Ep 5. Smells Like the Wandering Spirit
- TV-14
- February 24, 2004
- 24 min
In Witch Hunter Robin season 1 episode 5, titled "Smells Like the Wandering Spirit," the STN-J team is called out to deal with a particularly tricky witch who has been causing chaos in a residential area. The witch's power is centered around the manipulation of pheromones and scent, which she uses to control and confuse those around her. This proves to be a difficult challenge for Robin and the team, as they struggle to navigate the witch's webs of deception and illusions.
As they delve deeper into the case, the STN-J agents begin to uncover some startling information about the witch's past. Her powers and abilities seem to be linked to her traumatic past experiences, which have left her feeling isolated and alone. The team begins to question their role in hunting these powerful beings, realizing that there is often more to these witches than initially meets the eye.
Meanwhile, Robin continues to grapple with her own powers as a "craft user," struggling to come to terms with her abilities and what they mean for her future. As she faces off against the witch in a final showdown, Robin's own past traumas are brought to the surface, forcing her to confront her fears and doubts head-on.
Overall, "Smells Like the Wandering Spirit" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged episode that highlights the complexities of the witch hunter's job. It raises important questions about power, trauma, and the nature of evil, while also delivering plenty of action and suspense. Fans of the series are sure to be captivated by this installment, which further deepens the world and characters of Witch Hunter Robin.