"Chupacabra" is the 8th episode and midseason finale of season 4 of the supernatural drama television series Grimm and the 74th episode overall, which premiered on December 12, 2014, on the cable network NBC. The episode was written by Brenna Kouf and was directed by Aaron Lipstadt.
In the Dominican Republic, two doctors, Diego Hoyos (Max Arciniega) and Gabe Reyes (Andrew Harris) leave for a flight to Portland when Diego is bitten by a mosquito. When he returns to Portland, Diego sees that the bite has grown even more and he kills his neighbor outside.
Meanwhile, Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (Bree Turner) are packing and preparing for their delayed honeymoon. Nick (David Giuntoli), Hank (Russell Hornsby) and Wu arrive at the scene of the neighbor's murder and interrogate one of the neighbors, who claims that the victim was killed by "El Chupacabra". Nick and Hank meet with Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) to know more about El Chupacabra, she explains that her grandmother told her stories about it. They then read entries that the creature is a Wældreór, a Wesen that is suffering a rare blood disease.
Juliette reveals to Rosalee that she took the pregnancy test many times and she wasn't pregnant but is told to go to a doctor if the symptoms continue. After she leaves, Rosalee receives a chilling telephone call and a mystery voice tells her, "You made a mistake". She then goes to the back of the house and finds the corpse of a fox, being warned that her blood will be next. Wu talks with Renard (Sasha Roiz) about Nick and Hank, but he's brushed off. Renard is then called by Hans Tavitian (Bernhard Forcher), who asks for a meeting as he is in Portland. He explains that there's a mole in the Resistance and asks Tavitian to help him find the mole and get back Diana.
The next day, Diego loses control of the disease, attacks Gabe in his office, escaping while still transformed. He runs into Wu and Franco (Robert Blanche) and when Wu catches him, he returns to his human form, confusing him and in an act of confusion, he disappears. After receiving the information from Gabe, Nick and Hank visit Diego's wife, Bélem (Alyssa Diaz), who is a Coyotl and tell her to call them once Diego gets home. When they leave the house, they're confronted by Wu, who demands an explanation or he will quit as he does not seem to be stable. Nick and Hank decide that it's time to tell him the truth.
Diego arrives at the house and attacks Bélem. They manage to fight off Diego and handcuff but Wu is so shocked at what he sees that he drives off. Nick and Hank bring Diego and Bélem to the spice shop where Rosalee only manages to do a syringe, which Diego injects in Bélem, saving her. Diego states to Nick that he has to kill him and when he refuses, he transforms, forcing Hank to kill him. Wu makes a chaos in a bar and is arrested. Nick and Hank have an officer watch out Monroe and Rosalee until they depart. Seeing that the officer is staying all night, Rosalee makes him a snack and Monroe goes out to give it to him. He turns it over and finds him wearing a mask and is then captured by another Wesenrein member. In Nick's house, Juliette suffers a headache and somehow, transforms into a Hexenbiest, screaming in shock.
