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Anne Rice's fans were treated to a TV series adaptation of the Lives of the Mayfair Witches trilogy of books. Titled "Mayfair Witches" or "Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches", the show stars actress Alexandra Daddario as Dr. Rowan Fielding. However, even if Rowan is the protagonist of the show, the most intriguing aspect is the antagonist Lasher.
Lasher from Mayfair Witches played by actor Jack Huston is a dangerous foe because he is a charming but sinister entity.
The first season of Mayfair Witches slowly revealed Lasher's plans and history with the main characters. It is shown that he has been haunting Rowan's family for centuries. He ultimately wins the first season as he is reincarnated as Rowan's son.
Who is Lasher from Mayfair Witches?
Lasher from Mayfair Witches is the series' central antagonist, like Kronos in the first five Percy Jackson novels or Voldemort from Harry Potter. He is a spirit who intends to control the foretold 13th witch. However, his ultimate plan is to gain a physical body that will plunge the world into chaos.
His plans are first stalled by Carlotta taking an infant Rowan away from Deirdre. The necklace binding Lasher to Rowan is removed, rendering him powerless for a long time.
However, he re-enters adult Rowan's life when her adoptive mother Elena dies of cancer. He tries to control her with the help of his shapeshifting powers throughout Mayfair Witches Season 1 to take rebirth as the baby in her womb. However, the series also reveals that he is not just a demon who decided to arbitrarily target Rowan and her family. Lasher's history with the Mayfair Witches is important to the series.
The Mayfair Witches got their power from Lasher
"Transference", the sixth episode of Mayfair Witches season 1 drops the shocking twist on the viewers, revealing Lasher's connection with the Mayfair family. Back in the 17th century, Rowan's ancestor Suzanne survived a witch hunt because of Lasher's intervention, making her the Mayfair family's first witch. The reason behind his intervention is revealed to be his desire to fulfill the 13th witch prophecy.
This plot point makes Lasher from Mayfair Witches the most important character in this fictional universe. Without his intervention, it resulted in a bloodline of witches lasting centuries. He was the one who granted the Witches their power, however, it was out of his selfish desire to realize a prophecy that might change his entire existence.
Lasher's connection with the 13th witch in Mayfair Witches explained
The 13th witch prophecy is at the center of the Mayfair Witches lore, who is revealed to be Rowan. Her status as the 13th witch is the reason for Lasher's attempts to turn Rowan to the dark path throughout season 1. The season 1 finale "What Rough Beast" has him win as he successfully manipulates Rowan by convincing her that he is her only true ally and resource.
After he persuades her to allow him to kill her enemies, By the end of the season, Lasher's efforts have paid off. After bringing her to Suzanne's cottage and showing her full potential, Lasher successfully possesses Rowan's child, the mortal realm, setting up the conflict for Mayfair Witches season 2.
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Will Lasher from Mayfair Witches successfully spread chaos into the world? Find out by catching season 2 on AMC. A Mayfair Witches spin-off The Talamasca is also expected to be released on AMC somewhere in 2025.
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