Dominion: Questions for Season 2

A quick Q&A if you will...

                  Season 1 opened up a lot of questions. Now that Dominion was renewed for a season 2 AND given 13 episodes there are so many possibilities to be explored by the producers and writers. The creators have so much more room to make this hit show even more intense and exciting as the Dominion fandom grows world wide. 

       Couple of questions and thoughts behind them that I have:

Her work can't collect dust

              1. Vega's brilliant Dr. Becca Thorne is gone but will anyone take her place to continue her research on angels?

             Thoughts: It would be interesting to see someone continue Becca's work. I doubt Claire would just let those experiments sit there collecting dust or that Becca didn't have a close assistant who wasn't interested in proceeding to see what more they can learn about the higher angels' anatomy to exploit more weaknesses. 

Come to the dark side we have cookies

             2. Will Alex explore his dark side under Gabriel's teachings or keep his compassion and integrity in tack?

                Thoughts: Everyone has a dark side. It's nice to test a hero's limits just to see where the line is for them. Michael was like Yoda but Gabriel is more like Darth Vador even down to the black leather. It was Michael's good influence that helped keep Alex on the right track despite their constant head butting. I can only imagine that Alex could be just as resistant to Gabriel's lessons and question him at every turn but I see that it could have disastrous results for Alex's character.  

             3. Did Uriel help build Helena? Is that where she's been for the last 25 years? 

                 Thoughts: Someone else asked this on Twitter. Vaun Wilmont didn't specify but he hints that they do get deeper into that story line. Me? I think it's extremely possible. Uriel does want peace between humans and angels but she thinks her brothers are standing in the way of that peace with their war.

Who was Charlie's baby daddy?

               4. Do we get a deeper look into Alex's family tree like who his biological father was or is if he's still alive?

                      Thoughts: No one could replace Jeep but one of this show's theme is the father-son relationship (or father-child relationship because girls have daddy issues too). From the film Legion Charlie didn't seem to know who Alex's father was or she did but he ditched her. Who Alex's biological father could be why Alex is so special and why he was born to be the Chosen One. I think it would be a very intense, dramatic meeting for Alex to meet this stranger with whom he shares DNA with and if he would be open to having this person in his life or in Alex's child's life since that would mean Alex's daddy is a grandpa now. 

Not even Dr. Phil could handle this screwed up father/son
relationship

               5. Will David be able to put the pieces back together again and be close to what he once was?

                 Thoughts: Now that William's been exiled, David is left without a master. No one to bite at his heels. William basically broke his father into being a much less assertive person. Without his son's influence I'm curious as to wonder if David will be able to repair the damage William had done to his self esteem. 

"So what are you thinking about?"
"..............."

               6. Where's Michael going and will he be okay?

                Thoughts: After his little murder spree, Michael has some serious soul searching to do. He had a bit of an identity crisis and is going to have to re-assess his place in this world. I can only imagine that Michael will be wandering the desert and meet some people along the way either angels or humans or both.

Damn cryptic tattoos have done it again!

               7. We've heard prophets mentioned but will we ever meet one?

               Thoughts: It seems weird not to have prophets when you're telling a story about God and angels. They're like the cherry on top of that banana split. Prophets are essentially the mouth pieces of God but being that God is missing that shouldn't mean prophets have lost their mojo. Prophets are oracles who are gifted with foresight and see what others don't. Prophets and angels also have a weird connection so maybe there are a few prophets wandering the desert with some caravans and act as "angel-radar". It would be cool to meet at least one prophet. Heed the teachings of the Prophet Brian! 

Who is this man???

             8. Will we meet Raphael?

              Thoughts: We've met the three of the four Archangel siblings. What's the Archangel of healing been doing all this time? Lounging on a beach having orgies and drinking Bahama Mamas? Or has he been looking for God? I think he's the one who healed Michael. There was also a deleted scene where Michael was sitting on a cliff looking over the ocean, crying and the same black glove that healed him was on Michael's shoulder. It could be him but who knows?  

William isn't opposed to re-breaking some punk's ribs

             9. What's next for William?

              Thoughts: I feel like William has little options at this point. His wife ordered him executed but David helped him escape. He could go to New Delphi. If he ran into Riesen that would be awkward. Or he could go to Helena and if Uriel and Arika manage to spirit Claire away there then that would be even more awkward. Claire would probably try to kill William herself. 

