The executive producers have basically dubbed season 3 “the Season of the Originals”, and we met four members of the family in the first nine episodes: Rebekah, Mikael, Esther, and Henrik. Now executive producer Julie Plec has revealed two more Originals have been cast. However, that doesn’t account for the extra coffin(s) in Klaus’ possession. Julie explains, “There’s definitely a question of why, if there are only two left, why are there all those coffins. That is a good question, and that’s something that will be answered.” What a tease. I’m pretty sure since Stefan hijacked the coffins he’s taken a peek, but I don’t exactly have him on speed dial. Join me as I speculate who might come crawling out of a coffin next. Read on for my two theories!
The Original Doppelganger adds to TVD’s familial scope, because Katherine and Elena are her descendants. The Vampire Diaries likes to echo similar themes amongst different characters: Klaus, Stefan, and Caroline all have fathers disapproving of their nature. The relationship between Klaus and Elijah parallels Stefan and Damon’s at its bloodiest. But none is more explicit than the doppelgangers’ relationships. Katherine may be a cautionary tale for Elena, but they also reflect each other in more than just appearance at times. Why not introduce the Original spark to the Petrova fire?
At some point the relevance of Petrova blood in binding the curse placed on Klaus has to be explained. Was she Klaus’ lover, and punishment for his hybridity was her death? Or perhaps just a gal pal for Rebekah? I kid, but Klaus’ bratty-and-bold baby sis clearly knew the Original Petrova, as she commented in “The Reckoning” that “the Original was much more pretty”, upon seeing Elena. Discovering the Original Petrova in one of the extra coffins makes sense when considering the shows unraveling backstory. However, I’m not certain how she would impact the current storyline. For the curse to work she had to die—unless she was turned or that resurrecting elixir meant for her thousands of years ago finally gets put to the test. Either way, Nina Dobrev has already crafted two distinct portrayals of women surviving in supernatural chaos, will we soon meet a third?
On to theory number two, which is compelling for her potential to brew more mischief in Klaus’ life—yes his adulterous mother who cursed him to begin with, Esther. Now that Klaus has succeeded in siring the creations she attempted to thwart millennia ago Esther may have a bone to pick (literally) with her homicidal offspring. She’s antagonized him from beyond the grave. The natural progression would be for her to return to accomplish what Mikael couldn’t—which is too kill Klaus. However, why would Klaus travel around with such a witch? Keep your siblings daggered and your dead mommy’s corpse closer? I’m not completely sure, but perhaps it’s a protection measure in the event that she gained a physical foothold on this side of the divide à la the dearly departed in “Ghost World”. Besides her beef with Klaus, let’s not forget that Esther wants Elena dead too. She propped open the door from “the other side” to allow Vicki back to kill Elena for her. Reviving Esther definitely raises the stakes because the witch is a threat to our girl Elena and Klaus.
What personal baggage do you think Klaus is carrying around? The Original Dobrev or the Real Witch of Mystic Falls? Or someone else altogether?? Disqus!
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lol, this is amazing. while reading about the original doppleganger, I was sure it was her. but when you talked about moma original, I couldn't tell which one will come out of the coffin. great post. (:
oh, and FIRST!
I'm glad you enjoyed reading it! I keep going back and forth about who it could be. I'm not counting on someone we've never heard of before, because it wouldn't have the same impact.
what if.... the one that comes out is Klau's real werewolve father.... Ever thought of that? :/
Yeah I thought of that too, I also have a theory that only the bite of an Original Werewolf can kill an Original without the fancy stake of Mikael... but we'll see in a week :)
To be honest, I think it's going to be Veronica. The Vamp-Witch hybrid. Considering the fact that Mommy original was a witch... her witch gene WOULD have passed down to her children? Maybe there's another original sibling that we have yet to hear about. It would explain why Klaus would be carrying her around. to make sure her dagger stays in place. He wouldn't want a vamp-witch who could kill him running around. It would also explain why they can't open her coffin; because it's sealed with a spell. it would also explain why bonnie has been having dreams about her coffin and how what ever is in the coffin is what can kill klaus. She may not be an original, it's just a guess. But I'm pretty sure it's her in that coffin.
I can't wait to be introduced to her this season. Even if she's not in the coffin, she's sure to stir some things up. ;)
It would be interesting but rebekkah allready stated you cant be both your either vamp or witch it was 3x8 ordinary people episode it was a gd idea though
@9592f28fbce5fcabba188fcff98161d0:disqus Interesting possibility. I guess the show would then need to give us a plausible reason why Klaus' werewolf father wants him dead. Whether it's him or not him I'd like some more information on any interactions he's had with Klaus.
@facebook-1086715520:disqus That would be cool. I'm all for new characters! But I think in "Ordinary People" the reason why Esther didn't join her family as vampires is because, as a witch, she was a servant of nature and vampirism is an abomination of that. So she couldn't be both. Considering that info she could pass down the witch gene, but if it came to being a vamp-witch her children wouldn't be able to turn if she couldn't. I love how you named her though =)
At first i though it was esther,then i though it was the original petrova then i thought it was klaus real father. I think whoevers in that casket is the way they kill klaus
What if it is the witch Ayana, Esther's friend. Esther may have told Ayana a way Klaus could be stopped if he ever broke the curse, which would have made her a threat to Klaus meaning she would have to be sealed with a spell inside the coffin.
I think that Klaus has a doppelganger, and what Bonnie has seen in the coffin is the doppelganger. Besides, in the coffin he was holding the necklace that Elena and Katherine both used to wear, and I think that's the doppelganger sign.
And the scene with Caroline and Klaus in last episode showed us how Klaus loves being immortal, and if this coffin I think the way to kill Klaus has something with his doppelganger...