<P> Robin Franson Pruter from Forced Viewing rated the episode with 4 / 4 saying that overall the episode is a strong one and that the season reached its climax as Klaus completed the sacrifice ritual . "The penultimate episode of the season feels a lot like a season finale . This episode contains the culmination of the season - long arc (the sacrifice ritual). One regular (Aunt Jenna) and one major recurring character (Uncle John) are killed off . And the episode ends on what could be a season cliffhanger--a major character (Damon) is fatally wounded (werewolf bite)." </P> <P> Diana Steenbergen of IGN rated the episode with 9 / 10 saying that the ritual that had been built up the entire season more than lived up to expectations . "The stakes were high and the outcome heartbreaking . Surrounded by rings of fire, Elena, Jenna and Jules were trapped, forced to wait as Klaus killed them off one by one ." </P> <P> Meg from Two Cents TV gave a good review to the episode saying that it was amazing . "Sacrifices, deaths, betrayals, shocks, secrets--this episode had everything ." </P>

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