Shocker!

Cassie Blake reiterated what all of the Secret Circle teenage witches believed in the last episode, that her father John Blackwell had died in the mysterious boathouse fire years ago.

Except, he hasn’t. Which may or may not be surprising to you, depending on your ability to figure out the process of narrative.

TVGuide has learned that Joe Lando has been cast to play Cassie’s father, John Blackwell. And before you think he’ll just be in flashbacks… he’s returning in episode 15 and claiming he’s “a changed man” wanting to protect Cassie and the circle. Well, so much for the show being able to display that twist themselves.

Hopefully, John will come with news of who is his other child in the circle…