Izombie Season 2 Episode 7 Review Abra Cadaver

Alright, zombie lovers and mystery munchers, buckle up! We're diving headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of iZombie Season 2, Episode 7, aptly titled "Abra Cadaver." And let me tell you, this episode served up a heaping plate of supernatural shenanigans with a side of brain-busting fun!

Liv Moore, our favorite zombie detective with a taste for the dramatic (and the deceased), is back on the case. This time, she's chowing down on the brains of a magician, and oh boy, does that unlock some serious mental… magic!

We’re talking illusions, misdirection, and a whole lot of hat-pulling. Liv starts seeing things, doing things, and generally being a bit of a show-off, much to the amusement (and occasional terror) of her pals. It’s like having a Vegas act happening in your living room, but with more actual dead people.

The victim of the week is none other than The Great Presto, a stage magician who met his untimely end in a rather… explosive way. You know, the kind of end that leaves you looking less like a showman and more like confetti. Not exactly the grand finale he probably envisioned.

Naturally, Liv has to step into his sparkly shoes and figure out whodunit. And with Presto’s brainwaves zinging around in her skull, she’s got a front-row seat to his disappearing acts and card tricks, which, let’s be honest, is way more entertaining than our actual Tuesday nights.

The suspects are plentiful, as they always are in a good whodunit. Was it a rival magician? A disgruntled assistant? Or perhaps someone who just really, really hated card magic? The possibilities are as endless as a magician’s scarf.

Liv's new magician persona is just pure gold. She's pulling rabbits out of unexpected places (figuratively, of course… mostly), making people guess the wrong card, and generally just confusing everyone around her. It's the kind of charming chaos we’ve come to expect and adore from our favorite zombie.

And let’s not forget her trusty sidekicks! Ravi, our resident scientific genius, is as baffled and delighted as ever by Liv’s transformations. He’s the guy who’s probably muttering equations under his breath while Liv is busy making a deck of cards levitate.

Then there’s Clive, the perpetually bewildered detective who’s just trying to keep up. He’s the straight man to Liv’s delightful madness, and honestly, his reactions are half the fun. You can practically see the steam coming out of his ears as he tries to process a zombie making a silk handkerchief disappear.

The episode’s central mystery is a doozy. Presto wasn't just pulling tricks out of a hat; he was apparently involved in something a lot more… real. We're talking about secrets, betrayal, and maybe even a little bit of high-stakes gambling.

Liv's magician brain also gives her the ability to see through illusions, which is incredibly handy when you’re trying to solve a murder. It’s like having X-ray vision, but for deception. Suddenly, all those cheesy stage tricks start to look a lot more… sinister.

There’s a moment where Liv is trying to question a witness, and she keeps doing these little magician’s flourishes. It’s so subtle, so ingrained in her new brain, and it makes Clive’s raised eyebrows even more precious. He’s definitely thinking, “Is this part of the interrogation, or did she accidentally swallow a magic wand?”

The stakes are raised when it becomes clear that Presto wasn't just a simple stage performer. He was dealing with some shady characters, and his death might have been a lot more than just a tragic accident. This is where the iZombie magic truly shines – blending the absurd with the genuinely dangerous.

We get a glimpse into the darker side of the magic world, where tricks might be used for more than just entertainment. Think secret codes, hidden messages, and maybe even a few literal hidden daggers.

Liv, with her magician's intuition, starts piecing things together. She’s seeing the sleight of hand, the misdirection, and the real motives behind the illusions. It’s like she’s become the ultimate audience member, the one who always figures out the trick before the magician does.

The episode masterfully juggles the comedy of Liv’s new brain with the seriousness of the murder investigation. One minute she’s making a rubber chicken disappear, the next she’s facing down a potentially dangerous criminal.

And the resolution? Well, it wouldn't be iZombie without a few twists and turns. The killer is someone you might not expect, and their motive is as convoluted as a rabbit out of a hat. But in the end, justice, zombie-style, is served.

What I love most about "Abra Cadaver" is how it leans into the fun of Liv’s zombie powers. When she’s a chef, she cooks. When she’s a psychic, she’s eerily accurate. And when she’s a magician? Well, she becomes the most entertaining detective in the history of crime-solving.

It’s a reminder that even with all the gore and the brains, iZombie is at its heart a show about friendship, loyalty, and finding your place in the world, even if that place is a little bit… undead. And with a side of magic tricks, of course.

So, if you missed "Abra Cadaver," do yourself a favor and catch up. It’s a spellbinding episode that will leave you laughing, guessing, and maybe even looking at your next magic show with a little more suspicion. Because you never know what’s really going on behind the curtain, or behind the brain!

This episode perfectly captures the spirit of iZombie: a quirky blend of supernatural thrills, laugh-out-loud humor, and a genuinely engaging mystery. It's the kind of television that makes you feel good, even when dealing with the undead.

And the final scene, with Liv performing a little trick just for herself and Ravi? Pure perfection. It’s those small moments of connection and shared silliness that make this show so incredibly special.

Abra Cadaver truly delivered. It was a magical, mysterious, and thoroughly enjoyable ride, proving once again that iZombie knows how to put on a show. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go practice my card tricks. You never know when you might need them!