Ep 22. Drac to the Future

Drac to the Future is the 22nd episode of the first season of the popular animated series, Hotel Transylvania. Unlike other episodes, this episode is centered on Drac, the owner of the hotel, and his time-traveling adventure with his grandson, Dennis.

The episode begins with Drac supervising the construction of a new flying car, which he built for Dennis as a birthday present. While admiring the car, Drac becomes nostalgic for the good old days when cars were simpler and less complicated. Suddenly, a mishap occurs, and the car activates by itself, sending Drac and Dennis back in time to 1969.

The duo finds themselves in a hippie music festival, surrounded by a sea of flower children and peace activists. Drac is thrilled to be in his prime years and quickly immerses himself in the hippie culture. However, as they explore the festival, they realize that they are not alone in the past. An evil time traveler, named B.P. Richfield, wants to change the course of history and eliminate the existence of monsters forever.

Drac and Dennis find themselves on a mission to stop B.P. Richfield's evil plan to erase monsters from the timeline. They time-travel from one era to another, dodging obstacles and fighting off danger at every turn. They even get to meet their younger selves, which adds an extra layer of humor and fun to the episode.

The episode's highlight is undoubtedly the tribute to the iconic 80s movie, Back to the Future. The writers pay homage to the movie with several references and nods. For instance, Drac wears a red puffer jacket, just like Marty McFly, and even sings a cover of "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and The News. The homage to the movie is sure to delight fans of both Hotel Transylvania and Back to the Future.

The episode also explores the theme of family and how it transcends time and space. Drac and Dennis learn the importance of cherishing family moments, regardless of when they occur. The message is impactful and adds a heartwarming touch to an already exciting episode.

In the end, Drac and Dennis successfully thwart B.P. Richfield's evil plan and return to their own time safely. The episode ends with Drac realizing that he has aged since his time-traveling adventure and that he must accept that time is inevitable. It's a bittersweet ending that aptly concludes the episode's time-traveling adventure.

Overall, Drac to the Future is an excellent episode that stands out from the rest of the season. It's a fun, thrilling, and heartwarming adventure that pays homage to iconic pop culture. Fans of the series will surely appreciate the episode's nods to Hotel Transylvania's signature humor and themes. The episode is a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone looking for a fun and exciting time-traveling adventure.