Eastmouth: Season 2 (Small Town Mystery/Adventure/Horror)
jamesjonathan for Deborah Sherban
Deborah Sherban is one of the primary antagonists of this season. She is a ruthless up-and-comer on the town council who is looking to fill the void of power left by the deaths of several council members during the previous season. However, her plans don't quite come to fruition in the way she expects them to as she encounters an artifact that sets off a chain of violence and insanity.
She's a mid-thirties middle-class woman who is happily married. That marriage is one of her few weaknesses. One she'll be forced to come to terms with as she wrestles with the question - "How far would I go for control and admiration?"
[You're courting a nervous wreck of an architect to be your partner in crime. You're sitting at the dinner table in his gaudy home and have been drinking at a very controlled pace.] "Now, now, Aldo. I'm certain that we can both benefit from this. Their perception of you is in tatters, even if you were only ever being honest. But that shouldn't stop you. No, I'm certain if I can spin a few cards, we'll both get what we want. "
[In a dimly lit basement, you stand over a ritual site. Beside you are many of your fellow council members. Their eyes stare out sightlessly at their captives. Your mind is no longer entirely your own. You feel both pride and bloodlust welling up from deep within.] "I envy you. Your very essence will build its earthly temple. " [You call over two of the council members.] "Hoist him up with the rope. I'll do the honors of the draining. "
This is a great take. You balance her energy and viciousness very well.