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The Originals
TV series / 2013

The Originals

Sci-fi & fantasyDramaMystery

★ 8.6/103688 votes

The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged them.

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The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 2013 · 22 episodes Season details

Family is power. The Original Vampire family swore it to each other a thousand years ago. They pledged to remain together, always and forever. Now, centuries have passed and the bonds of family are broken. Time, tragedy and hunger for power have torn the Original Family apart. When Klaus Mikaelson, the original vampire-werewolf hybrid, receives a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans, he returns to the city his family helped build. Klaus’ questions lead him to a reunion with his diabolical former protégé, Marcel, a charismatic vampire who has total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of New Orleans.

Season 2 Season 2 2014 · 22 episodes Season details

In season two, a new status quo must be adjusted to, as the newly empowered werewolves control the city. Plus, Klaus struggles with weaknesses and Elijah fights to save Hayley — now a hybrid — from a vicious spiral of self-destruction.

Season 3 Season 3 2015 · 22 episodes Season details

Season three finds Klaus and Elijah estranged from each other, even as both brothers adjust to life with their long-lost sister, Freya. Hayley suffers mightily at the hands of Klaus’s petty vengeance, while Marcel and Davina rule the city under a new status quo. Meanwhile, Cami and Vincent find themselves caught up in a surprising mystery involving the newest resident of New Orleans.

Season 4 Season 4 2017 · 13 episodes Season details

When a dark prophecy threatens their immortal lives, the Mikaelson family faces their greatest challenge yet. After centuries of fighting to preserve their family, Klaus Mikaelson and his brother Elijah’s ruthless actions have spawned a legion of enemies. Surrounded by these enemies, the Mikaelsons enact a brutal strategy that will turn everyone against them, thus setting the course for season four.

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Season 5 Season 5 2018 · 13 episodes Season details

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.

Special episodes
Specials 2013 · 28 episodes Season details

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Cast

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Sebastian RochéMikael Christina MosesKeelin Maisie Richardson-SellersEva Sinclair Summer FontanaHope Mikaelson Colin WoodellAiden Andrew LeesLucien Castle Rebecca BreedsAurora de Martel Danielle Rose RussellHope Mikaelson Eka DarvilleDiego Nishi MunshiGia Daniel SharmanKaleb Westphall Todd StashwickFather Kieran O'Connell Elyse LevesqueGenevieve Chase ColemanOliver Jason DohringWill Kinney Oliver AcklandTristan de Martel Taylor ColeSofya Voronova Shannon KaneSabine Laurent Callard HarrisThierry Vanchure Yasmine Al-BustamiMonique Deveraux Tracy IfeachorAya Al-Rashid Daniella PinedaSophie Deveraux Debra MooneyMary Dumas Sonja SohnLenore Caspar ZaferFinn Mikaelson Shannon EubanksBastianna Peta SergeantFrancesca Correa Jedidiah GoodacreRoman Sienna Shiva KalaiselvanIvy Torrance CoombsDeclan Natalie DreyfussCassie Jaime MurrayAntoinette Blu HuntThe Hollow Claudia BlackDahlia Tasha AmesEve Nadine LewingtonGreta Sienna Lawrence KaoVan Nguyen Alexis LouderLisina Karen Kaia LiversAgnes Raney BranchCeleste Dubois Meg FosterJosephine LaRue Stephanie CleoughAlexis Joyce BrewKara Nguyen Candice KingCaroline Forbes Aiden FlowersYoung Klaus Alexa YeamesAbigail Kristin EricksonYoung Dahlia Karan KendrickMaxine Darri IngolfssonDominic Hayley McCarthyYoung Esther Madelyn ClineJessica Matthew DavisAlaric Saltzman Alice EvansEsther Mikaelson Robert BakerEmmett Michael TrevinoTyler Lockwood Jesse C. BoydCary Owiso OderaPapa Tunde Callie McClincyYoung Rebekah Perry CoxYoung Elijah Juan Pablo VeizagaBrother #3 Allen WarcholBrother #4 Marisela ZumbadoTeen Girl Javier CarrasquilloWerewolf Kurt Alkoya BrunsonAdam Najah JacksonAmy Yohance MylesJoe Dayton Haley RammAriane Roman SpinkYoung Kol (uncredited)

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