Season 3

The Originals’ third season is full of shocking twists and thrills that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. When a prophecy predicts that the Mikaelsons will fall (one by friend, one by foe, and one by family) the Klaus and Elijah sire clans come to New Orleans to offer their aid, but the Mikaelsons soon discover that the clans have their own agendas. It’s a very interesting expansion of the series vampire mythology and introduces a number of new characters. However, it comes at a cost, as several series regulars and cast members are written off; which can be heartbreaking at times. But as intriguing as some of the plot lines are, after three seasons the storytelling has become a bit formulaic, with the same twists and betrayals happening over and over again. Still, overall Season 3 of The Originals is incredibly compelling and explores exciting new territory.

I am not sure why, maybe it is my bias as a Tolkienist, but the series makes me want to see the Feanorian brothers on screen. It would be so great to watch "The Silmarillion" on screen, and I can't help but think about it particularly when "friend and foe" were mentioned, and it seems to me that Klaus may share some pride and madness with Feanor and if there was a Silmarillion series, the character of Feanor could be acted in a similar way as that of Klaus is. Of course, Feanor is a much better person, but the whole family drama brings the Feanorians to my mind. Maybe because "The Originals" is in a way "The Silmarillion" of "The Vampire Diaries" as it deals with the story of the "elder children" (though of course not of Illuvatar in this case).