The Originals (TV series)
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| Created by | Julie Plec |
| Based on | In part on character Klaus from The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith |
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| Composer | Michael Suby |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 92 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 40–42 minutes |
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| Network | The CW |
| Release | October 3, 2013 – August 1, 2018 |
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The Originals is an American fantasy supernatural drama television series that began airing on The CW on October 3, 2013. It is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries and the first television series expansion of the franchise based on its parent series. The series follows vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson as he and his family become embroiled in the supernatural politics of the French Quarter of New Orleans.
On May 10, 2017, The CW renewed the series for a fifth season. On July 20, 2017, it was announced by series creator Julie Plec ahead of Comic Con that the series' fifth season would be its last. The final season began airing on April 18, 2018, and finished on August 1, 2018.