In a shock ending, Klaus kills Mikael with the White Oak Stake. Since the "Other Side" no longer exists at this point in the series, this was intended as his final exit.
The final confrontation between Klaus and Mikael underscores that while Klaus has changed for his daughter, his relationship with his father was beyond redemption. [S2E18] Night Has a Thousand Eyes
The episode title and Dahlia's dialogue reference the idea that power comes with a price. Her claim on the Mikaelson first-borns is framed as a "debt" for the fertility spell she cast for Esther centuries ago. In a shock ending, Klaus kills Mikael with
The powerful witch Dahlia arrives in New Orleans to claim baby Hope. She demonstrates her power by possessing various townspeople and even Jackson to deliver messages. The episode title and Dahlia's dialogue reference the
Aiden struggles with his secret alliance with Klaus versus his loyalty to Jackson and the werewolf pack. Key Themes & Analysis