The Originals
“Always and forever.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 92 Episodes
42–45 min per episode
2013 – 2018
Premiered: Thu, Oct 3, 2013
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 13: “When the Saints Go Marching In”
Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Originals Season 1 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-01
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Plec, Leslie Morgenstein
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Originals
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What is The Originals about?
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.
How many seasons does The Originals have?
The Originals comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Originals?
Key cast members in The Originals include Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood.
Who created or directed The Originals?
The Originals was developed and directed by Not specified.