The Originals
The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged them.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Originals
Where can I watch The Originals in the United States?
The Originals is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Originals on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Originals is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Peacock Premium.
Can I watch The Originals for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Originals needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Originals?
The Originals scores 8.6 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Originals?
The Originals stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Riley Voelkel, and Yusuf Gatewood. Julie Plec is the creator.
How many seasons of The Originals are there?
The Originals has 5 seasons and 92 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Originals?
All 92 episodes of The Originals add up to about 69 hours at roughly 45 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 35 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 17 days.
What network is The Originals on?
The Originals airs on The CW, and is produced by My So-Called Company, Alloy Entertainment, and CBS Studios.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.