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.
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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.
I liked TVD but I LOVE The Originals. I think its a better show and the cast is awesome. I think their acting abilities are far better than those on TVD. I surely hope they do not cancel it. Everytime I really get into a show they cancel it. I really like The Witches of East End and their plot was actually starting to ramp up with a better and it had so many directions it could have went and they canceled it after season 3. I was hoping Netflix would pick it up but it was not to be.… Read more »
Should have proof read. Hope everybody gets the jist…lol.
I love the Originals! I’m extremely invested in the characters and the storyline. This show is so well done with so many different anecdotes for continuation. I look forward to watching every week. One of my favorite shows of all time! It made up for the disappointment last 4 seasons of TVD. Please keep it on the air!!!!
O HELL NAH!!You better not take my babes from me!!I love the originals!
Better than any show,.!JoMorgan knows his character better than I know myself!I want to say that every single person that is acting in this show knows it’s role!
Love you everyone.
All regards from Serbia.
Just renew the originals, before you lose all The ratings that actually matter on the C.W. The originals is the best show on that network, by the end of the season all the vampire diaries fans will be glued in on the originals. The cast crew & writers are talented, and the chemistry is undeniable. It would be like canceling Game of Thrones before season two. I know that’s a little dramatic, but the acting/directing by some of the cast is extraordinary. So just for once, do What the fans/viewers want.
I think whether or not the Originals is the best show on the network is entirely subjective. Add to that, there has been a mass exodus from the writer’s room and the fact that the show is losing its showrunner. Should there be a next season, I expect the quality of the show to be jarring. If TVD fans were going to jump on to the Originals bandwagon, they would’ve already done so. Even then, there was already a large overlap of TVD/TO fans. Even Nina Dobrev returning for the series finale only gave TVD a slight bump. Maybe if… Read more »
The CW has a huge problem on their hands and desperately needs to infuse new life into their network. Expensive, low-performing shows with steady declines need to be dropped. Maybe the CW should do what A&E is doing and slowly phase out scripted shows or just turn into a superhero network. It’ll no doubt be more profitable that way. When re-runs of the Flash are garnering higher ratings than the show, its time to give up.
I do not think dropping scripted shows is a great idea. Reality tv was very popular for awhile and while some shows still do well it is getting boring. I have switched from reality tv to scripted shows. Many people that I know have as well. I think they should give it time now that TVD is done and see what happens. I love the originals. I think the cast and their quality of acting abilities is better than those on TVD. Fingers crossed it stays.
Please don’t take away my show… I love the show!!!
Friday night is always the kiss of death. Most aren’t even home in that demographic. Move it to a different night. I DVR it but watch it on Monday. Please renew would be a shame to cancel a decent show with such good actors.
Completly agree. I work friday nights so I watch it on the CW app when I get home. They should definitely try another night.
We need season 5 please!!!
I don’t get why vampire diaries gets higher rating , it’s basically teen drama . I really hope there will be another seasons , I need my favourite evil family always and forever. .please please please #renew the originals ❤
Please renew for season 5
There is a mistake in the article : “In season five, The Mikaelsons are reunited, only to face an even bigger threat” it isn’t season five but four…
I really hope (Hope, haha, so funny — okay i’ll shut up) that they won’t cancel season five…it is such a great show ! <3
Thanks!
LOve The Originals, Renew Renew Renew
Need 10 more seasons. Best SHow Ever!
Renew it please it’s an amazing show that should last for a long time
Renew,Renew,Renew.
The Originals deserves more than 10 seasons,I honestly started watching first Vampire Diaries after I found out the storyline with The Originals has an own show,I started watching them.
The Originals is on a higher level than anyother show,it’s a show where the main characters are villans,I think people should keep that in mind when watching and that is what is I love most about it (no other show has that and also Vampire transformations effect are amazing I mean come on).My favorite show ever.
Please renew it’s our families favorite show.