Off to a good start! I was afraid that the dynamic would change too much with Guillermo becoming a vampire, but just as he had to hide his Van Helsing heritage in other seasons, they set up a plausible reason for him to hide his emerging vampirism. I'm also glad that it seems like its going to be gradual, which gives it a cute "coming of age" feel as he eagerly awaits the changes his body is going through. There's also the element of danger, because even though he felt slighted by Nandor, Guillermo certainly wouldn't want to bring shame upon his master, particularly since it has lethal consequences! For the other characters, having worked in the service industry, I think Colin Robinson is the perfect fit. I'd hire him; he's better than a lot of people I worked with. Laszlo walking around a crowded mall is an image that I didn't realize I needed, as was seeing Nandor on a carousel horse. Finally, the setup with Nadia having to get a new body for her doll-self has a lot of potential for future side-stories. I love that WWDitS remains focused on small-scale, personal stories and not some great world-saving (or ending) plot. It's about the characters, and they're still true to form and just as lovable as in prior seasons. Even with the cursing and violence and blood and naughty bits, it's definitely feel-good entertainment, and closer to "wholesome" than a lot of shows these days. But now I'm craving jalapeño poppers, vegetable dumplings, and chocolate pudding...
Review of The Mall
