The Originals (season 1)

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Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 22
Release
Original network The CW
Original release October 3, 2013 (2013-10-03) – May 13, 2014 (2014-05-13)
List of The Originals episodes

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

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

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See also: List of The Originals episodes
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series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code		 U.S. viewers
(in millions)
1 1 "Always and Forever" Chris Grismer Michael Narducci & Julie Plec October 3, 2013 (2013-10-03) 2J7802 2.21[2]
The pilot is told from the perspective of Elijah. Elijah follows his brother back to New Orleans only to find Hayley is pregnant. She is looking to find her family but is being held by a witch called Sophie who wants to use her to persuade Klaus to help the witches get rid of Marcel. Elijah has to persuade Klaus to accept his child but he is only bothered about his former protege. In the end, he realises he will need family and accepts he is going to become a father. He decides to try and take back the city which he feels belongs to him. He later daggers Elijah to keep him out of his business. Rebekah refuses to go back to New Orleans.
2 2 "House of the Rising Son" Brad Turner Diane Ademu-John & Declan de Barra October 8, 2013 (2013-10-08) 2J7801 1.92[3]
Rebekah returns to New Orleans in search of Elijah, and meets Hayley, who gives her some unexpected news. Concerned that her brother Klaus is up to no good, Rebekah seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Hayley decides to get rid of the baby, but is attacked by Marcel's vampires. Determined to uncover Marcel's secret weapon, Klaus stays one step ahead and executes his plan using Camille. After a run-in with Marcel, Rebekah is reminded of all the anger and disappointment Klaus has caused her throughout the years. Finally, Marcel enlists the powerful Davina 's help in his own dangerous plan.
3 3 "Tangled Up in Blue" Chris Grismer Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson October 15, 2013 (2013-10-15) 2J7803 2.22[4]
After discovering interesting news about someone in Marcel's inner circle, Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire and save Elijah in the process, but Klaus soon develops his own plan. They enlist help from Sophie, who is reluctant to get involved for fear of the wrath of Marcel's secret weapon, Davina. Rebekah sneakily invites an oblivious Camille to a huge vampire party thrown by Marcel, managing to anger Marcel in the process. Elsewhere, Hayley learns from the witch Sabine that the supernatural creatures of New Orleans are reacting to the potential existence of a hybrid baby.
4 4 "Girl in New Orleans" Jesse Warn Michelle Paradise & Michael Narducci October 22, 2013 (2013-10-22) 2J7804 2.23[5]
With the annual Dauphine Street music festival around the corner, Davina, itching for a night out, convinces Marcel to let her attend. Marcel cautiously obliges but asks Camille to keep a watchful eye on Davina. Agnes convinces Hayley to visit a mysterious doctor in the bayou where she makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Klaus takes a special interest in Cami, who reveals some alarming information about her past, and a determined Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent strange encounter involving Elijah.
5 5 "Sinners and Saints" Chris Grismer Marguerite MacIntyre & Julie Plec October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29) 2J7805 2.05[6]
Angered by recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby, Klaus demands answers from Sophie, believing she was involved. Sophie reveals to Klaus and Rebekah a troubling secret from her past that her coven would conduct a ritual known as the Harvest where four young witches (one of which was Sophia's cousin as well as Davina) would be ritually killed with their throats cut and their power to be transformed to the earth and their bodies resurrected. Meanwhile, Marcel asks Klaus to accompany him to the bayou after gruesome remains of witches who attacked Hayley are discovered, while Rebekah, Sophie and Hayley set off on a mission of their own to find the witches origins. Elsewhere, Davina confides in an unexpected ally and reveals shocking information about the witches, ultimately leading to a disturbing revelation.
6 6 "Fruit of the Poisoned Tree" Michael Allowitz Charlie Charbonneau & Diane Ademu-John November 5, 2013 (2013-11-05) 2J7806 2.03[7]
