Through extensive flashbacks to the 1920s, the episode reveals how Manx transformed from a hopeful dreamer into an immortal predator:
During a terrifying first ride, the car transforms Millie into the sharp-toothed "vampire" child seen in Christmasland, and she subsequently kills her own mother. Millie and the Future NOS4A2 Season 2 Episode 2 Review: Good Father NOS4A2 s02e02
Following the events of the season premiere, Manx's body lies in a morgue after being declared dead. However, thanks to the efforts of , who locates and restarts the engine of the Rolls-Royce Wraith , Manx is literally pulled back from the slab. He wakes up in a horrific state—mutilated and bleeding—but manages to escape police custody. To fully restore his youth and strength, Manx must feed on the life force of a child, which he eventually does after Bing delivers a new victim to the Wraith. The Origins of a Monster Through extensive flashbacks to the 1920s, the episode
Manx’s obsession with the car and his failure to provide leads Cassie to decide to leave him. While Manx is driving them away, the supernatural power of the Wraith takes over. He wakes up in a horrific state—mutilated and
As a young limo driver, Manx struggled to support his wife, Cassie , and their daughter, Millie .