The ladies love a musician...

            10. Any love interests for Gabriel?

             Thoughts: Hey even psychotic angels with daddy issues need love too. Uriel has a girlfriend, Michael had a girlfriend that he killed but did Gabriel have anyone? It would be cool if Gabriel fancied a human. I say that because all dictators have a hypocritical quality about them: Voldemort hated muggles although his father was one and Hitler was part Jewish. It's contradictions like that that can drive a character to make serious changes or at least challenge them. Or perhaps Gabriel was in love with a higher angel. We know the angels like to mess around with each other.

Red Bull gives you wings!!!!

           11. Last question, any chance we meet fallen angels or even Nefilim?

            Thoughts: There was a Fall in angel legend. Many angels fell from Heaven because they took human brides and had monstrous children called the Nefilim. Michael mentioned them once in passing in the Pilot and he was downright terrified that he could father a monster. But also fallen angels should still be immortal and may bear the scars from when they were cast out of heaven. Wingless and in exile there could be some fallen angels out there just trying to survive.  
         
        So those are just a few questions I have. I feel like season 2 is going to be more epic than season 1 with more shocking twists and turns to keep us on our toes.

The Originals: They're Back!

Eat, Drink, and be Wary

                WOW! Is all I have to say about The Originals season 2 premiere. New faces, new twists, and new heart breaks that left me tearful. Although the viewing numbers between TVD and TO differ with TO lagging behind I feel that TO is a much better show because there isn't teenage drama (except for newly teenage witch Esther and Davina). 

Tell me a story, Aunt Rebekah

 Rebekah's Lullaby:

             Hope is such an adorable baby! Rebekah tells baby Hope a magical fairytale about a King in a faraway land. Hey what about Klaus's Wolf Queen, Hayley? Why wasn't she in the story? Maybe next time. It was a sweet opening. We want to see more of Claire Holt with the precious Mikaelson Baby.

Don't mess with the she-wolf

  Wolf Mama's on the Prowl:

           Hayley is having an identity crisis. After having to send her baby away, our wolf mama is thirsty for one thing: the blood of her enemies. Phoebe Tonkin is top notch as our favorite broody brunette. She spreads the picture of her character even further by acting out Hayley's anger, frustration and mourning the loss of her daughter. You would think that Hayley would confide in her baby daddy but Klaus and Hayley are very similar in temperament where they prefer to mourn and vent alone. But we love to see Hayley kick some major ass. Those wolves were sheep to the slaughter except for Ollie that Benedict Arnold that Hayley just let go. Come on! At least cut off his hand! Unfortunately Hayley's identity crisis has come between her and Elijah. I was so sad! Hayley felt she finally found where she belonged; finding the "purity" of being a werewolf but this vampire side in her feels alien to her, more like a scar. I'm a big Haylijah fan so I hope they find their way back to each other. In the mean time it could be Elijah is back on the market, ladies of New Orleans!

Klaus is having a dry spell it happens

  The Brothers Bite Back:

                Speaking of Elijah, have I mentioned how hot it is whenever he joins a brawl. The way he wiped that smug smile off of Francesca's smug face as he just stepped into her house (which through his influence with the Historical Society was now public space). Daniel Gillies has really grown into his character developing a suave air about him but also that deep down he's a tortured soul. And Klaus has gotten some of his mojo back as well. We love seeing Joseph Morgan play Klaus and he's made the Hybrid more sympathetic as Klaus realizes his greed and envy cost him his daughter who is now living far away with Auntie Bex. Don't worry, Klaus, Rebekah says nothing but nice things about you. At the start of the Pilot Klaus was so frustrated that he couldn't even paint. He hates sitting still lacking Elijah's patience. But by the end as Klaus promised he began to paint again using the blood of his enemies as his paint. Love these two! And whoa! Kol and Finn are back! But in different bodies. What's Esther got planned?

