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(Season 2, Episode 8) is a pivotal turning point in The Vampire Diaries , serving as the formal introduction to the lore of The Originals and the primary antagonist, Klaus. Episode Summary

Although Damon "kills" Elijah by staking him to a door, the final scene shows Elijah pulling the stake out and coming back to life, revealing that "regular" stakes are useless against his kind. 7 Moments When Elena Gilbert Almost Dies [In GIFs] [S2E8] Rose

In a rare moment of early-series cooperation, Stefan and Damon work together seamlessly to save Elena. (Season 2, Episode 8) is a pivotal turning

Making his first appearance, Elijah demonstrates the terrifying speed and strength of an Original. His presence raises the stakes of the series significantly, as he easily overpowers the Salvatore brothers. Making his first appearance

The episode concludes with a vulnerable moment where Damon confesses his love to Elena but uses compulsion to make her forget, choosing to be "selfless" for once.