"The Originals" Season 3 finale had fans applauding as Klaus Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan) became a salvation for Elijah (Daniel Gillies), Kol (Nathaniel Buzolic), and Freya (Riley Voelkel) after a history of badness. However, the heroic Klaus may actually be short-lived and returned in "The Originals" Season 4 monstrous and making life hell for the Mikaelson originals, Hayley Marshall (Phoebe Tonkin) and indirectly his daughter Hope.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, producer Michael Narducci dissected the magnitude of the sacrifice Klaus Mikaelson made for his family in "The Originals" Season 3. Because of his sacrifice as "The Originals" Season 3 wrapped up, Klaus Mikaelson became trapped in immense pain.
Worse than the Tunde Blade, however, according to Michael Narducci is the isolation forced on Klaus who had always been depicted in "The Originals" as distinctly family-oriented, even in all his twisted betrayals. In "The Originals" Season 3, with help from Cami O'Connell (Leah Pipes), Klaus had to come to terms that he needed to mend his ways for Hope.
Michael Narducci cautions, however, that the Klaus Mikaelson in "The Originals" Season 4 may not be the reformed vampire whom S3 delivered. Narducci posits that "The Originals" Season 4 may see Klaus Mikaelson regress.
Considering that "The Originals" series is still away from conclusion, Season 4 will definitely see characters hit rough bumps. However if Klaus Mikaelson does resume his old badness Hayley will have a trickier time trying to revive Elijah, Kol, and Freya, who were last seen poisoned by werewolf venom in "The Originals" Season 3.
According to the series' vampire lore, only two individuals are known to have blood that cures werewolf venom: Klaus and Hope. When "The Originals" Season 3 closed, Hope Mikaelson was just a baby.
Interestingly, TV Guide reports that "The Originals" Season 4 will go through a time cut. If this happens in "The Originals" Season 4 before the Mikaelsons are revived, then fans will have to remain wondering from where Hayley will be able to find help.
However, if "The Originals" Season 4 opens after a time jump, then Hope could be the one person who will save her Mikaelson family. Citing Michael Narducci's statement to TV Guide, one thing is for sure - Klaus will not be rescued by any Mikaelson in "The Originals" Season 4.
Sounds like a premise being set for the return of the old Klaus in "The Originals" Season 4. The tale should unfold by April 2017 at the latest when "The Originals" Season 4 premieres on The CW.
