Making his first appearance, Elijah demonstrates the terrifying speed and strength of an Original. His presence raises the stakes of the series significantly, as he easily overpowers the Salvatore brothers.
The episode sets up the season's main plotline: Klaus needs a Petrova doppelgänger to break an ancient curse. Major Highlights [S2E8] Rose
Although Damon "kills" Elijah by staking him to a door, the final scene shows Elijah pulling the stake out and coming back to life, revealing that "regular" stakes are useless against his kind. 7 Moments When Elena Gilbert Almost Dies [In GIFs] Major Highlights Although Damon "kills" Elijah by staking
(Season 2, Episode 8) is a pivotal turning point in The Vampire Diaries , serving as the formal introduction to the lore of The Originals and the primary antagonist, Klaus. Episode Summary Klaus. Episode Summary