[s4e13] Trial By Fire May 2026

Bringing Orson into the fold ignites a violent reaction from Monroe due to the ancient Blutbad-Bauerschwein feud . Rosalee eventually brokers a tense peace to focus on the case.

Nick and Hank investigate a lethal fire at a family-owned sporting goods store that killed two young employees.

⚔️ The episode features a fan-favorite "knock-down, drag-out" fight between Juliette and Adalind, marking the first time Juliette fully embraces her powers for combat ( TV Fanatic ). [S4E13] Trial by Fire

Critics generally praised the episode for its "continuity" and the payoff of the Adalind/Juliette rivalry. TV Fanatic awarded it 4.5/5 stars, specifically highlighting the fight choreography and the emotional weight of Juliette's confession.

Sean Calder, Michael Golamco, and Thomas Ian Griffith Guest Stars: Daniel Roebuck as Peter Orson (returning from Season 1) Gideon Emery as Damien Barso (The Excandesco) Alexis Denisof as Viktor Beckendorf Critical Reception and Ratings Bringing Orson into the fold ignites a violent

To stop the Excandesco, Nick recruits Peter Orson ( IMDb ), a former arson investigator and Bauerschwein who Nick arrested in Season 1 for murder.

The team uses a specialized cooling ointment from the spice shop to "extinguish" the Excandesco, causing him to explode. Orson willingly returns to prison afterward. Significant Character Developments Sean Calder, Michael Golamco, and Thomas Ian Griffith

The arsonist is identified as an Excandesco ( Grimm Wiki ), a rare, phoenix-like Wesen capable of internal combustion.