The BEST episodes written by Michael Russo

Gather Up the Killers
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8.08
2140 votes

#1 - Gather Up the Killers

The Originals - Season 4 - Episode 1

On the fifth anniversary of the Mikaelson's defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the unsired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source.

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Dance Back from the Grave
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8.02
1789 votes

#2 - Dance Back from the Grave

The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 12

Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks - the work of a dangerous warlock she has come across before. Klaus battles, but his opponent has an unfair advantage.

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Wheel Inside the Wheel
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8.01
1435 votes

#3 - Wheel Inside the Wheel

The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 6

Cami teams up with Marcel and Gia after she becomes suspicious of her faculty advisor Vincent. Lastly, in a surprising turn of events, Klaus comes face-to-face with a visitor from his past.

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Bag of Cobras
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7.92
1837 votes

#4 - Bag of Cobras

The Originals - Season 4 - Episode 6

When it's discovered that The Hollow has employed a mysterious servant to do its bidding, Klaus and Elijah host an elaborate party in order to lure the new threat out and uncover its identity.

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Bloodletting
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7.90
2076 votes

#5 - Bloodletting

The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 7

Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn.

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A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken
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7.90
1636 votes

#6 - A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken

The Originals - Season 4 - Episode 11

When it's discovered that The Hollow is using a magical totem to fuel her power, Freya enlists Rebekah and Klaus' help to locate and destroy it.

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Was She Ever Good at Her Job?
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7.86
1776 votes

#7 - Was She Ever Good at Her Job?

How to Get Away with Murder - Season 4 - Episode 4

Feeling like she’s found her purpose again, Annalise focuses on developing her big case and Bonnie grows suspicious. Connor gets a surprise visit from his dad, and Laurel turns to an old friend to relieve some stress.

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An Old Friend Calls
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7.85
1404 votes

#8 - An Old Friend Calls

The Originals - Season 3 - Episode 15

When Klaus learns of Cortez's arrival to vendetta against him, Klaus finds himself dealing with this new threat. Meanwhile, as Cortez begins threatening the lives of innocent residents, Vincent has no option but to assist the vengeful vampire in his plan to take down Klaus.

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It Was the Worst Day of My Life
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7.82
985 votes

#9 - It Was the Worst Day of My Life

How to Get Away with Murder - Season 5 - Episode 5

After Annalise chooses Gabriel as her second chair, the unexpected duo puts all of their efforts into Nate Sr.’s murder re-trial as they try to convince a jury to grant an insanity plea. Bonnie struggles to rebound after a dark part of her past resurfaces.

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We Know Everything
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7.82
903 votes

#10 - We Know Everything

How to Get Away with Murder - Season 5 - Episode 12

Nate and Annalise both need to keep Gabriel close to ensure their secrets stay hidden.

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The Axeman's Letter
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7.79
1343 votes

#11 - The Axeman's Letter

The Originals - Season 3 - Episode 5

Hayley and Jackson look after Davina after she made some enemies, meanwhile Elijah asks Marcel with help to do with Triston, Cami and Vincent keep an eye out for Lucien when things go awry; Klaus reunites with his old love and hears secrets he never would think of before now.

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The Other Girl in New Orleans
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7.75
1257 votes

#12 - The Other Girl in New Orleans

The Originals - Season 3 - Episode 8

After learning that Cami's life is in danger and Aurora may be to blame, Klaus is forced to engage in another one of her devious games and follows a series of clues she's left behind for him. Meanwhile, Elijah, Freya and Hayley take drastic measures against Tristan when they discover he holds a valuable piece of information they need. Elsewhere, Aya gives Marcel an ultimatum that leaves him with a difficult decision to make, while tensions between Hayley and Jackson cause her to reevaluate her involvement in Mikaelson family matters.

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Save My Soul
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7.72
1182 votes

#13 - Save My Soul

The Originals - Season 2 - Episode 16

Suspicious of where her true loyalties lie, Klaus invites Freya to the compound in order to gain more insight into her past with Dahlia.

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The Big Uneasy
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7.71
1540 votes

#14 - The Big Uneasy

The Originals - Season 1 - Episode 18

Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.

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Vivian's Here
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7.66
885 votes

#15 - Vivian's Here

How to Get Away with Murder - Season 6 - Episode 2

As Michaela, Asher and Connor gear up for their last semester of law school, they take on a weighty case involving an illegal immigrant who wants asylum. Meanwhile, Michaela boycotts going to class after a blowup with Annalise about her father. Elsewhere, in an unexpected confrontation, Annalise learns a shocking truth that makes her question everything she thought she knew.

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