When Klaus discovers Hayley's life is being threatened, he goes to extreme lengths to protect her and their unborn baby. Having a difficult time dealing with the tragic events of her past, Camille turns to Father Kieran for guidance. Feeling as though he can trust no one, Marcel visits an old friend to seek out some advice, while Davina takes steps to learn how to control her magic. Finally, Klaus delivers some surprising news to Father Kieran.
7 7 "Bloodletting" Jeffrey Hunt Michael Russo & Michael Narducci November 12, 2013 (2013-11-12) 2J7807 2.40[8]
Tyler Lockwood makes his way to New Orleans set on killing Klaus and when Hayley makes a startling revelation, she grows concerned for herself and the baby. Amidst growing tensions between them, Klaus and Elijah turn to Sabine for help in locating Hayley, who has gone missing. After making a trip down to the bayou, Klaus has a surprising and dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, Davina makes a surprising connection, and Marcel makes Rebekah an enticing offer that leaves her torn.
8 8 "The River in Reverse" Jesse Warn Declan de Barra & Julie Plec November 26, 2013 (2013-11-26) 2J7808 2.38[9]
Tyler Lockwood survives and tells Marcel and his gang about Hayley and how Klaus is planning to use the baby 's blood to turn werewolves into hybrids. Rebekah, facing a difficult decision, turns to Father Kieran for guidance. She intervenes Tyler's speech and Marcel to put Tyler in the garden. Rebekah tells that she doesn't want the baby to be a hybrid producing machine. Elijah struggles with the consequences of a recent fallout with Klaus. Hayley remains by his side but is soon drawn away by a mysterious figure who sheds some light on her past. Meanwhile, a frustrated Camille struggles to make sense of a cryptic message she's come across. Finally, when an unsuspecting Marcel uncovers some upsetting information involving Klaus, a confrontation ends in a surprising twist.
9 9 "Reigning Pain in New Orleans" Joshua Butler Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson December 3, 2013 (2013-12-03) 2J7809 2.33[10]
Marcel, deeply conflicted by recent events, is surprised when Klaus opens up to him about some of his past indiscretions. Camille tries to make sense of cryptic messages she's come across and is disturbed when she gains some insight into Klaus' past. Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, the human faction takes matters into their own hands, resulting in a violent confrontation. Elsewhere, when Hayley learns of a plan to harm the werewolves in the bayou, she turns to Elijah and Rebekah for help. After heading to the bayou, they run into a werewolf named Eve, who has information that leads them to a shocking discovery.
10 10 "The Casket Girls" Jesse Warn Charlie Charbonneau & Michelle Paradise January 14, 2014 (2014-01-14) 2J7810 2.07[11]
While Davina tries to help Camille return her memories after she has been compelled multiple times, Klaus alongside Elijah and Marcel is trying to find her and uses her love interest Timothy to get her attention. When she learns that Davina is free, Sophie Deveraux asks Hayley for help, to find Celeste's (Elijah's old love interest) graveyard so she could absorb her essence and used it for important reasons. When Davina confronts Klaus, Rebekah helps Davina and tries to prove her trust. Rebekah plans ahead and starts to create new friendships so she could take over the city. Meanwhile, Sophie finds Celeste's grave and Elijah realizes the danger Davina was talking about.
11 11 "Après Moi, Le Déluge" Leslie Libman Marguerite MacIntyre & Diane Ademu-John January 21, 2014 (2014-01-21) 2J7811 2.51[12]
Elijah and Klaus try to learn more about the premonition of Celeste by Davina. Hayley tells Elijah that she told Sophie about Celeste's remains. When Elijah confronts Sophie she finds out that Davina's powers might threaten everyone and the only way to stop her is to finish the "Harvest" ritual. Also, Rebekah who is trying to make more alliances talks to Sophie and asks if she would want to form an alliance against Klaus and Marcel. On the other hand, Celeste's bones can't make Sophie an elder, so Elijah suggests to use their mother's. Sophie is then able to finish the ritual and she kills Davina, but none of the four girls resurrect. In the end, Sabine, who really is Celeste (Celeste has possessed Sabine's body) brings back three powerful witches for unknown reason.
12 12 "Dance Back from the Grave" Rob Hardy Michael Russo & Michael Narducci January 28, 2014 (2014-01-28) 2J7812 2.32[13]
