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Dysfunctional immortals weaponize family drama in the sexiest city on earth.
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The Originals (2013)

gothic soap operapower plays with fangssibling toxicity maxed

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When the Saints Go Marching In
9.142 min

Season 5 • Episode 13

Latest

When the Saints Go Marching In

Aug 1, 2018

Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.

Overview

DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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witchrivalryvampirespin offwerewolfnew orleans, louisianabattle for power

Standout Aspects

Acting

Joseph Morgan's Klaus: terrifying, pathetic, and weirdly sexy simultaneously.

Production

New Orleans becomes a character—moody, humid, witch-haunted.

Writing

Dialogue so extra it circles back to art.

Best for:Binge: 5 seasons of delicious chaos, perfect for sick days or heartbreak.·Solo: Savor the melodrama without judgmental eyes.·Date Night: If your type is 'emotionally damaged but hot.'
Heads up:Violence: Heart-ripping is practically a handshake here.·Triggers: Paternal abuse, child endangerment, and toxic family dynamics throughout.
Julie Plec

Creator

Julie Plec

First AiredOct 3, 2013
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Seasons5·Episodes92
The CW

Top 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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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The show was initially pitched as a backdoor pilot disguised as a Vampire Diaries episode—fans demanded the full series.

Cultural

The series significantly boosted New Orleans film tourism and controversially blended real Creole witchcraft traditions with fantasy elements.

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The Originals Season 1 Trailer

The Originals Season 1 Trailer

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