The Originals season 1
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Season 1 | |
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No. of episodes | 22 |
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Original network | The CW |
Original release | October 3, 2013 May 13, 2014 | –
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The Originals is an American supernatural drama television series created by Julie Plec for The CW. A spin-off of The Vampire Diaries, the series makes use of certain characters and story elements from the series of books of the same name. The first season premiered with a special preview on October 3, 2013, following the season premiere of its parent series, before premiering in its regular time slot on October 8, 2013.[1]
The show is set in New Orleans which the Mikaelson family and original vampires helped to build. In the first season, the focus was primarily on Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies), and Rebekah (Claire Holt) who found out in the backdoor pilot, aired on April 25, 2013, how Hayley Marshall (Phoebe Tonkin) was pregnant with Klaus' child. Having fled the city many years ago, they return to find Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) (Klaus' protégé) leading the city. The family decide to take back the city. The show also revolves around the relationship between them and other supernatural beings, including witches.
Cast
Main cast
Recurring cast
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Special guest castGuest cast
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1. ^ Claire Holt is credited as a series regular up until episode 16. From episode 17 onwards she is no longer credited. She is credited as "also starring" in episode 22.
2. ^ Daniella Pineda is credited as a series regular up until episode 13. From episode 14 onwards she is no longer credited.
Episodes
No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
U.S. viewers (in millions) |
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1 | 1 | "Always and Forever" | Chris Grismer | Michael Narducci & Julie Plec | October 3, 2013 | 2J7802 | 2.21[2] |
2 | 2 | "House of the Rising Son" | Brad Turner | Diane Ademu-John & Declan de Barra | October 8, 2013 | 2J7801 | 1.92[3] |
3 | 3 | "Tangled Up in Blue" | Chris Grismer | Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson | October 15, 2013 | 2J7803 | 2.22[4] |
4 | 4 | "Girl in New Orleans" | Jesse Warn | Michelle Paradise & Michael Narducci | October 22, 2013 | 2J7804 | 2.23[5] |
5 | 5 | "Sinners and Saints" | Chris Grismer | Marguerite MacIntyre & Julie Plec | October 29, 2013 | 2J7805 | 2.05[6] |
6 | 6 | "Fruit of the Poisoned Tree" | Michael Allowitz | Charlie Charbonneau & Diane Ademu-John | November 5, 2013 | 2J7806 | 2.03[7] |
7 | 7 | "Bloodletting" | Jeffrey Hunt | Michael Russo & Michael Narducci | November 12, 2013 | 2J7807 | 2.40[8] |
8 | 8 | "The River in Reverse" | Jesse Warn | Declan de Barra & Julie Plec | November 26, 2013 | 2J7808 | 2.38[9] |
9 | 9 | "Reigning Pain in New Orleans" | Joshua Butler | Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson | December 3, 2013 | 2J7809 | 2.33[10] |
10 | 10 | "The Casket Girls" | Jesse Warn | Charlie Charbonneau & Michelle Paradise | January 14, 2014 | 2J7810 | 2.07[11] |
11 | 11 | "Après Moi, Le Déluge" | Leslie Libman | Marguerite MacIntyre & Diane Ademu-John | January 21, 2014 | 2J7811 | 2.51[12] |
12 | 12 | "Dance Back from the Grave" | Rob Hardy | Michael Russo & Michael Narducci | January 28, 2014 | 2J7812 | 2.32[13] |
13 | 13 | "Crescent City" | Chris Grismer | Michael Narducci & Julie Plec | February 4, 2014 | 2J7813 | 2.10[14] |
14 | 14 | "Long Way Back from Hell" | Matt Hastings | Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson | February 25, 2014 | 2J7814 | 1.83[15] |
15 | 15 | "Le Grand Guignol" | Chris Grismer | Declan de Barra & Diane Ademu-John | March 4, 2014 | 2J7815 | 1.80[16] |
16 | 16 | "Farewell to Storyville" | Jesse Warn | Michael Narducci | March 11, 2014 | 2J7816 | 1.73[17] |
17 | 17 | "Moon Over Bourbon Street" | Michael Robison | Michelle Paradise & Christopher Hollier | March 18, 2014 | 2J7817 | 1.53[18] |
18 | 18 | "The Big Uneasy" | Leslie Libman | Marguerite MacIntyre & Michael Russo | April 15, 2014 | 2J7818 | 1.52[19] |
19 | 19 | "An Unblinking Death" | Kellie Cyrus | Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson | April 22, 2014 | 2J7819 | 1.50[20] |
20 | 20 | "A Closer Walk with Thee" | Sylvain White | Carina Adly MacKenzie & Julie Plec | April 29, 2014 | 2J7820 | 1.77[21] |
21 | 21 | "The Battle of New Orleans" | Jeffrey Hunt | Charlie Charbonneau & Michael Narducci | May 6, 2014 | 2J7821 | 1.44[22] |
22 | 22 | "From a Cradle to a Grave" | Matt Hastings | Diane Ademu-John | May 13, 2014 | 2J7822 | 1.76[23] |
Production
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Reception
The first season received mixed reviews.
