Blood Ties

A great episode bringing us full circle and answering some of the questions we have been wondering about since the beginning of season one. The symbols on Vicki's wrists seem to be both a draw to evil and a defense for it as well. Norman explains that the reason she has been visited and surrounded by so many spirits, demons, and creatures because she has been marked. We see they help her in the battle with Norman as it helps her hold her own in her fight with him later in the episode.



Norman has picked up the different capabilities of the lower demon he summoned originally from the first episode. He can break apart into bats, take the form of other people he comes in contact with, and has superior strength even to Henry. Basically he is still Norman and therefore his superior skills do not make up for his lack of intelligence and he still doesn't think ahead of his opponents very well.



Clever of Henry to think of bathing the dagger in Holy Water. It sure put an awkward spin on Norman's results in the end. I am sure this is not the last we've seen of him now that he has reared his ugly head. He'll show up with another plan that just doesn't seem to quite make sense eventually. He seems to have the will, just not the way!



It was fun the scenes with Henry and Vicki where Norman was posing as one or the other. Eventually they both figured it out. I thought the professor would as well but she didn't seem to in the end. Talk about making the right observation at the right time with Henry(Norman) standing there. I did think it was out of character for Vicki and Henry to stand on a street corner and argue out in the open about a case like that, but they had to further the plot so Norman would find out where the grimoire was.



A pretty entertaining finale and as stated earlier a completion of the circle from beginning to end for season one. Thanks for reading...

**SPOILERS**. Christina Cox's and Kyle Schmid's acting were excellent. We could see the difference when they weren't Vicki or Henry, and they were really capable of being Norman, with the way he walks and all. It was absolutely great and made me laugh at times to see Kyle Schmid as the fake Henry. And I loved seeing Christina Cox as the fake Vicki, with the attitude she had. It was my favorite episode up till now. The plot for the episode was a great idea. I couldn't wait to see the episode when I first saw the spoiler at the end of 1x11 (Post Partum).

Firstly, I've got to say that Michael Eklund (Norman) was absolutely fantastic in this episode. Norman as a demon? SO much better than Norman as a geeky puppet for the underworld. His attitude, his movement - the writers really created a brilliant character here (his lines are always the best) but Eklund really brought him to life.



Secondly, Christina Cox and Kyle Schmid owned. I mean, we love episodes that explore Vicki and Henry's strange relationship (and oh my god, the blood sucking kiss? hottest thing so far) but their portrayal of shape shifting Norman was brilliant. The scene where Henry!Norman visits Vicki in her office makes me cringe every time and I have to pause over and over again to just squirm and protest. But that's just proof that Schmid got it right - Norman is slimy and lame and feral with girls! And Cox owned her scenes as well.



Though I have to say, I rather preferred her portrayal of Norman. Because Vicki!Norman was hot. It was Norman, with his sniffing out of the dagger and his lines, but it was something else entirely - smooth movements, wayyy sexy fighting and teasing and showing claws. I think Cox's portrayal was closer to what *Vicki* would be like if she was somehow turned evil and hedonistic and power hungry.



And one last thing - that close up of Norman licking Coreen's face was absolute genius. Her terrified eyes, the proximity, the feeling of "Ew, blagh!" I just loved that shot.



Fine episode, lots of comedy, lots of sex (as much as you can have with two characters that aren't allowed to get together or the show kinda dies) and *lots* of great characterisation. Must see.

the beginning was alright i did like how henry and viki were both just hanging out watching a movie together you know just like friends. then he has to bring up about vampires passion on love and not just their love for blood. i just wish he would stop trying to make so many moves toward viki to try to sleep or kiss her. and to add to everything else norman comes back from hell and poses as viki infront of henry acting like she is so into him. the posing as henry infront of viki trying to posay saying that viki should not be afraid of passion. it's getting boring for me watching henry trying to use his "charm" on viki. it was nice to see that viki kisses him but at the wrong time i was hoping that something would happen at the end but nothing did happen and that was upsetting

Norman what can i say Great Episode! really thaught it was a well produced episode. Norman is back from the dead and is after Viki because he needs her and the things he needs to raise a demon. We see Viki and Henry's real feelings for each other which i loved!. My favorite part was when Viki said to norman not a real blonde a very good classic! ha she always cracks on everytime a demon is after her which is why i like her. Henry when he was on the floor and Norman transformed back into himself the look on Henry's face! he really thaught it was Viki bless

Not a bad way to end a season finale. Norman was a good villain, and I really liked how Norman was able to shape-shift into anybody. He fooled a lot of people, including Vikki and Mike. My favorite part was when Henry and Vikki fought, then the real Vikki came and took down Norman. Norman put up a good fight, but he still lost. I'm sure Norman will be back to finish what he had started. It's only a matter of time... This was my favorite episode of Blood Ties. I can't wait until more episodes of Blood Ties comes.

A great episode. This show is truly addictive, and not just for the plot. Not many young, good-looking male actors can actually *act.* Kyle Schmid and Casey Cox(sp?) did a great job with the stretch in acting this episode presented. (Trying not to give out spoilers here.) This episode revealed more of Vicki's feelings toward Henry, which was nice. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 was because it didn't feel like a season finalle. Which, technically, it wasn't, but I guess Lifetime considers it a good time for a break. It ended on a weaker note for a finalle-- I felt that there should have been a more conclusive ending. The episode focused more on character development than anything else. Also, the actor who plays Norman played his character well in this ep. He fulfilled his character's creepiness quota. And he did play a very large part in this episode. Not the actor as much, necessarily, but his character. I can't wait for episode 13!

I actually thought at the end of this episode that vicky and HEnry would actually tell each other how they feel about one another..... and you can tell that vicky was jealous when she went to henry aparment and found out he was entertaining another girl. this episode had me at the edge of my seat

vicki was scared which took some getting used to, but it made sense that this would be the only thing that could scare her, not norman, because he's a loser, despite his powers but asteroth. as norman impersonates henry she decides to do something so that she won't have any regrets. so she kisses him! the question is, would she have kissed mike if norman was impersonating him? we don't know. i'm ok with her stringing both guys along on the show as long as she isn't nasty to them the way she was in some of the earlier episodes. her fighting with herself wasn't that exciting. blessing the knife by a priest ruined the sacrifice? i guess that works. how hawt was coreen? very.

I love this show i watch it all the time.It reminds me of the book series by "Laurell K Hamilton".As soon as i seen the previews her books just came to life in this series.I love everything about this show suspense,lust,exciting!I hope they don't take this show.I also can't wait till henry and Vicki go to bed 2gether!!Everyone wants it to happen why keep us waiting so long!!!

To meet and have to deal with creepy Norman once is bad enough, but to have to do it twice! I feel for Vicki and Coreen to have had his hands and mouth on them, oh and now poor Henry was tricked as well.



This was a good episode by taking us back to where it all started and making Vicki deal more with the tattoos on her inner wrists. I know the show will get more exciting as she starts facing and dealing with this issue.



Things are heating up between Vicki and Henry as well. Last week we had some heating up between Vicki and Mike. Something is definitely brewing up for this romantic trio and it is fun to watch from this side of the TV.



Now that they sent creepy Norman back to the hot spot with his master I wonder when his next guest appearance will be or was that his last final call back to the woodwork.