: While the infestation causes chaos outside, it serves as a metaphor for the rot within the family. Uncle George is seen praying in the rain, viewing the devastation as proof of Leanne’s growing, "biblical-level" evil.
: The "itch" of the title refers both to the physical discomfort of the bugs and the psychological unease Dorothy feels under Leanne’s constant supervision. Servant Season 4 Episode 2 Recap + Review Servant - Season 4Eps2
Servant Season 4, Episode 2: "Itch" — Power Shifts and Biblical Plagues : While the infestation causes chaos outside, it
: Leanne fully embraces her dark side, withholding food and emotional access to Jericho to force Dorothy's compliance. Critics from Tell-Tale TV describe this as a thrilling "domestic battle" where Leanne’s meekness is replaced by a "cagey menace". Servant Season 4 Episode 2 Recap + Review
: One of the episode's most unsettling moments involves Leanne shaving Dorothy’s legs with a straight razor—a scene that perfectly captures the terrifying intimacy and vulnerability of Dorothy's current state. A Biblical Infestation
The episode introduces a massive bed bug infestation that spills out of the house and onto the street, suggesting that Leanne’s internal turmoil is manifesting as literal plagues.
The second episode of Servant's final season, titled "," marks a definitive shift in the domestic power struggle within the Turner household. As Dorothy returns home bedridden, the episode masterfully uses body horror and biblical imagery to illustrate Leanne’s burgeoning, unchecked power. The Domestic Battleground