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The Originals, Ep. 1.09, “Reigning Pain in New Orleans”: Decent midseason finale, despite clear audience manipulation

Though it’s hard to love a frequently sadistic and angry protagonist who insists on having his way always, The Originals seems determined to make us love Klaus. With the first chunk of the show’s freshman season over, it’s become shockingly clear to see how The Originals has been pushing the audience to root for a monster.

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