Episode 11: THROUGH A DARK CIRCLE

Crow Rating: 3 Crows

Written By: John Turman

Directed By: Tibor Takacs

Originally aired on WGN: 1/10/99

Music in this episode from: Mystery Machine and Jesse Powell.

Story Line
Desperate to open the loft portal and re-connect with Shelly, Draven dabbles in magic, unleashing a terrible force that even he may be incapable of overcoming.

Desperately lonely, Draven attempts to re-open the loft portal door using ancient incantations. He believes he is successful when the door energizes. However, what emerges is not his beloved Shelly but the beast-like, evil force of executed serial killer Richard Lee Wilbanks (Lawrence S. Smilgys) who has been waiting for an opportunity to return and wreak vengeance on everyone who saw him die. He easily overpowers Draven, who loses his regenerative powers in the devastating fight. When several of those who were present at Wilbanksí execution are violently kidnapped Det. Albrecht and his new partner Capshaw are assigned to the case. Draven confesses to Albrecht that it was he who unleashed this terrible force and when Cordelia, who was an Assistant D.A. at Wilbanksí trial, is also kidnapped, the rift between the two men seems insurmountable. A weakened Draven uncovers Wilbanks' plan for his victims but he needs Albrecht's help to save them. In a fierce battle Draven transports both himself and Wilbanks into the Land of the Damned, where Draven finally recovers his powers, and destroys the evil force he conjured up. It's obvious to Draven that the portal has to be closed, even though this may mean losing Shelly forever.

Personal Thoughts
:I thought Lawrence Smilgys was excellent. The episode was okay, though not one of the better ones.