Niklaus Mikaelson, known as Klaus, was famous for his extreme actions, but some thought he went too far in the penultimate episode and finale of Season 2 of The Originals while trying to protect his daughter, Hope. As the most powerful creature on the planet, Klaus made sure everyone, including his family, feared his might. The shift in priorities in his own spin-off show, The Originals, resulted in a character evolution no one anticipated. The twentieth episode of Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries served as a backdoor pilot for The Originals, where Klaus returned to New Orleans under Katherine's recommendation, only to be met with many surprises.Driven by a past wrought with betrayal and fear of abandonment, Klaus's distrustful nature led to heartbreaking consequences for his family. His plan to save them ultimately revealed his true intentions in a poignant moment on the show.