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Nancy Drew Review – The Trail of the Missing Witness (2×12)

Nancy Drew tackled the story of half-brothers Ace and Grant. 


And it was quite the adventure. 


“The Trail of the Missing Witness” was another episode without any spooky ghost hauntings or supernatural, but the case was compelling because of the personal connection and had a great resolution. 


Grant, who spent weeks trying to get close to Ace in order to tell him the truth about their blood relations, finally confided in his half-brother because he needed Nancy’s help with finding his kidnapped mother, Suzie. 


A man named Daniel West took her after Grant left witness protection and was holding her hostage until they turned over a machine that featured the names of other witnesses who testified against the Holt Group, otherwise known as The Road Back, which Ace described as an “Illuminati type” agency. I wish they would’ve done more with this agency because, again, it’s a compelling addition that felt rushed and overlooked. Why even bring it into play if it wasn’t going to matter in the long run?


Sometimes, Nancy’s detective skills are a little hard to believe. This was one of those cases. She barely had to lift a finger to help them find the exact location where Grant’s mother hid the device and swiftly maneuvered any hiccups and roadblocks they encountered like the collapsing floor. 


When Daniel took Ace as bait, she made a deal with the devil, Celia, which got them back the device, saved all the witnesses who were listed on the device, and saved Suzie’s life. 


All in a day’s work for Nancy! 


There was a really powerful moment between Nancy and Ace which made my little heart flutter. Seriously, how can you not ship these two?


Ace didn’t want Nancy to trade in the device for his life, but how could he be mad at her after the way she looked into his eyes and told him she couldn’t lose him?


There are some definite feelings there. 


Tom, Ace’s father, also played a role in cracking the device’s code, which meant Ace had to show him the picture that he found of him and Suzie. 


Grant doesn’t seem to be sticking around Horsehoe Bay for the long run as the family is going back into witness protection, which is a shame, but he did get a happy ending!


Grant not only got answers about his father, but he also got to meet him. Meanwhile, Tom learned that he had a son with a woman he once loved. 


All’s well that ends well. 


Except for Nancy. After she asked Celia for a favor, she had to repay the favor by agreeing to amend her statement against Everett Hudson.


Nancy was the key witness in the trial against Everett – she could’ve been the nail in his coffin, but without her testimony, he walks free. 


It’s unclear if she knew that by doing so, she was also sparing her biological father, Ryan, who just found out that his father set up all his shady dealings under his name and identity. 


If that isn’t evidence of the kind of man Everett is, I don’t know what is. 


Celia believes the move will buy Nancy some kind of loyalty out of Everett if he were to ever learn that she’s his granddaughter, but if the man is capable of selling out his own son, I don’t think this will change anything. 


Hopefully, they’ll find another way to bring down Everett that doesn’t involve Ryan getting dragged down for his father’s crimes. 


Nancy Drew — “The Trail of the Missing Witness” — Image Number: NCD211b_0173r.jpg — Pictured (L-R): Shannon Kook as Grant and Kennedy McMann as Nancy — Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW — © 2021 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.


The Drew Crew was pretty split up on Nancy Drew Season 2 Episode 12. As Nick looked for “the Saint” to get damning evidence against Everett (and I’m really digging their partnership), George and Bess worked to win the Chowder Bowl festival.


Spoiler alert: they won. 


George also found out that Odette has formed plenty of relationships with those closest to her. Her three sisters have all met and love her, but it’s Bess who’s developing romantic feelings for the ghost. 


George was pretty shocked to find that they’ve been exchanging love letters. I’d be mad to learn that my friend was smitten with the ghost residing in your body. 


Though, it’s hard to blame Bess who even admitted she’s filling a void after losing Elizabeth and the Marvins. 


As long as she never goes any further with Odette, a little innocent flirting can’t hurt! 


What did you think of the episode? Do you miss the supernatural elements?


Any episode that focuses on Ace is a win for me, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get excited to see all the wicked things in store for next week!


Hit the comments to let us know your thoughts about the episode! 


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