Castlevania Season 2, Episode 5: "Last Spell" Review

Plans are finally beginning to come together for both sides of this war.

By M.T. Bates
October 29, 2018, 8:50 PM EDT

To this point, Isaac has shown true dedication and loyalty to Dracula, which closely follows the lore from the games. However, he has a much larger role to play in this story, although that is not something that will be fleshed out this season.

Sypha continues to grow more as a character and gets more focus every episode. Her dynamic with Alucard is engaging and informative as they continue to search the Belmont library for some inkling on defeating Dracula. Sypha really shows that she is the glue holding this band together and, had she not joined, Trevor and Alucard surely would have killed each other by now.

The animosity between Hector and Isaac continues to grow as they try to figure out a way to bring order to the chaos within the castle. They both share similar goals but want to take different paths. This leads them to butt heads most of the time, all the while Carmilla continues to hold her cards close to her chest as she plays her secret game.

Isaac continues to solely have Dracula’s ear, with the vampire king himself falling deeper and deeper into what could only be seen as depression. His sadness is present in every scene he is in, almost like he has given up. He wages a war against humanity yet seems to show no interest in the details. The character development of such a legendary villain is still worth praising. His pain continues to swell in every episode and is a way to continue to garner sympathy from the viewer.

In the end, both sides finally find what they are looking for as plans are finally coming together.

The Good

Dracula's character development continues to shine and Sypha's dynamic with Alucard is proving to be a treat.

The Not-So-Good

There was not a whole lot of action in this episode but the story and character progression more than makes up for it.

Our Score

8.0/10

While light on action, we progress wonderfully in both story and characters, as each party prepares to make its move. With only three episodes remaining, the final battle surely is upon us soon.

About the Author

M.T. Bates

Let it be known to all the spirits, that I am a Capricorn, living in the 10th house, the house of our Lord Black Phillip. Let all the spirits here know, I am the first born son of Black Phillip. Let it be known sons and daughters, that I am an avid horror head, beginning at the tender age of six, a creative yet unmotivated horror writer, and a YouTube Gaming live streamer. Pledge yourselves, and together we can all Live Deliciously & Game. Let it be known brothers and sisters, that I, Bates, also co-host Way of Life (LIVE!) podcast with Ray Morse (Mungus). So, yeah, check that out when you aren’t enjoying the content of Dead Entertainment.

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