With The Vampire Diaries/The Originals vets Michael Narducci and Chris Grismer, along with Head Honcho Julie Plec, helming “Crescent City,” it’s no surprise at all that the episode is so well-done and excellent. So much happens, it’s hard to pinpoint everything that makes it great.
As Katherine stands at death’s door, the characters come to terms with how they feel about her, amidst the unexpected return of a few characters.
One of the best scenes in the episode results from Marcel and Rebekah finally taking a stand against Klaus. The beautifully-choreographed scene serves two important purposes–Klaus is finally given the chance to show just why he should be feared among the supernatural community, and Marcel surrenders his “kingdom.”
The Vampire Diaries, Season 5, Episode 2: “True Lies” Written by Brian Young Directed by Joshua Butler Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on The CW Last week’s premiere of The Vampire Diaries had the burden of recalibrating the show to numerous changes, including the departure of the Original family, the shift of Elena and Caroline …
The series premiere of The Vampire Diaries came amidst a slew of vampire stories in movies and books, facing an uphill battle in attracting an audience already wary of another spin on the supernatural creatures. The show soon set itself apart however, with compelling characters and a quick pace to its storylines as it expanded its universe. With its success leading to a spinoff this season in the form of The Originals, the show heads into its fifth season with major changes underway, as Bonnie Bennett’s death opens a major weakness among the crew of Mystic Falls, a weakness compounded by the absence of Stefan, replaced by Silas, and the departure of Elena and Caroline to college. Fortunately, the show starts off the new season on a strong step, with the introduction of some interesting new foes for the show’s core group.
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 22: “The Walking Dead” Written by Brian Young and Caroline Dries Directed by Rob Hardy Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Each of our leads gets a blast from the past and Bonnie still hasn’t learned to listen to her Grams …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 17: “Because the Night” Written by Brian Young and Charlie Charbonneau Directed by Garreth Stover Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Damon takes Elena out on the town, Caroline protesteth too much, and Silas finally has a body, if not a …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 15: “Stand by Me” Written by Julie Plec Directed by Lance Anderson Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Elena tailspins, Bonnie gets the crazy eyes, and Shane is still alive Last week’s The Vampire Diaries ended with a stark image- Jeremy …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 2: “Memorial” Written by Jose Molina and Julie Plec Directed by Rob Hardy Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week on The Vampire Diaries: Matt and Elena finally get to necking, Damon is moody, and the gang holds a wake Emphasizing the journeys each of our …