For two seasons, The Originals’s theme has been heavily focused on family, and this is extra apparent in “Ashes to Ashes” as the Mikaelson siblings–despite a heavy lack of trust and an excess of anger–team up to defeat a common enemy.
Sad as it may be, “The Originals” is showing no sign of stumbling following the loss of series regular Claire Holt (Rebekah Mikaelson). If anything, the story’s tighter than it’s been in weeks, and everyone is given a purpose in the episode. Though light on the action, “Moon Over Bourbon Street” is a promising beginning to the season’s final chapter.
Since the show’s first episode, the original family has been using the phrase “always and forever” to represent their undying devotion to one another, despite plenty of betrayals and abuse (mostly at the hands of Klaus). And the phrase, though admirable, has always felt a bit off in relation to the remaining original vampire siblings.
Despite the hiatus, The Originals wastes no time throwing the audience headlong back into action–“Long Way Back From Home”‘s cold open is one of the best the show’s done yet.
The Originals, Season 1, Episode 6, “Fruit of the Poisoned Tree” Written by Charlie Charbonneau and Diane Ademu-John Directed by Michael A. Allowitz Airs Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on The CW On this week’s The Originals, Elijah returns home in time to intervene with the NOLA witches’ attempts to kill Hayley’s “devil baby,” Marcel becomes …
On this week’s The Originals, Rebekah arrives in New Orleans, Marcel gives Klaus a vamps-only tour, Klaus attempts to undermine his former protege, Hayley seeks help with her pregnancy, and Elijah remains missing.
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 13: “Into the Wild” Written by Caroline Dries Directed by Michael Allowitz Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Shane goes ghost hunting, Rebekah pitches herself as hero, and Tyler and Caroline call Klaus’s bluff Last week’s installment, “A View to a …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 12: “A View to a Kill” Written by Rebecca Sonnenshine Directed by Brad Turner Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Bonnie gets a visitor, Rebekah has a dance, and Jeremy gets some ink After weeks of padding and repetition, The Vampire …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 10: “After School Special” Written by Brett Matthews Directed by David Von Ancken Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Rebekah puts Elena and Stefan in time out, Tyler has Mommy issues, and Klaus takes Jeremy’s training in a new direction The …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 1: “Growing Pains” Written by Caroline Dries Directed by Chris Grismer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Bonnie gets in too deep, Elena transitions, and there’s a new Pastor in town Last season ended with one hell of a cliffhanger. In …
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The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 3, Episode 18: “The Murder of One” Written by Caroline Dries Directed by J. Miller Tobin Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Rebekah has fun with Damon, Ric gets his Hyde on, and Finn and Bonnie have really bad days With only …
The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 3, Episode 15: “All My Children” Written by Evan Bleiweiss and Michael Narducci Directed by Pascal Verschooris Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Elena can’t keep her mouth shut, Bonnie can’t stay out of vampire business, and Ric really does have horrible …
The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 3, Episode 14: “Dangerous Liaisons” Written by Caroline Dries Directed by Chris Grismer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: It’s party time in Mystic Falls, which means ladies in beautiful dresses, men in fabulous tuxes, and self-destructive behavior and scheming galore. After …