'The Originals' Season 4 Episode 1: Marcel Seeks Klaus' Counsel Over Looming Threat

By Jilianne Arbonida, Christian Post Contributor Monday, February 27, 2017

Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) needs help as new enemies threaten to challenge his leadership in the upcoming season premiere of "The Originals."

In the episode titled "Gather Up the Killers," the synopsis reveals that Marcel is concerned about his status as the king of New Orleans. It has been five years since he took down the Mikaelsons and many things have changed in the city under his rule. Marcel has become magnanimous in accepting unsired vampires in the city. He has no idea that the newcomers will someday pose as threats. Concerned that the vampires will get the better of him, Marcel will seek counsel from someone unexpected.

The promo shows Marcel talking to Klaus. The Original looks weary and defeated, but the Tunde blade appears to be gone from his chest. He is still not free though as his hands are cuffed tightly while Marcel talks to him.

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Marcel cruelly tells Klaus that he is now king. There is a nuance, though, that he is there to ask for advice. No matter how much Marcel hates Klaus, he cannot deny that the Original knows a lot about authority and control. Klaus must know of a way to defeat the new enemies. It remains a mystery, though, if he will agree to help the one who betrayed him.

Meanwhile, Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) is very close to getting the cure that will bring the rest of the Mikaelsons back to life. In the teaser, she appears to be reviving Elijah (Daniel Gillies).

When Marcel bit him, Elijah could have died if Freya (Riley Voelkel) had not sent their souls to an alternate universe. Hayley will do everything to get her family back. The clip shows that she is not averse to killing people as long as she gets what she wants.

"The Originals" Season 4 premieres Friday, March 17,  at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.