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Season 3 – The Originals

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Klaus, the original vampire/werewolf hybrid, returns to New Orleans -- which his family helped build -- to investigate rumors of a plot against him, in this spinoff of "The Vampire Diaries." He finds his former protege, Marcel, reigning powerful over its inhabitants, causing growing tension in the supernatural community. Klaus' brother, Elijah, joins him, and they learn that werewolf Hayley has fallen into the hands of a defiant witch who has life-changing information. In hope of reclaiming the city, Klaus and Elijah form an uneasy alliance with the witches to help further their cause.
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Samantha Highfill Entertainment Weekly 09/12/2018
There's something very simplistic about keeping the big bads within not only the vampire world, but also the Original family world. And yet, there's also something incredibly complex about it. Go to Full Review Mandy Treccia TV Source Magazine 01/18/2019
I LOVED seeing all the Original siblings in their original bodies right after they became vampires so please give us more of these scenes. Go to Full Review Kyndal Wilson Black Girl Nerds 06/27/2018
The dynamic between Klaus and Elijah has always been one of the most critical -- and one of my most favorite -- parts of the show. Go to Full Review Jason Hughes Screen Rant 10/09/2015
The ritual killings are going to start to cause a problem in New Orleans, which could be bad for Marcel and his vampires - which he has back under his control - as well as the first family. Something's brewing and things are going to get dark. Go to Full Review Mark Trammell TV Equals 10/09/2015
Not a bad start, all things considered. Go to Full Review Paul Dailly TV Fanatic 10/09/2015
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It wouldn't be The Originals without some family flashbacks, and they delivered. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Faiz D @RT95588871 May 14 Still a guilty pleasure. See more Seyi O @RT05288848 Apr 1 The Originals continues to deliver the intense drama and supernatural intrigue that fans have come to love. The stakes are higher than ever as the Mikaelson siblings face new threats and navigate complex alliances. This season delves deeper into themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, providing rich character development. See more Maya S @RT79299404 12/25/2024 All the seasons are amazing. Cutting edge and the best of tv shows ever See more Rowan C @RowanC3 10/29/2024 I am at loss for words because of how good this season was. The emotional connection between all of the siblings fighting to protect their own is unbelievable. I never thought that Marcel would end up being the ultimate evil and that is what made this season even better. There were so many other great villains in this season and none the less, all of them proved to be dangerous towards the Mikaelson family. The cast is great as always and we finally got to see all of the Originals back in their own bodies. I couldn't give this season any less than a 5/5 stars for numerous reasons. See more ElsaWhitneyy j @RT04708752 04/05/2023 Honestly the best TV series I have ever watched. I have the boxset & my whole family have watched this 5 times now it's that good. It's one of those series you can always go back and watch year after Year & get just as hooked as the last time. Joseph Morgan plays Klaus amazingly in this, his best part by far. I love all the characters and it's far better than The Vampire Diaries. I enjoyed this so much and the ending to this was done beautifully. I have never watched a TV show wrap up so well, it was emotional but satisfying the ending was a tear jerker. I will miss it very much. But that is why I have the boxset so I can watch it every year and get my fix. Give this a go, you won't regret it. Best vampire series ever. And I'm not usually a fan of vampire shows. See more 11/04/2021 ALWAYS AND FOREVER! I will never love a show as much as The Originals! Do I believe they deserved a better ending? Yes, yes I do. But will my love for the Mikaelsons change or die? NEVER! My love for them and this show will be truly immortal 🖤 See more Read all reviews
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Joseph Morgan