Hi I'm Davina and you are a handsome, dark stranger

  What a Witch:

             Davina and Esther are currently two of the most powerful witches in The French Quarter and both have dangerous agendas. Danielle Campbell is so adorable she's like a cute little doll. She's got Davina nailed down from the innocence to the teenage angst. Davina has Mikael on a leash and plans to let him loose on Klaus but not before severing her friends from Klaus's bloodline so that when he dies they don't. Personally I think Davina is in way over her head with this one. I understand her feelings towards Klaus but Mikael is a much worst monster with no hope of redemption. At least Klaus made it his mission to be a better father to Hope while Mikael is a murdering beast. Davina has more in common with the Hybrid than she thinks given they both come from broken homes in a way (abandoned and abused by their parents). Monsters are made not born, Davina. 

Going through puberty a second time can't be fun

            I'm not sure but I think Esther's plan is to kill her remaining fanged children then put them in human bodies. She's already got Finn and Kol back. Speaking of being in disguise, Kol pretends to be Kaleb, a new cute warlock for Davina to drool over. I'm sure we'll see Nathaniel Buzolic again in a flash back. Julie Plec promises we may hate Kol after what we see him do to some Louisiana witches. Meanwhile Esther is biding her time waiting patiently until she feels it's right to reveal herself. 

There's my chocolate warrior 

    Marcel is Looking for Warriors:

              Marcel is chilling on the docks and answering booty calls with the spunky blond bar tender. Leah Pipes and Charles Michael Davis have a sparkling chemistry but I don't see a roaring fire. Don't see a real romance there but yes continue with the hot casual sex, please! Cami said she had to break it off with Marcel but we know that once you enter the supernatural world there's no getting out as Finn disguises himself as Cami's new educational advisor. It could be that Esther wants to find out what that secret weapon is Kieran hid that could be the end of the supernatural creatures of New Orleans. 

Josh needs a romance.

        Poor Josh. No where to go really so he's helping Marcel grow his army but Josh doesn't understand Marcel's pickiness. Marcel is looking for warriors but in this day and age they're hard to come by. But Marcel may have found at least one more recruit. A rocker chick that Josh had his money on. Marcel should pay up cause this new girl was the last person he expected to see. I assume her name is Gia because there was synopsis for a future episode where Elijah reluctantly teams up with a newly made vampire named Gia. Hmmm let's see if Gia light a fire in Elijah where Hayley doused it. 

We have a war to fight, Little Wolf

  We're A Family:

            I was so glad that Hayley and Klaus finally came together to grieve. They may not be romantically involved but they do share a child together whom they both love so for the most part they are partners in this war. It was sweet of Elijah to push these two broken souls together. He sees that only Klaus can truly understand Hayley's pain even though he may have lost her forever. Hope that's not true!

He gave Elijah the finger so Elijah broke it off

  What to expect this season?

            Definitely expecting some jaw dropping, adrenaline rushed moments this season. I'm loving The Originals more and more over The Vampire Diaries which let's face it has gotten way too "teen drama". TO has a slightly sharper edge and a lot more darkness for us. 

Dominion: Favorite Scenes: Something Borrowed

Here endth the first lesson.

                  "Something Borrowed" lacks Arika, Uriel, and Gabriel but more than makes up for in character and story. We needed our citizens of Vega to develop more of their characters and see how deep the turmoil of Gabriel's return and Alex's destiny would affect them. 

Follow the shadows, idiot

          1. Here endeth the first lesson: Lessons from Michael are serious. I could only imagine how hot the sun was when they filmed this adrenaline rushed scene. Of course Tom was on those wires for a while so the breeze must have felt nice. It was smart of Michael to use his ability to get Alex so fired up that Alex loses his concentration. In combination with the blazing heat and the heartbreak over Bixby, Alex wasted a ton of bullets; getting filthy in the dirt and landing hard on rocks and shell casings while Michael remained pristine and may I say a bit cocky since Alex couldn't hit the mark once. You could see Alex's frustration as Michael pointed out the most obvious factor that the Chosen One could have used to his advantage: follow the shadows. Damn that's embarrassing for a guy supposedly trained in special forces. We know that Alex has anger issues but Michael suggested that it's more than just his anger. Alex's deep compassion can cloud his thinking at times, causing him to act without thinking. Of course we don't want Alex to be a calculating robot but towards the end of the episode he'll find a balance between his heart and his head which will make this scene and lesson more significant.

