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It's almost heeeeeeeere. The Vampire Diaries' Klaus-centric spin-off The Originals, that is. The backdoor pilot is set to air as the April 25 episode of TVD, and as of today there's an official synopsis and a handful of episodic photos to peruse! Ahoy:

KLAUS RETURNS TO HIS PAST IN NEW ORLEANS — Acting on a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in New Orleans, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) makes a trip to the town he and his family helped build. Klaus’s questions lead him to a reunion with his former protégé, Marcel (guest-star Charles Michael Davis), a charismatic vampire who has total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of New Orleans. Determined to help his brother find redemption, Elijah (Daniel Gillies) follows Klaus and soon learns that Hayley (guest-star Phoebe Tonkin) has also come to the French Quarter searching for clues to her family history, and has fallen into the hands of a powerful witch named Sophie (guest star Daniella Pineda). Meanwhile, in Mystic Falls, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) continue with their plan for Elena (Nina Dobrev), while Katherine (Nina Dobrev) reveals a surprising vulnerability to Rebekah (Claire Holt) and asks her to deliver a message. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Julie Plec (#420).

Okay, so there isn't all that much new info to go on. But there seems to be a lot of love out there for Elijah, and Klaus certainly has his moments. So there's definitely potential, right?

Anyway, here are those photos I promised you! Caution: There is a LOT of intent staring ahead.

Photos from The Vampire Diaries: "The Originals"

Alright guys, go nuts. What's your excitement level for this thing?

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Earlier this summer, TV.Com was invited to tour Grayson Manor, the epic mansion in which the most scandalous family in all the "Hamptons" schemes, dreams, and gets loose on pills. The set-design mistress of Revenge's grandest residence has put incredible consideration in filling the house with a range of artwork; naturally we took a bunch of photos so we could share it all with you. Victoria worked selling forgeries and Conrad routinely hides terrorism evidence behind paintings, so who knows what secrets for Season 2 these masterpieces could be concealing? Why not join us in investigating the Graysons' treasures and perhaps picking up a few tips for turning your own home into an elegantly appointed refuge in which you can sip gin from a teacup and craft an elaborate plan to lock a little girl away in a mental asylum? Here's a closer look at the 21 most striking pieces we saw.

Revenge: The Art of Grayson Manor

QUESTIONS:

1. Will any of these items figure into Season 2, do you think?

2. Which of these pieces would you hang up in your own home?

3. Is Revenge home to one of the best sets in the biz?

4. Where would you rather live: Victoria Grayson's manor, Emily's airy beach house, or Nolan's contemporary palace?

Revenge returns for Season 2 this Sunday, September 30 at 9pm on ABC.

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CBS has announced the cast of The Amazing Race's upcoming 21st season, which means it's time to make some snap judgments based on looks, occupations, and little else. As usual, there are some interesting duos—including a pair of Chippendales dancers and the guys from that Planet Green reality show called The Fabulous Beekman Boys.

As for the game itself, the network is promising "the biggest twist ever," where if the same team wins both the first leg of the race and the last leg of the race, they will double their money and win a $2 million grand prize instead of $1 million grand prize. (Doesn't seem like much of a "twist," but hooray for higher stakes, I guess?) Along the way, "teams will travel through three continents, nine countries, and cover more than 25,000 miles, where they'll be faced with a 10-story rappel in Los Angeles, frying an egg on their heads in Indonesia, working as "rat collectors" in Bangladesh and revisiting one of the Race's most infamous Roadblocks in the Netherlands in this season's 'Switchback.'"

Sounds about right. Click through the photo gallery below to meet the new cast, then let's hear your first impressions in the comments.

The Amazing Race Season 21 Cast Photos

Will you be watching The Amazing Race this fall? Which team is your early favorite?

The Amazing Race returns for Season 21 on Sunday, September 30 at 8pm on CBS.

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