Ep 12. Children of the Night

In Hemlock Grove season 1 episode 12, entitled "Children of the Night," tensions are high as the supernatural forces in Hemlock Grove come to a head. Roman struggles with his identity as a Upir, a powerful type of vampire, and contemplates his actions and their consequences. Meanwhile, Peter tries to save his cousin Destiny and the baby she is carrying from the clutches of a vengeful Olivia.

The episode opens with Roman and Peter discussing the events of the previous night, where Roman fed on a teenage girl in a fit of rage. Roman is struggling with the knowledge that he is a monster and fears what he may do next. Peter tries to reassure him, but Roman is consumed with guilt and despair. He tells Peter that he wants to turn himself in for the murder of the young girl, but Peter urges him to wait and think it through.

Meanwhile, Olivia is still seeking revenge on Roman and decides to target Destiny and her unborn child. She enlists the help of Johann, the mad scientist who has been experimenting on Olivia and Roman in an attempt to create a new race of beings. Johann agrees to help Olivia, but warns her that the baby will be a powerful force with unknown consequences.

Peter and his mother Lynda devise a plan to protect Destiny and the baby. They seek out help from Pryce, the town doctor, who has access to a secret lab that can protect the baby from harm. Pryce agrees to help, but warns Peter and Lynda that the baby will need to be monitored closely for any signs of danger.

As Roman continues to grapple with his identity, he seeks out the help of Dr. Chasseur, a hunter who has been tracking him and Peter. Chasseur is initially hesitant to help Roman, but ultimately agrees to assist him in finding a way to control his urges. Together, they begin a dangerous experiment that could either cure Roman of his vampirism or make him even more powerful.

As the night wears on, tensions come to a head as Olivia and Johann attempt to capture Destiny and the baby. Peter and Lynda race to the lab to protect them, while Roman faces off against Chasseur and the dangerous experiment they are undertaking. In a thrilling climax, the true nature of the "Children of the Night" is revealed, and the fate of Hemlock Grove hangs in the balance.

Overall, "Children of the Night" is a tense and exciting episode that sets up the shocking finale of Hemlock Grove's first season. The characters are pushed to their limits, both physically and emotionally, as they face off against powerful forces that threaten to consume them all. With stunning performances, intricate plot twists, and pulse-pounding action, this episode is a must-watch for fans of supernatural drama.