[s4e5] I Hear You Knocking ❲A-Z Deluxe❳

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

Watch the official inside look for this episode to see the producers discuss the Hollow's psychological grip on Klaus and Marcel: [S4E5] I Hear You Knocking

: Marcel is haunted by visions of Elijah and Klaus, who goad him to finally seize his revenge against the Mikaelson family for their centuries of betrayal. : Though the intended sacrifice failed, the Hollow

: The two are drawn to an abandoned house where they are intended to kill each other, providing a massive sacrifice of power for the Hollow. Ultimately, Klaus spares Marcel, knocking him unconscious instead—a major moment signaling his ongoing redemption arc. Ancestral Secrets & The Werewolf Link These hallucinations taunt Klaus, suggesting he is weak

: 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.

: 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.