Directed by Paul Shapiro. Written by Jordan Hawley and Chip Johannessen.

EPISODE RATING: (1 to 4) ***

Frank becomes understandably concerned when Jordan gets in trouble at school by apparently biting a new boy, Lucas Sanderson (Dillon Moen). Lucas' parents, Will (Michael Bofshever) and Jean (Colleen Winton), come over to see Frank regarding the incidents, and Jordan rushes at Will, attacking him and claiming he's evil. Frank is unable to make sense of what his daughter is going through, but begins to suspect that Will Sanderson is a dubious figure. This strengthened when a local woman is killed in an accident following meeting Will. Frank and Emma look into a death out of town that has Jordan appears to have some knowledge of, but this appears to be a dead end. However, Frank is convinced that something is not right in the Sanderson household, and realizes that maybe he's suspicious of the wrong family member...

This is a good, solid episode that cranks up the horror quota towards the end but provides us with a number chills right from the get-go. This show feels like the sort of thing Glen Morgan and James Wong were regularly giving us in season two, and it's a refreshing piece of work. 

The development of Jordan and her psychic abilities is the center point for the show, and it's a worthy topic. We've seen glimpses before of her gift, but this is the first show that really plows into it and drives the action. One can only hope Jordan doesn't end up like Lara Means! Britany Tiplady does compelling work here, capturing Jordan's innocence but still nailing the fear of what she's seeing.

Johannessen and Hawley's script is very unpredictable, not to mention unconventional. There's a number of plotpoints and moments that are left unsaid and unanswered, such as Will's glass collection that seem to actually see on their own. What the hell do these actually mean? We can guess, but the story doesn't bother to tell us. Often, such handling of script elements can be frustrating, but in this case, it adds to the mystery and suspense. 

Shapiro's direction is strong throughout, with intriguing camera shots and good use of sets. There's a sequence towards the end set in the Sanderson's basement that recalls a Freddy Kruger dream sequence, complete with a briefly viewed but creepy creature that attacks Frank. Shapiro also allows for a few warmer moments, naturally between Jordan and Frank. Emma also has some nice moments with both of the Blacks as well. There's even a funny character in Mrs. Scranton (the amusing  Gabrielle Rose), an overbearing welcome wagon woman, who alas ends up receiving a nasty death a few minutes later.

It's the shows punchline that really hits 'Saturn Dreaming Of Mercury' out of the park. Or rather, it's the cameo. Yeah, it's Sarah Jane-Redmond reprising her deliciously evil Lucy Butler. There's hints that Butler is involved for the previous few minutes (listen for the double vocals), but her actual appearance is fantastic and chilling. It also makes sense...well, as much as a Lucy-related episode can.

'Saturn Dreaming Of Mercury' is a throwback to the glory days of Millennium, but stands on it's own as a compelling, eerie installment.