When disillusioned actress Mira Harberg arrives in Paris to immerse herself in the coveted role of iconic villainess Irma Vep in a remake of Feuillade's "The Vampires," an encounter with her former lover Laurie, reignites dormant passions.

Zoé attempts to connect with Mira; while production deals with an actor's unusual request, Edmond and René clash.

While Mira revisits her past, Rene unpacks his relationship with his ex-wife, who once also portrayed Irma Vep.

Mira courts offers from the production's financier and her agent as she becomes immersed in her role; René experiences a vision -- and a crisis.

As René defends a controversial scene, Mira deals with complex emotions as she sinks deeper into her character.

After Rene's latest blow-up on set, production's new plan threatens to reunite Mira with a figure from her past.