Alfons Delgado also known as "Papa Tunde" – a powerful warlock who had issues with The Originals in the past, returns to New Orleans and confronts them. He attacks Rebekah and desiccates her to channel her energy. Upon his return, Marcel reveals to Cami how Klaus tortured Tunde before killing him. Elijah, who is worried about Rebekah goes after her traces and Hayley accompanies him. He finds her lying on the floor inside Tunde's spell circle but he can't get into it to save her. He learns from Sophie that the only way to save Rebekah is by breaking the spell with Hayley's blood (from the baby who is one-quarter a witch). Meanwhile, it is revealed that Marcel was the one who brought Tunde in the city a few years ago in order to defeat Klaus. Tunde kills the imprisoned vampires under Klaus' mansion and later sacrifices himself to Celeste (Sabine) in order to give her the power to defeat Klaus.
13 13 "Crescent City" Chris Grismer Michael Narducci & Julie Plec February 4, 2014 (2014-02-04) 2J7813 2.10[14]
Still angered, Marcel refuses to help Niklaus when a gruesome discovery is made. Rebekah is taken back when she discovers the remnants of a sacrifice down by the docks, coming to the conclusion that it's the work of a fearsome warlock from their distant past. When Elijah receives information that Rebekah is in danger, he and Hayley set off to find her. Camille, while confronting Marcel, learns details of his dark and tragic past, but they are cut short and put on-edge when an unexpected visitor intrudes on them. In the climax, Niklaus faces his most powerful foe yet, one that has an unprecedented advantage over him. Whilst, Sophie is stunted for her departure.
14 14 "Long Way Back from Hell" Matt Hastings Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25) 2J7814 1.83[15]
Back in 1919, Marcel and Rebekah begin a plan in order to keep their unconditional love forever. Rebekah works as a nurse and befriends the witch Genevieve as well as Clara Summerlin (who happened to be Celeste), and later uses Genevieve to bring back Rebekah's father — Mikael who can kill Klaus. However when Rebekah attacks Genevieve, Clara oversees and Rebekah both infected them with the contagious bloody cloth, leaving them to die desperately. In the present, Genevieve reveals to Klaus about the betrayal of Marcel and Rebekah. Hayley on the other hand is on a mission of her own as she attacks Celeste and is looking for answers. Finally, when Klaus is freed and is on his way to punish Rebekah for her betrayal, Elijah comes in time to save both her and Marcel.
15 15 "Le Grand Guignol" Chris Grismer Declan de Barra & Diane Ademu-John March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04) 2J7815 1.80[16]
When Klaus' health is restored, he reveals Rebekah's betrayal to Cami about summoning their father long ago. Rebekah and Marcel are on the run and makes a very shocking plan to keep their relationship still. While Elijah makes a settlement about handing one page of her mother's grimoire. Celeste is still confined on Hayley's request to undo the curse on her bloodline until she agreed. In the cemetery, Celeste warns Elijah some ungrateful hearsay until he was infuriated and finally attacks her but it is to no avail.
16 16 "Farewell to Storyville" Jesse Warn Michael Narducci March 11, 2014 (2014-03-11) 2J7816 1.73[17]
Since Davina has returned, Marcel hopes to save Rebekah, who is stuck in the Cemetery with Klaus and Elijah because of Celeste's spell. Cami meets Davina, who immediately finds that she visited her with a purpose, which is to reverse the spell over her uncle. Marcel turns to Genevieve in order to save Rebekah's life, which she agrees with the deal to have Davina returned to the witches. Klaus viciously stabs Elijah with Papa Tunde's blade, and later Rebekah with the White Oak Stake, however he doesn't kill her. Instead, Klaus frees Rebekah and leaves her to finally live the life she always wanted. After a farewell with Elijah, Marcel and Hayley, Rebekah finally leaves New Orleans.
17 17 "Moon Over Bourbon Street" Michael Robison Michelle Paradise & Christopher Hollier March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18) 2J7817 1.53[18]
After accusing Klaus of doing nothing while their control over the Quarter crumbles, Elijah makes a move to take matters into his own hands. He receives an intriguing offer of support from Francesca, a beautiful woman from a powerful New Orleans family. In an attempt to bring the warring factions of the city together, the Mikaelsons throw an extravagant party, where Klaus offers Jackson a tempting deal, Elijah and Hayley share a dance, and a violent fight comes to a surprising end. Finally, even as Marcel works on a new path to power, he continues to help Camille deal with her Uncle Kieran's tragedy.
