It originally aired on The CW from October 3, 2013, to August 1, 2018. The series is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries and follows the original vampire family, the Mikaelsons, as they fight to reclaim control of New Orleans.
After a five-year time jump, the series shifted to a shorter, more condensed format. The season introduces a terrifying ancient evil known as "The Hollow," which begins targeting Klaus’s daughter, Hope. The family must reunite after years apart to protect the next generation. Season 5 (13 Episodes) how many seasons of originals
Unlike many shows that face abrupt cancellation, The Originals ended on its own terms. Creator Julie Plec announced that Season 5 would be the final chapter to allow the story to transition naturally into Legacies . This gave the writers the opportunity to provide closure for long-running characters like Klaus, Elijah, and Marcel. Where Can You Watch The Originals? It originally aired on The CW from October