Flashbacks return to 1490 Bulgaria, depicting the traumatic birth of her daughter, Nadia, and the moment the child was snatched away.

The Vampire Diaries season 5 episode 11 review - Den of Geek

The central narrative focuses on as a human.

Reviews generally praise the episode for its emotional resonance and clever use of the show's history.

While Katherine lies dying, the rest of the group gathers downstairs for a "drinking game" to toast her departure, recounting her various betrayals over the centuries.