In the immediately prior episode, Nandor and Nadja theorized that their neighbors were shapeshifters. That caused plenty of trouble over a miscommunication. Guillermo insisted everything had a rational explanation. The owner of the home was renting it out as an Airbnb. And then, the story concluded with the reveal that the owner actually was a shapeshifter. The universe continues to expand with new supernatural creatures. However, the show needs to be inventive with how it presents these new circumstances. This episode follows a rather similar plot. It has more depth because it involves Sean, who has been a recurring character since the beginning. Now, Laszlo and Nandor believe he has been possessed by a demon simply because he has devoted his life to March Madness. He is no longer recognizable. Instead, he is obsessed with the game. He bets his entire life savings on it. The vampires take everything to the extreme. They have no understanding of the game or the importance it has in Sean's life. They don't particularly care either. And yet, they insert themselves believing they must take action to defend their friend. Supernatural forces must be at work. They must be corrupting Sean's life. In reality, the focus remains on his humanity. That's sweet and poignant in the end. It still feels eerily similar to the plot that just happened an episode ago.
Nothing supernatural is occurring within Sean's home. The vampires summon a demon in the hopes that a bigger threat will scare the parasite out of Sean. It doesn't work. There is nothing to remove from Sean. This is simply who he is at this time of year. He's loud and obnoxious. He forgoes absolutely everything else. He needs to be in the basement watching every game. The demon is just as obsessed with the competition. He's amassed the vampires don't have their own brackets filled out. The vampires don't care. They just want their neighbor Sean back to normal. They view him in distress. This is fun for him. It's annoying for Charmaine. She simply puts up with it every year. The rest of the time he is sweet. They have a loving relationship. They are both oblivious about their neighbors being vampires. They don't question anything at this point. It's not shocking to suddenly see a demon. That's secondary to the information he has to share about the state of the tournament. That's what prompts Sean's cardiac episode. It's pure shock. Later, his second occurs after Laszlo pushes him too hard. Laszlo wants to preserve this friendship for as long as he can. And yet, humans die. That's the nature of life. They are born and then they die. Sean is at peace with that. He doesn't need to change. Laszlo shouldn't force him to for his own satisfaction either.
Elsewhere, it's sudden and jarring to hear Nandor talk about his new crush on The Guide. It comes out of nowhere. It provides the character with a substantial plot. It keeps her within the lives of the vampires. Previously, she was always visiting them because she was eager to make new friends. She needed to be a constant presence in order to feel included. She tortured the vampires because of how dismissive they always were of her. Jerry was sent to her because he was serious about conquering the New World. Now, she has no reason to be at the vampire residence all the time. She is too busy. After all of that, Nandor notices her. That narrative symmetry is obvious. It's remarked on. Nandor still carries it as a secret. He's afraid to even tell Charmaine. He pledges to kill anyone who aims to embarrass him with this information. Nothing happens though. When Nandor tries to make his move, Jerry is the one to open the door. Jerry's continuing presence suggests something is eventually going to happen with the plans he and The Guide are creating. The vampires don't care. Their interests no longer align. But now, Nandor wants to feel included. He has a crush on The Guide. He wants a new dynamic with her. He pursues it and is immediately crushed. That defines a lot of his interests this season. However, everything feels like setup to deliver big twists for the conclusion of the season and the show overall.
The same applies to Guillermo's extended time at Cannon Capital. He now worries about not having a company identity. Jordan and the team have sung his praises repeatedly. He quickly rose through the ranks out of luck. His position is solid. He provides value. Others see his worth. The job is incredibly similar to the work he used to do with the vampires. It's still shrouded in moral decay and dishonesty. Guillermo has bought into the corporate spin. It's all in service of getting ahead. He has a new goal worth pursuing. He wants to be noticed. He wants to belong. He still feels insecure despite all that has already happened. Colin creates a situation that ultimately benefits Guillermo. Getting there simply requires a lot of distress. Guillermo is attacked by the energy vampire. It's pure fun for Colin. He loses control. He doesn't even know why he does it. It's his way of responding to Guillermo's lead. The former familiar wants to present as someone who cares about mental health. In reality, he's just a vault for the most heinous secrets in the world. He covered up numerous crimes for the vampires. He facilitated many of them too. That's the job at Cannon Capital as well. Jordan approaches him to ensure he won't sue. He also teases some unethical and possibly illegal actions that Guillermo can oversee. It's all setting up something disastrous to occur in the future. Nadja remains a part of this environment too. The laughs just don't hit with enough inventiveness to propel this episode to the top in comparison to the rest of the season so far.
