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?
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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.
As he puts it, theres no time because were at war.
As for Freya, she thinks shes found a way to kill Lucien.
But that will have to wait because Marcel calls Vincent for help with Davina.
So just like that, Marcel and Kol head to ask for help.
Surprisingly, Klaus is fully willing to help.
And because of what the ancestors have done to him, it cant be Kol.
And that means Freya will be channeling Elijah.
Once he gets the okay, Vincent begins consecrating Davina.
They tried to use it on him, but it wouldnt work on his vampire soul.
To shred a soul into pieces.
If that happens to Davina, there will be no saving her.
Its the ancestors greatest punishment.
But dont worry, Kol promises to bring her back.
The only problem is that Freya has another idea.
She can use Davina as a conduit to channel the energy of the ancestors.
But in doing so, shell break the circle that protects Davina, putting her at huge risk.
Elijahs not a fan of risking Davinas life, but Freyas not sure they have a choice.
It seems Cami might have rubbed off on Klaus after all.
At least, thats what Hayleys thinking.
And considering Elijahs fragility at the moment, he urges Hayley not to make the same mistake.
With this prophecy out there, its not smart to waste any time.
And when he calls, shes about to pick up the phone when Lucien crashes into their car.
Realizing theyve run out of time, Freya and Elijah have a decision to make.
Shes not a kid anymore, and she made her own choices.
You didnt let me down, she assures him.
I just grew up.
She then thanks him for saving her the first time around, and for everything else after.
Elijah snaps Marcels neck as Freya uses Davina as a conduit to the ancestors magic.
When Kol and Vincent make it back with Van Nyugen, they give it one last effort.
Its like she wasnt there at all, he says.
But things take a turn when Lucien gets his hand on Hayleys heart.
to make it spare Hayleys life, Lucien tells Klaus to kneel before him.
Klaus complies just long enough for Elijah to enter and save Hayley.
Freya then uses the ancestors magic to strip Lucien of his magic.
Lucien gives one last warning that the Mikaelsons cant outrun the prophecy before Klaus rips his heart out.
(Real talk: I know Luciens a villain but I am SO bummed hes gone.
Andrew Lees commanded the screen in that role.
Plus, I love DMV jokes.)
It should be held at Rousseaus, he tells Hayley.
Freya then catches him up on the difficult decision she and Elijah had to make.
But now, Marcel sees that the Trinity were right.
Anybody whos not your family is nothing to you.
Elijah tries to explain that Marcel is family, but Marcel tells him thats no longer the case.
Not anymore, he says before he shoves Klaus away.
But hes not the only one whos done with the Mikaelsons.
Fractured by the emotional weight of the day, Elijah heads to one room while Klaus heads to another.
Meanwhile, Freya assures Klaus that he avenged Cami today.
But as he points out, And yet to do right by Camille we sacrificed someone she cared about.
Klaus tells his sister, There is no victory to celebrate today.
And although he did not create Lucien, hes worried theyve created an entirely new monster today.
Spoiler: They very well could have.
When Vincent shows up at Marcels place, he sets the serum on the table.
He successfully extracted it from Auroras heart.
And now, he wants Marcel to drink it and become the thing the Mikaelsons fear.
In doing so, he can once again drive that family out of his town.
And Marcel doesnt say no…
