[s2e16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing Apr 2026

: 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

: The writers leaned heavily into a fractured, grim fairy tale aesthetic (reminiscent of Once Upon a Time ) to represent Josie's mental state. [S2E16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing

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 : The highly-anticipated battle between "Light Josie" and

While the episode delivered on fun character moments, it severely divided viewers and critics on the execution of its overarching plot. Amidst the campy fairy tales and necromancy, the

: 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 absolute highlight of the episode is Hope Mikaelson's journey into Josie Saltzman's fractured subconscious.