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The Originals
The Originals
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The Originals

“Always and forever.”

8.6 / 10
2013
5 seasons
92 episodes
Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery

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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Cast

Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan

Daniel Gillies

Daniel Gillies

Charles Michael Davis

Charles Michael Davis

Phoebe Tonkin

Phoebe Tonkin

Danielle Campbell

Danielle Campbell

Leah Pipes

Leah Pipes

Yusuf Gatewood

Yusuf Gatewood

Riley Voelkel

Riley Voelkel

Steven Krueger

Steven Krueger

Claire Holt

Claire Holt

Nathan Parsons

Nathan Parsons

Nathaniel Buzolic

Nathaniel Buzolic

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Seasons

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.

  • Always and Forever

    1.Always and Forever

    7.5
    03-10-201343m

    Klaus returns to the French Quarter of New Orleans, a place where he helped build centuries ago. Now he sees that it has been taken over by his former protege Marcel. Camille, a ps...

  • House of the Rising Son

    2.House of the Rising Son

    7.1
    08-10-201343m

    Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.

  • Tangled Up in Blue

    3.Tangled Up in Blue

    7.7
    15-10-201343m

    Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.

  • Girl in New Orleans

    4.Girl in New Orleans

    7.9
    22-10-201343m

    Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.

  • Sinners and Saints

    5.Sinners and Saints

    8.1
    29-10-201343m

    Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina...

  • Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

    6.Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

    8.1
    05-11-201343m

    Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel...

  • Bloodletting

    7.Bloodletting

    7.7
    12-11-201343m

    Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marc...

  • The River in Reverse

    8.The River in Reverse

    7.8
    26-11-201343m

    In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebecca stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and...

  • Reigning Pain in New Orleans

    9.Reigning Pain in New Orleans

    7.7
    03-12-201343m

    Klaus tries to get adapted to his new duties as he became the king of the city. He offers Marcel a compromise and he fixes his relationship with his siblings. Davina feels betrayed...

  • The Casket Girls

    10.The Casket Girls

    7.9
    14-01-201443m

    Locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion. Hayley is forced to make a difficult dec...

  • Après Moi, Le Déluge

    11.Après Moi, Le Déluge

    7.9
    21-01-201443m

    Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic pl...

  • Dance Back from the Grave

    12.Dance Back from the Grave

    8.0
    28-01-201443m

    Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacr...

  • Crescent City

    13.Crescent City

    8.0
    04-02-201443m

    Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy...

  • Long Way Back from Hell

    14.Long Way Back from Hell

    8.1
    25-02-201443m

    In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision t...

  • Le Grand Guignol

    15.Le Grand Guignol

    8.2
    04-03-201443m

    Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and...

  • Farewell to Storyville

    16.Farewell to Storyville

    8.1
    11-03-201443m

    Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.

  • Moon Over Bourbon Street

    17.Moon Over Bourbon Street

    7.5
    18-03-201443m

    Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.

  • The Big Uneasy

    18.The Big Uneasy

    7.7
    15-04-201443m

    Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, E...

  • An Unblinking Death

    19.An Unblinking Death

    7.9
    22-04-201443m

    Kieran lashes out unexpectedly after Cami's good intentions don't get her what she expected. Elijah and Klaus can't agree on how to handle the Crescent Wolves. Elijah visits the ba...

  • A Closer Walk with Thee

    20.A Closer Walk with Thee

    8.1
    29-04-201443m

    A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.

  • The Battle of New Orleans

    21.The Battle of New Orleans

    8.1
    06-05-201443m

    Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.

  • From a Cradle to a Grave

    22.From a Cradle to a Grave

    8.3
    13-05-201443m

    Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.