TV series
The Originals
2013–2018, English, on The CW. Created by Julie Plec.
Always and forever.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 92
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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8.6/10 from 3,692 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Originals
The Originals is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S5 E13: When the Saints Go Marching In
Aired 1 August 2018
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Julie PlecCreator
- Joseph MorganKlaus Mikaelson · 92 ep
- Daniel GilliesElijah Mikaelson · 92 ep
- Charles Michael DavisMarcel Gerard · 92 ep
- Phoebe TonkinHayley Marshall · 85 ep
- Danielle CampbellDavina Claire · 70 ep
- Leah PipesCamille O'Connell · 69 ep
- Yusuf GatewoodVincent Griffith · 69 ep
- Riley VoelkelFreya Mikaelson · 60 ep
- Steven KruegerJosh Rosza · 49 ep
- Claire HoltRebekah Mikaelson · 36 ep
- Nathan ParsonsJackson Kenner · 27 ep
- Nathaniel BuzolicKol Mikaelson · 24 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 October 2013
- Last aired
- 1 August 2018
- Network
- The CW
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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News & fan talk
What The Originals is based on
The Originals is based on The Vampire Diaries, a television series by Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson.
Television series
The Vampire Diaries
By Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson
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The Originals: quick answers
Is The Originals worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.6/10 from 3,692 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Originals are there?
The Originals has 5 seasons and 92 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Originals finished?
Yes. The Originals ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Originals on?
The Originals is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Originals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Originals is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Originals?
If you liked The Originals, try True Blood, Locke & Key, American Horror Stories.
Who created The Originals?
The Originals was created by Julie Plec and stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis.
What is The Originals based on?
The Originals is based on The Vampire Diaries, a television series by Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson.