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Are you ready for more of the Mikaelsons? The Originals TV show on The CW has been renewed for a fifth season. The fourth season of The Vampire Diaries spin-off kicked off on March 17th and is still ongoing. The show was on the cancellation “bubble,” so this renewal obviously comes as good news for the fans.
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, as they battle to reclaim New Orleans.
The Originals: A Look at the Ratings
The fourth season of The Originals is averaging a 0.34 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 972,000 viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 9% and up by 6%, respectively.
When we sort by the demo ratings, The Originals ranks tenth among the 16 CW TV shows we’re tracking. Sorting by average total audience size bumps it up to the ninth position. This season five renewal makes sense, since it will help beef up The Originals‘ syndication package.
As previously reported, Michael Narducci is departing as showrunner and series creator Julie Plec will take over. Leslie Morgenstern will also executive-produce.
What do you think? Are you still watching The Originals TV series? Did you expect The CW to cancel or renew this TV show for a fifth season?
1/7/18 update: Season five of The Originals will debut in April 2018. Details here
Soooo happy there’s a season 5! Absolutely one of my favorite shows!!
I love the originals..Keep it going
Sooooo happy there will be a season 5
I love the story line and think the actors do a fantastic job! Keep those episodes coming!!!!
Super excited about a 5th season. I definitely wanted more episodes from the 4th season and was a bit worried then they quickly ended season 4. Can’t wait for season 5…..I truly hope there will be the normal amount of episodes.
I adore this show!! Wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a spin-off of my much beloved TVD, but they’ve hit a home run in my book, and each season just keeps getting BETTER!! I was pretty worried when season 4 abruptly ended after just 13 of the normal 22 episodes in a season, especially because it seemed to very quickly tie up every character’s story line! I want my season 4’s NINE more episodes!! Hhhhhhh…now I have to wait for season 5 to come out to get my fix. I’m just grateful that I GET a fifth season, and with… Read more »
Thank goodness love the originals!!
I love love love this show! even more than TVD!! please never cancel this show! I just finished watching the whole series in two days on Netflix!!
sooo exctited for season5!!!
I love this show!! Please don’t cancel it!!!!
My husband and I watch the show. Love it! Hope it doesn’t get canceled any time soon!!
Still watching! Please please don’t cancel. Give it the 7 VD had. It is just as good. I love the Michaelsons!
I love this show, it’s my favorite series, that says a lot! Great storyline, blood and guts, love and gory! I can’t get enough!
Love the show. Started watching a few months ago after my daughter rooks me about it. I watched it fir 3 episodes then was told I HADto start with the Vampire Dairies first. GOT HOOKED. No more of that show. Sad. Then stated the Originals, Hooked just finished season 4. There has found to be more seaons, the writers could go so many ways with the storyline after the watt it ended. But do they really read these comments. Let’s see!
I just came across the originals about a month ago and I’m hooked! I’m nearly finished already. Love this series, please keep them coming. Honestly love them even more then vampire diaries!
Just came across the originals a month ago and am nearly completely finished!! I love it so much more then the vampire diaries. Please keep them coming!