Ep 1. Todd the Metal God
- TV-MA
- August 2, 2011
- 22 min
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7.5 (90)
As Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil season 1 episode 1 opens, we are introduced to the small Canadian town of Crowley Heights and its high school students. Todd, a teenage metalhead, dreams of becoming a rock star and winning the heart of Jenny, the girl of his dreams. However, his plans are derailed when he unwittingly unleashes an ancient evil from a book he finds in the school library.
The book, known as The Book of Pure Evil, possesses dark and dangerous powers that grant wishes but come at a gruesome cost. Todd's wish is to become a metal god, and with the help of his best friend Curtis, he sets out to make it a reality. However, the consequences of their actions soon become apparent as people in the town start to suffer from horrific accidents and illnesses.
As Todd becomes more and more consumed by his newfound power, Curtis realizes that they must take action to stop the evil they have unleashed before it's too late. With the help of Hannah, a straight-A student with a hidden dark side, and Atticus, the school's guidance counselor who may have his own agenda, the group sets out to find a way to destroy the book and undo the damage they have caused.
Throughout the episode, we are treated to a mix of humor, horror, and heavy metal music as Todd and his friends navigate their way through the dangers they have created. The show's irreverent tone is exemplified in scenes such as Todd's over-the-top metal performance in front of the entire school, and Curtis struggling to deal with the aftermath of accidentally turning his crush into a giant reptile.
As the first episode comes to a close, Todd and his friends realize that destroying The Book of Pure Evil will not be an easy task, and that they may have to face some difficult moral choices along the way. The episode ends on a cliffhanger that leaves viewers eager to see what happens next.
Overall, Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil season 1 episode 1 is an entertaining and engaging introduction to the series. Its combination of horror, comedy, and heavy metal music make for a unique viewing experience that is sure to appeal to a wide audience.