You Remind Me of Someone I Used to Know[2] is the third episode of the second season of Legacies and the nineteenth episode of the series overall.
Summary[]
THE SALVATORE SCHOOL VS MYSTIC FALLS HIGH — As the Salvatore School prepares for its annual football game against Mystic Falls High, the latest monster to arrive in Mystic Falls sets its eyes on one of the students. Landon and Josie's relationship is put to the test when a player from the opposing team catches his eye. Elsewhere, Lizzie enlists MG's help learning more about Sebastian, and Alaric goes head to head with Professor Vardemus. Hope and Rafael also appear.[3]
Plot[]
As their annual rite of passage, the students of Mystic Falls High School arrive at the Salvatore School to vandalize the school gates. They are watched by a large wolf, from the distance, when Ethan suggests that they go home and leave the school alone. Dennis suggests that Ethan leave and allow them to vandalize, however the other two boys opt to leave with him. Dennis hears the growl of the wolf and gets out his gun, but the wolf approaches behind him with large glowing red eyes.
At Mystic Falls High, Hope is suspected of being the one to vandalize the school grounds and is questioned by Sheriff Mac, however Maya assures her mother that it was more than likely the Salvatore Stallions, not Hope — who is surprised that Sheriff Mac is both Ethan and Maya's mother. In Alaric's office, Sheriff Mac hands Alaric a photograph of Dennis, asking if he knows his whereabouts, however Alaric reveals that he is new to the job and has not seen him. Alaric tells the Sheriff that he was friends with Matt, which worries the Sheriff who is afraid she will not meet Matt's reputation.
At the Salvatore School, Professor Vardemus tells the students that this year, they are free to use their powers in moderation in order to win the football game against Mystic Falls High. This excited Kaleb, but worries Josie, who fears exposure. Vardemus assigns Landon as quarterback, which shocks MG who rushes to tell Lizzie. Lizzie dismisses MG, stating that she has bigger things to worry about, such as whether Sebastian is another monster or not. MG invites Lizzie to the football game on the premise that he can also help out with the reading around Sebastian. On the football field, Landon worries about leading the team, given that he can't even throw a ball. Josie tells Landon that she will help him, and uses magic to improve his throwing skills. Landon is taken aback when he watches Hope get off the bus, leading to Josie questioning if they know each other; Landon remarks that they shared a milkshake once. Meanwhile, Dorian brings Alaric to see Dennis, who was found wandering in the woods. He reveals that he saw a large animal, Dorian reveals that he thinks it could be a Shunka, an animal that eats werewolves. Alaric tells Hope the news, revealing to her surprise that Rafael is still stuck in wolf form. Hope attempts to leave the match to find Rafael, who she fears will be found by the Shunka, however her plans are foiled when Maya reveals that she is the quarterback for the match.
Landon tackles Hope and she uses this as an opportunity to leave the game early. She enters the Salvatore School, reminiscing over what she has lost due to Malivore and enters Rafael's room to get clothes. She tries to track him using a locator spell, but is interrupted by Landon who asks what she is doing in his room. He attempts to flee, and Hope is forced to use magic to stop him, eventually explaining that she is a witch and is trying to find Rafael. Landon insists that he is going along with her, much to her dismay.
Alaric confronts Professor Vardemus on what he is doing showcasing the magic, however he remarks that Alaric should never have suppressed their abilities. Alaric receives a phone call from Dorian telling him how to kill the Shunka, which he reveals to be about the size of Alaric's truck. Dorian reveals that the creature cries like a wolf, a reference that confuses the both of them. Meanwhile in the woods, Hope and Landon rush after a voice they hear calling out for them, which is revealed to be the Shunka, and the reference from Dorian's call is revealed. Hope transforms into a werewolf in order to draw the Shunka away, telling Landon — who is confused as to how Hope can be both werewolf and witch — to find Alaric.
Back on the football field, Ethan takes over as quarterback, much to the teams delight. MG pleads with Lizzie to return to the field, which she initially declines, but agrees when she notices that Sebastian is watching. They lose the point, however, which infuriates Lizzie as she watches Sebastian leave the field; MG follows in close pursuit. Vardemus hands Josie a spell to help them win the game, and Sheriff Mac arrives in time to see Ethan play quarterback. Josie casts the spell, which snaps Ethan's arm, an event that Alaric is aware is caused by Vardemus. Alaric confronts him, eventually leading to him hitting Vardemus, which causes a fight between the Timberwolves and Stallions.
In the basement of the boarding school, Lizzie reveals to Sebastian that she is a witch, and he reveals that he is a vampire. The two kiss, which is witnessed by MG from afar, however he is unable to see Sebastian, and is confused at the scene unfolding before him, which looks as though Lizzie is kissing the air.