ReceptionEdit
ViewersEdit
The episode was viewed by 5.07 million people, earning a 1.3/4 in the 18-49 rating demographics on the Nielson ratings scale, ranking second on its timeslot and fourth for the night in the 18-49 demographics, behind Dateline NBC, 20/20, and Shark Tank.[1] This was a 2% increase in viewership from the previous episode, which was watched by 4.96 million viewers with a 1.2/4.[2] This means that 1.3 percent of all households with televisions watched the episode, while 4 percent of all households watching television at that time watched it. With DVR factoring in, the episode was watched by 7.86 million viewers and had a 2.3 ratings share in the 18-49 demographics.[3]
Critical reviewsEdit
"Chupacabra" received mostly positive reviews. Kathleen Wiedel from TV Fanatic, gave a 4.9 star rating out of 5, stating: "Well, I can safely say I did not see that twist coming. Of all the theories surrounding Juliette's symptoms, not one I read came close to the grand reveal during the closing moments of Grimm Season 4 Episode 8. Well played, Grimm, well played."[4]
MaryAnn Sleasman from TV.com, wrote, "'Chupacabra' was a strong episode as far as fall finales go, and let's be frank, Grimm has never really suffered from the sort of 'pre-hiatus letdown' issue that so many other series often struggle with; the show always tends to deliver the goods, be they in the form of zombies or monster babies or beheadings. That's why, when 'Chupacabra' initially appeared to be a standard case-o'-the-week adventure, I fretted. And there was a case of the week, certainly, but it was the sort of case that's tragic and engaging, plus it tied in rather well with the larger story at hand."[5]
Christine Horton of Den of Geek wrote, "The mid-season finale is upon us already, and could easily have the alternate title, the one where stuff happens."[6]
ReferencesEdit
^. tvbythenumbers.com. December 15, 2014. Archived from the original on December 28, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
^. tvbythenumbers.com. December 8, 2014. Archived from the original on December 28, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
^Kondolojy, Amanda (December 29, 2014). . TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
^"Grimm Season 4 Episode 8 Review: Chupacabra". TV Fanatic.
^"Grimm Season 4 Fall Finale Review: I Know What You Did Last Season". TV.com.
^"Grimm season 4 episode 7 review: Chupacabra". Den of Geek. December 16, 2014. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
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Chupacabra is the 8th episode and midseason finale of season 4 of the supernatural drama television series Grimm and the 74th episode overall which premiered on December 12 2014 on the cable network NBC The episode was written by Brenna Kouf and was directed by Aaron Lipstadt Chupacabra Grimm episodeEpisode no Season 4Episode 8Directed byAaron LipstadtWritten byBrenna KoufProduced byNorberto Barba Jim Kouf David Greenwalt Sean Hayes Todd MillinerFeatured musicRichard MarvinCinematography byEliot RockettEditing byGeorge PilkintonProduction code408Original air dateDecember 12 2014 2014 12 12 Running time42 minutesGuest appearancesAlexis Denisof as Prince Viktor Chlodwig zu Schellendorf von Konigsburg Max Arciniega as Diego Hoyos Alyssa Diaz as Belem Hoyos Will Rothhaar as Jessie Acker Bernhard Forcher as Hans Tavitian Philip Anthony Rodriguez as Marcus Rispoli Robert Blanche as Sgt FrancoEpisode chronology Previous The Grimm Who Stole Christmas Next Wesenrein Grimm season 4 List of episodes Contents 1 Plot 2 Reception 2 1 Viewers 2 2 Critical reviews 3 References 4 External linksPlot EditOpening quote Cuide su rebano nunca deje su lado Cuide su sangre el Chupacabra tiene hambre Take care of your flock never leave their side Watch your blood for the chupacabra is hungry In the Dominican Republic two doctors Diego Hoyos Max Arciniega and Gabe Reyes Andrew Harris leave for a flight to Portland when Diego is bitten by a mosquito When he returns to Portland Diego sees that the bite has grown even more and he kills his neighbor outside Meanwhile Monroe Silas Weir Mitchell and Rosalee Bree Turner are packing and preparing for their delayed honeymoon Nick David Giuntoli Hank Russell Hornsby and Wu arrive at the scene of the neighbor s murder and interrogate one of the neighbors who claims that the victim was killed by El Chupacabra Nick and Hank meet with Juliette Bitsie Tulloch to know more about El Chupacabra she explains that her grandmother told her stories about it They then read entries that the creature is a Waeldreor a Wesen that is suffering a rare blood disease Juliette reveals to Rosalee that she took the pregnancy test many times and she wasn t pregnant but is told to go to a doctor if the symptoms continue