Although its demo numbers have been okay for The CW, The Originals TV show never matched the ratings for The Vampire Diaries. Now that the latter show has ended its run, will the spin-off pick up more of its audience? Will The Originals be cancelled or renewed for season five on The CW? Stay tuned.
The first spin-off of the wildly successful Vampire Diaries, The Originals stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Yusuf Gatewood, and Riley Voelkel. Claire Holt and Leah Pipes guest star. The CW supernatural drama series follows the Mikaelson family, the world’s first vampires who have returned to reclaim New Orleans. In season four, the Mikaelsons are reunited, only to face an even bigger threat: the revival of an ancient evil with strong ties to their most vulnerable family member. After a devastating attack by this nightmarish entity, they must stand their ground and forge an alliance with those who hate them most: Marcel (Davis) and Vincent (Gatewood).
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
6/24 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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For comparisons: The third season of The Originals averaged a 0.38 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 931,000 total viewers.
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like The Originals TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a fifth season?
5/10 update: The CW has renewed The Originals for a fifth season. Details here.
7/20 update: Julie Plec announced The Originals will end with season five. Details here.
Past two season are amazing and fresh, need a season 5 and more!!! Do not cancel.
There needs to be another season….and then another after that and another after that (i’m sure you get my point). First the Vampire Diaries ended and Teen Wolf is about to end. We don’t need this show ending too, not to mention a cross over would be nice to see….with Damon specifically 🙂
Oh my god please do not cancel the show! I was waiting for it to come on Netflix because I missed an episode! RENEW for a season 5!!
Another season pleeeease!!!!!
Please god please renew The Originals for a fifth season. This series is one of the CWs better shows in my opinion and I would be beyond upset with the CW if they were to not renew The Originals for a fifth season!
I hope they are counting all the ways to view this show also!!! Please renew!
I like it a lot, and will live to keep watching season 5, 6 and more
I don’t know what my life will be on Friday nights without ‘The Originals.’ It is the best show ever created and I love ❤️ all the actors and actresses who have played a role in any of the episodes, especially the main characters!
Please keep The Orginals; I love the show & they definitely need to consider the people who watch it on the app’s and other ways to view the show.. I mean really they air the show on a Friday night… most of us have to catch up by another source. Keep the show it’s awesome along with all the characters!!!!
Why don’t they count people who watch it via the app, dvr or people who pre-purchase the seasons? This is vital to get a total picture. CW cancels this one they lose me completely….I’m not interested in super hero central. I prefer my comics with ink.
Love the Originals. If they want to boost ratings, bring on cast of Vampire Diaries who need a job. They would be #1 in ratings then. They definitely should be coming back!!!
Books!The Originals are perfect just the way they are!Don’t call Damon,Stefan,CAROLINE,NO!They are Originals show a little respect.
PLEASE DONT CANCEL IT
I would like to keep watching this season and the fifth season
Please don’t cancel “The Originals”! I will be absolutely crushed!
Love the Originals. Our fav now that Grimm is gone.