The series finale of , Season 5, Episode 13, is titled " When the Saints Go Marching In " . It originally aired on August 1, 2018, and serves as the emotional conclusion to the Mikaelson family's "Always and Forever" saga. Plot Overview and "Feature" Moments
: To save his daughter Hope from the dark magic of the Hollow, Klaus takes the magic into himself and prepares to end his life. The Originals - Season 5Eps13
: The finale sets the stage for the spin-off series Legacies , focusing on Hope's future at the Salvatore School. The series finale of , Season 5, Episode
: In a significant series-ending twist, Elijah Mikaelson reveals he has no intention of outliving his brother. He chooses to die alongside Klaus, ensuring they face the end together. : The finale sets the stage for the
The episode functions as a "pre-death funeral" for Klaus Mikaelson, providing a final goodbye for both the characters and the audience. Key features of the finale include:
Watch the official inside look at the series finale to see the cast and creators discuss the emotional conclusion of the Mikaelson journey: