'Legacies': Fans point out why the show truly messed up The Merge storyline
Fans of 'Legacies' do not seem to be happy with the show's take on the highly anticipated supernatural Merge between its two main characters, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman.
In 'The Vampire Diaries/ The Originals' universe, the Gemini witches have a ritual to select a leader which is called The Merge. The Gemini coven is a faction that was introduced in 'The Vampire Diaries' and then carried over to 'The Originals' where they've played crucial roles in the future of the supernatural beings of both shows. The ritual takes place when the set of chosen twins reach the age of 22. One twin takes the life force of the other and the latter dies in the process. On 'Legacies', Josie and Lizzie are the only two survivors of the Gemini coven - so there are no other options for a leader but them. The ritual combines their powers to one source and the stronger one of the twins absorbs all the powers from the other.