[s4e13] Trial By Fire May 2026

⚔️ 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 ).

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. [S4E13] Trial by Fire

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

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 Significant Character Developments The episode was viewed by

The episode was viewed by 4.86 million people during its initial broadcast, holding a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic ( Wikipedia ).

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.

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