The heroes' victory is short-lived as Eph shows a killer side.

Here is our review of The Strain season 2 episode 10.

With good reason, Palmer is the key to the Masters plan.

Along for the ride with Eph was Dutch, and make no mistake this was truly Dutchs episode.

I cant remember a positive portrayal of a poly character on TV in like, well, ever.

And loves she does, both Nicki and Fet, intently, profoundly, and truly.

Dutch loves both her chosen and did not appreciate that society must make her choose.

Bravo, Strain, breaking new social ground is always good.

Of course the rich being the rich want no part of it.

Palmer was convinced to plead with Feraldo to allow the poor rich newcomers to keep their earnings.

Eph overhears this thanks to Dutchs equipment and he takes his shot.

Palmer has his own problems with Coco.

You know, the subplot that never ends?

Yeah, it continued.

)Coco reluctantly agreed and accompanied Palmer to the meeting with Feraldo.

I think you see where this is going.

Of course, Eph was perched high on a rooftop and took his shot.

Where were Setrakian and the rest of our cast?

They were still trying to find the Oxido Lumen.

Fet went to give a shot to save the day and Setrakian continued his search.

OMG, whats going to happen to KHALEESI!!!

Sigh, poor guy.

Dutch was already removed from the cell when the entire station was slaughtered.

Eph would have been chopped liver if not for the timely arrival of Fet and Nora.

As for Dutch, oh poor Dutch, our little poly amorous princess was in the clutches of Eichorst.

Oh, thats just not good at all.

Seriously though, I am intrigued by the power structure of the villains in this series.

You have Eichorst who is even viler than the Master but he acts as the Masters sycophant.

You have Bolivar who acted as muscle last season but has now transcended everybody and became the Master.

Watching the dynamics of the villains is almost as fascinating as watching the heroes struggle to survive.

And there was not even a single scene with that old fart smeller Zach.

Lets call that a win as we pray for Dutch.

Rating:

3.5 out of 5