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- 2013
- TV-14
- The CW
- 2013
- TV-14
- The CW
Summary The Originals is a spin-off series of The CW's The Vampire Diaries. it will focus on the Original family.
Created By: Julie Plec
- 2013
- TV-14
- The CW
- 2013
- TV-14
- The CW
The Originals
5 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Oct 3, 2013
52
8.1
Where to Watch
Summary The Originals is a spin-off series of The CW's The Vampire Diaries. it will focus on the Original family.
Created By: Julie Plec
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
52
31% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
50% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
19% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 Critic Reviews
52
31% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
50% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
19% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
This series is about the bonds of family and heated power struggles--with a big dose of vampiric hedonism mixed in. Sounds like the makings of something pretty fang-tastic.
Gillies’ character is one for the ages, and although the actor’s portrayal of him is as wonderfully measured as ever, his actions here feel like the equivalent of a vampire Parent Trap situation, with Gillies just trying to keep his siblings together using whatever trickery he can. Yet, in spite of all of these concerns, it still feels like there’s a show here.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 387 User Ratings
8.1
83% Positive
320 Ratings
320 Ratings
6% Mixed
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
11% Negative
43 Ratings
43 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 387 User Ratings
8.1
83% Positive
320 Ratings
320 Ratings
6% Mixed
24 Ratings
24 Ratings
11% Negative
43 Ratings
43 Ratings
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The premiere episode of the new series, "Always and Forever," tells pretty much the same story as the backdoor pilot, only from the point of view of Elijah (not Klaus, as before). This works on some levels but stumbles on others.
It's "House of Cards," with a werewolf/vampire hybrid instead of a charming but ruthless Southern senator.
The Originals deserves credit for a mostly clear set-up for newcomers.
Like 'Vampire Diaries' (and so much else), The Originals lacks a sharp wit, preferring the heavy-velvet drapery of self-seriousness and pretend passion.
The Originals should give us some idea of just how deep the current teenage affection for vampire stories goes. If it can support a show this ludicrously written and terribly cast, it's deeper than most adults can fathom.
All I can say is it’s way better than the vampire diaries. The actors are pretty good. But the script is meh.
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Production Company:
- Bonanza Productions
- My So-Called Company
- Alloy Entertainment
- Warner Bros. Television
- CBS Television Studios
Initial Release Date: Oct 3, 2013
Number of seasons: 5 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
Awards
Teen Choice Awards
• 8 Nominations
People's Choice Awards, USA
• 2 Nominations
TV Guide Awards
• 1 Nomination
