We are super excited for the series premiere of The Vampire Diaries spin-off, The Originals, and have been anticipating it ever since the backdoor pilot aired earlier this year.
The CW has released episode details for the premiere episode which finds Klaus and Elijah heading to New Orleans, the place they once called home. Also in the episode, Klaus receives some pretty shocking news; Hayley is captured by a coven of witches.
PHOTOS | View Episodic Photos For The Originals #102
KLAUS MIKAELSON, THE ORIGINAL VAMPIRE/WEREWOLF HYBRID, RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS IN THIS SPIN-OFF OF “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” — Klaus Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan), the original vampire-werewolf hybrid, has returned to the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans – the city his family helped build 300 years ago. Determined to help his brother, Elijah (Daniel Gillies) leaves their sister Rebekah (Claire Holt) behind and follows Klaus. Elijah learns that the beautiful and rebellious werewolf Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) – Klaus’ onetime flame – has fallen into the hands of a powerful witch named Sophie Deveraux (Daniella Pineda). When Sophie reveals some life-changing news, Elijah realizes that the Original family may have been given a second chance at humanity and redemption. Klaus, however, is more intrigued by his recent unexpected reunion with his former protégé, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), a charismatic but diabolical vampire who now has total control over the supernatural inhabitants of New Orleans. Klaus vows to reclaim what was once his – the power, the city and his family. The series also stars Leah Pipes as Cami and Danielle Campbell as Davina.
VIDEO | View The Promotional Television Spot For The Originals #102
The Originals “Always and Forever” was directed by Chris Grismer and written by Julie Plec and Michael Narducci. The episode airs Thursday, October 3, at 9pm on The CW.
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