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The Originals

Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery

Created by Julie Plec

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. From TMDB

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The Originals is a 2013 sci-fi & fantasy drama mystery TV series, created by Julie Plec, starring Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies and Charles Michael Davis.

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Rotten Tomatoes assesses 87% positive reviews for the overall series, with the first season garnering 57% (of 28 reviews considered), while the following three all earn 100% (of 6, 6 and 5 reviews, respectively), and the final season scores 67% based on 6 reviews.

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  • KikiDoodle & Purrmaids @ BLFC @kikidoodle.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 15, 2025

    One of the Originals that will make it into the FC art show this weekend! This one had to be shared with the frame! #artpost

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  • Terry J. Benton-Walker (he/daddy) @handle.invalidBluesky · Dec 11, 2024

    I also wrote a fantasy series that’s a contemporary Game of Thrones ft. Black & Black queer leads. It got starred reviews from Kirkus & Publisher’s Weekly, & I was a finalist in the GA Author of the Year Award for it. If you’re a fan of The Originals tv series, check it out! #booksky #blackbooksky

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 18, 2025

    'View across the Backs (Fenton)' Ink When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 9, 2025

    'The Backs (Cobridge)' Ink Private Collection A work from the 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are at Barewall Gallery in Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent: www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 29, 2025

    'The Observatory (Hanley)' Ink Private Collection When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 27, 2025

    'Abandoned Works (Fenton)' Ink When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT10

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  • Shauna Joy @shaunajoy.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 3, 2024

    My contribution to the Originals Bureau. Also if you're reading this and your name is Mr. David Bautista, I'd very much like you to play the series-long villain. We can build up to you until we have enough money to be able to afford you! Thank you, Sir. Also I love you. #ORIGINALSBUREAU2024

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2025

    'The End Terrace (Cobridge)' Ink : Varnish When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 8, 2025

    'View across the backs (Fenton)' Ink A work from the 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are at Barewall Gallery in Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent: www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 5, 2025

    'Gate (Birches Head)' Ink When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 30, 2025

    'Newsagent (Birches Head)' Ink : Varnish When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 24, 2025

    'Lytton Street Bottle Oven (Stoke)' Ink Private Collection When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 27, 2025

    When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 23, 2025

    'The Wheatsheaf Stores (Northwood)' Ink When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 31, 2025

    'Edward Street (Fenton)' Ink When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Terry J. Benton-Walker (he/daddy) @handle.invalidBluesky · Nov 20, 2024

    Not me flubbing my own comps 😩😂. Let’s try this again!! 😮‍💨 If you liked The Originals or Vampire Diaries but wished they were Blacker and gayer, then def check out the Blood Debts series!

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  • 𝚂𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚝𝚘𝚌𝚘𝚕 @2ndaryprotocol.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 31, 2026

    Share a spinoff TV series you love. 📺 My choice: ‘The Originals’ 🖤

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 20, 2025

    'Takeaway (Cobridge)' Ink When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/... #Stoke100 #SoT100

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  • Ian R. Pearsall @ianrpearsall.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2025

    'Sunday School Facade (Burslem)' Ink When in Burslem town, seek out the 'A Mother Town' Anthology' illustrations which evolved from my 'Six Towns Sketchbook' series. All the Originals are on the wall at Barewall Gallery : www.barewall.co.uk/collections/...

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  • Spunky 🔜 BLFC DD @spunkyracoon.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 18, 2026

    If you’re interested in the Originals, or even a custom plate…Make sure to save my next Whatnot show! Everything will be up for auction on there 3/29 @ 6 PM CT www.whatnot.com/s/xL4VtwSh

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  • 👻🎃Amelia Kayne🎃👻 @ameliakayne.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 29, 2026

    ✨ quote post! introduce yourself! ✨ name: Amelia pronouns: She/Her fav fantasy creature: Vampires fav book last year: Legacy of Chaos fav book so far this year: Burning Daylight current fav movie: Practical Magic current fav show: Rewatching OUAT & The Originals season: Fall ... and a gif/meme!

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  • 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐨 & 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧 @quietblkgrl.blacksky.appBluesky · Nov 16, 2024

    #blacksky if you like black witches, New Orleans, The Originals or ever been interested in a modern day Game of Thrones I highly recommend checking out this YA series, Blood Debts by @tjbentonwalker.bsky.social

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  • Baddest Witch of the East @museofthesun.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 13, 2024

    Okay so I finished The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina….why did they hoe her so bad in the end!!! This the second mythical show to kill off their main character. The Originals play book!

