Pain Patrol

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

In the wake of a terrifying omen, Niles and Rita enter the interdimensional palace of the infamous Red Jack, who feeds on pain and has taken Larry prisoner. Jane is called to The Underground to receive an ultimatum, while her physical body travels to Florida with Cliff, who’s eager to prove he’s a good father. Back at the manor, Dorothy’s game of hide and seek ends badly.

Our Take

The Red Jack palace material is the strongest stuff here, a genuinely creepy villain with a real sadistic streak, and Rita gets her best showcase of the season opposite him. The Cliff and Jane road trip drags by comparison, though their bickering still lands more often than not. Dorothy’s storyline takes a dark turn that pays off, making this a solid, occasionally unsettling hour.