After she leaves Rosalee receives a chilling telephone call and a mystery voice tells her You made a mistake She then goes to the back of the house and finds the corpse of a fox being warned that her blood will be next Wu talks with Renard Sasha Roiz about Nick and Hank but he s brushed off Renard is then called by Hans Tavitian Bernhard Forcher who asks for a meeting as he is in Portland He explains that there s a mole in the Resistance and asks Tavitian to help him find the mole and get back Diana The next day Diego loses control of the disease attacks Gabe in his office escaping while still transformed He runs into Wu and Franco Robert Blanche and when Wu catches him he returns to his human form confusing him and in an act of confusion he disappears After receiving the information from Gabe Nick and Hank visit Diego s wife Belem Alyssa Diaz who is a Coyotl and tell her to call them once Diego gets home When they leave the house they re confronted by Wu who demands an explanation or he will quit as he does not seem to be stable Nick and Hank decide that it s time to tell him the truth Diego arrives at the house and attacks Belem They manage to fight off Diego and handcuff but Wu is so shocked at what he sees that he drives off Nick and Hank bring Diego and Belem to the spice shop where Rosalee only manages to do a syringe which Diego injects in Belem saving her Diego states to Nick that he has to kill him and when he refuses he transforms forcing Hank to kill him Wu makes a chaos in a bar and is arrested Nick and Hank have an officer watch out Monroe and Rosalee until they depart Seeing that the officer is staying all night Rosalee makes him a snack and Monroe goes out to give it to him He turns it over and finds him wearing a mask and is then captured by another Wesenrein member In Nick s house Juliette suffers a headache and somehow transforms into a Hexenbiest screaming in shock Reception EditViewers Edit The episode was viewed by 5 07 million people earning a 1 3 4 in the 18 49 rating demographics on the Nielson ratings scale ranking second on its timeslot and fourth for the night in the 18 49 demographics behind Dateline NBC 20 20 and Shark Tank 1 This was a 2 increase in viewership from the previous episode which was watched by 4 96 million viewers with a 1 2 4 2 This means that 1 3 percent of all households with televisions watched the episode while 4 percent of all households watching television at that time watched it With DVR factoring in the episode was watched by 7 86 million viewers and had a 2 3 ratings share in the 18 49 demographics 3 Critical reviews Edit Chupacabra received mostly positive reviews Kathleen Wiedel from TV Fanatic gave a 4 9 star rating out of 5 stating Well I can safely say I did not see that twist coming Of all the theories surrounding Juliette s symptoms not one I read came close to the grand reveal during the closing moments of Grimm Season 4 Episode 8 Well played Grimm well played 4 MaryAnn Sleasman from TV com wrote Chupacabra was a strong episode as far as fall finales go and let s be frank Grimm has never really suffered from the sort of pre hiatus letdown issue that so many other series often struggle with the show always tends to deliver the goods be they in the form of zombies or monster babies or beheadings That s why when Chupacabra initially appeared to be a standard case o the week adventure I fretted And there was a case of the week certainly but it was the sort of case that s tragic and engaging plus it tied in rather well with the larger story at hand 5 Christine Horton of Den of Geek wrote The mid season finale is upon us already and could easily have the alternate title the one where stuff happens 6 References Edit Friday Final Ratings The Amazing Race Adjusted Up No Adjustment for Constantine Cristela or Hawaii Five 0 tvbythenumbers com December 15 2014 Archived from the original on December 28 2016 Retrieved December 28 2016 Friday Final Ratings Grimm Adjusted Up amp Final College Football Numbers tvbythenumbers com December 8 2014 Archived from the original on December 28 2016 Retrieved December 28 2016 Kondolojy Amanda December 29 2014 The Big Bang Theory Has Biggest Adults 18 49 Ratings amp Viewership Increase Elementary Tops Percentage Gains in Live 7 Ratings for Week 12 Ending December 14 TV by the Numbers Archived from the original on December 31 2014 Retrieved December 28 2016 Grimm Season 4 Episode 8 Review Chupacabra TV Fanatic Grimm Season 4 Fall Finale Review I Know What You Did Last Season TV com Grimm season 4 episode 7 review Chupacabra Den of Geek December 16 2014 Retrieved December 28 2016 External links Edit Chupacabra at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chupacabra Grimm amp oldid 1166277452, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
