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Release Year2013
Runtime5 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationU
GenresSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
Votes3,625
DirectorJulie Plec
WritersJulie Plec
TypeWeb Series
Rating8.6 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Originals
About The Originals
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.
Directed by Julie Plec, The Originals leans on a strong ensemble — Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about sci-fi & fantasy titles of 2013.
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