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    NOS4A2 S02E03 Review: The Night Road – Who is Vic McQueen?

    By Salome G
    | July 5, 2020
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    One of the things I’ve had trouble squaring (and I know y’all have, too–I’m reading the comments now) is why on earth Vic would leave Wayne unprotected. After all, if she really believes that Charlie is dead, then why would she leave in the first place? And if she thinks that he’s still alive, then we’re back to square one with leaving Wayne.

    After considering it for minutes on end, the only conclusion I can come up with, besides “the plot needs her to,” is that she thinks that by leaving, she can keep Lou and Wayne safe.

    NOS4A2 S02e03 Jason David Wayne McQueen

    There is a certain logic to that. Since that’s where Charlie knew she lived, it would be reasonable to assume that she’d return to Haverhill. But her knife can find just about anything, so I wouldn’t bet anyone’s life on an assumption. Then again, it’s not like she has an instruction manual for this.

    Anyway, she does return to Haverhill, where both of her parents are now very parent-y. Her mom pretty much always was, but now her dad is, too. He’s sober now, for instance, and won’t allow her to drink on his time. He’ll help her out, he’ll get her a job, but he won’t let her drown her sorrows. So she goes to her mom’s house.

    And it’s not like her mom is going to be any more lenient. In fact, as soon as she finds out that Vic just up and left Colorado, she compares her to Chris and then orders Vic to call home. To her credit, she does, but Lou declines the call. So she leaves a message, telling him that she doesn’t want to hurt them anymore. In my notes I wrote, “So why leave them for Charlie, Vic?”

    *cut to Bing pulling up to Carmody’s Car Carma like, immediately*

    Specifically, Bing’s pulling up in a pickup with a Harley in the back, claiming that it needs service. It’s clear that he’s supposed to be the diversion, but the only problem is, he’s basically physically incapable of being cool. At least with adults. So while Lou laughs off his awkwardness at first, something about Bing’s manner sets off alarm bells.

    NOS4A2 S02e03 Zachary Quinto Jason David Charlie Manx Wayne McQueen

    And that’s a good thing, because Wayne has wandered off, right into the path of you-know-who. So while Charlie tempts Wayne with a Wraith full of presents, Lou belts Bing with some kind of hand tool (?). Look, I was trying to keep my heart rate down.

    But of course, Charlie usually goes after kids who are neglected or even abused. Wayne is neither, so he bolts into the woods after Charlie can’t tell him the family password. (In case you missed it, it’s 10:48 Fairbanks, because the gal who named her child Bruce Wayne McQueen would also give him a Batman password.)

    Luckily, Lou got away from Bing, too, and although Vic missed his earlier code-laden call, she does pick up when the Colorado State Police phone. Once Lou gets on the line, he tells her that she’s not being heroic and she needs to be there for her son. She wants to be, I’m sure, but she’ll always be unsettled until she finally ends Charlie for good. So that’s what she sets out to do. But at least Lou and Wayne are now in Haverhill with more help around. (That was engineered, by the way, by Tabitha, who I forgot was actually the detective we met last season. She’s an FBI agent now. Also, and I’m just putting this together now, Tabitha is, of course, the name of Joe Hill’s ma.)

    Meanwhile, back in Christmasland, Millie tries to follow her father as he drives away. She doesn’t get far, of course, but she does get far enough to spot a house on top of Candy Mountain. And a version of her mother is there. Later, her father will remind her that she’s forbidden from leaving Christmasland proper. But that’s the trouble with having a monster for a daughter–you shouldn’t be surprised when she disobeys. So that’s what she does, sneaking back up to the house.

    NOS4A2 S02e03 Zachary Quinto Tom Savini Charlie Manx Abe

    Charlie has this conversation with her, by the way, over the phone while he’s at Parnassus. (In case you forgot, Parnassus is the bar where bad guy Strong Creatives hang out. It is also the domain of Abe, who remains mysterious.) Charlie’s at Parnassus because he wants Abe to facilitate an introduction to someone called the Hourglass.

