The Originals - Season 1 ... Direct

Season 1 was highly praised by both critics and fans for its mature tone and complex world-building.

The series follows the Mikaelsons, the world’s very first vampires, as they return to New Orleans—the city they helped build but were forced to flee decades earlier. The Originals - Season 1 ...

Upon his return, Klaus Mikaelson discovers that his former vampire protégé, Marcel Gerard, has taken absolute control of the city. Marcel has subdued the witches, exiled the local werewolf packs, and established himself as the king of the French Quarter. Season 1 was highly praised by both critics

Led by the young and powerful Davina Claire, the French Quarter witches fight to reclaim their ancestral magic and eliminate the vampire threat. 👥 Central Characters Marcel has subdued the witches, exiled the local

Klaus works from the shadows to dismantle Marcel’s empire while grappling with his own complex, paternal feelings toward his former student.

The season concluded with a devastating, action-packed finale that shifted the power dynamics of the city entirely and set a high bar for the remainder of the series.

A young "Harvest Girl" with immense, uncontrollable magical power who serves as Marcel's secret weapon.