[s4e5] I Hear You Knocking Direct

: Though the intended sacrifice failed, the Hollow accepts Marcel’s blood and grants his allies a magical thorn capable of killing an Original.

: Reviewers from Telltale TV highlight this episode for its LGBTQ+ representation, as Keelin chooses to stay and help Freya despite being given the chance to flee. [S4E5] I Hear You Knocking

: The Hollow manifests as his abusive father, Mikael. These hallucinations taunt Klaus, suggesting he is weak and that the only way to protect his daughter, Hope, is to revert to his most brutal, murderous self by killing Marcel. : Though the intended sacrifice failed, the Hollow

The episode also marks a significant shift in the relationship between Freya Mikaelson and her captive-turned-ally, Keelin. These hallucinations taunt Klaus, suggesting he is weak

: Hayley discovers that her parents were murdered by Mary’s husband while he was under the influence of the Hollow.

: A link is revealed between the Hollow's dark magic and Hayley's former wolf pack, suggesting that the ancient evil has been targeting her bloodline for generations. Emerging Dynamics: Freya and Keelin