The Originals (2013)

10/03/2013 (US) • 45m

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Always and forever.

Overview

A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. As Klaus has returned after many years, his ego has provoked him to become the king of the city. "Every King needs an heir" says Klaus, accepting the unborn child. The child is a first to be born to a hybrid and a werewolf.

Top Billed Cast

Joseph Morgan

Klaus Mikaelson

92 Episodes

Daniel Gillies

Elijah Mikaelson

92 Episodes

Charles Michael Davis

Marcel Gerard

92 Episodes

Riley Voelkel

Freya Mikaelson

92 Episodes

Yusuf Gatewood

Vincent Griffith

92 Episodes

Danielle Rose Russell

Hope Mikaelson

92 Episodes

Steven Krueger

Joshua "Josh" Rosza

92 Episodes


Last Season

Season 5

2018 | 13 Episodes

The age old Mikaelson family has spent centuries fighting against legions of enemies. The original vampires have strived since the beginning of time to protect their family, no matter what the cost. The fifth and final season is no different as the Mikaelsons must once again count on the strength of their unbreakable family bond even after swearing to stay away from each other for good.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

witch

new orleans, louisiana

vampire

battle for power

rivalry

werewolf

spin off

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