The Originals: Julie Plec blogs 'The Axeman's Letter'

In this particular case, The Axeman was indeed a real murderer in New Orleans in 19181919. On March 13, 1919, a letter purporting to be from the Axeman was published in newspapers. There were no murders that night. Credit: Eli Joshua Adé/The CW Russo is a Northwestern alumni like me, so Im not allowed to ever be mean to him. Fun fact, they met whilst mutually fanboy/fangirl-ing over an episode ofDr....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Sharon Young

The Originals: Julie Plec blogs 'The Bloody Crown'

As of yesterday, the news broke thatThe Originalswill be returning next year in midseason. Mid-season is one of those annoyingly aspecific designations that could mean any time between January and April. The connection usually announces their winter schedule in November-ish. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW Stay tuned for news. I dont mind midseason in theory. Because you have TIME. Extra time to write because youre not shooting 22. Extra time to think....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Victoria Peterson

The Originals: Julie Plec blogs SPOILER's big sacrifice

In the immortal words of Marcel Gerard, Damn, girl! That was one hell of an episode. The penultimate episode a.k.a. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW If the latter, you’re gonna wanna wrap up a lot of your mythology early. How many of your recurring guest stars have booked pilots and are suddenly unavailable? We knew how to end the season, but we still had one episode left before the finale. It turned out well enough, but its not one of our most memorable....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 240 words · Joshua Madden

The Originals: Leah Pipes pitches a Cami spin-off

For two and a half years, Cami was the token human ofThe Originals. But now that shes a vampire, will Klaus still find himself drawn to Cami? And will Cami retain any of her humanity? Credit: Carin Baer/The CW We spoke with Leah Pipes about what fans can expect from the new Cami. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First of all, Im so happy youre alive! Not only alive but now… LEAH PIPES:Im a whole new woman....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Kelly Harrison

The Originals: Nathaniel Buzolic returns as Kol in exclusive sneak peek

We knewhed be back, and now we know in what form. In an exclusive sneak peek from FridaysThe Originals, Davina is finally reunited with Kol Mikaelson. Only, he doesnt look like the man she once dated. Credit: The CW Nathaniel Buzolic has returned to play the original Kol, a.k.a. the vampire Kol, as opposed to Daniel Sharmans witchy Kol. And in the sneak peek, Davina travels to witch purgatory to reconnect....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Jessica Nelson

The Originals: Paul Wesley blogs 'A Streetcar Named Desire'

Hero Hair himself… Paul Wesley (with a few notes from me). Thanks for watching tonight. [Julie: Joe calls them fang fans. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW Dont you have something cute you do like that? Paul: I dont do cute.] [Julie: I got you drunk at dinner and asked you to do it. Paul: Youre right. Ive grown to be extremely close with the cast of the OGs. We all live in ATL and hang often, and I had been missing working with the original family....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Julie Cox

The Originals: Riley Voelkel says Freya is ready to save her siblings

And on a show likeThe Originals, that freedom can be dangerous. Shes having a few drinks, Riley Voelkel said, adding, Shes closer to the family now. Everything she ever wanted was this family and now shes part of it, so thats the big change. Credit: Quantrell Colbert/The CW Shell always hold that role a little bit. So could her newfound freedom and love of fun lead to a romantic relationship?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Aimee White

The Originalsrecap: 'No Quarter'

The Mikaelsons are determined to rescue Klaus. Klaus has been suffering long enough. And we all know that a Tunde-daggered Klaus is a boring Klaus. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW In the immortal words of Elijah, Lets go get him. Now more than ever, the siblings need their strength. Luckily, theres a prison transport unit that serves as a handy buffet. Come and get it! We hear a neck break and then silence....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Mariah Payne

The Passion: Chris Daughtry and EP Adam Anders preview the Fox musical

EP Adam Anders and star Chris Daughtry reveal the divine plan behind the project. BURNING PASSION Passion plays are nothing new. Its really complex and stressful, Anders tells EW. Credit: Michael Becker / FOX I think Ive lost 10 years of my life! Its not a dude in flip flops and a robe. No city knows suffering and resurrection more than New Orleans, Anders says, speaking to Hurricane Katrina. Michael Becker / FOX...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Jacob Smith

The Passion: EW review

Passion plays are difficult things to do well. A recent example: Mel Gibsons filmThe Passion of the Christ. But they have also been presented in ways that excite and promulgate anti-Semitism, intentionally or otherwise. Credit: Michael Becker / FOX (Many people thoughtThe Passion of The Christwas a deeply felt example of that, too.) A broadcast web connection aligned with a politically conservative worldview staging Christian propaganda at the start of Holy Week?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Jason Francis

The Path premiere recap: What the Fire Throws

First things first: Meyerism is a philanthropic religion. To illustrate this, the series opens with the survivors of a brutal New Hampshire tornado. Luckily for them, a cadre of Meyerist trucks roll in. Credit: Hulu There is one spirit whose name is Truth. The next day, Sarah meets up with her old friend Cal Roberts (Hugh Dancy). Cal, Sarah, and Eddie go way back, apparently. Hes now the de facto leader of Meyerism in the absence of its founder....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Jeffrey Simpson

The Path recap: A Homecoming

No fury like a parent scorned This episode ofThe Pathis all about parents. Just as Eddie saw in his vision, the man behind Meyerism is indeed catatonic. Everyone there with him in Peru, though, just wants to keep praying. Credit: Hulu Unfortunately, there are consequences of his interrogation. for get through it, Eddie confessed to a nonexistent affair with fellow Meyerist Miranda Frank. Now, Frank has been brought in to confess her crimes, which she quiet understandably refuses to do....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Chad Medina MD

The Path recap: A Room of One's Own

This is something that showrunner Jessica Goldberg often thought about while creatingThe Path. Now, he wants absolution. If youre unhappy with me, hey tell me, because I wont get another chance, Cal says. Credit: Hulu Im sorry for everything that I have done that is wrong and everything wrong that I do next. Offshore accounts are involved. On one hand, hes a true believer. No one is watching him talk to the doctor, so hes not just there for show....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Timothy Hill