    NOS4a2 S02e03 Ashleigh Cummings Vic McQueen

    Parnassus, incidentally, is on the titular Night Road. It comes from Joe Hill’s book Heart-Shaped Box, where it’s basically an inscape for dead people. On this show, an outwardly bemused Charlie explains to Vic, who’s not even kind of surprised to see him, that it’s dangerous. As if that’s going to stop her. Anyway, their encounter is pretty much a draw. But it’s about to get a little more interesting, as the Hourglass, who or whatever he is, agrees to meet with Charlie. He does want to know one thing, though. Who is Vic McQueen?

    8/10 – While this was mostly a table-setting episode, the scenes with Bing and Charlie at and around Lou’s shop were heart-pounding enough to make it worth watching.

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    FrankOz45D
    FrankOz45
    2 years ago

    What a great episode. It kept me guessing throughout. Vic’s dad has changed. Not letting her drink at all. It was good to see the relationship at the end with Vic and her mom.

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    TreatMD
    TreatM
    2 years ago

    Okay, so who is Millie seeing at that house on the hill? I’m confused by this. The whole Millie storyline is interesting this season. Thank God because Vic is annoying.

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    Salome G
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    Salome G
    2 years ago
    Reply to  TreatM

    I’m pretty sure it’s her mom, but I guess we’ll find out.

    Edit: I see below that you already found that out.

    Last edited 2 years ago by Salome G
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    Fade-to-BlackD
    Fade-to-Black
    2 years ago

    I’m calling it now, next season will be Wayne versus the Hourglass. I’m not the best at predicting the next story arc, but it seems to me like they’re setting up Wayne to be the next strong creative who goes after the bad guys.

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    FrankOz45D
    FrankOz45
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Fade-to-Black

    You think so? I guess they could jump forward a bit. What do you think will happen to Vic this season then? Do you see her demise and thats what makes Wayne the person you think he will be?

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    Snarky-GuruD
    Snarky-Guru
    2 years ago

    It took me too long to realize that her child is named after Bruce Wayne from the Batman comic books. Jeez. This episode kept me on edge. Especially when Millie was exploring the other house and saw her mother’s ghost. I bet that will continue to be an excellent twist to the story this season.

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    TreatMD
    TreatM
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Snarky-Guru

    Oh… I missed that it was her mother! I wondered who it was. That makes perfect sense. Millie is getting sick of her dad and his choices. It sure will be interesting this season.

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    FrankOz45D
    FrankOz45
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Snarky-Guru

    I agree that I think Millie seeing her mom will be a twist this season. I think Milliie will play a big part this season. I wonder if Millie’s mom will tell her what happened to her.

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    DrewsiD
    Drewsi
    2 years ago
    Reply to  FrankOz45

    Yeah! I’m excited to see how this plays out too. It will be interesting for sure. I wonder if Millie will turn on Manx. It certainly will be an interesting twist.

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    Gavin the Binge-WatcherD
    Gavin the Binge-Watcher
    2 years ago

    Has everyone forgotten how Vic’s mother, Linda, found alcohol, pills, and pot in Vic’s room last season? Vic has always abused substances. That’s been her go-to coping method for ages. She’d probably hit the bottle with or without Manx in her life. 

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    DrewsiD
    Drewsi
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Gavin the Binge-Watcher

    Do you think? I think she wouldn’t have hit it so hard and often. He creates a lot of drama and problems and she is dealing this way. It’s a pretty messed up situation.

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    ArabellaD
    Arabella
    2 years ago

    It’s hard to watch Millie hang on his every word and chase after him while he insists on leaving her to save other kids. Dude, what about your own daughter? Manx is a collector of children, not a father of children.

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    BostonAustinD
    BostonAustin
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Arabella

    Yep, I wondered why he didn’t foster children or open up an outreach center while I was watching the last episode. (Well, I mean other than the fact that we wouldn’t have a story had he taken the ordinary route, of course.) It turns out the dude is just lazy. He had big dreams, but didn’t want to put in the work to support a family. He didn’t want his daughter taken away, but he sure doesn’t want to give her any attention.  

