According to mixed reviews aggregated on platforms like IMDb and community threads on the Legacies Subreddit , this episode is a microcosm of the entire series. It offers fantastic character performances and ambitious visual concepts, but suffers heavily from low stakes and a lack of narrative follow-through.
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Amidst the campy fairy tales and necromancy, the emotional center belonged to Milton Greasley (MG). While Lizzie orchestrated a fake funeral for herself to see who actually cared about her, she was met with cruel laughter from the student body. MG stepping up to deliver a beautiful defense of Lizzie's growth and mental health struggles provided the raw, grounded heart that the rest of the episode lacked. 📋 The Verdict [S2E16] Facing Darkness Is Kinda My Thing
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down television production in March 2020, this episode had to carry the weight of a season finale without actually being written as one. The result is a bizarre, highly creative, and occasionally frustrating hour of television. 🎭 The Best Part: The Subconscious Fairy Tale
: 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 According to mixed reviews aggregated on platforms like
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.
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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