The Originals is The Vampire Diaries spin-off series which is produced by The CW. The twentieth episode of the fourth season, namely called The Originals, served as a backdoor pilot. The series was green-lit on April 26, 2013.

It was announced by Julie Plec on July 20, 2017, that season five would serve as the series’ final season.

Family is power. The Original Vampire family swore it to each other a thousand years ago. They pledged to remain together, always and forever. Now, centuries have passed and the bonds of family are broken. Time, tragedy, and hunger for power have torn The Original Family apart.

When Niklaus Mikaelson, the Original Vampire-Werewolf Hybrid, receives a mysterious tip that a plot is brewing against him in the supernatural melting pot that is known as the French Quarter of New Orleans, he returns to the city his family helped build. Klaus’ questions lead him to a reunion with his diabolical former protégé, Marcel, a charismatic vampire who has total control over the human and supernatural inhabitants of New Orleans. Determined to help his brother find redemption, Elijah follows Klaus and soon learns that the werewolf Hayley has also come to the French Quarter searching for clues to her family history, and has fallen into the hands of a powerful witch named Sophie.

Tensions between the town’s supernatural factions are nearing a breaking point as Marcel commands his devoted followers and rules with absolute power. For Klaus, the thought of answering to his powerful protégé is unthinkable, and he vows to reclaim what was once his — the power, the city, and his family. While they wait to see if their sister Rebekah will leave Mystic Falls and join them, Klaus and Elijah form an uneasy alliance with the witches to ensure that New Orleans will be ruled by THE ORIGINALS once again.

Joseph Morgan: Niklaus Mikaelson
Daniel Gillies: Elijah Mikaelson
Claire Holt: Rebekah Mikaelson
Phoebe Tonkin: Hayley Marshall-Kenner
Charles Michael Davis: Marcel Gerard
Daniella Pineda: Sophie Deveraux
Leah Pipes: Camille O’Connell
Danielle Campbell: Davina Claire
Yusuf Gatewood: Vincent Griffith and Finn Mikaelson
Riley Voelkel: Freya Mikaelson
Danielle Rose Russell: Hope Mikaelson
Steven Krueger: Josh Rosza