The Originals: Season 5
The fifth season of The Originals continues the overarching saga of the Mikaelson family, a group of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires. As a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, the series focuses on this family as they navigate their complex history and supernatural existence. Throughout the course of thirteen episodes, the narrative explores the ongoing struggles of the Mikaelsons as they seek to maintain their infl
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The Originals is a spin-off series based on the franchise established by The Vampire Diaries.
- The central characters are the Mikaelsons, a family of vampires who have existed for over a millennium.
- The family is characterized by their power-hungry nature and their desire to dominate those who have wronged them.
- A primary motivation for the Mikaelson family is the reclamation and control of the city of New Orleans, which they built.
Season overview
The fifth season of The Originals continues the overarching saga of the Mikaelson family, a group of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires. As a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, the series focuses on this family as they navigate their complex history and supernatural existence. Throughout the course of thirteen episodes, the narrative explores the ongoing struggles of the Mikaelsons as they seek to maintain their influence and address those who have wronged them. The series remains rooted in the supernatural drama and mystery genres, building upon the established lore of the franchise. As the family continues to grapple with their legacy, the season examines their motivations and the consequences of their long-standing quest for dominance. The story arc centers on the Mikaelsons' efforts to reclaim and protect the city they originally built, New Orleans, while facing the various threats that arise within their world. By maintaining their commitment to the philosophy of always and forever, the family members must confront the challenges that test their bonds and their survival in a world filled with supernatural conflict and power struggles.
Episode Guide
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Where You Left Your Heart
Apr 18, 2018 · 41 min
Desperate to see her father Klaus after seven years, Hope resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans. Hayley attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s a
One Wrong Turn On Bourbon
Apr 25, 2018 · 41 min
When a mysterious disappearance brings Klaus back to New Orleans, Hope looks forward to the prospect of seeing her father again. However, when the dark magic that had been keeping
Ne Me Quitte Pas
May 2, 2018 · 42 min
In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
May 9, 2018 · 42 min
Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya goes to
Don't It Just Break Your Heart
May 16, 2018 · 42 min
A mysterious clue sent to Klaus leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette opens up to Elijah after her past comes back to haunt her. Meanwhile, Marcel makes a decisio
What, Will, I, Have, Left
May 30, 2018 · 41 min
After learning how she can get Hayley back, Hope sets off on a dangerous mission to end the mess she started. Klaus turns to Caroline for help when he discovers Hope’s plan. Vincen
God's Gonna Trouble the Water
Jun 6, 2018 · 41 min
Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s life.
The Kindness of Strangers
Jun 13, 2018 · 42 min
As pressing matters rage on in New Orleans, the Mikaelson siblings find themselves forced to set aside their differences and work together to escape a "chambre de chasse."
We Have Not Long to Love
Jun 20, 2018 · 41 min
As Vincent, Marcel and Josh work to clean up the city, an uprising of purist vampires leads the supernatural factions into a deadly showdown. Hope's attempt to bring her family bac
There in the Disappearing Light
Jul 11, 2018 · 41 min
Klaus helps Hope cope with her pain in an unconventional way. A figure from Elijah’s past comes back seeking help. Elsewhere, Marcel takes on the nightwalkers, while Vincent deals
Til the Day I Die
Jul 18, 2018 · 42 min
Klaus turns to Davina for help to learn more about a mysterious affliction affecting Hope. On their wedding day, Freya and Keelin make a tough decision about their future together,
The Tale of Two Wolves
Jul 25, 2018 · 42 min
With Hope facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline. Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic F
When the Saints Go Marching In
Aug 1, 2018 · 42 min
Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.