The Originals recap: Behind the Black Horizon

Aside from White Oak, nothing can kill them. They are the first vampires, and therefore, the most powerful. Well, all of that mightve just changed. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW And no, its not become an Original a la Alaric inTVDseason 3. Back in New Orleans, Davina senses something is off when Vincent stands her up at Saint James Infirmary. Once there, she finds his phone, on which hes recorded a video updating her on everything....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 796 words · David Bishop

The Originals recap: Dead Angels

By creating a boundary spell around them, he secures them from Klaus rage. (Someone should really tell her that the best way to make a threat isnt to send a text. Clearly, Elijah needs to give her some cool lessons.) Credit: Annette Brown/The CW By the time Klaus shows up, he brings a briefcase full of about one-third of her dark objects. But Cami wants them anyway. So Klaus is off to do a bit of packing....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Maria Dickerson

The Originals recap: Give 'Em Hell Kid

Is it simply those with the Mikaelson blood running through their veins? Is there any room for someone who once felt like an adopted son? Or is always and forever a vow meant to shut others out in the name of family? Credit: Annette Brown/The CW Im going to make them answer. At Camis wake, Detective Kinney makes his return, and he has a few questions about Camis death. But youre brave to try, and she wouldve admired that....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Anita Jackson

The Originals recap: Heart Shaped Box

Elijah, only slightly annoyed, then said, Thats not what I meant. I mean, watching immortal creatures bicker over worthless human lives is just the best. So is this show. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW Okay, Im done. See Klaus, you shouldve let Freya take a break like she wanted. Klaus finally learns of Freyas kidnapping after visiting Hayley, whos spending her days at Jacksons grave. Basically, they buried his heart under a sapling so that they have a place to visit....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Steven Dominguez

The Originals recap: I'll See You in Hell or New Orleans

Tristan’s arrival in New Orleans ups the stakes in the brewing sire-line war. So far, this season ofThe Originalsreally feels like the show has found its stride. In a way, what the Trinity has introduced is another set of Original siblings. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW Well, thats what season 3 is acting like doing, and it is working. Act One: What are we going to do about Lucien? In fact, he loves her so much that he wants to run away with her....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Jennifer Patel

The Originals recap: No More Heartbreaks

And a key factor in that journey has been Cami. No matter which couple you might ship, I think we can all agree that Klaus let Cami in. Furthermore, he liked the humanity she brought out in him. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW With that in mind, lets say farewell, shall we? In other words, its a trap and Klaus needs to not lose his mind. Sensing whats wrong, Klaus pulls up Camis sleeve to reveal Luciens bite....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 701 words · Michael Henry

The Originals recap: Out of the Easy

Nothing says Thanksgiving like turkey, stuffing, lies, and a few broken necks. Translation: They have big egos. And quite frankly, theyre also just plain fun to watch. Credit: Quantrell Colbert/The CW Act One: Wheres Rebekah? Still reeling from the loss of Rebekah, Elijah is intent on finding his sister…and fast. As for him, well, he heads home to find out why Klaus isnt answering his phone. Theyre going to do what they do best: Throw a dinner party and turn everyone against one another!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 304 words · Gregory Reed

The Originals recap: Savior

Rebekah returns home just in time for a bloody Christmas Guys. Where does a person even begin to recap what just happened? (Sorry, editors.) Credit: Eli Joshua Ade/The CW I might even say it was the best of the season. Heck, I might even say it was one of the best of the series. Since episode 1 of its third season, this show has been laying the groundwork for something big....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · Brenda Long

The Originals recap: The Axeman's Letter

One day in town, and Aurora has already driven a wedge between Elijah and Klaus. If Klaus wants a war, then, as Elijah puts it, so be it. (Never did I think that someone saying so be it would give me chills.) Credit: Annette Brown/The CW (Fun fact: The Axemanwas a real thing.) For the witches, it means that its time for them to bring an offering to their regent....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 521 words · Keith Walker

The Originals recap: The Bloody Crown

Its the vow that has made the Mikaelsons who they are. And in the season 3 finale, its the vow that damns them. The Mikaelsons, however, still think hes dead. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW And for Hayley and Elijah, their grieving involves sexy morning-afters. Vincent asks Marcel if hes going to be able to hold up his end of the deal. Now that Vincent took care of the ancestors, can Marcel take care of the Mikaelsons?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Kristen Berry

The Originals recap: The Other Girl in New Orleans

Klaus reveals his true feelings for Aurora, and Freya brings another Mikaelson brother into the mix. I dont know that I ever thought Id say this, but Im so excited to see Finn! In other words, this hour perfectly set us up for next weeks midseason finale. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW Now, lets talk about what went down! And until then, Auroras going to channel her inner 13-year-old at a slumber party and ask some questions....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Meredith Ramos

The Originals recap: Where Nothing Stays Buried

And this week, the show put its versatility on display with its expert handling of Davinas death. I will be hearing her screams in my head for weeks. But was it also a great, impactful story? Credit: Annette Brown/The CW After Marcel takes out his immediate anger on Kol, he gets an idea. We are going to bring her back. At this point, hes too focused on killing Lucien to deal with anything....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Laura Hughes

The Originals recap: Wild at Heart

And I havent even talked about the part where Elijah unbuttoned his shirt and hopped in a pool. Its a notion that Elijah shares when Aya call him. Just then, Hayley shows up at the compound with the news that Cami left early this morning. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW She then asks if she and Hope can move back in. (The downside is that youll probably die.) And also to wear his baseball cap like an adult, which is amazing....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Andrew Perkins