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The Originals

  • Episode aired Apr 25, 2013
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.9K
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Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Horror
Klaus returns to his past in New Orleans and meets with his former protégé, Marcel (CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS), a charismatic vampire with control over the city's inhabitants.Klaus returns to his past in New Orleans and meets with his former protégé, Marcel (CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS), a charismatic vampire with control over the city's inhabitants.Klaus returns to his past in New Orleans and meets with his former protégé, Marcel (CHARLES MICHAEL DAVIS), a charismatic vampire with control over the city's inhabitants.
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Chris Grismer
  • Writers
    • Kevin Williamson(developed for television by)
    • Julie Plec(developed for television by)
    • L.J. Smith(book)
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Paul Wesley
    • Ian Somerhalder
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chris Grismer
  • Writers
    • Kevin Williamson(developed for television by)
    • Julie Plec(developed for television by)
    • L.J. Smith(book)
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Paul Wesley
    • Ian Somerhalder
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    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Karen Kaia Livers in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
    Daniel Gillies and Claire Holt in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
    Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
    Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
    Joseph Morgan and Charles Michael Davis in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
    Phoebe Tonkin and Daniella Pineda in The Originals (2013)
    Daniel Gillies and Daniella Pineda in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
    Daniel Gillies and Claire Holt in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
    Joseph Morgan and Karen Kaia Livers in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
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    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Elena Gilbertas Elena Gilbert…
    Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley
    • Stefan Salvatoreas Stefan Salvatore
    Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder
    • Damon Salvatoreas Damon Salvatore
    Steven R. McQueen
    Steven R. McQueen
    • Jeremy Gilbertas Jeremy Gilbert
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    Kat Graham
    Kat Graham
    • Bonnie Bennettas Bonnie Bennett
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    Zach Roerig
    Zach Roerig
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    Candice King
    Candice King
    • Caroline Forbesas Caroline Forbes
    • (as Candice Accola)
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    Michael Trevino
    Michael Trevino
    • Tyler Lockwoodas Tyler Lockwood
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    Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan
    • Klaus Mikaelsonas Klaus Mikaelson
    Claire Holt
    Claire Holt
    • Rebekah Mikaelsonas Rebekah Mikaelson
    Daniel Gillies
    Daniel Gillies
    • Elijah Mikaelsonas Elijah Mikaelson
    Phoebe Tonkin
    Phoebe Tonkin
    • Hayley Marshallas Hayley Marshall
    Charles Michael Davis
    Charles Michael Davis
    • Marcel Gerardas Marcel Gerard
    Daniella Pineda
    Daniella Pineda
    • Sophie Deverauxas Sophie Deveraux
    Leah Pipes
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    • Thierryas Thierry
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    Eka Darville
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    Malaya Rivera Drew
    Malaya Rivera Drew
    • Jane-Anne Deverauxas Jane-Anne Deveraux
    • Director
      • Chris Grismer
    • Writers
      • Kevin Williamson(developed for television by)
      • Julie Plec(developed for television by)
      • L.J. Smith(book)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This episode sets up the spin-off series 'The Originals'.
    • Quotes

      Klaus: [lamented] For a thousand years, I lived in fear. Any time I settled anywhere, our father would hunt me down and... chase me off. He made me feel powerless and I hated it. This town was my home once. And in my absence, Marcel has got everything that I ever wanted. Power, loyalty, family. I made him in my image and he has bettered me. I want what he has. I want to be king.

      Elijah: And what of Hayley and the baby?

      Klaus: Every king needs an heir.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Originals: Always and Forever (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from The Vampire Diaries
      Composed by Michael Suby
      Performed by Michael Suby

    User reviews3

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    8/10
    the back door pilot for the Originals
    Originals became a fantastic success and this episode was the beginning of that, the introduction to new orleans, Marcel kamile and the rest of the cast of the spin off and it was a interesting way to start off with this episode showcase which shows klaus side of the story while the offical first episode of the originals is from Elijah's point if view.n honestly both version are really great but the Elijah one is a bit better
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    • jackDee-56565
    • Feb 14, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Outerbanks Entertainment
      • Alloy Entertainment
      • CBS Television Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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