This episode serves as a backdoor-pilot for a possible spin-off series, revolving around "the Originals" and taking place in the French Quarter of New Orleans. If the series gets picked up for the 2013–2014 season, she'd be a regular cast member. Based on 16 reviews, the fourth season holds a 69% on Rotten Tomatoes with an average rating of 7.81 out of 10. The site's critics' consensus reads, ""Vampire Diaries" gets the best out of star Nina Dobrev, but could use some fresh blood on the page as plotlines struggle to move the series forward."