Ep 16. Farewell to Storyville

The Originals season 1 episode 16, "Farewell to Storyville," follows the Mikaelson siblings as they try to protect their family and their home in New Orleans. After discovering that their mother, Esther, has been plotting against them and aligning herself with their father's ghost, the siblings are in a race against time to stop her before she can carry out her plan to kill them all. As they work to stop Esther, they must also deal with the fallout from their recent alliance with the witches of New Orleans.

The episode begins with Klaus and Hayley trying to track down Celeste, an old friend of Elijah's who they believe has the power to help them stop Esther. Meanwhile, Rebekah is trying to come to terms with the fact that her mother has been using her all along to try and bring Klaus back to life. She decides to confront Esther about her actions, which leads to a tense standoff between the two women.

As the Mikaelsons continue to plot against their mother, they must also navigate the political power struggles of New Orleans. The witches are still reeling from the recent events that have shaken their community, and they are now divided over whether to continue to support the Mikaelsons or to side with Esther. Davina, one of the most powerful witches in the city, is using her abilities to try and broker a peace between the factions, but her efforts are complicated by the arrival of a mysterious new player in town.

Despite all of these challenges, the Mikaelsons are determined to protect their home and their family at all costs. They continue to fight against Esther and her plans, even as they uncover shocking secrets about their own past and the true nature of their mother's intentions. With tensions running high and danger lurking around every corner, the Mikaelsons must summon all of their strength and cunning to survive the coming storm.

As the episode comes to a close, the Mikaelsons are faced with a heart-wrenching decision that will change their family forever. With Esther's plans inching closer to fruition and the witches in disarray, the siblings must decide whether to put their trust in each other or to turn their backs on one another and face the consequences alone. In the end, a shocking twist will leave viewers on the edge of their seats and eager to see what happens next.