David just took a dark turn

          2. David's flashback at breakfast: A very intense and horrific scene. Remember that Legion was essentially a horror film so it's nice to add a few gruesome scenes to keep Dominion's dark edge. We also see the source of the strain on David and William's relationship. So yes they are blood related father and son while with Gabriel, William sees him more as a surrogate father. David blames William for the slaughter of half of their family. It seems cruel to blame a 3 year old who was scared and didn't know any better but I suppose in David's mind he managed not to smash William's head in with his bloody hammer (as he seemed tempted to do in the flashback, which made my heart skip a beat for a second!). That darkness aside, David had a very clarifying moment at breakfast in the present. It's probably because in "The Flood" David murdered a child and was reminded of a time when he had to do other terrible things he didn't think he was capable of doing for survival. It really confused William for a minute when his father actually gave some sage advice: they were survivors not immortal and should cherish their time together. 

Bring Bixby back in flash backs please!

          3. Alex & Michael meditate: Getting a strong Yoda/Luke Skywalker vibe here followed by humor. Alex goes into such a deep state of meditation that he has a vision of Bixby. So we got to see Betsy Wilke (hopefully not for the last time) again after her character was snuffed out. I did love the lighting in the stratosphere. The blue light coming up from the floor mixed with the soft yellow candle light gave off a feeling of zen. My favorite part was when Alex had his vision of Bixby while little feathers floated around them. Feathers in general symbolize the wind and thought (a connection to the creator gods) and falling feathers give us a sad feeling of a loss of paradise or innocence especially if they're white. Alex and Bixby are bathed in a white glow surrounded by darkness as feathers fall like snow was a powerful enough scene to get Alex emotionally motivated to not fail in saving another innocent life. You have to wonder if Michael actually slept during Alex's deep vision. It felt like seconds to Alex but in real time hours had passed by.

             Michael: "What did you see?"

             Alex: "Who I'm fighting for." 

 

Yeah, Riesen, did you expect her to die
of a broken heart? Men!

          4. Riesen and Clementine discuss the future: Having an immortal lover is great until you have to have "the talk". You know about what to do when the mortal dies. In the few scenes before where we've seen Clementine we've seen that she's a confident, sensual, easy going creature that's become more of a domesticated pet but wolves are not meant to be pets (even though the dog is descended from the breed). We see Clementine become more conscious of time because Riesen may die any day now especially with his heart condition (these sexy rendezvous aren't helping!). She becomes nervous, acting irrational becoming a more sympathetic character to us. Not only does Amy Bailey make her voice tremble but I feel like I can see her whole body shake with anxiety. Superb! The 8ball has no where to go once Riesen dies: the humans would kill her on sight and her kind are so disgusted by how she chose to live her life they can't stand the smell of her (smelling the human she's been spending time with). Riesen says he'll come up with something (trying to be a knight in shining armor) but really he has no option but to put her down. He'll come that harsh conclusion later.

What happens in Vega stays in Vega unless it's within
it's walls....

          5. David blackmails Becca and her harem: David continues to sink lower in his quest for power. I do like how Becca and David's conversations have been limited to the Senate room. It just feels like the perfect environment for them given their political rivalry and this place helped to make a deeper impact on the audience. If anyone else noticed, David and Becca also were doing a lap around the room. I felt that it emphasized the dance of politics where it can go in circles and that there's always a curve ball thrown that one can't hit. It's not enough that he had Becca start spying on Michael but she has to report on Riesen too. So much for "doctor-patient" confidentiality. Becca showed some courage, even when David threatened to out her relationship with Michael (it's not like she and Michael can lie since David didn't have a shred of evidence to support his findings). But then came those cherries. Or as David put it: "I suppose they're not cherries anymore." Were they ever? David said those girls would love to testify. To what? That Michael is amazing in bed because of his fiery libido? That's what I would do but nevertheless, David had the proof to back up his black mail. I felt very sad for Becca. 

Don't start none won't be none!

