The Mikaelson family is extremely complicated, and who better to untangle that drama than Julie Plec? The Originals showrunner will blog each week’s installment throughout the season exclusively for EW. From answering burning questions to giving behind-the-scenes stories and more, this is a place for fans to hear directly from Plec about the episode they just watched.

Thanks for attending our Joseph Morgan Festival, with an episode starring Joseph Morgan, directed by Joseph Morgan, and blessed by Joseph Morgan, who in my eyes is right up there with the pope. From the minute he entered our lives to originate the role of Klaus Mikaelson in episode 219 of The Vampire Diaries, we knew we had been kissed by the gods. He was kind, lovely, professional, prepared, and monstrously talented. In between seasons 3 and 4 of TVD, Joseph worked with the crew to produce and direct his short film Revelation. He has always wanted to be a filmmaker, and we were thrilled to give him this opportunity to direct for television.