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The Originals

  • TV Series
  • 2013–2018
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
155K
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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.

  • Creator
    • Julie Plec
  • Stars
    • Joseph Morgan
    • Daniel Gillies
    • Claire Holt
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    155K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    417
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    • Creator
      • Julie Plec
    • Stars
      • Joseph Morgan
      • Daniel Gillies
      • Claire Holt
    • 535User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 13 nominations total

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    Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan
    • Klaus Mikaelson
    • 2013–2018
    Daniel Gillies
    Daniel Gillies
    • Elijah Mikaelson
    • 2013–2018
    Claire Holt
    Claire Holt
    • Rebekah Mikaelson
    • 2013–2018
    Phoebe Tonkin
    Phoebe Tonkin
    • Hayley Marshall…
    • 2013–2018
    Charles Michael Davis
    Charles Michael Davis
    • Marcel Gerard
    • 2013–2018
    Yusuf Gatewood
    Yusuf Gatewood
    • Vincent Griffith…
    • 2014–2018
    Danielle Campbell
    Danielle Campbell
    • Davina Claire
    • 2013–2018
    Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes
    • Camille O'Connell
    • 2013–2018
    Riley Voelkel
    Riley Voelkel
    • Freya Mikaelson
    • 2014–2018
    Steven Krueger
    Steven Krueger
    • Josh Rosza
    • 2013–2018
    Nathan Parsons
    Nathan Parsons
    • Jackson Kenner
    • 2014–2018
    Nathaniel Buzolic
    Nathaniel Buzolic
    • Kol Mikaelson
    • 2013–2018
    Sebastian Roché
    Sebastian Roché
    • Mikael
    • 2013–2018
    Christina Moses
    Christina Moses
    • Keelin
    • 2017–2018
    Maisie Richardson-Sellers
    Maisie Richardson-Sellers
    • Eva Sinclair…
    • 2014–2017
    Andrew Lees
    Andrew Lees
    • Lucien Castle
    • 2015–2016
    Colin Woodell
    Colin Woodell
    • Aiden
    • 2014–2018
    Rebecca Breeds
    Rebecca Breeds
    • Aurora de Martel
    • 2015–2016
    • Creator
      • Julie Plec
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    9galinpendragon

    A top notch drama series even to this day

    It's been three years since the controversial finale of the originals was aired.

    I always get back to this show (in total I watched 3 times fully from start to end since 2018) and every time I get amazed by how the whole series was executed. (I tend to focus on different details every time I watch it)

    Compelling story, especially season one and season two. The other seasons were also good, don't get me wrong, but the first two just stand out.

    Marvelous cast that brought their characters to life.

    Well written characters, even the secondary ones, with a strong development over the course of the show .

    Great setting, not too small, and not too big at the same time, making it barely noticeable that the whole show has 4-5 main locations only.

    There is really nothing I could have want more from show that's main purpose was to be a TV drama, from the ones you put on when you are back home after a long working day.

    It was nice being so involved with Klaus's journey.
    9maloyutu

    More mature than VD

    First three episodes are quite good. Story is fast and balanced. Cahracters are nice also and they have some nice back stories. I only hope that they are keep going strong like in these first few episodes. People who watched VD will still watch VD but its popularity will drop due to The Originals. This is what Ian Somerhalder said about The Originals:"Now, they're going to be taking these characters that mean so much to our show. I'm insanely happy for everyone, but I'm not thrilled. Not that I mind sharing, I just don't want to lose all these amazing actors on our show. Who are the other people who are gonna be coming on the show? Are they gonna be good? Because it's The CW, and everyone has to be pretty, and there aren't a lot of pretty people that can act well." For now I see few new actors in The Originals that do better job than him.
    10Moviesnob411

    Will forever be my favorite show

    I truly cant describe thoroughly enough how much I love this show. This to me is the show of shows. The vampire diaries is a close second but for the older fans this show is the one. So many memorable characters, so many favorites. Makes me cry to think it's over.
    10prafulkrsingh2

    Super awesome TV series!!!!!

    This series has gone far too good beyond its expectations in just two- three episodes, the way its story has picked up speed and the environment they are creating is awesome. Klaus' character as usual is classic and its fun to watch him argue with his brother Elijah and sister Rebekah. Talking about The Vampire Diaries, that show is different in its own way, but there is no way TVD should be compared to The Originals as its story has completely moved in another direction. The acting of all characters is awesome and story is mind-blowing. The flashback story they are gonna show seems to be quite fun as it is related to original vampires. Even in The Vampire Diaries I was a bit biased towards original vampires and waited for their part to come (not only me, happened with many people). So all in all its good they separated out original vampires' story from TVD.
    9Supermanfan-13

    Better Than Expected

    Much like the Vampire Diaries, I thought that the Originals was going to be a show aimed at tweens. I was so wrong! It is a great supernatural show for people of all ages. I didn't start watching these two shows until earlier this year but I'm so glad I gave them a chance after reading so much about them. This is easily one of the best spinoffs I've ever seen. The Mikaelson family are never boring, every season was almost equally as good as the others. Klaus is one of the best characters in either show and the show is worth watching just for him. I highly recommend this show if you like shows about supernatural or vampires/werewolves. It doesn't get much better than this.

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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)

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • 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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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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