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The Originals

2013 – 2018Show5 seasons92 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic528.1Rotten Tomatoes84%73%

A deeply romantic, tense drama series about family and fantasy.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 92 episodes · best: S1E22 "From a Cradle to a Grave" 9.5

Episodes

8.7
8.6
8.7
8.6
8.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Supernatural Drama
  • Toxic Family Loyalty
  • Complex Romantic Entanglements
  • New Orleans Atmosphere
  • High-Stakes Vampire Politics
  • Melodramatic Tension
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Mythological Lore
  • Character-Driven Conflict

Cast

24 of 219 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Matthew Hastings, Chris Grismer, Jesse Warn
Written by
Michael Narducci, Michelle Paradise, Carina Adly MacKenzie

Everyone

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Facts

October 3, 2013 · August 1, 2018 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 2013
Last aired
August 1, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 92 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
117 countries

Tropes

Fetus Terrible, Like Father, Like Son, Anyone Can Die +9

  • Fetus Terrible
  • Like Father, Like Son
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Early-Bird Cameo
  • Expy
  • Improbable Weapon User
  • Neat Freak
  • Abandoned Hospital
  • Tangled Family Tree
  • Like a Son to Me
  • Morality Chain
  • Evil Wears Black

12 of 119 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Originals?"

Questions about The Originals

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Originals?

PrimePeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Originals streams on Prime and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 65 other countries.

Is The Originals worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (68).

Is The Originals okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Originals?

69 h

About 69 hours: 92 episodes in 5 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2018.

Is The Originals good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Originals scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The Originals use?

Fetus TerribleLike Father, Like SonAnyone Can DieEarly-Bird CameoExpyImprobable Weapon UserNeat FreakAbandoned HospitalTangled Family TreeLike a Son to MeMorality ChainEvil Wears Blackand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 tropes for it, including Fetus Terrible, Like Father, Like Son, and Anyone Can Die.