18 18 "The Big Uneasy" Leslie Libman Marguerite MacIntyre & Michael Russo April 15, 2014 (2014-04-15) 2J7818 1.52[19]
Genevieve asks Elijah to allow her coven to publicly celebrate a traditional feast day, where members of the community offer the witches gifts in return for blessings. Monique and Genevieve disagree over what the ancestors want from them, and Genevieve reveals her plan to build the witches' power. When Elijah focuses his attention on restoring their home to its former glory, Klaus accuses him of doing it only to impress Hayley. Next, Klaus sets a new plan in motion by finding Cary, a werewolf from his own line, and sending him off to find a missing piece of family history. Marcel lets Thierry in on his new plan to rebuild his power, but Diego has his own ideas about the future. At the Feast of the Blessings, Monique and Genevieve try to use the ceremony to teach Davina a lesson, but Klaus intervenes and gives Davina a surprisingly important gift. While Hayley struggles to decide where her loyalties should lie, the ceremony explodes into violence.
19 19 "An Unblinking Death" Kellie Cyrus Ashley Lyle & Bart Nickerson April 22, 2014 (2014-04-22) 2J7819 1.50[20]
Desperate to help Kieran, Camille insists on an unconventional treatment, but her good intentions lead Kieran to a violent episode. After Klaus and Elijah disagree over the best way to handle the Crescent Wolves, Elijah makes a trip to the bayou, where he is witness to a horrific explosion that only adds to the hatred and mistrust among the communities. While Jackson and Elijah work to save the wounded, Hayley learns a surprising piece of her family history from Marcel.
20 20 "A Closer Walk with Thee" Sylvain White Carina Adly MacKenzie & Julie Plec April 29, 2014 (2014-04-29) 2J7820 1.77[21]
Hayley confronts a surprising enemy as she and her unborn baby fall into peril during a celebratory wake to honor a fallen member of the community. In order to save Hayley, Klaus and Elijah enlist the help of Genevieve who struggles to maintain control over Davina and the other young witches. Camille tells Marcel that Francesca is determined to find a mysterious key that may unlock a family secret. Meanwhile, as Klaus suffers from nightmares of his father Mikael, he is forced to examine his troubled relationship with his own adoptive son, Marcel.
21 21 "The Battle of New Orleans" Jeffrey Hunt Charlie Charbonneau & Michael Narducci May 6, 2014 (2014-05-06) 2J7821 1.44[22]
The war between Marcel and Klaus has begun with Marcel making the first move. In order to get the upper hand, Klaus asks Genevieve to do the ritual in order to make the werewolf rings, which can help them develop strength and speed. Davina is followed by Mikael, who is on a mission of his own — to get brought back and kill Klaus. Cammie discovers important information about Francesca's bloodline that can change the landscape of the started war. Genevieve weakens Klaus, and while Elijah recovers he discovers that Hayley is missing. Hayley — taken by the witches at the Church, has started entering labour, learns of the witches' intentions about her baby.
22 22 "From a Cradle to a Grave" Matt Hastings Diane Ademu-John May 13, 2014 (2014-05-13) 2J7822 1.76[23]
Hayley successfully gives birth, but is killed by the witches right after, with Klaus witnessing them getting his baby. Davina has brought back Mikael and uses him as her secret weapon, locked in the same place she was. As Elijah and Klaus try to find the witches, Hayley returns — now needing blood from her daughter to survive and transitioning into a hybrid. Marcel comes just in time when Monique is on her way to kill the baby and kills Monique. Meanwhile Hayley kills Genevieve even if the latter try to apologize for her actions. After his daughter is saved by Marcel, Klaus saves his life and the two reconcile their friendship. Klaus later comes with the idea of proclaiming his daughter dead, in order to save her, while giving her to someone who can care about her — his sister, Rebekah. He tells her to go away and to find a witch to perform a cloaking spell to protect them. In the end, we see the fourth harvest girl putting a rose on Esther's grave and a boy with her who calls her mother. They quietly walk away from the cemetery.

Production

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Reception

The first season received mixed reviews with 7.8 from IMDB

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