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The Originals

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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.

Created by:
Julie Plec
Cast:
Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
The CW

Episode guide

Seasons

6 available

Season 1

Episodes

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Still from Always and Forever E01

Episode 1

★ 7.5

Always and Forever

2013-10-03 · 43m

Klaus returns to the French Quarter of New Orleans, a place where he helped build centuries ago. Now he sees that it has been taken over by his former protege Marcel. Camille, a psychology student, doesn't believe in supernatural beings. However, she finds herself drawn to Klaus. Meanwhile, Hayley and Elijah wait to see what Klaus will do next.

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Episode 2

★ 7.2

House of the Rising Son

2013-10-08 · 43m

Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.

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Still from Tangled Up in Blue E03

Episode 3

★ 7.8

Tangled Up in Blue

2013-10-15 · 43m

Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.

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Still from Girl in New Orleans E04

Episode 4

★ 8.0

Girl in New Orleans

2013-10-22 · 43m

Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.

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Episode 5

★ 8.1

Sinners and Saints

2013-10-29 · 43m

Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.

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Still from Fruit of the Poisoned Tree E06

Episode 6

★ 8.1

Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

2013-11-05 · 43m

Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend. Davina tries to control her magic.

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Still from Bloodletting E07

Episode 7

★ 7.7

Bloodletting

2013-11-12 · 43m

Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn.

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Still from The River in Reverse E08

Episode 8

★ 7.8

The River in Reverse

2013-11-26 · 43m

In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebecca stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and betrayal.

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Still from Reigning Pain in New Orleans E09

Episode 9

★ 7.7

Reigning Pain in New Orleans

2013-12-03 · 43m

Klaus tries to get adapted to his new duties as he became the king of the city. He offers Marcel a compromise and he fixes his relationship with his siblings. Davina feels betrayed by Marcel. She finally finds an ally, Cami.

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Still from The Casket Girls E10

Episode 10

★ 7.9

The Casket Girls

2014-01-14 · 43m

Locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion. Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected phone call.

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Still from Après Moi, Le Déluge E11

Episode 11

★ 7.9

Après Moi, Le Déluge

2014-01-21 · 43m

Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to Elijah about her role in Sophie's plan.

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Episode 12

★ 8.1

Dance Back from the Grave

2014-01-28 · 43m

Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks - the work of a dangerous warlock she has come across before. Klaus battles, but his opponent has an unfair advantage.

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Episode 13

★ 8.0

Crescent City

2014-02-04 · 43m

Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie discovers something shocking at the cemetery. Klaus takes some dangerous measures that will affect everybody.

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Still from Long Way Back from Hell E14

Episode 14

★ 8.2

Long Way Back from Hell

2014-02-25 · 43m

In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision that puts the others in further danger.

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Still from Le Grand Guignol E15

Episode 15

★ 8.3

Le Grand Guignol

2014-03-04 · 43m

Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get information on reversing the curse on her clan.

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Episode 16

★ 8.2

Farewell to Storyville

2014-03-11 · 43m

Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.

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Episode 17

★ 7.5

Moon Over Bourbon Street

2014-03-18 · 43m

Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.

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Still from The Big Uneasy E18

Episode 18

★ 7.7

The Big Uneasy

2014-04-15 · 43m

Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home to its former glory; and Klaus sends Cary, a werewolf from his own line, to find a missing piece of family history.

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Episode 19

★ 7.7

An Unblinking Death

2014-04-22 · 43m

Kieran lashes out unexpectedly after Cami's good intentions don't get her what she expected. Elijah and Klaus can't agree on how to handle the Crescent Wolves. Elijah visits the bayou were he is witness to a explosion that see's hatred between the communities intensify. Hayley learns about her family from Marcel.

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Episode 20

★ 7.8

A Closer Walk with Thee

2014-04-29 · 43m

A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.

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Episode 21

★ 7.8

The Battle of New Orleans

2014-05-06 · 43m

Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.

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Still from From a Cradle to a Grave E22

Episode 22

★ 8.3

From a Cradle to a Grave

2014-05-13 · 43m

Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.

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Cast

Joseph Morgan

Joseph Morgan

Klaus Mikaelson

Daniel Gillies

Daniel Gillies

Elijah Mikaelson

Charles Michael Davis

Charles Michael Davis

Marcel Gerard

Riley Voelkel

Riley Voelkel

Freya Mikaelson

Yusuf Gatewood

Yusuf Gatewood

Vincent Griffith

Danielle Rose Russell

Danielle Rose Russell

Hope Mikaelson

Steven Krueger

Steven Krueger

Josh Rosza

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