Don’t Piss Off a Witch… Review: The Originals – “Girl in New Orleans”

Season 1, Episode 4

Air Date: Thursday, October 22, 2013, 9/8c on The CW.

RATING: ★★★★★

“Is it evil to take what one wants? To satisfy hunger, even if doing so will cause another suffering?” – Klaus

“Girl in New Orleans” jumps right in with the scheming and power plays. The original vamps are making their move in New Orleans but they may need to watch their step. There are mysterious forces working against the vampires and it’s not just the witches.

Observations and thoughts:

There is a tiny spark between these two. Marcel won’t like that.

“What some would call evil, I believe to be an appropriate response to a harsh and unfair world.” Klaus (Joseph Morgan) sometimes make sense with his ramblings. I love how Cami (Leah Pipes) breaks him down and tells him he needs to “talk to someone, professionally.” Spot on! The thing is Klaus manuevers people with their knowledge. Talk about a master manipulator! I think Cami being caught up in the middle of his games is quite the turn of events. I have conflicting thoughts about this though because I like Cami. What I don’t like is Klaus taking advantage her for his dastardly deeds. Who cares that she’s Marcel’s (Charles Michael Davis) weakness? The guy has no real chance with her anyway because she’s seen who he is. There are other more important people to go after than the clueless human.

I also think Klaus is attracted to Cami and that attraction is screwing with his thought processes. This was hinted at in the pilot but wasn’t really explored. Now, the writers are using the spark between Cami and Klaus for the greater evil. I like that we get to see more of Pipes because she’s an intriguing actor and I love what she does with her character. Cami isn’t your typical damsel in distress and doesn’t need to be saved. In fact, she’s not a damsel in any sense of the word. She’s tough, smart, and could probably go head to head with anyone who dares take her on. Too bad she isn’t a vampire. She’d be fearsome.

With her increased screen time, we find out why Cami is in New Orleans. Now what? Klaus reveals himself to be a feeling bastard when he takes away Cami’s pain and doubt while promising to help her solve the mystery that has brought her to town—a twin brother; a massacre; possible demon possession? This just gets more interesting by the minute. Marcel sure knows how to pick his women. They come with tons of baggage.

How is Marcel able to keep Davina locked away? Is she really that naive?

“Swear allegiance to me alone and the boy lives.” What year does Klaus think this is? Davina (Danielle Campbell) is a teenager for crying out loud. You have to talk to her using references from the present time. This is when the teens from The Vampire Diaries would come in handy. Klaus and the other Originals are so dated they tend to show their age when speaking to people born in the 20^th century. Actually, Rebekah (Claire Holt) might be more in tune with what’s hip today. She is the youngest of the Mikaelson siblings and tends to relate to the youth more. I’m surprised Klaus hasn’t enlisted her in his plan to woo Davina to the even darker side. Wouldn’t a teenage girl be the best enticement for another lonely teen girl? Being the man he is, Klaus goes in all guns blazing instead of thinking with a cooler head. Women can’t be handled roughly like that; we like a gentle touch, especially when being persuaded. We’ll see if Klaus has made any headway with Davina. I’m thinking not so much.

I’m confused about Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin). Can’t she shift into her werewolf form when faced with a life or death situation, or has her pregnancy put the kibosh on all things wolf-y? The poor girl acts like a human when in danger and runs away. Where’s her superhuman strength? She’s kind of a disappointment when you think about it. I could swear werewolves had a little more oomph to them. I guess I’m wrong.

Elijah (Daniel Gillies) may be coming back sooner than expected. I hope his plan goes smoother than the one Klaus has cooked up. Elijah is the clearer thinker between the two. He doesn’t let his emotions interrupt his focus. And he’s so damn smooth. How can anyone say no to him? And speaking of Elijah coming back, did you notice how Hayley lights up with the news? Do you think she has a crush on Elijah? I’d keep an eye on that girl. I know Klaus will.

Funny line:

Rebekah: “If I had a dollar for every mess my family’s gotten me into…”

We’ve only seen some of her power. I wonder how much punch this witch packs.

Intrigue, nefarious plots, and one pissed off witch makes for an enjoyable episode. “Girl in New Orleans” focuses on the bartender and not the lonely girl you’d think. While I wasn’t expecting to get more back story on a secondary character, I can’t complain. It just goes to show you how deeply invested the writers are in bringing forth more than just the story of the original vampires.

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