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  • Jasper 🍉 @confusedtotem.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 18, 2024

    So my current interests for the algorithm: - Minecraft - Valorant - Streaming - Fantasy - World-building - Tv shows and Movies - 911 TV show - The Vampire Diaries and The Originals - Lord of the Rings & Rings of Power - Writing - Gay stuff - Fanart

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  • Natalie is querying🎇 @nataliedieudonne.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 19, 2025

    ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES SERIES x THE ORIGINALS SERIES A woman raised by vampires finds her somewhat calm life disrupted when she’s attacked by a witch with ancient dark magic, as she fights to cope with the love she secretly has for a vampire who raised her. #A #R #PosterPitQ #amquerying

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  • B_Rye989 @brye989.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 7, 2026

    This is something I’d like see turned into a tv series. It’s very much a mix of The Originals & The Magicians.

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  • CharmedOGForever🔮🧙🏻‍♀️ @charmedog.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 22, 2024

    Fave show.....? 📺 The Vampire Diaries or The Originals

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  • Koh The Nutt Stealer @gregathus88.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 24, 2026

    There should be a vampire theme park, and each area is broken up based on different properties: Buffy, Underworld, Blade, TVD/The Originals, Lost Boys, 30 Days of Night, Fright Night, Interview…, etc. And Buffy can travel to each area and put on a show of slaying the vampires from each universe.

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  • Six @sixdos.blacksky.appBluesky · May 27, 2025

    I’m about to start The Vampire Diaries series and then do The Originals.

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  • Count Avi Henriques 🩸 @legalizegoblins.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 1, 2023

    Introduce yourself with 1 book, 1 film, and 1 tv show. Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray Film: Princess Mononoke Show: The Originals

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  • Mr. Lovely @johnylovely.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 19, 2025

    Everytime I rewatch The Originals I get upset at how Haley was killed on the show !

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  • Mister Wednesday of Baroque Works🧿 @princeeros.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 1, 2026

    The Originals is like the perfect show. 😮‍💨

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  • Ken Fang -- Very Asian @fangsbites.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 28, 2026

    I found Suzy Kolber's new show "The Originals With Suzy Kolber" on Scripps News. Seeing her talk shop with Lisa Salters is a joy. One quick story, Lisa once scolded me at an ESPN press event in Bristol, CT. She wasn't happy over my line of questioning about the old Boogermobile.

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  • Thee Green Witch 🇵🇷💚🌙 @snarkbreathing.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 26, 2026

    I wish Claire Holt would have stayed a series regular on The Originals. Rebekah was the funniest out of all the Mikaelsons

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  • Miss D. 📚 🎬 📺 @bonobochick.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 16, 2026

    Imma wait & see how RALLY is cast as viewers got #VampireAcademy on Peacock from Plec. That's a diverse series. That said, Plec's misogynoir wrt TVD + The Originals won't be forgiven nor forgotten by many ppl. It also doesn't help that #PrimeVideo YA shows have been all-white.🤔 #streaming #tvsky

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  • anditdies.bsky.social @anditdies.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 8, 2026

    I've lost count on Heated Rivalry. I think it's around 12. I watch a vampire show every fall, usually True Blood or TVD. Will probably start The Originals soon. If I'm not doing well, it's Friday Night Lights. I used to come home from school & watch T2 every day which is now fitting. Skynet 😭!

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  • Lord Baldemort @need2bblunt.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 27, 2026

    It's a great show. I think season 3 and 4 are two of the better seasons. The last season is painful to watch. You could feel that the show was coming to an end. There is some great stuff in it though. You'll like The Originals. There are some seriously compelling stories.

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  • Omegathenook 🇬🇧 (SPOOKY MONTH!) @omegathenook.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 26, 2026

    5 years ago, 'High Guardian Spice' premiered on Crunchyroll. Its negative backlash for its animation, LGBTQ+ representation and story torpedoed the show's reputation and is one of the reasons Crunchyroll discontinued the 'Originals' division. The show currently has a 1.7 rating on IMDB. #chop

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  • Kadin @quickfalafel.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 21, 2026

    Oh don’t worry about it 🥰 It’s just part of watching a show that’s older. It is a crazy coincidence that I just saw your skeet though, I never see people talking about The Originals. So far, I really like the show.

