“I found myself jarred by the tonal change... It is, by and large, the most quirky installment since the series began.” Project Fandom · 8 years ago
The episode follows Axel, Scarlett, Doc, and Julius as they search for the missing Vanessa. They are lured into a small town called Wanda by , who offers them hospitality and a legendary barbecue. The "sanctuary" quickly turns gruesome when they discover the town's secret: they are cannibals who survive by barbecuing captured vampires while they are still alive. Big Mama's Role Big MamaVan Helsing : Season 2 Episode 8
: Julius, moved by the cruelty of the "vampire jerky" process, attempts to put a vampire out of its misery. This leads to a fight where Big Mama repeatedly hits him with a frying pan. “I found myself jarred by the tonal change
Season 2, Episode 8 of , titled " Big Mama ," is generally reviewed as a quirky, tonally jarring, yet entertaining departure from the show's typical dark atmosphere . While some critics found the writing nonsensical, many appreciated the injection of levity and horror-satire. Plot Summary The "sanctuary" quickly turns gruesome when they discover