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The Originals

The Originals

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The Originals

"Always and forever."

2013- 2018

5 Seasons

92 Episodes

8.6(3645 votes)

Ended

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Drama

Mystery

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Amazon Prime Video

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Links & Resources

Website IMDbView

Social & External

Production Companies

Alloy Entertainment

CBS Studios

Warner Bros. Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan

Klaus Mikaelson

Daniel Gillies

Daniel Gillies

Elijah Mikaelson

Charles Michael Davis

Charles Michael Davis

Marcel Gerard

Riley Voelkel

Riley Voelkel

Freya Mikaelson

Yusuf Gatewood

Yusuf Gatewood

Vincent Griffith

Danielle Rose Russell

Danielle Rose Russell

Hope Mikaelson

Steven Krueger

Steven Krueger

Josh Rosza

Creative team

Showrunner: Julie Plec
Leslie Morgenstein

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