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  • Bianca Sommerland-They/them 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 @bianca-sommerland.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 30, 2026

    Share a spinoff TV series you love. 📺 My choice: The Originals

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Jul 20, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #Spinoff #BetterCallSaul #TheOriginals The 10 Best Spin-Off Shows of All Time, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TTd5Dr

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Jul 19, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TheVampireDiaries #TheOriginals #Peacock Forget 'The Vampire Lestat,' TV's Best Modern Vampire Series Is a Streaming Smash http://dlvr.it/TTcNfF

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  • Favour Borokini @favourboroks.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 3, 2026

    Anyway this is the first tv show I've seen from beginning to end (excluding anime) in like 6 years, since The Originals. I absolutely loved Samantha, such a fantastic character. Then Carrie. I really like Carrie, then Charlotte, then Miranda. Miranda was my favourite the first time I saw the show

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  • 10/17💕♎️VenusianDoll @darkvisenya7.blacksky.appBluesky · Oct 20, 2026

    Reading but now in the mood to watch The Originals lol.. I’ll do both. Set the show to watch later tonight

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 17, 2026

    The (TV Series) The Originals (Season 1-5) is available today on (iTunes) (Canada) for C$39.99 Cast: Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Charles Michael Davis, Phoebe Tonkin, Claire Holt, Nathaniel Buzolic, Andrew Lees, Colin Woodell, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Rebecca Breeds

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Oct 5, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #TheOriginals #TheVampireDiaries Peacock Just Added the Greatest 5-Season Spin-Off of All Time http://dlvr.it/TVmvZ3

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  • Fangs & Fandom @justvampirethings.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 20, 2026

    Good evening, creatures of the night. We're looking at a TV show this time: The Originals. Let the dark spoil you.

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  • ☀️ @tscrant.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 10, 2026

    If you think the series finale of TVD is good, the finale of The Originals will have you in a pool of tears. It's like, always too soon to say Goodbye

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  • Dazsmodels @dazsmodels.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 8, 2026

    Trax Top Gear Chrysler R Series Valiant 1962 Black ref TR35 1:43 Chrysler R Series Valiant This Model Car is a collectors replica of a Chrysler R Series Valiant 1962 in Black The Manufacturer of this Diecast Model Car is Trax Models / Top Gear Models ref TR35 The Originals and the size is 1/43rd

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  • The 🫠 ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛʏ KEXP 🎶 #NowPlaying Bot @kexpmusicbot.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #MorningShow Rosie & the Originals: 🎵 Angel Baby #Rosie #theOriginals ▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify ▶️ Song/Cover on Bandcamp:

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  • KEXP Playlist @kexp-playlist.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    The Morning Show with John Richards Song: Angel Baby Artist: Rosie & the Originals Album: Angel Baby (2009) Time: 9:13 am

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Feb 13, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #TheOriginals #TheVampireDiaries 'The Vampire Diaries' Darker, More Mature Spin-Off Is Actually the Best Show in the Supernatural Franchise http://dlvr.it/TQxb3g

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  • Jon McBrine | YA Sci-Fi Author @jon_mcbrine_authorMastodon · Nov 12, 2025

    Do I sink my teeth into ALL of The Vampire Diaries? 🧛 #TVDUniverse #TheVampireDiaries #Legacies #TheOriginals #TVSeries #TeenDrama

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  • Miguel L. @mklopezMastodon · Nov 10, 2025

    Maisie Richardson-Sellers reveals why new Anne Rice TV show '#TalamascaTheSecretOrder is nothing like her previous work in the #Arrowverse or #TheOriginals universe: 'What I like about it is I'm playing a human.' https://ew.com/maisie-richardson-sellers-talks-talamasca-the-secret-order-role-11844592

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Sep 29, 2025

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #Exclusives #TheOriginals #Legacies ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Star Joseph Morgan Reveals If He’d Ever Play Klaus Mikaelson Again [Exclusive] http://dlvr.it/TNMPFh

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Sep 9, 2025

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TheVampireDiaries #TheOriginals #ClaireHolt All 8 Mikaelson Family Members in 'The Vampire Diaries,' Ranked http://dlvr.it/TMySdp

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Aug 25, 2025

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #Angel #MidnightMass #TheOriginals 10 Best TV Vampires, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TMgCzb

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  • LezWatch.TV @[email protected]Mastodon · Nov 23, 2024

    Character of the Day: Keelin The LezWatch.TV character of the day is Keelin from The Originals - #LWTVcotD #TheOriginals - https://lezwatchtv.com/character/keelin/ https://lezwatchtv.com/character/keelin/

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  • The Game of Nerds @TheGameofNerdsMastodon · May 27, 2024

    Top 12 Facts About #TheOriginals TV show. Did you know these facts? https://thegameofnerds.com/2018/02/23/12-facts-about-the-originals-we-bet-you-didnt-know/

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  • The Game of Nerds @TheGameofNerdsMastodon · May 22, 2024

    Five TV shows fans of #TheOriginals TV show will enjoy! https://thegameofnerds.com/2018/03/24/originals-five-tv-shows-to-watch-about-other-supernatural-families/

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Klaus Mikaelson
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Daniel Gillies
Elijah Mikaelson
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Marcel Gerard
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Riley Voelkel
Freya Mikaelson
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Vincent Griffith
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Danielle Rose Russell
Hope Mikaelson
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