The Originals: Season 4
The fourth season of The Originals continues the overarching saga of the Mikaelson family, a group of millennia-old vampires who are driven by a desire to reclaim the city of New Orleans, which they originally built. As a spin-off of the parent series The Vampire Diaries, this supernatural drama follows the family as they navigate their power-hungry nature and seek to dominate those who have wronged them. Throughout
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The Originals is a supernatural drama series and a spin-off of the parent series The Vampire Diaries.
- The central characters are the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires.
- The family is defined by their motto, always and forever, and their desire to dominate those who have wronged them.
- The primary setting and objective of the series is the reclamation of New Orleans, the city the Mikaelson family built.
Season overview
The fourth season of The Originals continues the overarching saga of the Mikaelson family, a group of millennia-old vampires who are driven by a desire to reclaim the city of New Orleans, which they originally built. As a spin-off of the parent series The Vampire Diaries, this supernatural drama follows the family as they navigate their power-hungry nature and seek to dominate those who have wronged them. Throughout the course of these thirteen episodes, the narrative focuses on the internal and external struggles of the Mikaelsons as they maintain their commitment to their family motto, always and forever. The season explores the complex dynamics of this ancient family as they confront various threats within the city they consider their own. By building upon the established lore of the franchise, the season maintains the series' focus on the themes of power, legacy, and the intense rivalries that define the lives of these supernatural beings. As the family continues their quest for control, the stakes remain high, requiring them to utilize their unique abilities and long-standing alliances to survive the challenges presented by their enemies and the shifting landscape of New Orleans.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Gather Up The Killers
Mar 17, 2017 · 42 min
On the fifth anniversary of Klaus’ defeat, Marcel is king of the city and welcomes the un-sired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, le
No Quarter
Mar 24, 2017 · 42 min
After being cured and woken, the Mikaelson siblings join Hayley in an effort to rescue Klaus from captivity – even if they must face Marcel in the process. Meanwhile, Klaus’ demons
Haunter of Ruins
Mar 31, 2017 · 42 min
After five long years apart, Klaus attempts to reconnect with his daughter, Hope. Even as father and daughter bond, the rest of the family is still in turmoil. Elijah mediates a co
Keepers of the House
Apr 7, 2017 · 42 min
Desperate to save her daughter, Hayley turns to Marcel for help uncovering information about the mysterious force that has set its sights on the children of New Orleans. While Klau
I Hear You Knocking
Apr 14, 2017 · 42 min
After being marked by The Hollow’s dark magic, both Klaus and Marcel experience the symptoms of a malevolent haunting, forcing the two adversaries on a violent collision course. Me
Bag of Cobras
Apr 28, 2017 · 42 min
When it’s discovered that The Hollow has employed a mysterious servant to do its bidding, Klaus and Elijah host an elaborate party in order to lure the new threat out and uncover i
High Water and a Devil's Daughter
May 5, 2017 · 42 min
When it’s discovered that The Hollow’s latest servant is on the loose, Freya places a protection spell on the compound, forcing Klaus, Hayley and Hope to remain inside. Meanwhile,
Voodoo in My Blood
May 12, 2017 · 41 min
After being summoned by the ancestors, Hayley and Klaus travel to the ancestral world and come face to face with Davina, Klaus' former foe and the one person who holds the secrets
Queen Death
May 19, 2017 · 42 min
When The Hollow sends a terrifying message to Vincent, he must team with Haley and Freya to embark on a desperate mission to stop the Hollow once and for all - even if it requires
Phantomesque
Jun 2, 2017 · 42 min
Klaus requests that his estranged siblings Rebekah and Kol return home to stand by their family against The Hollow. Meanwhile, Freya recruits Hayley for a dangerous journey that wi
A Spirit Here That Won't Be Broken
Jun 9, 2017 · 42 min
When its discovered that The Hollow is using a magical totem to fuel her power, Freya enlists Rebekah and Klaus’ help to locate and destroy it. Elsewhere, an ultimatum by The Hollo
Voodoo Child
Jun 16, 2017 · 41 min
When The Hollow targets the most vulnerable Mikaelson, Klaus is forced to rely on Vincent, who believes he can use The Hollow’s own dark magic to defeat their enemy for good. Meanw
The Feast of All Sinners
Jun 23, 2017 · 42 min
The Mikaelsons find themselves out of options as they face the all-powerful and un-killable entity known as The Hollow. With the life of Hope at stake, Vincent proposes a final, de