Nancy Drew finally gave us a true mystery in the style of the books in ‘The Siege of the Unseen Specter’

In the Nancy Drew episode, ‘The Siege of the Unseen Specter,’ it was like we were finally getting a chance to see where Nancy came from. In fact, for the first time in the series, it really felt like the show was paying homage to the character’s book origins.

And while we love the show as it is, there is something to be said for the sense of nostalgia that comes from getting an episode that feels like it could have been straight out of the books. Of course, we still got some of our paranormal moments in, such as seeing Ace get possessed by George’s deceased aunt.

So what is it about this episode of Nancy Drew that really drew us in and had us hooked until the very end? Perhaps it is the fact that this was a case of life or death when it came to solving not just a missing persons case, but an actual murder. And not just any murder – this was the murder of a black woman by a police officer.

In ‘The Siege of the Unseen Specter’ Nancy Drew must solve a missing person’s case that has been left to grow cold, all while being held captive in the town police department alongside a group of people. Everyone in the building is involved in some way, except for 3 people. Even Ryan Hudson is entwined in the case, although it doesn’t take long for us to realize that he is not involved, but does have a clue to solving the mystery.

Nancy Drew gets back to her book roots in ‘The Siege of the Unseen Specter’

While this episode was a great opportunity to see Nancy at her best – solving a mystery – it was also a chance to remind herself that she needs to find a way to do the right thing when it comes to Everett Hudson. After all, he is responsible for 12 deaths and after Nancy backed out of testifying against him, he was allowed to walk free.

This episode was painful in a lot of ways. Not only did Nancy have to face the fact that she betrayed herself, but it was difficult to see so many people coming for her because she allowed Everett to walk free. Even Ned and Ryan seem to doubt Nancy and that hurts to see.

Of course, there was another aspect of this episode that was a bit painful. And that revolved around the George and Odette mess. With Odette possessing George, it seems that this is putting George’s life in danger. And that makes sense.

But at the same time, how can we just kick Odette to the curb without finding a way to give her a bit of peace and happiness. Clearly that is not going to be easy at all, but it would be nice if she wasn’t just dismissed to the afterworld without a care.

Nancy Drew has a lot on her plate, but saving her friend and getting some justice for 12 innocent souls might just be the most important.

What did you think of this episode? Were you as happy to see them have Nancy solve a real mystery as I was? What do you think of the revelation that George needs to severe her connection with Odette soon? Tell us all your thoughts in the comments below.