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 12 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

Daniel Sharman played a werewolf in Teen Wolf (2011), and is now playing a witch. This is the opposite of Phoebe Tonkin, who played a witch on The Secret Circle (2011) and is now playing a werewolf.

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Quotes

Jackson Kenner: Klaus, if you want to fight me, come on.
Klaus Mikaelson: You mistake my intentions. I haven't come here to fight you. Not at all. This is to be an execution. Tell me, how exactly would you like to die?

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Connections

Referenced in PeeetaaaTV: Kolik si vydelávám z Youtube, beru drogy, Jarda Kovár - reakce na otázky (2016)

User Reviews

One of THE BEST Vampire shows!

I am SO addicted to this show! I never want it to end! The acting is brilliant...Klaus ROCKS! It keeps me wanting more....I knew I loved vampires for a reason ;) I lost interest in Vampire Diaries very quickly because the story lines were weak as well as the acting....too "teenager" 'ish....this series is more captivating and not so immature. Klaus's character is brilliant, scheming, evil, yet caring...you hate to love him/love to hate him! I'm also a fan of True Blood but...there is something about The Originals that has me hooked! :) It is also "believable" with the siblings being the original vampires. Each of them are unique in character. Who knows...maybe they used their "mind compulsion" on me.... and it worked! I highly recommend watching this series; you won't be disappointed! <3