Suddenly William is Claire's whipped puppy

          6. William proves his faith to Paul then his faith to Claire: Really liking this Savior statue. Incredible detail on Vega's religious leanings by erecting a monument to their new religion to replace the old, which proved to be a HUGE let down. Luke-Allen Gale has really grown into his character in the course of only a few episodes. William's dark side and light side both shine in this scene. William has this charisma that makes people flock to him, but sometimes it's more of a curse than a blessing when one of your black sheep strays into your flock of white sheep. Paul tried to come off all high and mighty for some reason. William spends most of his time being the submissive personality, being ordered around and underestimated by his peers but probably what makes being leader of the Black Acolytes so appealing is that William can assert his own authority and he made sure Paul recognized who was top dog by re-breaking his ribs. Then as soon as Claire showed up, suddenly William has a smile ready to greet her. William is Claire's whipped puppy. This makes him cute but I also feel sorry for him at the same time because given his rough childhood with an emotionally abusive father, William has this desire to please the people he loves, which can attract the wrong people (like Gabriel) who will take advantage of that. He was more than happy to help Claire even though she asked him to help her blackmail his father. To be fair, Claire is a much better person to take orders from than Gabriel but still, this behavior will get William in trouble.

Michael is an angel of few words.

Work it!

          7. Michael works out/ Becca breaks up with him: Tom Wisdom is not just an incredible actor but he's also wonderful eye-candy as we see him do Michael's exercises shirtless in the glow of golden sun light. Curtains drawn to make this heart breaking scene more intimate and well more heart breaking as Becca breaks it off with Michael. Michael didn't even let her finish a sentence first just dove right into one of their star-gazing sessions. I guess working out really gets Michael's romantic juices flowing. Loved the energy each actor brought to the scene. Rosalind Halstead's character is much more inclined to show her emotions than Tom Wisdom's character who keeps restraint at all times. Michael looked a bit sad but he remained composed while Becca looked about ready to break and collapse. She did expect Michael to say more than: "It's for the best". Perhaps to at least put up more of a fight but she should remember that Michael is a warrior and warrior-types aren't ones to give into irrational decisions. Michael sees this from a more strategical point of view where now Becca doesn't have to live a life of secrets and be with a human with whom she could grow old with, have children, etc. Yet we still almost cry as Michael conveys all of his heart break with his eyes.

"You owe me, boy. Just how much you'll never know."

"I am the man I am, because of you, father." Ouch

          8. William confronts David about his rough politics: William's patience with his father is wearing thin and father and son are close to breaking when William confronts David on his back door politics. Luke-Allen Gale and Anthony Head were fantastic in this scene. It was very intense as William decided to stand up for himself for once. I thought one of them would throw a swing, but it was all close calls that made you hold your breath then breathe then repeat. The fight gets ugly with David's resentment towards his son just comes pouring out then excuses his rough actions as being done for the family, still saving William, the weak child who couldn't stop crying. David's walking stick looked very close to popping off William's head. Instead of punching his father, which you would expect, William forcefully brought David's head low then kissed him on the forehead as David did to him in the Pilot. It was meant more of as a demeaning feature. David did this to William because he saw him as a naive child; calling him "blind" to what was in front of him. So in turn William shows his father that he was blind to what he turned William into because of the way he mistreated him. Over the course of the season I've seen William grow a bit more bold. It could be the approach of his wedding combined with the arrival of the Chosen One that is giving William more self confidence. On a side note, William couldn't dispose of the Black Acolyte's blind fold (the fire place never works when you want to burn the evidence) and so sowed the seeds of his destruction by burying the blind fold in his father's desk, which will come into significance later.

"This isn't mine!" That's what they all say

          9. Claire blackmails David/ David realizes William is an acolyte: Claire is diving fully into politics. Roxanne amazes me with the depth she gives her character and how smoothly Claire is adapting into becoming future Lady of the City. When threatening David, Claire doesn't miss a beat. She's cool, resolute, and you can feel the sharp words of her sweet voice cut through David like steel. Before Claire had a resolute nobility that I thought she would have exposed David for his "betrayal" but unlike Alex, Claire has a bit more clarity and is able to find a balance between heart and mind. David is useful when on a leash. Wouldn't be surprised that if things turned out differently that Claire would have bumped David off his Consul chair and put William on it (and let's face it, William is so whipped he'd support Claire in almost all of her decisions if not all). Full of class, Claire walks away leaving David in confusion but suddenly he realizes that the blind fold was William's. The look on David's face when he figured out William's secret was priceless. I suppose William's submissive nature helped escaped suspicion from Claire (and even David's) who immediately thought the Black Acolyte symbol was David's. Maybe David shouldn't be such a jerk. 

