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Witches Be Trippin’. Review: The Originals – “Sinners and Saints”

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  • October 30, 2013

  • 7 mins to read

Season 1, Episode 5

Air Date: Thursday, October 29, 2013, 9/8c on The CW.

RATING: ★★★★★

“I just don’t want to be what I am. I can’t control it sometimes—the magic.” – Davina

Less than a year has passed since the witches were run out of the French Quarter. Why have I been thinking it was longer than that? I was under the impression this ‘rule’ was in place for decades upon decades as a show of control. Now I’m feeling a bit duped. Only a mere eight months have passed since all hell broke loose and the witches, vampires, and humans went their separate ways. I’d like a better explanation than what we’ve been given.

Observations and thoughts:

Black Magic Women

“Sinners and Saints” delves into the mystery behind the witches of New Orleans—why they’ve been banned from the Quarter, why they are scrambling to secure their power, and what they’ve been up to in the meantime. Since the witches are a big part of the overall game plan, it’s interesting to learn why they’ve become so ensconced in vampire politics. I don’t mind the foray into something not vampire related but it’s kind of a sham. Who knew magic fades over time? I sure didn’t. These witches—more specifically Sophie (Daniella Pineda)—are so quick to spout off how they must “consecrate the witches remains” for blah, blah, blah. What they really mean is they need to secure their power before it is released into the ether for no one to acquire. If they lie about their rituals, why wouldn’t they lie about everything else? I’m not the only one who’s being fooled.

Big Sappy Vampire King

Well, well… Marcel’s (Charles Michael Davis) not as sinister as I thought. “Relations between vampires and witches weren’t what you’d call friendly by any means, but let’s just say we were a little less … divided.” He’s keeping an eye on Davina (Danielle Campbell) to protect her. Yeah, right. His hatred of the witches runs as deep as Davina’s because he doesn’t want them to complete “the Harvest.” I guess everything is linked to power in some shape or form. But considering this link runs through Davina, I’m not sure how things will play out for the witches when they realize they can’t get their grubby witchy hands on her.

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Witch?

Davina is more powerful than I realized. If one drop of her blood can replenish a formerly daggered Original, what will a mouthful do? How she came about her power is tragic but I’m a bit underwhelmed by “the Harvest,” and wonder why Davina hasn’t done anything to complete the ritual. Since she’s so unhappy with who she’s become, why not trust that things would go as the witches planned? “They’re punished, and I’m free. All our power will drain away; I’ll be normal.” Oh, right … Davina got her wittle feelings hurt and won’t be led astray again.

Dead Man Walking

Hellooo, Elijah (Daniel Gillies). I’m so glad to see he’s back. I didn’t realize he had such constraint. The opening scene of “Sinners and Saints” is silent except for a heartbeat. The sound is what Elijah hears standing in a room with Davina. You can see the hunger on his face though he does not make a move. He swallows a quick intake of air but doesn’t move a muscle. If that were Klaus (Joseph Morgan), we know Davina would have been drained dry in less than two seconds. How is Elijah so in command of himself when most vampires are uncontrollable bloodsuckers? So yeah, Elijah is a welcome sight to behold. Not only that, he’s needed. He gets things done without bloodshed. He’s not the manipulator Klaus is and he doesn’t have to use harsh words like Rebekah (Claire Holt).

Memorable and funny lines:

Sophie: “Pretty much that your baby would bring death to all witches.”

Klaus: “Ah, well, I grow fonder of this child by the minute.”

**

Klaus: “What’s the matter, Rebekah? You cross that I’m out with your ex?”

Rebekah: “What is all that dreadful hillbilly ruckus in the background?”

Klaus: “According to the dreadful signage, it’s ‘Big Auggie’s Bayou Bar’.”

Rebekah: “Well, order up a few rounds of moonshine and steer clear of the dead witches for a few. The witch is on a burial mission, your baby mama is on a spirit quest, and I’m keeping Elijah’s promise to keep her safe.”

**

Elijah: “Well, I’ve given up on giving up. It’s an affliction. I will fight for my family until my last death.”

**

I’m disappointed with a few aspects of “Sinners and Saints.” The visual effects were lacking in believability and some of the acting was off. Key players were pushed to the side in lieu of bringing secondary characters to the forefront. I’m sure there’s a reason for the info-dumping this episode, but I’m more interested in Father Kieran (Todd Stashwick). We find out he’s Cami’s (Leah Pipes) uncle and some sort of go-between for the supernaturals and humans. To say I’m confused that a priest would have his hand in so many pots is putting it mildly. Guess I’ll have to wait to see what’s up everyone’s sleeves because nothing is making sense. But I am glad to see Elijah’s back. That pallor was doing nothing for his complexion, and he doesn’t deserve to spend another decade in a box.

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Elle

Writer, mother, realist, cloud lover, daydreamer, dessert enthusiast, sweet tea addict, perfectionist, and lover of life and Christ, but not in that order. http://www.fanfiction.net/~vikingloverelle

Elle

Writer, mother, realist, cloud lover, daydreamer, dessert enthusiast, sweet tea addict, perfectionist, and lover of life and Christ, but not in that order. http://www.fanfiction.net/~vikingloverelle