When Mina comes over for a play-date, The Count must get rid of Igor, his Hunchback servant who is very suspicious that The Count might be spending too much time with the human child.
"Playing a Hunch" contains examples of…
- Continuity Nod: To the previous episode. While the Count was more than happy to bake a cake for Mina, he still gags at the idea of "mortal food".
- Platonic Declaration of Love: When Igor confronts the Count in private about his friendship with Mina, the Count admits that he's genuinely grown to care about her.
Count Vlad: Mina's different. She's fun! She's exciting! She makes me feel
alive!
Igor: You're not supposed to feel alive, you're one of the
undead!
Vlad: …I know. I just can't help it. I
like her. (
hugs Igor)
I really, really, like her! (
starts sobbing)
