S01E01 Always and Forever
Klaus returns to the French Quarter of New Orleans, a place where he helped build centuries ago. Now he sees that it has been taken over by his former protege Marcel. Camille, a psychology student,...
The Originals
Always and forever.
Overview
A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and Marcel took charge. As Klaus has returned after many years, his ego has provoked him to become the king of the city. "Every King needs an heir" says Klaus, accepting the unborn child. The child is a first to be born to a hybrid and a werewolf.
Episodes
S01E02 House of the Rising Son
Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.
S01E03 Tangled Up in Blue
Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.
S01E04 Girl in New Orleans
Determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.
S01E05 Sinners and Saints
Klaus becomes angry over recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby and demands answers from Sophie. Meanwhile, gruesome remains are discovered in the bayou; and Davina reveals some shocking information about the witches.
S01E06 Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
Klaus goes to extreme measures to protect Hayley and their unborn baby when he learns Hayley's life is being threatened. Meanwhile, Cami turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Marcel seeks advice from an old friend....
S01E07 Bloodletting
Hayley goes missing after someone from her past makes a startling revelation. Klaus has a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Davina makes a surprising connection. Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her...
S01E08 The River in Reverse
In the war between Klaus and Marcel, Rebecca stands against her own brother Klaus. The chemistry between Elijah and Hayley gets stronger. Klaus accuses his siblings of distrust and betrayal.
S01E09 Reigning Pain in New Orleans
Klaus tries to get adapted to his new duties as he became the king of the city. He offers Marcel a compromise and he fixes his relationship with his siblings. Davina feels betrayed by Marcel....
S01E10 The Casket Girls
Locals prepare to celebrate the annual Casket Girls Festival in the French Quarter. Davina tries to free Cami from Klaus's mind compulsion. Hayley is forced to make a difficult decision after she receives an unexpected...
S01E11 Après Moi, Le Déluge
Davina becomes violently ill and the repercussions affect the entire French Quarter. Sophie delivers some startling information about the harvest festival and presents a drastic plan to save Davina. Hayley, racked with guilt, confesses to...
S01E12 Dance Back from the Grave
Tension between Marcel and Klaus results in Marcel refusing to help Klaus with a gruesome discovery in the Cauldron. Rebekah revisits her past when she finds the remnants of a sacrifice by the docks -...
S01E13 Crescent City
Marcel and Rebekah fret over whether secrets hidden for nearly a century are about to be exposed. Father Kieran deals with a witch from his past. Hayley and her werewolf clan enjoy a party. Sophie...
S01E14 Long Way Back from Hell
In 1919, Rebekah worked in a sanatorium. She finds herself back there and locked up as a witch who is seeking revenge plans to reveal her darkest secrets. Elijah makes a decision that puts the...
S01E15 Le Grand Guignol
Rebekah and Marcel have been trying to keep a secret from Klaus which may come to the light as we flashback to 1919. Elijah and Monique bond. Hayley takes Sabine hostage to try and get...
S01E16 Farewell to Storyville
Since the original vampires were stuck in the cemetery, Klaus takes any chances to punish his sister with the Original-killer stake.
S01E17 Moon Over Bourbon Street
Elijah is taking control of the quarter and receives a surprising offer, and they know how to throw a party.
S01E18 The Big Uneasy
Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Meanwhile, Elijah makes plans to restore his home...
S01E19 An Unblinking Death
Kieran lashes out unexpectedly after Cami's good intentions don't get her what she expected. Elijah and Klaus can't agree on how to handle the Crescent Wolves. Elijah visits the bayou were he is witness to...
S01E20 A Closer Walk with Thee
A surprising enemy is confronted by Hayley. Klaus has some nightmares about his father and is forced to examine his own relationship with his adoptive son.
S01E21 The Battle of New Orleans
Cami feels threatened, as Marcel rallies an army to take back control of the city.
S01E22 From a Cradle to a Grave
Hayley atempts to save her unborn baby from the witches. Francesca meets with Oliver and Jackson to decide the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.
Cast
Joseph Morgan
Klaus Mikaelson
Daniel Gillies
Elijah Mikaelson
Charles Michael Davis
Marcel Gerard
Riley Voelkel
Freya Mikaelson
Yusuf Gatewood
Vincent Griffith
Danielle Rose Russell
Hope Mikaelson
Steven Krueger
Joshua "Josh" Rosza