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    PersephoneD
    Persephone
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Arabella

    Right! And for all his talk about rescuing children, he starts sniffing around Wayne, who doesn’t need rescuing since he’s not actually being harmed, and he has Lou to care for him. Lou is a darn good parent. That just shows that Manx is purely motivated by selfish desires. He’s not rescuing children, he’s keeping himself young by feeding off those children. Wayne will serve the same purpose, well that and to get one over on Vic.

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    TreatMD
    TreatM
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Persephone

    Yeah, I’m hoping that Charlie doesn’t get Wayne. I’m glad that Lou caught that something about Bing. Lou hopefully will be able to keep Wayne safe. What in the heck is Vic doing! Even after the police call her, she goes to find Charlie, not to help keep her son safe!

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    KeeperofUnicornsD
    KeeperofUnicorns
    2 years ago

    I thought Vic was trying to protect her son from herself, especially after she accidentally burned down the home during the last episode. Vic probably worried that she’d get her son killed thanks to drawing Manx to him or that she was going to accidentally kill him herself due to her being distracted. Vic trusted Lou to keep him safe. The moms in this story shoulder the blame. Millie blamed Cassie, Manx blamed his mom, Vic blamed hers, Bing blamed his, and even Lou’s mother was said to be neglectful at best. We know the fathers were just as bad… Read more »

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    Rick
    Rick
    2 years ago
    Reply to  KeeperofUnicorns

    Interesting point… In most stories, everyone has Daddy issues. As I’ve already stated though, I’m getting really sick of her being drunk out of her mind all the time. Given that she gave her father constant grief about his drinking in season 1, it’s pretty hypocritical to say the least!

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    BostonAustinD
    BostonAustin
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Rick

    It’s aggravating! Vic was smart enough to get herself into college, smart enough to outwit Manx on more than one occasion, and she’s smart enough to know what a decent parent looks like. She grew up impoverished, but it looks to me like she and Lou are doing okay. Lou is a supportive partner and her kid is well-behaved. Vic is just being selfish.

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    Salome G
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    Salome G
    2 years ago
    Reply to  KeeperofUnicorns

    Good point!

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    Fade-to-BlackD
    Fade-to-Black
    2 years ago
    Reply to  KeeperofUnicorns

    I hear you and I agree with a lot of what you’re saying, but I have a hard time cutting her slack. Lou managed to overcome his rotten childhood. He’s an honorable father to Wayne. Vic is just acting impulsive and selfish.

    Last edited 2 years ago by Fade-to-Black
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    TreatMD
    TreatM
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Fade-to-Black

    I agree 100% with this. She is being selfish and childish! Something just isn’t right with her this season. Last season they made her out to be smart and she was fun to watch. This season her choices are just annoying me.

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    DrewsiD
    Drewsi
    2 years ago
    Reply to  KeeperofUnicorns

    Well that certainly is an interesting thought. I guess I can see it too now that you put it that way. I still don’t like it though.
    I can’t wait to see if Millie changes her mind, now that she is seeing her mom in the house on top of the hill.

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    Rick
    Rick
    2 years ago

    I have to say, I’m just not feeling much sympathy for Vic McQueen these days. Her constantly being drunk and being a neglectful mother is already getting pretty old. Like, WE GET IT, she’s traumatized! Quit beating us over the head with that point!
    On a random side note, I find it really hilarious that Bing is SO bad at coming up with quick answers when questioned by someone….

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    Gavin the Binge-WatcherD
    Gavin the Binge-Watcher
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Rick

    Not to mention leaving his gassing equipment out in the open. Bing isn’t the sharpest bloke, bless him. So, do you like this season more since there’s less teenage drama?

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    Rick
    Rick
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Gavin the Binge-Watcher

    GOD YES!

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    DrewsiD
    Drewsi
    2 years ago
    Reply to  Rick

    Exactly! It’s getting old. I like last season’s Vic better! She wasn’t so whiny and neglectful. She actually was fun to watch and cheer for. I’m tired of her this season.

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