Some thought The Originals could be a goner with The Vampire Diaries ending its long run this year but the spinoff secured a surprising season five renewal at The CW.
The series, which keeps the network in business with exec producer Julie Plec, was benched until midseason, taking over for The Vampire Diaries on Fridays in March after the flagship wrapped its run. Thus far, the series is averaging a 0.7 rating and 1.6 million viewers. A full-season pickup for season five — which is considered unlikely — would bring the drama close to its 100-episode milestone.
The Originals follows Klaus Mikaelson and his family in New Orleans. Joseph Morgan stars alongside Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Yusuf Gatewood and Riley Voelkel.