Make that happy trigger finger turn sad. Put the gun down!

         10. Alex corners Clementine but doesn't kill her: In this scene, Michael's sage advice on not letting Alex's emotions control him becomes more significant. It was a gripping action sequence with Clementine going full on Eight Ball and scaling walls in spider-like fashion and the Chosen One fighting (let's face it) a much easier angel target. Eight Balls are more or less animals who act on instinct while Higher Angels have more of a thought process. So Alex had a slightly easier time but just as bloody time fighting Clementine. To be fair, Clementine spent too much time being kept as a pet so her killer instincts may have dulled a bit (although she killed a few people). Alex may be a hot head but his compassion is much stronger than his anger. He had Clementine cornered, letting out all of his verbal anger, the affect of Bixby's and Jeep's death setting him aflame but seeing Clementine pathetic and frightened like an injured doe kept his finger from pulling that trigger. Alex isn't a heartless killer. A real killer would have ended Clementine without a word but Alex had to let the creature know why she was going to die if not just to satiate Alex's conscience. Yet when Clementine showed that she did have a sense of remorse, Alex's mercy instinct kicked in then let took hold when she said she had a daughter. Alex's compassion makes him best suited to be the Chosen One. He's able to see that some people can be redeemed no matter their species be it angel or human. 

      Now for some Honorable Mentions:

This can't be over!

           1. Alex/Claire drama in the locker room: In the Pilot Claire swore that she wouldn't allow her father to force her into an arranged marriage but things change. I think Alex expected Claire to drop William when he came back so unexpectedly but time apart gave Claire time to grow and gain perspective. Riesen won't make changes so it's up to Claire to put her money where her mouth is and make those changes herself. It was still a very heart breaking moment where I wanted to cry. Not just because Alex and Claire broke up but because they were both in deep mourning over Bixby like parents. The only real family the cute little V-1 ever had.

A guy's worst nightmare: 2 of his exes in the same room

           2. Noma & Claire have different views on wedding plans: I honestly don't believe that Noma was trying to be condescending or mean to Claire when they were talking about the wedding. Noma was just trying to be nice but I could see Claire strain to keep a pleasant smile and air. I could kind of sense the awkwardness between them since they're both in love with Alex (although Claire may not know that Noma is Alex's ex-girlfriend and that she was a rebound). It's every guy's worst nightmare really: 2 girls you've slept with in the same room.

I take David's surprise visits with a grain of salt
along with lemon juice in an open wound

           3. David's gift comes with a price: I take a visit from David with a grain of salt. He tries to pull Claire in with a nice gesture, giving her his wife's necklace, but then starts talking about kicking Riesen out of office. Seriously? David can't wait? It only makes you wonder once Lord Riesen was off the throne how David would get Claire out of the way so he could control William as a puppet. But we know Claire's smart and resourceful. She won't accept David's agenda without a fight.

Once again Alex goes off half cocked with Noma to talk him down

I wish I had a gay friend with a locker of lifted merchandise

           4. Noma asks Ethan for fashion tips/ Noma talks Alex down: Every girl has that gay friend to consult fashion with. Noma goes to Ethan for some lipstick and Ethan just hands her one that "goes with her eyes." Then I laugh when she just tosses it right back when she sees Alex (the guy she wants to wear lipstick for). 

Uh-Oh, bad mistress!

          5. Clementine leaves Claire a gift: I just love how we're seeing a more frantic, eccentric Clementine. Before she was cool, sexy and reserved but her desperation made her make irrational decisions. Yet I think of it as karma for Riesen. We see Riesen go from love to hate when Claire is put in danger. The whispering voice added to Clementine's own made her scary then she scaled down the wall with an animalistic growl. 

I got this, Riesen.

