Air Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012 8/7c on The CW
RATING:
“We’re here to make a deal Damon, doesn’t mean we have to kiss his ass for seven courses.” – Stefan
Family definitely rules this household. Too bad for Klaus.
Unsolved murders, surprising appearances and ass-kicking vamps hold our attention in this week’s episode of The Vampire Diaries. I like that we don’t know what’s going on right away and there’s no way to truly figure things out. The writers are doing an excellent job of leaving us hanging with endings that titillate. The suspense in “Bringing Out the Dead” makes the story better; I’m interested in seeing the mystery unravel slowly instead of straight away. TVD brings the drama big time and the actors make you feel the emotions the characters put forth into each scene. I want to get to the bottom of the murders, I want to hand out a hug or be the peacemaker between disputing family members.
Observations and thoughts:
You have to wonder what makes Klaus (Joseph Morgan) tick. Not only does he dagger and undagger his family freely, he keeps them locked away in slumber waiting for some fateful day. We don’t know what that day means to him or when it will come but it seems like he’s waiting for something unattainable.
Brooding Stefan (Paul Wesley) is a real meanie. He’s not only Grouchy von Vampire, he has a bad attitude toward anyone who crosses his path, like he’s mad at the world about his current circumstances. Taking his anger out on Klaus is one thing; taking it out on those who love him is something else entirely.
I don't think these two will ever reconcile. Stefan hates Klaus with a vengeance.
“Family above all.” Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Klaus both agree to this which should spell trouble for the Salvatore brothers. While Damon (Ian Somerhalder) thinks his double cross will work against Klaus, we know things won’t go exactly as planned. I mean, he’s dealing with Elijah here who’s had an ulterior motive since coming on the scene. Damon might have picked the right Original to wake up, though. I’d want Elijah on my side because he seems to know how Klaus works when it comes to being evil. Oh, but we soon come to find out just how much family means to Klaus and the other Originals. Talk about a dysfunctional family!
Did you jump when the sealed casket flew open? I know I did (just a little). I admit I wasn’t expecting the shock of a lifetime we get once the big reveal happens. The person in the casket isn’t who I expect it to be and I’m not sure whether that’s a good thing. Considering nothing detrimental happens, I’m guessing the writers are taking this storyline someplace I never imagined. Just think for a second—what would life be like in Mystic Falls if the entire family of Originals were there and roaming the streets? Who could stop them?
“This is life. This is what it means to be human.” Bill (Jack Coleman) is an honorable man (albeit a hard-ass). He has his beliefs and won’t change them even to ease the desperation of his daughter Caroline (Candice Accola). He doesn’t like vampires—never has, never will. But at least he explains his feelings toward Caroline so she knows he loves her no matter what. I love the father/daughter moments between these two and I’ll miss them. Accola does an exceptional job as Caroline’s pleas make me teary-eyed, witnessing her sadness over her father’s pending fate. It isn’t fair to ask him to live a life that isn’t really life. He doesn’t want to be one of the undead; his daughter doesn’t want to be without her father. What a difficult situation to be in.
I'm suspicious of Dr. Fell but don't know if she's a killer.
“Bringing Out the Dead” brings the heat this week. It makes you wonder what’s going on with the council members since they seem to be turning up dead one by one, and what Klaus is going to do now that he’s reunited with his family. Though I’ll admit it’s a bit lame to have them talk about forgiveness and leaving Klaus all alone. There are no serious threats, no maiming, no plots of murder? Are they vampires or what? Yes, the awakened vamps do a little stabbing but after what Klaus has put them through, you’d think they were out to remove his heart while he watched. I just don’t think their reaction is plausible, but there’s a point. What that point is, I don’t know. Klaus loves his family above all else and his being separated from them would destroy him. You can see that when he talks about decorating the house for them. You almost feel for Klaus but know better. Morgan does an excellent job at portraying the charming, yet lonely, hybrid you love to hate. I only hope he gets back to being the ultimate bad guy again. The resolution of the missing coffins leaves him with little to do.
Tune in to The Vampire Diaries Thursdays at 8/7c on The CW. For more on the show, visit http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries.
Photo Credit: Quantrell D. Colbert/The CW ©2011 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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