Klaus Mikaelson

Daniel Gillies

Elijah Mikaelson

Phoebe Tonkin

Hayley

Charles Michael Davis

Marcel

Leah Pipes

Cami

Danielle Campbell

Davina

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 8, 2015 For the Next Millennium Freya looks for a way to repair the bond between Klaus and Elijah; Hayley struggles with her curse; Vincent and Cami help Detective Kinney (Jason Dohring) when it appears there is a serial killer on the loose. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 15, 2015 You Hung the Moon Jackson and Elijah become worried about Hayley's safety; Cami shares her theory on the murders with Klaus; Lucien has an unsettling warning for Elijah. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 22, 2015 I'll See You in Hell or New Orleans Klaus and Elijah must work together to root out Lucien's true motives; Lucien reveals information about his past with Klaus to Cami; Marcel receives an offer from a mysterious figure; Hayley tries to cope with her situation. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 29, 2015 A Walk on the Wild Side Elijah considers going to a gala thrown by a group of ancient vampires; Marcel receives an enticing offer from a mysterious woman; Lucien and Klaus form a tentative alliance. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 5, 2015 The Axeman's Letter As the war between the sire lines heats up, Klaus receives a visitor from his past; Elijah enlists Marcel's help in finding out what Tristan is hiding; Davina turns to Hayley for advice. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2015 Beautiful Mistake Elijah and Freya do whatever it takes to protect Rebekah; Klaus tries to determine where Aurora's loyalties lie; Hayley and Marcel make a disturbing discovery; Detective Kinney (Jason Dohring) fights for his life. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2015 Out of the Easy Klaus and Elijah plan a Thanksgiving gathering in hopes of negotiating a truce; Vincent and Marcel realize Davina might be in over her head; Cami encounters a new threat. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 3, 2015 The Other Girl in New Orleans After learning Aurora may be responsible for the threat to Cami's life, Klaus engages in another of her devious games; Elijah, Freya and Hayley act against Tristan; Aya forces Marcel to make a difficult decision. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 10, 2015 Savior Freya tries to find a way to reverse a deadly curse that threatens to expose one of her siblings; Klaus watches over Cami as she tries to help Detective Kinney, whose life is suffering as a result of Lucien's compulsion. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 29, 2016 A Ghost Along the Mississippi Klaus declares war on Aurora and Tristan; Vincent finds himself forced to use his magic against his will; Tristan uses Hayley and Jackson as pawns; Klaus, Elijah and Freya put a risky plan into motion, resulting in a showdown with the Strix. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 5, 2016 Wild at Heart Elijah learns that Aya might have knowledge about an elusive weapon; Davina receives a tempting offer that could bring her closer to reuniting with Kol. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 12, 2016 Dead Angels Klaus finds himself in a standoff with an unlikely foe when a weapon that could take down his family ends up in the wrong hands; Elijah's efforts to reclaim the Strix result in a violent showdown; a new coven tries to elicit Davina's help. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 19, 2016 Heart Shaped Box Aurora hopes to lure Klaus and Elijah into a dangerous trap, using Freya as bait; Davina conjures up Kol, who might know the ingredient she needs to complete a spell; Hayley makes a sacrifice. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 26, 2016 A Streetcar Named Desire A magical trap renders Elijah and Klaus useless; Freya asks Marcel, Hayley and Stefan for help rescuing her brothers; Davina moves forward with her plan. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 4, 2016 An Old Friend Calls An old vampire arrives in the city, threatening the lives of innocent citizens and forcing Vincent to take part in a plot to bring down Klaus; Marcel seeks Davina's help when several Strix members go missing; Elijah talks to Hayley about her grief. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 1, 2016 Alone With Everybody Rumors about the last white oak bullet bring deadly foes to New Orleans with the intention of taking down Klaus permanently; Vincent and Josh search for a vampire who may have important information; Kol faces his brother. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 8, 2016 Behind the Black Horizon Freya is kidnapped by a dangerous new threat, forcing the Mikaelson brothers to put their differences aside to save her; in Mystic Falls, Elijah and Finn find themselves unwelcome by Deputy Donovan. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 15, 2016 The Devil Comes Here and Sighs Enemies join together to kidnap Klaus; Elijah and Freya confront a powerful force; Hayley and Cami have a risky plan to get Klaus back. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 29, 2016 No More Heartbreaks Following Cami's violent encounter, Klaus relies on his family and allies to find a cure while he watches over Cami at the compound; Freya turns to her arsenal of spells while Vincent and Marcel look for a crucial ingredient at Cami's apartment. Details Episode 20 Aired May 6, 2016 Where Nothing Stays Buried After a ruthless plan that has left their family broken, Klaus, Elijah and Freya search for a way to take down Lucien once and for all; Kol and Marcel make an urgent plea for help. Details Episode 21 Aired May 13, 2016 Give 'Em Hell Kid Freya's prophetic visions reveal that her family is on course to confront a dangerous new enemy; Detective Kinney helps Vincent and Kol travel to the ancestral world to stop the witches and regain their city. Details Episode 22 Aired May 20, 2016 The Bloody Crown With the Mikaelson compound overrun by an army of enemies, Klaus must face judgment for centuries of cruelty; an unexpected arrival stuns Marcel; Elijah, Freya and Kol search for a way to save their family. Details

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The Originals — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Matthew Hastings, Jeffrey Hunt, John Hyams, Michael Grossman, Kellie Cyrus, Chris Grismer, Lance Anderson
Executive Producer
Julie Plec, Leslie Morgenstein
Screenwriter
Ashley Lyle, Michael Narducci, Carina Adly MacKenzie, Kyle Arrington, Declan De Barra, Mike Russo, Diane Ademu-John, Bart Nickerson, Michelle Paradise, Beau DeMayo, Christopher Hollier
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 8, 2015