fae, Fae, Fae, Fae World
Episode 2: Where There's a Will, There's a Fae
Episode 3: Oh Kappa, My Kappa
Episode 4: Faetal Attraction
Episode 5: Dead Lucky
Episode 6: Food for Thought
Episode 7: ArachnoFaebia
Episode 8: Vexed
Episode 9: Fae Day
Episode 10: The Mourning After
Episode 11: Faetal Justice
Episode 12: (Dis)Members Only
Episode 13: Blood Lines
Season Two Episodes
Episode 1: Something Wicked This Fae Comes
Episode 2: I Fought the Fae (And the Fae Won)
Episode 3: Scream a Little Dream
Episode 4: Mirror, Mirror
Episode 5: BrotherFae of the Wolves
Episode 6: It's Better to Burn Out Than Fae Away
Episode 7: Fae Gone Wild
Episode 8: Death Didn't Become Him
Episode 9: Original Skin
Episode 10: Raging Fae
Episode 11: Can't See the Fae-Rest
Episode 12: Masks
Episode 13: Barometz. Trick. Pressure.
Episode 14: Midnight Lamp
Episode 15: Table for Fae
Episode 16: School's Out
Episode 17: The Girl Who Fae'd With Fire
Episode 18: Fae-nted Love
Episode 19: Truth and Consequences
Episode 20: Lachlan's Gambit
Episode 21: Into the Dark
Episode 22: Flesh and Blood
References
Episode Review on Succubus.Net
Tera, the owner of this website, posted a review of this episode on her Blog, A Succubi's Tale on Friday, February 24th, 2012. You can find that review here. She gave it ? pitchforks out of 5.