The Originals
Always and forever.
On The CW
A dark, operatic family saga of immortal vampires locked in cycles of betrayal and vengeance across five seasons, balancing intimate character dynamics with high-stakes supernatural conflict.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Joseph Morgan
Klaus Mikaelson
Daniel Gillies
Elijah Mikaelson
Phoebe Tonkin
Hayley Marshall
Charles Michael Davis
Marcel Gerard
Riley Voelkel
Freya Mikaelson
Leah Pipes
Camille O'Connell
Yusuf Gatewood
Vincent Griffith
Danielle Rose Russell
Hope Mikaelson
Steven Krueger
Josh Rosza
Summer Fontana
Hope Mikaelson
Claire Holt
Rebekah Mikaelson
Danielle Campbell
Davina Claire
Like The Originals
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Originals
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Originals, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Originals, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Originals, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
