The Originals
2013 | 5 seasons | 45 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Saturday Special
Why it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences adore it (8.6/10), it earned strong reviews (87%) and it held its audience for several seasons. A strong pick for the weekend.
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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 it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesVery strong
8.6/10 from 4K viewers
- AwardsWeak
No major awards or nominations on record
- Box office & staying powerStrong
5 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
495K Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
Amazon Prime Video
Peacock Premium
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Peacock Premium PlusRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
- Joseph MorganKlaus Mikaelson
- Daniel GilliesElijah Mikaelson
- Charles Michael DavisMarcel Gerard
- Riley VoelkelFreya Mikaelson
- Yusuf GatewoodVincent Griffith
- Danielle Rose RussellHope Mikaelson
- Steven KruegerJosh Rosza