History YMMV / TheWildWildWestS1E24TheNightOfTheDruidsBlood

* CompleteMonster: [[MadScientist Doctor Tristam]] and his associate [[TheVamp Astarte]] are responsible, with the help of the magician the Great Asmodeus, they are responsible for orchestrating the deaths of nine of the nation's greatest scientists and scholars, including Jim's friend and former teacher Professor Robey. Astarte seduces the men, until they are wrapped around her finger, enjoying using and killing them, while Tristam is the hidden mastermind. Astarte marries Senator Waterford so they can exploit his connections. When it becomes apparent Jim won't stop his investigations, using an elaborate con they make it appear he has gone insane. Initially suspecting a kidnapping ring, the truth is much more horrible. Doctor Tristam has discovered the secret of how to keep the [[BrainInAJar brain alive without a body]], leaving the geniuses [[AndIMustScream constantly conscious but trapped]], granting him the combined intelligence of the Nation's greatest minds. If any prove unwilling to answer his demands, he simply electrocutes them into compliance. No longer needing Waterford they attempt to burn him alive. Following Jim foiling the plan, Astarte attempts to trick the senator into killing him.

* CompleteMonster: [[MadScientist Doctor Tristam]] and his associate [[TheVamp Astarte]] are a pair of ruthless [[WolfInSheepsClothing wolves in sheep's clothing]]. With the help of the [[StageMagician Great Asmodeus]], they are responsible for the suspicious deaths of several of the nation's greatest scientists and scholars. Astarte seduces the men, until they were wrapped around their finger, enjoying using and killing them, while Tristam is the hidden mastermind. Together they cause Jim's former teacher and friend, Professor Robey, to [[ManOnFire burn to death]] right before Jim's very eyes. Astarte also seduces and marries political genius Senator Waterford to exploit his connections. When it becomes apparent that Jim won't stop his investigations, they organize an elaborate con to make it appear Jim has gone mad. Originally suspecting that the scientist's deaths were being faked and they were being held prisoner, Jim and Artie stumble upon the true horror of Tristam's plans. Doctor Tristam has discovered a way to keep [[BrainInAJar the brain alive without a body]], leaving them [[AndIMustScream able to see, think and hear, but not move; all constantly conscious with no end in sight]]. Linking all nine of his victims through a giant web, he has granted himself the combined intelligence of the nation's greatest minds at his fingertips. If any prove unwilling to answer his demands, he simply [[ElectricTorture electrocutes them until they comply]].They also try to burn Senator Waterford alive, not to add him to the web but simply because [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness Astarte has grown bored with him]]. Following Jim foiling the plan, Astarte's last act is to try and trick the senator into killing Jim.

* CompleteMonster: [[MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate Doctor Tristam]] and his associate Astarte are a pair of ruthless [[WolfInSheepsClothing wolves in sheep's clothing]]. With the help of the [[StageMagician Great Asmodeus]], they are responsible for the suspicious deaths of several of the nation's greatest scientists and scholars. [[TheVamp Astarte]] seduces the men, until they were wrapped around their finger, enjoying using and killing them, while Tristam is the hidden mastermind. Together they cause Jim's former teacher and friend, Professor Robey, to [[ManOnFire burn to death]] right before Jim's very eyes. Astarte also seduces and marries political genius Senator Waterford to exploit his connections. When it becomes apparent that Jim won't stop his investigations, they organize an elaborate con to make it appear Jim has gone mad. Originally suspecting that the scientist's deaths were being faked and they were being held prisoner, Jim and Artie stumble upon the true horror of Tristam's plans. [[MadScientist Doctor Tristam]] has discovered a way to keep [[BrainInAJar the brain alive without a body]], leaving them [[AndIMustScream able to see, think and hear, but not move; all constantly conscious with no end in sight]]. Linking all nine of his victims through a giant web, he has granted himself the combined intelligence of the nation's greatest minds at his fingertips. If any prove unwilling to answer his demands, he simply [[ElectricTorture electrocutes them until they comply]].They also try to burn Senator Waterford alive, not to add him to the web but simply because [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness Astarte has grown bored with him]]. Following Jim foiling the plan, Astarte's last act is to try and trick the senator into killing Jim.

* CompleteMonster: [[MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate Doctor Tristam]] and his associate [[TheSociopath Astarte]] are a pair of ruthless [[WolfInSheepsClothing wolves in sheep's clothing]]. With the help of the [[StageMagician Great Asmodeus]], they are responsible for the suspicious deaths of several of the nation's greatest scientists and scholars. [[TheVamp Astarte]] seduces the men, until they were wrapped around their finger, enjoying using and killing them, while Tristam is the hidden mastermind. Together they cause Jim's former teacher and friend, Professor Robey, to [[ManOnFire burn to death]] right before Jim's very eyes. Astarte also seduces and marries political genius Senator Waterford to exploit his connections. When it becomes apparent that Jim won't stop his investigations, they organize an elaborate con to make it appear Jim has gone mad. Originally suspecting that the scientist's deaths were being faked and they were being held prisoner, Jim and Artie stumble upon the true horror of Tristam's plans. [[MadScientist Doctor Tristam]] has discovered a way to keep [[BrainInAJar the brain alive without a body]], leaving them [[AndIMustScream able to see, think and hear, but not move; all constantly conscious with no end in sight]]. Linking all nine of his victims through a giant web, he has granted himself the combined intelligence of the nation's greatest minds at his fingertips. If any prove unwilling to answer his demands, he simply [[ElectricTorture electrocutes them until they comply]].They also try to burn Senator Waterford alive, not to add him to the web but simply because [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness Astarte has grown bored with him]]. Following Jim foiling the plan, Astarte's last act is to try and trick the senator into killing Jim.