Executive producer Julie Plec, writers Melinda Hsu Taylor and Neil Reynolds, and star Candice King join host Samantha Highfill to talk about the transitional year that was season 7.

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Hosts/Producers: Sam Highfill (@samhighfill) Editors: Samee Junio (@it_your_sam); Executive Producers: Shana Naomi Krochmal (@shananaomi) and Carly Usdin.

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