: In a sequence that shifts the show into a supernatural or trance-like tone, Mira appears to magically phase through the walls of Laurie’s room.
: Mira wanders through Paris at night, eventually finding herself at the Plaza Athénée. [S1E6] The Thunder Master
: While hiding and listening to Laurie and Herman talk, Mira watches as Herman gifts Laurie a necklace. Embracing the thieving nature of Irma Vep, Mira steals the pendant and escapes to the Parisian rooftops to bask in the moonlight. A Shift in Tone : In a sequence that shifts the show
With production in shambles and Mira's behavior growing increasingly erratic, the episode sets the stage for a finale where the boundary between life and art may collapse entirely. Irma Vep Season 1 Episode 6 Review: The Thunder Master Embracing the thieving nature of Irma Vep, Mira
The episode opens with the chaotic energy that has defined René Vidal’s (Vincent Macaigne) production of The Vampires . After a season of build-up and constant pestering from actors like Edmond, René finally snaps. In a moment of sheer, petulant triumph, he cheers as Mira’s Irma Vep gun downs the Grand Vampire (Robert), only to follow up this victory by disappearing from the set and sending the crew into a full-scale panic. Mira Becomes the Ghost of Irma Vep
The most discussed segment of the episode involves Mira (Alicia Vikander) fully surrendering to the spirit of the character she portrays.