Ep 1. I'll Never Give Up Hope

As the second season of the popular TV show 'Legacies' takes off with its first episode, it is clear that the focus is on Hope's disappearance, and how every character is affected by it. "I'll Never Give Up Hope" follows the aftermath of Hope Mikaelson's epic sacrifice, which resulted in her being erased from everyone's memories.

The episode starts with Alaric, the headmaster of the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, still in denial about Hope's disappearance. He's been combing through his own memories, trying to find any recollection of her, but to no avail. In his desperation, he even tries to reverse the merge ritual between the two sisters, Josie and Lizzie Saltzman, in hopes of bringing Hope's essence back to life once again. Of course, the experiment doesn't woek, and Alaric is left even more disheartened than before.

In the meantime, the other students at Salvatore School are trying their best to retrace Hope's steps, hoping to find a clue that can lead them to her. Lizzie, who was Hope's roommate, struggles to cope with the fact that her best friend has vanished without a trace. She's spiraling out of control, shutting everyone out and talking to an imaginary scenario in her head. Josie, on the other hand, is trying to be her twin sister's support system, but she's dealing with her own emotional turmoil, having lost the love of her life, Penelope.

Elsewhere, Kaleb, one of the vampires at Salvatore School, is trying to fill the void left by Hope's disappearance by throwing himself into social activities. He parties excessively and gets drunk, lashing out at anyone who tries to bring him back to his senses. Meanwhile, MG finds himself being the only one who still remembers his friend Hope, making him the most integral part of the episode. In his attempts to convince others that Hope existed, he's met with reactions of confusion and disbelief. However, he doesn't give up on her, still holding out hope that she is still out there, somewhere.

This dramatic environment is further complicated when a new character- a werewolf named Rafael- appears in the story. Rafael makes an entrance as a juvenile delinquent who has had more than his fair share of troubles. Yet, he has a mysterious connection to Hope, which complicates matters even more. He was the last person to see Hope before her disappearance and thus the only one that can shed some light on the situation. While it seems that his motives are not entirely pure, he does play a significant role in the episode's plot, leading to some major revelations.

With the episode quickly moving towards its conclusion, the Salvatore School community finally gets a glimmer of hope when Josie and Lizzie discover a powerful artifact that has been kept hidden for ages. The artifact seems to be connected to Hope's disappearance, and the twins are determined to use it to set things right. However, as they are about to unravel the mystery behind Hope's disappearance with the help of the artifact, an unexpected premonition shatters all their hopes, leaving them dumbfounded and despairing.

In conclusion, "I'll Never Give Up Hope" proves to be an explosive start to the second season of 'Legacies.' The writers have used an engaging mix of drama, mystery, and suspense to keep the viewers hooked. The episode's plot has set the show up for some mind-boggling twists and turns, which will keep the audience guessing. Additionally, the episode researches youth emotions and the intricate relationships they share with each other. Going forward, with the introduction of new characters and mysterious forces, the show looks to be gearing towards an excitingly adventurous and thrilling season.