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 tuning in to “Wild at Heart,” or, as importantly, the return of Josh. Writers Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson are our biggest Josh (Steven Krueger) advocates. They call themselves co-presidents of the Josh fan club. Every episode they write will either feature Josh, mention Josh, or have a Josh poster hidden on a set wall as an Easter egg until this series is over. The love of a recurring guest star is part of what makes writing so much fun. There’s nothing more satisfying than being able to work them into your episode. Since I can’t seem to go a week without mentioning Buffy the Vampire Slayer, let’s take a moment to relish the memories of the first time Spike went from being a frustrating and nasty foil to a sexy, dangerous leading man. Let’s celebrate Jonathan who first appeared as an extra and went on to become the star of his own Very Special Jonathan Episode.