Mr. Grotesquerie: The musical (episode 4 review)
As a devoted fan of suspenseful dramas with a twist, I must say that Ryan Murphy has outdone himself yet again with his latest series, Grotesquerie. The way he seamlessly integrates musical numbers into the plot is nothing short of impressive.
Ryan Murphy simply couldn’t resist, could he? He found a way to incorporate a musical sequence in his newest series titled “Grotesquerie” on FX. Let’s delve into the latest episode of this horror drama and pinpoint the most significant occurrences – but remember, here comes your one and only spoiler alert!
If you haven’t finished watching Grotesquerie yet, I strongly recommend catching up by streaming the four available episodes on Hulu. Be advised, this review will delve into major spoilers.
In the most recent installment of “Grotesquerie”, Lois (Niecy Nash-Betts) drops by to see her husband Marshall (Courtney B. Vance). While Marshall lies unconscious, Lois confides in him that she’s holding herself together with prescription pills and vodka. Unbeknownst to Lois, the wicked Nurse Redd (Lesley Manville) is eavesdropping on the conversation and even secretly recording it.
Does Lois know more than she’s telling us?
It makes you wonder…Nurse Redd told Lois that she records these visits, so why is Lois being so open? The detective also tells Marshall that she doesn’t have any leads on the Mr. Grotesquerie killings. I may be wrong here or giving Lois too much credit, but I think she is more clever than she’s letting us know. Could Nurse Redd be a suspect, but Lois doesn’t want her to know? Lois did witness the nurse sewing up Marshall’s blister wounds in the previous episode. And in the most recent murders, Lois notes that the killer could be a surgeon, someone in the medical field who knows how to sew. Again, this is only a theory of mine!
For the first time, Lois refers to the serial killer as Mr. Grotesquerie. Despite the violent and demanding nature of the murders, there’s no guarantee it wasn’t a woman. Could she be Miss Grotesquerie? Or is it possible that more than one person was involved in these killings?
Sign me up for Cycle Class with Father Charlie!
As a gaming enthusiast (that’s me), let me share an intriguing tale from the world outside my console. I’ve discovered that Father Charlie, a man of many secrets, has added Cycle Class Instructor to his impressive list of talents! His biggest cheerleader? None other than Sister Megan.
Ah, the enigmatic tale of Sister Megan and Father Charlie has certainly caught my attention, leaving me pondering where this intricate web is headed. Initially, I commended Grotesquerie for its concentrated narrative, a refreshing departure from Murphy’s American Horror Story which often drowns viewers in side quests and sensational scenes that lack substance. However, it seems that Grotesquerie might be straying towards the same chaotic path.
If Father Charlie and Sister Megan aren’t any deeper in these murders than what we currently suspect, why are they appearing so frequently, both literally and symbolically? With episode 5 set to air next week, it’s crucial that Grotesquerie refocuses the storyline immediately.
Eddie is not a figment of Lois’ imagination
Following Eddie’s (Travis Kelce) divine debut into the realm of Grotesquerie, I genuinely believed he was a figment of imagination. It’s worth noting that only Lois appeared to converse with him. However, in episode 4, Eddie encounters Lois’ daughter, Merritt (Raven Goodwin).
Merritt was able to figure out how to open the mysterious box Lois gave her from one of the crime scenes. Inside, Merritt found some coordinates written down on a small piece of paper. She calls Sister Megan to join her on the trip to find out where the coordinates lead – but not before calling Eddie for help.
Lois prefers not to abandon Merritt at home for just one evening, and certainly not for multiple nights because she’s uncertain about the duration. Eddie offers assistance, but Merritt isn’t particularly enthused about having a caretaker.
Given that we’ve established Eddie isn’t an illusion of Lois’ mind, I find it hard to put faith in him. The way he and Lois have bonded so swiftly leaves me uneasy. Honestly, I’m disheartened to see Lois relying on Eddie to watch over Merritt by himself. While Eddie may be charming, detective, consider this: you’ve barely crossed paths with the man!
Eddie managed to persuade Lois (in a roundabout way) to join an AA meeting. Following the meeting, they had dinner together. Eddie disclosed that he too struggled with addiction. It turns out that Eddie used to work at a male strip club under the alias Big Peter and His Banana Splitter. Quite the stage name! After finding himself homeless, he hit rock bottom. Now, Eddie aims to assist Lois in overcoming her drinking habit. Frankly, I find him rather questionable, but it’s worth noting that I didn’t observe Lois appearing intoxicated after her outing with Eddie.
Mr. Grotesquerie: The musical
En route to our destination based on the given coordinates, an unexpected surprise unfolded – Sister Megan showed off her vocal skills by belting out “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” from Jesus Christ Superstar’s original Broadway production. Lois jumped in, and together they held a spontaneous mini karaoke performance. It seems we’ve stumbled upon an impromptu musical scene – Mr. Grotesquerie’s Musical, perhaps!
As a fan, I’d rephrase Sister Megan’s warning: “Sister Megan cautions us that our path ahead might be treacherous.” Indeed, her words ring true as events spiral downward. We find ourselves standing before an ominous fire pit in the heart of desolation. A man, Dr. Ritter, informs us that we’re standing atop a sinkhole, expanding over a natural gas reserve. With heavy hearts, we decide to risk driving through the inferno to make our escape.
As Sister Megan confides in Lois about spending the night with Father Gabriel, she suddenly orders Lois to pull over their vehicle to avoid hitting a woman walking down the road. The women manage to get the stranger into their car, and the enigmatic figure urges them to speed up, saying “he’s coming.” Let me hope it’s Mr. Grotestquerie, as I’d hate for our storyline to stray any further!
On the 9th of October coming up next Wednesday, you’ll catch two consecutive installments of our show. Make sure not to miss it! As always, join us in keeping up with the latest on Grotesquerie, where we’ll be providing recaps and reviews for each new episode.
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2024-10-03 23:58