The vampires get blamed for a murder at a meeting of all the New York vampires and must find a way back to the safety of Staten Island.
To enact his plan to conquer the New World, Jerry believes he must oust The Baron from power. The New York vampires are capable of functioning without The Baron around. He doesn't exactly provide much guidance for what they should be doing. In fact, the city is full of supernatural creatures who follow broad descriptions. It's fun as the Staten Island vampires race throughout the city trying to get back home while avoiding these foes. Jerry wasn't a beloved figure in the community. However, he was killed by Cravensworth's Monster. And so, the Staten Island vampires are all blamed for the death of one of their own. Jerry was stunned by the lack of progress after waking up from his long slumber. His roommates completely forgot about him. They each thought they had significant relationships with him. However, their interests no longer aligned. Jerry found a willing partner in The Guide. She too was completely oblivious to his true objectives. The Baron was never deceived. He knew he wasn't being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He was being lured into a trap. He wanted to exert his dominance to maintain order in this world of vampires. Instead, his plans were foiled by the Staten Island vampires. They just had having to get involved. They couldn't help themselves.
Guillermo has come closer to actually killing The Baron than Jerry ever did. Sure, it was always accidental. Guillermo has the potential to kill any of these vampires. He chooses not to. They are his friends. He relies on them. Meanwhile, Jerry thought he was being smart and strategic. He was successful in deceiving some people. The Guide didn't know what he was planning. She was more than willing to accept punishment for helping him. She was oblivious in that regard. Yet she's incredibly insightful when it comes to rejecting Nandor. She too is just as shocked as everyone else that he has developed feelings for her. It's the latest conquest for him. He will no longer feel excited the moment he actually obtains her. She is aware of that. She has seen his pattern. He hasn't changed. She knows better than to get involved. Nandor doesn't accept that. He still sees a pursuit worth exploring. He wants to prove himself. It's all futile. It will never work. He keeps making the same mistakes. He doesn't reflect on the pattern either. The Guide lays it out clearly. He just ignores her and decides to keep pursuing his selfish interests. All of the vampires operate that way. In this moment though, they need Guillermo's help to safely navigate back home.
Of course, there is no guarantee that the Staten Island residence will be safe. The vampires believe it to be their sanctuary. That's their core objective. They must navigate the city. It's full of vampires hunting them down. They have broken the rule preventing vampires from killing one another yet again. They need to be punished. That's not how The Baron views the situation. He's just annoyed he has to stage another event to get everyone in line again. That means two nights away from The Sire who is stuck with babysitting duties. That's not fair. It's what has to be done. It's all very matter-of-fact. The concerns of the vampires are uniquely similar to those of humans. Guillermo is told he can't attend this event because he chose his human family. He remains engaged in the supernatural world. He understands it better than most. That's why the documentary crew continues to film him. He maintains this connection. The vampires are his friends. He doesn't want anything bad to happen to them. That's why he springs into action the moment he learns of the emergency. He is incredibly loyal. That's a characteristic of his entire family. Guillermo shuns them. He pushes them away. Despite that, they are all willing to support him unconditionally. In fact, they join him in battle with the same expert skillset in handling vampires.
This isn't the first time Miguel has interacted with vampires. He was hypnotized previously by Nadja. And so, all of this is surprising. Yet he ultimately delivers the protection the vampires need. Guillermo and Miguel team up to fight the vampires in the cafe. The vampires they are protecting aren't useless. They are just as capable of defending themselves. They also delight in the display of physical prowess from these humans. It's impressive. They enjoy the show. They envy the overkill. They have gotten some of that themselves already. Laszlo and Nadja's latest fight resolves by the time they are targeted by graveyard vampires. It's insane. Nadja needs that personal satisfaction. Everyone waits for her to get her fill. That's respectful despite the brutality involved. Plus, this adventure doesn't end at their home. Instead, the vampires are confronted by The Baron. He needs to take ownership of the Monster in order to exert his dominance over the community. That moment is amusing because it reframes the situation to The Baron's benefit. And then, the final beat provides a satisfying punchline with the inclusion of Alexander Skarsgård. That continues the show's bit of every actor who has played a vampire in a film or TV show is actually a vampire in real life. It's an amusing insight that continues to reveal how the show operates at many different levels simultaneously. That enhances the jokes without having to explain everything too.
