[s2e22] Ashes To Ashes -

Elijah’s declaration that he will no longer stand by Klaus is a major turning point. Despite Hayley's request that he remain in Hope's life, the brothers' bond is at an all-time low.

While Klaus’s complex plan ultimately protects Hope, many fans and critics argue his methods—killing Gia and cursing Hayley—represent a "negative character development" or a return to unprovoked villainy. [S2E22] Ashes to Ashes

After being tricked by the Mikaelsons into resurrecting Esther instead of Kol, Davina’s grief and anger set her up as a formidable antagonist for Season 3. Elijah’s declaration that he will no longer stand

Dive deeper into the aftermath and fan theories of this intense finale with these detailed episode reviews and reactions: After being tricked by the Mikaelsons into resurrecting

In a rare moment of sentiment for the series, Esther and Dahlia find a version of peace and forgiveness in the afterlife, finally free from their centuries of resentment.