THE ORIGINALS Season 5

The Originals — “Ne Me Quitte Pas” — Pictured: Daniel Gillies as Elijah — Photo Credit: Annette Brown/The CW

Episode 5×03 “Ne Me Quitte Pas”

Air Date: Wednesday, May 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on the CW.

The Originals — “One Wrong Turn on Bourbon” Pictured (L-R): Jedidiah Goodacre as Roman and Danielle Rose Russell as Hope — Photo: Bob Mahoney/The CW

Episode 5×02 “One Wrong Turn on Bourbon”

THE RETURN TO NEW ORLEANS

When a mysterious disappearance brings Klaus (Joseph Morgan) back to New Orleans, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) looks forward to the prospect of seeing her father again.

However, when the dark magic that had been keeping them apart begins to manifest in dangerous ways across the city, Vincent (Yusuf Gatewood) turns to Ivy (guest star Shiva Kalaiselvan) for guidance about what it may mean.

Elsewhere, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) returns to New Orleans amidst increased tensions between the supernatural factions, while Freya (Riley Voelkel) makes a decision about her future with Keelin (guest star Christina Moses).

Finally, Roman’s (guest star Jedidiah Goodacre) surprise visit to the Mikaelson compound forces Hope to reveal some dark truths about her family.

Steven Krueger also stars. Carol Banker directed the episode written by Carina Adly MacKenzie. 

Air Date: Wednesday, April 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on the CW.

Photos: “One Wrong Turn on Bourbon”

The Originals — “Where You Left Your Heart” — Pictured: Danielle Rose Russell as Hope — Photo: Annette Brown/The CW

Episode 5×01 “Where You Left Your Heart”

THE BEGINNING OF THE END

Desperate to see her father Klaus (Joseph Morgan) after seven years, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans.

Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions, but not before news of what she’s done ripples through the city.

Meanwhile, Freya’s (Riley Voelkel) guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin (guest star Christina Moses), while Rebekah (guest star Claire Holt) struggles with her inability to fully commit to Marcel (Charles Michael Davis).

Finally, struggling without Elijah (Daniel Gillies) by his side, Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter with Caroline Forbes (guest star Candice King).

Yusuf Gatewood and Steven Krueger also star.

Lance Anderson directed the episode written by Marguerite MacIntyre.

Air Date: Wednesday, April 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) on the CW.

Photos: “Where you Left Your Heart”