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The Originals

2013 to 2018 Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery 5 seasons

TMDB rating 8.6/10 Ended

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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  • 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.

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    TMDB rating 7.9/10

  • 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.

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    TMDB rating 8.1/10

  • 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.

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    TMDB rating 8.1/10

  • 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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    TMDB rating 7.9/10

  • 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.

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    TMDB rating 8.0/10

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Cast and details

  • Joseph MorganKlaus Mikaelson
  • Daniel GilliesElijah Mikaelson
  • Charles Michael DavisMarcel Gerard
  • Phoebe TonkinHayley Marshall
  • Danielle CampbellDavina Claire
  • Leah PipesCamille O'Connell
  • Yusuf GatewoodVincent Griffith
  • Riley VoelkelFreya Mikaelson
  • Steven KruegerJosh Rosza
  • Claire HoltRebekah Mikaelson
  • Nathan ParsonsJackson Kenner
  • Nathaniel BuzolicKol Mikaelson
Network
The CW
First aired
Oct 3, 2013
Latest episode
Aug 1, 2018

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