Reviews of the episode highlight a mix of character dynamics and pacing. While some critics noted and "characters stuck in the same locations", others praised the dynamic between the Originals .
"Maybe they finally realized that you're just a dick." — Alaric to Damon Episode 4: Disturbing Behavior
: Back in Mystic Falls, Damon lashes out at Alaric and others who try to control his behavior. This culminates in him temporarily killing Alaric (who is saved by his Gilbert ring) and attacking Bill Forbes. Reviews of the episode highlight a mix of
: Alaric demands a seat on the Founders' Council to represent the Gilbert family, arguing that the existing members have conflicts of interest due to their supernatural children. This culminates in him temporarily killing Alaric (who
: Gloria discovers through a vision that Elena is the one wearing the necklace. She realizes Elena—the doppelgänger Klaus needs—is still alive, but before she can tell Klaus, Katherine kills her to protect the secret.
: Stefan remains in Chicago with Klaus and Rebekah. While Rebekah struggles to adjust to modern fashion and music, Klaus enlists the witch Gloria to find Rebekah's missing necklace.