          6. Riesen asks Michael a personal favor: Michael admires Riesen but even he was confused by the general's request to "take care" of his problem. "But you said you loved her". Did he Michael? I see this scene as a more projection sequence where both Michael and Riesen have forbidden romances. Michael felt that he should save Clementine for Riesen because his own romance with Becca fell apart but unfortunately Michael ended up having a sobering moment where sometimes love doesn't conquer all. I suppose Michael has learned that humans are even more complicated especially when it comes to love. 

So Claire was a rebound? Oooooooo

          7. Alex & Noma dig up old drama: We already knew there was something between Alex and Noma. This scene just confirms that they used to date. Although the gender line in the military is non-existent there is still no fraternizing allowed. Hey if you shower naked together and bond in battle eventually you're going to have feelings for some one. But we also learn that Claire was a rebound! Hope she never finds that out! I thought it was sweet that Alex said that nothing was more important to him than a person he loves not even the Corps.

Hate to break up the band, even though it's
Yoko's band

          8. Becca disbands the harem: It's called "don't kiss and tell" not "Kiss then tell the whole world". I couldn't help but be amused by one of the women who was confused as to why they had to leave. Because you blabbed, bitch! Man! As much as I'm sure these ladies would have loved to tell everyone how amazing the Archangel Michael is in bed some secrets are better kept between the sheets. Love that this took place in a spa setting. Some people keep asking "why do there have to be naked people?" I answer, "Hey sometimes people are naked" and I don't think this scene would have been as interesting in an office. 

He won't miss this I'm sure...

          9. Ethan gets the good liquor:  Why has no one caught Ethan stealing or notice their stuff has been missing? Ethan is just that good and never misses a chance to lift a valuable item. While Claire snooped around for some leverage Ethan was taking some of Whele's best liquor. I couldn't help but crack up!

Those sapphire eyes went to Annabelle's creepy doll's eyes

          10. Riesen Family Portrait: We kinda guessed that Clementine was Claire's mom but the picture was a nice confirmation as well as shocking. The ending music box tune of "Beautiful Dreamer" was creepy sending a slight chill through my bones as we see those smiling sapphire blue eyes. Great ending!

Come on! One last romp for old time sake!

The Originals: We Finally Meet Tatia!

Nina Dobrev will surprise us once more as the
mysterious Tatia

                 We were all wondering who the Original Petrova Doppelgänger was. Although we know now that Amara was the Original Original Petrova in a whole other curse but that's too confusing to go into right now. Ever since Tatia was first mentioned in Season 3 in The Vampire Diaries as not only the woman used to turn the Originals into vampires and used to put the Hybrid curse on Klaus but she was also Elijah and Klaus's first love. Tatia will appear in a flash back in episode 5 of The Originals. 

Would love to be caught between these two

           Nina Dobrev has impressed us with her amazing acting skills in taking on different personalities for each Petrova Doppelgänger and making us believe that there's a different actress every time. Now she'll be bringing Tatia to life and from interviews with the actress we find that Tatia was one of the "purest" of the doppelgängers. We all know that each doppelgänger may look the same but they have different personalities (although as Katherine once said that Elena had the "Petrova Fire" so one other similarity). Tatia already had a child by another man so we could see Nina playing with a child in the flash back. 

So what's your safe word?

Elena lip locks with Elijah.
Wish I was her!

       Nina says that there will be some steamy scenes but also mixed with dialogue. Nina gets to kiss all the hot guys I'm so jealous! I always liked the chemistry between Nina and Joseph and Daniel too. There was an odd spark between the three of their characters and I think that's mostly to do with the Mikaelsons' connection with Elena's ancestor, Tatia whom both men loved with a passion. So much that it caused a rift between the brothers. Esther was a powerful witch (apparently not powerful enough to keep her abusive husband in line) and decided to kill two birds with one stone. By using Tatia's blood (already a doppelgänger and their blood is a potent binding agent) Esther was able to turn her children into vampires and then Tatia's death completely removed her from the brothers' reach as well as binding Klaus with the hybrid curse. 

Elena's the only Petrova the Mikaelson Brothers weren't
romantically involved with.

            As far as I know, Nina Dobrev will only be Tatia for episode 5 of The Originals so in one TVD episode you won't see much of Elena. When actors have other engagements their characters aren't given much screen time or they don't appear in the episode at all. We can only wonder what the circumstances will be or the excuses given for Elena's absence or little screen time. Can't wait to see it!