Landon, Hope and Rafael (who is now in human form) work together to kill the Shunka. However they question who Hope is, who is gone before they can question. Josie watches on as her father leaves the Salvatore grounds as her nose begins to bleed, revealing that the spell has perhaps taken a toll on her. She later talks with Landon about the day she has had, with Landon admitting that he thinks the creatures from Malivore are back.
Cast[]
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Trivia[]
- Antagonist: Malivore (indirectly), Shunka, Rupert Vardemus/Ryan Clarke
- It is revealed that Hope didn't know that Rafael used the crescent moon ring she previously gave him to turn into his wolf form. She eventually finds him and interacts with him for the first time since the events of There's Always a Loophole. She removes the ring and Rafael is returned back to his human-form but continues to adjust.
- Alaric and Vardemus meet for the first time and there is immediate tension between the two; especially in regards to teaching supernatural children. Following the Annual Charity Football Game, Vardemus asks that Alaric not set foot on campus again, claiming it's for the sake of the students under his protection, despite his daughters attendance at the school.
- The Salvatore School competes in the annual football game against Mystic Falls High.
- Sebastian and Lizzie share their first kiss. While they kiss, MG spies on them, though only sees Lizzie. It is unknown why Sebastian cannot be seen by MG.
- Vardemus eats the shunka, suggesting that he is not who he says he is.
- The Shunka Warakin is based on Native American folklore. The Shunka is a predator of werewolves.
- This episode employs the TV Trope dramatic irony. The audience is aware that Sebastian is a vampire but must watch Lizzie and MG investigate what supernatural creature he is.
- Landon and Rafael moved into what was Stefan Salvatore's old room.
Body Count[]
Continuity[]
- Sheriff Machado was last seen in I'll Never Give Up Hope.
- Connor was mentioned. He was last seen in There's a World Where Your Dreams Came True in a wish reality.
- Matt Donovan was mentioned. He was last seen in Hope is Not the Goal.
- Caroline was mentioned. She was last seen in I Was Feeling Epic on The Vampire Diaries and When The Saints Go Marching In on The Originals.
- The Crescent Wolf Pack was mentioned. They were last seen in We Have Not Long To Love on The Originals.
- Triad Industries was mentioned. They were last seen in There's Always a Loophole.
Locations[]
- Mystic Falls, Virginia
- Salvatore Boarding School for the Young & Gifted
- Rafael and Landon's dorm room
- Josie and Lizzie's dorm room
- Mystic Falls High School
- Alaric Saltzman's Office
- Mystic Falls Hospital
- Woods
- Salvatore Boarding School for the Young & Gifted
Behind the Scenes[]
- The title is similar to the seventh season's nineteenth episode of The Vampire Diaries, titled Somebody That I Used to Know.
- This episode's title was a line used by Sebastian.
Cultural References[]
- When Dennis remarks that vandalizing the Salvatore School was a tradition, Ethan retorts, "So is the Electoral College." The Electoral College is part of the American government that exists as a body of electors established by the U.S. Constitution for the purpose of electing the president and vice-president every four years.
- Landon remarks, "Hell of a throw, Johnny Utah," to Hope after one of the plays in the football game between Mystic Falls High School and the Salvatore School. Johnny Utah is the character played by Keanu Reeves in Kathryn Bigelow's 1991 film Point Break, who was a former quarterback for the Ohio State University Buckeyes who was an FBI agent working undercover to catch a group of bank robbers.
- Landon says "I'm not the droid you are looking for, please move along" with a hand gesture when the Shunka snarls at him. This is a reference to Star Wars, the 1977 space opera epic in which Obi-Wan Kenobi uses a Jedi mind trick to evade the notice of the Stormtroopers.
- MG refers to Ethan as "teenage Tom Brady." Tom Brady is a quarterback for the New England Patriots, an American football team based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Alaric refers to Professor Vardemus as "Gary Poppins." This is a reference to the 1964 American musical fantasy Mary Poppins, about a magical nanny hired to take care of a dysfunctional family in Victorian England.
Quotes[]
- Professor Vardemus: "Let us begin our annual rite of American excess."
- Josie: "The second she snaps the ball, you yell blitz and you bury little miss milkshake."
- Hope: "There is a monster in the woods and it feeds on werewolves."
Multimedia[]
Soundtrack[]
"For The Thrill" – MAWR
"Creature" – BONES UK
"Black Bull" – Foals
"Back Foot" – Dinosaur Pile-Up
"Lash Out" – Alice Merton
"Rock It" – Ofenbach
"All We Have Is Now" – Ross Copperman