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: 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 [S2E16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing
: Having Josie disguise her true self as a foul-mouthed, highly cynical talking pig to hide from her dark alter-ego was pure, classic Legacies camp. 💔 The Emotional Anchor: MG and Lizzie :
If you are a fan of the show's campy, monster-of-the-week charm, you will love it. If you are looking for the dark, high-stakes drama of its predecessors The Vampire Diaries or The Originals , you will likely walk away feeling underwhelmed. While the episode delivered on fun character moments,
While the episode delivered on fun character moments, it severely divided viewers and critics on the execution of its overarching plot.
: Russell pulled double duty by playing both Hope and Lizzie Saltzman masquerading as Hope. Her imitation of Lizzie's vanity and mannerisms was the comedic peak of the episode. 📉 The Weak Part: Diluted Stakes and Rushed Plots