The Originals 2013
“Always and forever.”
What is The Originals?
The Originals is an American supernatural drama television series that aired from 2013 to 2018. Created by Julie Plec, the series is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries and focuses on the Mikaelson family, a group of powerful, centuries-old vampires.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 92
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 3, 2013
- Last aired
- Aug 1, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The CW
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The Originals is an American supernatural drama television series that aired from 2013 to 2018. Created by Julie Plec, the series is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries and focuses on the Mikaelson family, a group of powerful, centuries-old vampires. The show follows their efforts to reclaim control of New Orleans, a city they originally built. Upon their return, the Mikaelsons seek to dominate those who have wronged them while navigating complex relationships with local witches and other supernatural beings. The series stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Claire Holt, and Charles Michael Davis. It was produced by The CW and served as the first television expansion of The Vampire Diaries franchise. The show's premise originated from a backdoor pilot episode of The Vampire Diaries. The Originals combines elements of horror, drama, and romance as it explores themes of family, power, and redemption within a supernatural setting. The series is available for streaming on various platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
Should you watch it?
“A powerful vampire family returns to New Orleans to reclaim their city.”
- Rich supernatural mythology
- Complex family dynamics
- Strong character development
- Slow pacing early on
- Familiar supernatural tropes
Watch it if you enjoy vampire dramas with deep lore and family conflicts.
Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy supernatural drama with moderate violence.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Always and Forever Oct 3, 2013
- E2 House of the Rising Son Oct 8, 2013
- E3 Tangled Up in Blue Oct 15, 2013
- E4 Girl in New Orleans Oct 22, 2013
- E5 Sinners and Saints Oct 29, 2013
- E6 Fruit of the Poisoned Tree Nov 5, 2013
- E7 Bloodletting Nov 12, 2013
- E8 The River in Reverse Nov 26, 2013
- E9 Reigning Pain in New Orleans Dec 3, 2013
- E10 The Casket Girls Jan 14, 2014
- E11 Après Moi, Le Déluge Jan 21, 2014
- E12 Dance Back from the Grave Jan 28, 2014
- E13 Crescent City Feb 4, 2014
- E14 Long Way Back from Hell Feb 25, 2014
- E15 Le Grand Guignol Mar 4, 2014
- E16 Farewell to Storyville Mar 11, 2014
- E17 Moon Over Bourbon Street Mar 18, 2014
- E18 The Big Uneasy Apr 15, 2014
- E19 An Unblinking Death Apr 22, 2014
- E20 A Closer Walk with Thee Apr 29, 2014
- E21 The Battle of New Orleans May 6, 2014
- E22 From a Cradle to a Grave May 13, 2014
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Rebirth Oct 6, 2014
- E2 Alive and Kicking Oct 13, 2014
- E3 Every Mother's Son Oct 20, 2014
- E4 Live and Let Die Oct 27, 2014
- E5 Red Door Nov 3, 2014
- E6 Wheel Inside the Wheel Nov 10, 2014
- E7 Chasing The Devil's Tail Nov 17, 2014
- E8 The Brothers That Care Forgot Nov 24, 2014
- E9 The Map of Moments Dec 8, 2014
- E10 Gonna Set Your Flag on Fire Jan 19, 2015
- E11 Brotherhood of the Damned Jan 26, 2015
- E12 Sanctuary Feb 2, 2015
- E13 The Devil Is Damned Feb 9, 2015
- E14 I Love You, Goodbye Feb 16, 2015
- E15 They All Asked For You Mar 9, 2015
- E16 Save My Soul Mar 16, 2015
- E17 Exquisite Corpse Apr 6, 2015
- E18 Night Has A Thousand Eyes Apr 13, 2015
- E19 When the Levee Breaks Apr 20, 2015
- E20 City Beneath The Sea Apr 27, 2015
- E21 Fire with Fire May 4, 2015
- E22 Ashes To Ashes May 11, 2015
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 For the Next Millennium Oct 8, 2015
- E2 You Hung the Moon Oct 15, 2015
- E3 I'll See You in Hell or New Orleans Oct 22, 2015
- E4 A Walk on the Wild Side Oct 29, 2015
- E5 The Axeman's Letter Nov 5, 2015
- E6 Beautiful Mistake Nov 12, 2015
- E7 Out of the Easy Nov 19, 2015
- E8 The Other Girl in New Orleans Dec 3, 2015
- E9 Savior Dec 10, 2015
- E10 A Ghost Along the Mississippi Jan 29, 2016
- E11 Wild at Heart Feb 5, 2016
- E12 Dead Angels Feb 12, 2016
- E13 Heart Shaped Box Feb 19, 2016
- E14 A Streetcar Named Desire (II) Feb 26, 2016
- E15 An Old Friend Calls Mar 4, 2016
- E16 Alone with Everybody Apr 1, 2016
- E17 Behind the Black Horizon Apr 8, 2016
- E18 The Devil Comes Here and Sighs Apr 15, 2016
- E19 No More Heartbreaks Apr 29, 2016
- E20 Where Nothing Stays Buried May 6, 2016
- E21 Give 'Em Hell Kid May 13, 2016
- E22 The Bloody Crown May 20, 2016
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Gather Up The Killers Mar 17, 2017
- E2 No Quarter Mar 24, 2017
- E3 Haunter of Ruins Mar 31, 2017
- E4 Keepers of the House Apr 7, 2017
- E5 I Hear You Knocking Apr 14, 2017
- E6 Bag of Cobras Apr 28, 2017
- E7 High Water and a Devil's Daughter May 5, 2017
- E8 Voodoo in My Blood May 12, 2017
- E9 Queen Death May 19, 2017
- E10 Phantomesque Jun 2, 2017
- E11 A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken Jun 9, 2017
- E12 Voodoo Child Jun 16, 2017
- E13 The Feast of All Sinners Jun 23, 2017
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Where You Left Your Heart Apr 18, 2018
- E2 One Wrong Turn On Bourbon Apr 25, 2018
- E3 Ne Me Quitte Pas May 2, 2018
- E4 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea May 9, 2018
- E5 Don't It Just Break Your Heart May 16, 2018
- E6 What, Will, I, Have, Left May 30, 2018
- E7 God's Gonna Trouble the Water Jun 6, 2018
- E8 The Kindness of Strangers Jun 13, 2018
- E9 We Have Not Long to Love Jun 20, 2018
- E10 There in the Disappearing Light Jul 11, 2018
- E11 Til the Day I Die Jul 18, 2018
- E12 The Tale of Two Wolves Jul 25, 2018
- E13 When the Saints Go Marching In Aug 1, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is The Originals a spin-off?
Yes, it is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries.
Who are the main characters?
The series focuses on the Mikaelson family, including Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah.
Where is the show set?
The show is set in New Orleans.
What genre is the show?
It is a supernatural drama series.
Is it connected to The Vampire Diaries?
Yes, it shares the same universe and characters crossover between the two shows.