The Fall of the House of Usher: What happens when Camille goes into Victorine's lab?
In the episode "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" of The Fall of the House of Usher, the Usher family is dealing with the aftermath of Prospero's death. It is revealed that Morelle, a survivor of the tragic night, is in the hospital with severe injuries. Additionally, it is discovered that Prospero's body was filled with Ligodone, a drug created by Roderick Usher, indicating a connection between his death and the Usher family's misdeeds.While the Ushers attempt to spin a narrative portraying Prospero as a philanthropist, Verna enters the picture, offering herself as the first human test subject for Victorine's experiments. Verna also infiltrates Tamerlane and assumes the role of Crystal, participating in the fetish games of William and Tamerlane. Camille, on the other hand, becomes obsessed with finding incriminating evidence against Victorine and decides to investigate at RUE, a laboratory where her sister conducts experiments with chimps.Camille unwittingly encounters Verna disguised as a security guard at the lab. Despite the guard's warning, Camille proceeds into the room where Victorine keeps the adrenaline-high monkeys. As she takes photos of the experimental monkeys, Verna reveals her own stitched-up chest. Shocked, Camille snaps a picture just as Verna transforms into an enraged ape, attacking Camille. The following morning, the lab is covered in blood, with Camille's mutilated body and a chimp nearby.Meanwhile, the episode also provides insight into Roderick's rise in Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. After learning that the company has bought Ligodone without his involvement, Roderick confronts Mr. Griswold. However, Griswold promotes him and offers monetary incentives to keep him silent. Madeline sees this promotion as an opportunity for Roderick to get closer to Mr. Griswold and eventually destroy him.As the story unfolds, the episode highlights the Usher family's utilitarian approach to tragedy, using death and misfortune to their advantage. They manipulate narratives and events to protect themselves and further their interests. However, with Verna's presence and her escalating actions, it becomes evident that the Usher family may not be able to control all the consequences of their actions. The episode sets the stage for further revelations and potentially dire consequences for the Usher family in future episodes.