References
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 29, 2013). "The CW Moves Up 'The Originals' Premiere to Follow 'The Vampire Diaries' + 'Supernatural' Gets Earlier Start". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (October 4, 2013). "Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'The Originals' Adjusted Up; 'Parks And Recreation', 'Welcome to the Family', 'Sean Saves the World', 'Michael J. Fox Show', & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (October 9, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'NCIS' & 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; 'Chicago Fire', 'The Goldbergs' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (October 16, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: NCIS, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, The biggest Loser, Dads & Person of Interest Adjusted Up; 'Chicago Fire' & 'Supernatural Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (October 23, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up; 'NCIS: Los Angeles' & 'The Mindy Project' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 23, 2013.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (October 30, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'The Originals' & 'Person of Interest' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (November 6, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; 'Trophy Wife' Adjusted Down + No Adjustment for 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
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- ^ Bibel, Sara (November 27, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'The Voice', 'Supernatural' & 'Person of Interest' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 27, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (December 4, 2013). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Biggest Loser' & 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; 'The Originals' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 15, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Mindy Project' Adjusted Down; No Adjustment for 'Chicago Fire' or 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (January 23, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Originals' & 'New Girl' Adjusted Up; 'Trophy Wife' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (January 29, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: No Adjustment for 'Supernatural', 'Dads' or 'The Originals'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (February 5, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'NCIS', 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' & 'The Originals' Adjusted Up; 'NCIS: Los Angeles', ' The Goldbergs'. 'Supernatural' & 'Trophy Wife' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 26, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Bachelor', 'NCIS: Los Angeles', 'Person of Interest' Adjusted Up; 'Supernatural' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (March 5, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'NCIS' & 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Adjusted Up; 'About A Boy, 'The Goldbergs' & 'Growing Up Fisher' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 12, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' & 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Adjusted Up; 'The Originals', 'Mind Games', 'About a Boy', 'Growing Up Fisher' & 'Chicago Fire' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (March 19, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'Marvel Studios: Assembling A Universe', 'The Goldbergs' & 'Supernatural' Adjusted Up; 'About A Boy' & 'Person of Interest' Adjusted Down". TV by the numbers. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (April 16, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Originals', 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'The Voice', 'NCIS', 'New Girl' & 'Person of Interest' Adjusted Up; 'Supernatural', 'About A Boy' & 'Growing Up Fisher' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 23, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' and 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (April 30, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'Glee', 'The Goldbergs', 'New Girl' & 'Trophy Wife' Adjusted Up; 'About A Boy' & 'Growing Up Fisher' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 7, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice' & 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
- ^ Bibel, Sara (May 14, 2014). "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'The Voice', 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' & 'The Goldbergs' Adjusted Up; 'The Originals', 'Supernatural' & 'About A Boy' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 14, 2014.