[s2e16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing -

: Critics from outlets like TV Fanatic noted that the show once again played it far too safe. After killing off Landon, Alyssa, and Rafael in the previous episode, two are immediately brought back here via a quick deal with the Necromancer.

: The highly-anticipated battle between "Light Josie" and "Dark Josie" resolved far too easily. The dark magic was simply siphoned away into a coin and handed over to the Necromancer. 💔 The Emotional Anchor: MG and Lizzie

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down television production in March 2020, this episode had to carry the weight of a season finale without actually being written as one. The result is a bizarre, highly creative, and occasionally frustrating hour of television. 🎭 The Best Part: The Subconscious Fairy Tale [S2E16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing

If you are a fan of the show's campy, monster-of-the-week charm, you will love it. If you are looking for the dark, high-stakes drama of its predecessors The Vampire Diaries or The Originals , you will likely walk away feeling underwhelmed.

The absolute highlight of the episode is Hope Mikaelson's journey into Josie Saltzman's fractured subconscious. : Critics from outlets like TV Fanatic noted

Amidst the campy fairy tales and necromancy, the emotional center belonged to Milton Greasley (MG). While Lizzie orchestrated a fake funeral for herself to see who actually cared about her, she was met with cruel laughter from the student body. MG stepping up to deliver a beautiful defense of Lizzie's growth and mental health struggles provided the raw, grounded heart that the rest of the episode lacked. 📋 The Verdict

If you would like to explore this episode further, tell me if you want me to: The dark magic was simply siphoned away into

: Having Josie disguise her true self as a foul-mouthed, highly cynical talking pig to hide from her dark alter-ego was pure, classic Legacies camp.