Bag of Cobras

The Originals

Season 4, Episode 6 (72)

Air date

April 28, 2017

Written by

Michael Russo & Michelle Paradise

Directed by

Jesse Warn

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“	Now, whether or not you despise us, my family will do everything in its power to remove this scourge from the world. I recommend you do the same.	”
	— Elijah

Bag of Cobras is the sixth episode of the fourth season of The Originals and the seventy-second episode of the series overall.

Summary[]

UNMASKING A NEW THREAT — 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. Feeling a sense of responsibility for The Hollow's resurgence, Vincent uses his magic to help the Mikaelsons root out this latest threat. Meanwhile, after uncovering information about who may have been behind her parents' death, Hayley turns to Freya to help unlock her memories from that fateful day. Marcel also appears.

Plot[]

Cast[]

Starring[]

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Trivia[]

Antagonist: Dominic and The Hollow (indirectly)

Body Count[]

Dominic - Heart extraction; killed by Elijah Mikaelson but was resurrected
Two of Hollow's followers - Broken necks; killed by Elijah

Continuity[]

Vincent was last seen in Keepers of the House.
Josh was last seen in No Quarter.
The Axeman was mentioned. He was last mentioned in The Axeman's Letter.
Hayley's mother was seen in a flashback. She was last mentioned in Sanctuary.
Hayley's father was seen in a flashback. He was last mentioned in I Hear You Knocking.
Richard was seen in a flashback. He was last mentioned in I Hear You Knocking.

Locations[]

New Orleans
- Vincent's House
- The Abattoir
- Rousseau's
- Josh's Loft

Behind the Scenes[]

This episode was nominated for "Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Commercial Television" for the 2017 ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) awards.^[2]

Cultural References[]

"Bag of Cobras" is a song by Better Than Ezra.

Quotes[]

Klaus: "It's such a shame that these lovely linens will soon be red with blood."

Sofya: "I can deal with Klaus; you will find Marcel."

Klaus: "Maybe I should just kill you?"

Sofya: "Try it."

Elijah: "This enemy is a dark force and cannot be bargained or reasoned with. I don't bargain and I am done with reason."

Klaus: "It's such a shame that these lovely linens will soon be red with blood."

Sofya: "I can deal with Klaus; you will find Marcel."

Klaus: "Maybe I should just kill you?"

Sofya: "Try it."

Klaus: "Let's go find the viper in our midst."

Vincent: "What do you want?"

Elijah: "Can we at least pretend to be civil?"

Vincent: "We're supposed to be civil? Does Marcel know that? I'd ask him but I can't find him anywhere."

Elijah: "It is outrageous, where is that young man's sense of courtesy? Please, invite me in."

Vincent: "Tell me where Marcel is."

Elijah: "Detained until we can be sure he is free of this thing's vile influence."

Vincent: "God, you Mikaelsons, you always find a way to get right back on top don't you. And I bet you got a plan all figured out."

Elijah: "As a matter of fact I do. A rather festive one. Let me tell you about it."

Vincent: "Well if you're going to help me fight this thing. You're going to have to know what it is you're up against. Come in before I change my mind."

Elijah: "Wonderful."

Multimedia[]

Soundtrack[]

"Home" – Morgxn
"Certainty" – Temples
"Symphony" – Zeds Dead & Charlotte OC
"Dreams" – Brat'ya
"I Feel So Bad" – Kungs feat. Ephemerals
"Make Me Feel" – Alina Baraz & Galimatias
"Intentions" – Kiiara
"The Fear" – The Years