Ep 12. The Mortal Cure
- TV-NR
- January 18, 2008
- 43 min
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7.8 (509)
Moonlight season 1 episode 12, titled "The Mortal Cure," follows the story of vampire private investigator, Mick St. John, who is searching for a cure to become human again. In this episode, Mick is approached by a terminally ill patient who asks him to turn her into a vampire so that she can live forever. Mick is reluctant to grant her request, as he knows all too well the consequences of living forever. However, he soon realizes that the woman's illness is not terminal but rather the result of a rare disease which can be cured with a special medication.
Meanwhile, Mick's ex-wife, Coraline, who was responsible for turning him into a vampire, resurfaces after being presumed dead for over 20 years. Coraline reveals that she knows of a cure for vampirism and offers to help Mick become human again. However, Mick is skeptical of her motives and refuses her offer.
As Mick investigates the source of the medication that can cure the woman's disease, he discovers that Coraline is also after the cure. Coraline believes that becoming human again will make Mick love her once more. Mick warns Coraline about the dangers of becoming human again, but she is determined to go through with it.
As Mick races to find the cure before Coraline does, he also realizes that he has feelings for Beth, a mortal woman he has been protecting. Mick must make a difficult choice between his desire to become human again and his duty to protect Beth.
"The Mortal Cure" is a tense and emotional episode of Moonlight that explores the complexities of immortality and the cost of living forever. Mick's struggle to find a cure for both his own vampirism and the woman's disease is a poignant reminder that sometimes, the cure is not what we thought it would be.
As the season finale approaches, the stakes are higher than ever for Mick and his loved ones. Will he find the cure he so desperately seeks? Will Coraline get what she wants? And most importantly, will Mick choose love or duty? Fans of Moonlight will not want to miss this thrilling episode.
