The Originals 

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

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 11 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Joseph Morgan	...	Klaus Mikaelson 92 episodes, 2013-2018
Daniel Gillies	...	Elijah Mikaelson 92 episodes, 2013-2018
Charles Michael Davis	...	Marcel Gerard 92 episodes, 2013-2018
Phoebe Tonkin	...	Hayley Marshall / ... 86 episodes, 2013-2018
Yusuf Gatewood	...	Vincent Griffith / ... 71 episodes, 2014-2018
Danielle Campbell	...	Davina Claire 70 episodes, 2013-2018
Leah Pipes	...	Camille O'Connell 66 episodes, 2013-2018
Riley Voelkel	...	Freya Mikaelson 60 episodes, 2014-2018
Steven Krueger	...	Josh Rosza 46 episodes, 2013-2018
Claire Holt	...	Rebekah Mikaelson 40 episodes, 2013-2018

Storyline

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).

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Plot Keywords:

witch | brother brother relationship | vampire | werewolf | brother sister relationship | 

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Taglines:

Retaining whats ours by helping others

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

The CW [United Kingdom]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Originals

Filming Locations:

Conyers, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bonanza Productions,My So-Called Company,Alloy Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Claire Holt (Rebekah Mikaelson) and Nathaniel Buzolic (Kol Mikaelson) were recurring characters on Pretty Little Liars (2010).

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Quotes

Klaus Mikaelson: [to Hope] This city would have seen you dead, but I will have it your home. And every soul who wishes you harm will be struck down, just as sure as my blood runs in your veins, you will return to me.

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Connections

Spun-off from The Vampire Diaries (2009)

User Reviews

Absolutely adore this show!!

As a huge fan of The Vampire Diaries, I was excited to hear about a spin off the The Original Family. At first I was worried it was going to be a disaster, but was I ever wrong! After watching the first 2 episodes I have to say I am impressed. Love the fact that more time is devoted to our favorite Originals, they really needed their own show. So happy this show exists!!! On a side note, I am watching American Horror Story Coven, A show about young and old witches coming to terms with their powers in modern day New Orleans...same city The Originals live in. It would be really cool to see an overlap of the shows for an episode or 2.... see how Marcus would deal with a Supreme Witch!!!!