17 Reasons to love Niklaus Mikaelson from The Vampire Diaries despite his phenomenally evil acts

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2) Tragic Backstory

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Niklaus Mikaelson’s strong character is marked by the abuse and rejection that he faced. During his early days, he was rejected by his stepfather, which had a deep impact on him. He spent thousands of years running from his stepfather Mikael. His relationship with his mother was also fraught with pain through her betrayal. He became what he was because of his dark past, which struck a chord with the audience.