While a rather short story, Nyarlathotep introduces one of H.P Lovecraft's more recognizable characters, the titular sinister being who would later appear briefly in a multitude of Lovecraft's other works. Unlike the creature known as Dagon from the previous episode, or indeed other eldritch entities born from the mad mind of Lovecraft, Nyarlathotep is easily the most malevolent being to exist within the Cthulhu mythos. Whereas many of the other horrors in Lovecraft's works are merely curious or simply ambivalent towards humanity, Nyarlathotep takes sadistic pleasure in spreading madness and suffering throughout the world, and it is believed that he will one day bring about Armageddon. Simply put he is, without equivocation, evil incarnate.