I think I was way too concerned with how much of a role doppelgänger Tatia was going to play to really pay attention to this episode. Tatia’s presence wasn’t overwhelming per se, but I don’t think it added too much depth narrative-wise. Overall, it seemed like an overly forced attempt to integrate Nina Dobrev without laying… Continue reading The Originals – Episode 2.5 “Red Door”
Unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to post my review of last week's episode because I was too caught up in putting together my Mary Poppins Halloween costume. Worst excuse ever. Fortunately, we have TWO episodes to review. It was not my original intention to review these episodes in tandem, but it's fortunate they work together… Continue reading The Originals – Episodes 2.3 “Every Mother’s Son” & 2.4 “Live and Let Die”
Indeed, everyone in this episode IS alive and kicking. The Originals succeeds in keeping audiences guessing in terms of allegiances and motivations, which consistently helps carry episodes forward in terms of pace and action. Even the Mikaelson family, having spent the past 1,000 years together (or, at the very least, being reminded of each other’s presence),… Continue reading The Originals – Episode 2.2 “Alive & Kicking”
Probably the best episode in the series thus far. “Rebirth” was the perfect season opener for The Originals because it brought so much of what makes this show great - action, emotion, wittiness, chemistry, pace - back to the forefront. But “Rebirth” isn’t just a clever name for the Season 2 premiere. It’s symbolically meaningful to… Continue reading The Originals – Episode 2.1 “Rebirth”
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