The episode establishes the burden of the "Grimm" gift—the responsibility to hunt and the isolation that comes with seeing what others cannot.
It introduces the concept of "woging," where creatures shift into their mythological forms when emotional or when seen by a Grimm. [S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht
Nick’s mysterious superior who clearly knows more about the Wesen world than he lets on. Juliette Silverton: Nick’s supportive girlfriend. Thematic Elements The episode establishes the burden of the "Grimm"
The story begins with the brutal murder of a co-ed in the woods of Portland, Oregon. Detective and his partner, Hank Griffin , are assigned to the case. During the investigation, Nick begins seeing people’s faces momentarily transform into horrific, animalistic visages. Juliette Silverton: Nick’s supportive girlfriend
After his arrives and is nearly assassinated, she reveals the family secret: Nick is the latest in a long line of "Grimms." He meets Monroe , a reformed Blutbad (wolf-like creature), who reluctantly becomes his guide into this hidden world. Together, they track down the killer—a Blutbad living a seemingly normal life—and rescue a kidnapped girl wearing a red hoodie, a nod to the "Little Red Riding Hood" fairy tale. Key Characters Introduced
A homicide detective who learns he can see the "true forms" of Wesen.
Backpfeifengesicht (German for "a face in need of a slap") Original Air Date: October 28, 2011 Directed By: Marc Buckland Written By: David Greenwalt & Jim Kouf Plot Summary