In the fifth installment of "Creature Commandos," entitled "The Iron Pot," the narrative plunges into the murky depths of deceit and the poignant backstory of Eric Frankenstein. As Task Force M ventures back to Pokolistan with a renewed mission—to eliminate Princess Ilana—the tale unfurls a tangled tapestry of betrayal, impersonation, and the shadowy origins of one of its own members.
The episode kicks off with General Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) and Eric Frankenstein (David Harbour) embarking on a clandestine mission to undermine Circe's prophetic vision by probing the enigma of Isla MacPhearson, the woman who authenticated it. Their investigation brings them to a startling revelation: MacPhearson lies dead, and an imposter has been masquerading as her. Initially, suspicion casts its shadow upon Circe, but the underlying truth is far more sinister.
As Flag and Frankenstein delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover the imposter's genuine identity: Clayface, a perilous shapeshifter and supervillain of formidable prowess. This revelation unfolds during an exhilarating confrontation, during which Clayface's true visage is exposed while engaged in a Mortal Kombat game cameo, adding an intriguing layer of cross-references to the episode's narrative. The ensuing battle stands as a testament to the series' animated fighting sequences, with Clayface's morphing abilities pushing the boundaries of imagination to new heights.
In a poignant montage of memories, we bear witness to Eric Frankenstein's survival after his fateful first encounter with the Bride. Rescued from the brink of despair and nurtured by the compassionate hands of a Romani woman named Bogdana, Eric begins to uncover the vast, uncharted world that lies beyond his monstrous visage. Yet, his refuge with Bogdana takes a sinister turn, culminating in a mercy killing that mirrors Eric's doomed fate—to bring ruin wherever he steps.
The remaining Commandos, including the unyielding Bride, the enigmatic Dr. Phosphorus, and the formidable Nina Mazursky, confront a fresh adversary as they are suddenly besieged by the Pokolistan army. The stakes rise precipitously when Flag, in a move fraught with desperation, alerts the Princess to the assassination plot, unwittingly turning the army's wrath upon the Commandos. The ensuing turmoil finds Phosphorus and the Bride battling their way through a maelstrom of danger, while the rest of the Commandos are scattered and forced into a desperate flight.
"The Iron Pot" is an episode that intricately intertwines the threads of past and present, deception and truth. It delves into the tragic depths of Frankenstein's character, the ruthless machinations of Clayface, and the moral labyrinth faced by the Creature Commandos. As the team is torn apart and hunted with relentless pursuit, the scene is set for a pulse-pounding continuation of their saga, leaving viewers breathless with anticipation for the next harrowing chapter in this monstrous epic.
