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The Originals

  • TV Series
  • 2013–20182013–2018
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
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Daniel Gillies, Joseph Morgan, Charles Michael Davis, and Claire Holt in The Originals (2013)
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A family of power-hungry thousand-year-old vampires look to take back the city that they built and dominate all those who have done them wrong.A family of power-hungry thousand-year-old vampires look to take back the city that they built and dominate all those who have done them wrong.A family of power-hungry thousand-year-old vampires look to take back the city that they built and dominate all those who have done them wrong.

IMDb RATING
8.3/10
132K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
341
26
  • Creator
    • Julie Plec
  • Stars
    • Joseph Morgan
    • Daniel Gillies
    • Claire Holt
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Julie Plec
  • Stars
    • Joseph Morgan
    • Daniel Gillies
    • Claire Holt
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    • 454User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 13 nominations total

    Episodes92

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    Daniel Gillies in The Originals (2013)
    Joseph Morgan in The Originals (2013)
    Jedidiah Goodacre and Danielle Rose Russell in The Originals (2013)
    Charles Michael Davis and Steven Krueger in The Originals (2013)
    Jedidiah Goodacre and Danielle Rose Russell in The Originals (2013)
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    Charles Michael Davis in The Originals (2013)
    Nadine Lexington as Greta
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    Top cast

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    Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan
    • Klaus Mikaelsonas Klaus Mikaelson
    92 episodes92 eps • 2013–2018
    Daniel Gillies
    Daniel Gillies
    • Elijah Mikaelsonas Elijah Mikaelson
    92 episodes92 eps • 2013–2018
    Claire Holt
    Claire Holt
    • Rebekah Mikaelsonas Rebekah Mikaelson
    37 episodes37 eps • 2013–2018
    Phoebe Tonkin
    Phoebe Tonkin
    • Hayley Marshallas Hayley Marshall…
    86 episodes86 eps • 2013–2018
    Charles Michael Davis
    Charles Michael Davis
    • Marcel Gerardas Marcel Gerard
    92 episodes92 eps • 2013–2018
    Yusuf Gatewood
    Yusuf Gatewood
    • Vincent Griffithas Vincent Griffith…
    71 episodes71 eps • 2014–2018
    Danielle Campbell
    Danielle Campbell
    • Davina Claireas Davina Claire
    68 episodes68 eps • 2013–2018
    Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes
    • Camille O'Connellas Camille O'Connell
    65 episodes65 eps • 2013–2018
    Riley Voelkel
    Riley Voelkel
    • Freya Mikaelsonas Freya Mikaelson
    60 episodes60 eps • 2014–2018
    Steven Krueger
    Steven Krueger
    • Josh Roszaas Josh Rosza
    46 episodes46 eps • 2013–2018
    Nathan Parsons
    Nathan Parsons
    • Jackson Kenneras Jackson Kenner
    27 episodes27 eps • 2014–2018
    Nathaniel Buzolic
    Nathaniel Buzolic
    • Kol Mikaelsonas Kol Mikaelson
    24 episodes24 eps • 2013–2018
    Sebastian Roché
    Sebastian Roché
    • Mikaelas Mikael
    16 episodes16 eps • 2013–2018
    Christina Moses
    Christina Moses
    • Keelinas Keelin
    16 episodes16 eps • 2017–2018
    Maisie Richardson-Sellers
    Maisie Richardson-Sellers
    • Eva Sinclairas Eva Sinclair…
    15 episodes15 eps • 2014–2017
    Andrew Lees
    Andrew Lees
    • Lucien Castleas Lucien Castle
    14 episodes14 eps • 2015–2016
    Colin Woodell
    Colin Woodell
    • Aidenas Aiden
    14 episodes14 eps • 2014–2018
    Rebecca Breeds
    Rebecca Breeds
    • Aurora de Martelas Aurora de Martel
    14 episodes14 eps • 2015–2016
    • Creator
      • Julie Plec
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    Storyline

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    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 (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies), and Rebekah (Claire Holt). Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), 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 (part vampire, part werewolf) and a werewolf (Hayley). —Anaya Miller
    • vampire
    • witch
    • brother brother relationship
    • werewolf
    • brother sister relationship
    • 13 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Retaining whats ours by helping others
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The character Klaus Mikaelson was originally meant to be killed off in The Vampire Diaries (2009), but the character's ever increasing popularity granted him survival and a spin-off show.
    • Quotes

      Elijah Mikaelson: If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results then surely my quest for your salvation ranks me as one of the maddest of men.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Lies That We All Tell (2015)

    User reviews454

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    ENDING OF THE ORIGINALS
    Why is the series ending on season 5. This is the best vampire show I have ever watched. The cast, literal alignment in scripts of the cast, the storyline are all so eye-catching and addictive. I for one am bitterly hurt that my favourite series is coming to an end.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • The CW (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ma Cà Rồng Nguyên Thủy
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bonanza Productions
      • My So-Called Company
      • Alloy Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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