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Season 1 – Legacies

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The town of Mystic Falls has a new generation of protectors in this spin-off of "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Originals." The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted is home to Klaus Mikaelson's daughter Hope, Alaric Saltzman's twins Lizzie and Josie, and other young adults who are coming of age as witches, vampires and werewolves, nurtured to be their best selves and overcome their villainous impulses. Together, they rely on ancient folklore and tales to learn how to battle their far-reaching enemies and attempt to keep balance in the world.
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Critics Consensus

A fun and fast-paced addition to the CW's stable of supernatural high school series, Legacies emerges from the shadows of its sister shows an unexpected delight.

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Valerie Anne Autostraddle 03/29/2019
They never take themselves too seriously, enjoying the hell out of some classic sci-fi tropes and dismantling some fantasy lore. Go to Full Review
Samantha Highfill Entertainment Weekly 11/15/2018
B+
Legacies is not at all what I was expecting... I probably would've scoffed and thought that the show was going too big. But I have to tell you guys: This show works. Yes, it's going big, but that's what makes it so fun (amongst other things). I am all in. Go to Full Review
Emily St. James Vox 10/26/2018
You'll have little idea of what the show looks like, beyond the vague sense that attractive 20-somethings playing teenagers will make out a lot. Go to Full Review
Keisha Hatchett TV Guide 11/15/2018
But while vastly different from the shows that came before, Legacies never forgets its roots and serves up delightful Easter eggs. Go to Full Review
Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 10/29/2018
3/5
Vampire spinoff has new characters, violence, sexiness. Go to Full Review
Paul Dailly TV Fanatic 10/26/2018
4.7/5
As someone who is still bitter about how The Originals' series finale played out, I was perfectly prepared to be disappointed by Legacies Season 1 Episode 1, but there was a lot to like about it. Go to Full Review
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Jonathan E @MovieFiend2026 Jan 26 An absolute disgrace and total disrespect to its classic predecessors. A show centered around Hope Mikaelson shouldve been so much better smdh See more Jovana Z May 17 HORRIBLE They completely ruined the legacy of the famous tvd and the originals with this hell'ish monstrosity The writers got completely out of the rail they should be fired and never hired again This is the worst piece of media TV has ever seen See more Rowan C @RowanC3 11/15/2024 This show was way better than I thought it was going to be, especially this season. Hope is taking on a new life while trying to move on from the fact that her Mon and Dad are gone forever. I love the cast so far, I love that Alaric is finally teaching kids and I like how all of them use their abilities. So far a good show and hopefully it gets better from here. See more Luka G @Lukkaaa 02/06/2024 SUCH A GREAT SHOW!!!! but I feel like Julie pled needs to rethink everything she did with this show cause she could've done so much with Hope and the twins (Lizzie and Josie) 3 extremely powerful witches and let's not talk about Hope being a whole worldly threat and In legacies she's fighting ponies??? 😭 Julie you need to redo this show from the scrap. MAKE WHAT WE TRULY DESERVE!!!! See more 05/15/2022 this show is a disgrace to its forefathers and a failed attempt to attract younger generations! Im glad it's canceled. and trust me I've pushed myself with the hope it will get. what a disappointment! See more 03/28/2022 The story line is shockingly bad, hopes acting is appalling throughout and the way she shown as a bad ass when rly she is so little making everything about her and how the other characters let her walk all of them. None of this bad writing would of worked in VD or the originals See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 25, 2018 This Is the Part Where You Run The next generation of supernatural beings come of age in a range of unconventional ways, under the guidance of headmaster Alaric Saltzman. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 1, 2018 Some People Just Want to Watch the World Burn Alaric, Hope and Rafael hit the road in search of Landon, whose sudden disappearance raises some suspicion; Lizzie and Josie's plan to stay under the radar quickly gets derailed during an annual flag football game against Mystic Falls High. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 2018 We're Being Punked, Pedro As punishment for breaking the rules, Hope, Lizzie, Josie and MG are forced to participate in a community service project; Landon and Rafael's attempt at a carefree life on the road takes a dangerous turn when they become unsuspecting targets. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 2018 Hope Is Not the Goal When two students go missing, Alaric sends Hope, Lizzie, MG and Landon to Mystic Falls High to investigate; Josie helps Rafael adjust to his new life at the school; an unsettling discovery puts Alaric and Sheriff Donovan at odds with one another. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 29, 2018 Malivore Tensions rise after Alaric decides to give the students a bigger voice by forming an honor council; Hope does a series of magical tests on Landon; Alaric and Dorian take on the next creature to try and find out what they want. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 6, 2018 Mombie Dearest Lizzie and Josie prepare for their long-awaited sweet 16 party; Alaric finds himself preoccupied with the latest supernatural arrival -- one that hits a little too close to home; Penelope's latest plan gives MG a chance to impress Lizzie. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 13, 2018 Death Keeps Knocking on My Door As Hope hits the books to learn more about the latest creature to arrive to the school, things take a turn leaving her to confront one of her darkest fears; Alaric attempts to help Rafael cope after his past comes back to haunt him. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 24, 2019 Maybe I Should Start From the End After discovering that Landon is in trouble, Hope and Alaric search for him and uncover some startling information about Landon's past. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 31, 2019 What Was Hope Doing in Your Dreams? During a stressful week of exams, Hope, Rafael, Landon and MG's attempts to study get thwarted by the arrival of a new monster that feeds off their worst fears; Hope struggles with a secret she's been keeping from Landon. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 7, 2019 There's a World Where Your Dreams Came True Following a stay in Europe with her mother, Lizzie returns to Mystic Falls and comes face-to-face with someone who could make all her wishes come true -- including making Hope Mikaelson disappear. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 21, 2019 We're Gonna Need a Spotlight When Alaric decides to postpone the school's annual talent show, Lizzie and Josie are determined to make sure the show goes on; the students face a creature that lowers their inhibitions; Alaric decides to play hooky with Emma. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 28, 2019 There's a Mummy on Main Street When the urn goes missing, Alaric, Hope, Josie, Lizzie, Kaleb, Dorian and Emma hit the road to locate the artifact before the next Malivore creature arrives; Lizzie takes aim at Hope for all the past spring breaks she's ruined. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 7, 2019 The Boy Who Still Has a Lot of Good to Do When a spontaneous road trip to visit MG's parents leaves him and Landon missing, Hope, Alaric and Kaleb set out to find them before it's too late. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 14, 2019 Let's Just Finish the Dance The Salvatore School prepares to host the Miss Mystic Falls pageant; Hope secretly deals with a recent trauma that's causing her magic to go on the fritz; the unexpected arrival of a boy from Hope's past causes Landon to be on alert. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 21, 2019 I'll Tell You a Story When the fallout of Hope's actions leaves her and Landon on the outs, she turns to Lizzie for help making things right; Landon uncovers secrets about his past; Josie looks into a secret that Alaric has been keeping. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 28, 2019 There's Always a Loophole When a group of unwelcome visitors descends upon the school, Hope leads the charge to keep her friends safe; MG uncovers a secret about his mother; Josie finds herself in a dire situation. Details
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Season Info

Director
Chris Grismer, Geoff Shotz, John Hyams, Tony Solomons, Carol Banker, Mary Lou Bellucci, Paul Wesley
Executive Producer
Julie Plec, Brett Matthews, Leslie Morgenstein, Gina Girolamo
Screenwriter
Julie Plec, Brett Matthews, Penny Cox, Marguerite MacIntyre, Sherman Payne, Thomas Brandon, Bryce Ahart, Josh Schaer, Stephanie McFarlane
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (V|D)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 25, 2018
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