The Originals Season 1 • TV Show
The Originals • TV Show • Rating 8.6 out of 10
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Seasons of The Originals
The Originals currently has 5 seasons and 92 episodes. Most episodes run for around 45 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2018.
The Originals Season 2 • TV Show
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release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Originals coming?
The Originals is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on August 1, 2018. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-14 (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for The Originals
Watch the main official trailer for The Originals in one place. Most of these clips were released around May 2016, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
What is The Originals about?
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. It blends sci-fi & fantasy, drama and mystery elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Julie Plec.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for The Originals
The Originals has been releasing episodes between October 2013 and August 2018 across 5 seasons. So far there are 92 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 15 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of The Originals
The main cast includes Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies and Charles Michael Davis. Behind the scenes, it is created by Julie Plec, shaped by showrunner Julie Plec and Leslie Morgenstein.
Joseph Morgan
as Klaus Mikaelson
Daniel Gillies
as Elijah Mikaelson
Charles Michael Davis
as Marcel Gerard
Riley Voelkel
as Freya Mikaelson
Yusuf Gatewood
as Vincent Griffith
Danielle Rose Russell
as Hope Mikaelson
Steven Krueger
as Josh Rosza