: Some critics from Variety and StageBuddy noted the premiere felt heavy on "tedious exposition" and focused heavily on the physical attractiveness of the cast over deep drama. Community Perspectives
“This show is miles better than The Vampire Diaries in my opinion. The show has a brilliant cast, characters, great story and good location.” IMDb The Originals (TV Series 2013–2018) The Originals Fantasia, Terror 2013 0h 42m 8.3
Reviewers often debate if it's necessary to watch the original series first. : Some critics from Variety and StageBuddy noted
The information you provided likely refers to , a supernatural drama and horror spin-off of The Vampire Diaries that premiered in 2013 with an average episode runtime of 42 minutes and a strong IMDb rating of 8.2/10 . Useful Review Summary The Originals Fantasia, Terror 2013 0h 42m 8.3