*The Originals* (2013–2018) is a supernatural drama series and a spin-off of *The Vampire Diaries*. It follows the Mikaelson siblings—Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah—who are the world's first vampires, also known as "the Originals." The story is set in New Orleans, a city they helped build centuries ago, and revolves around their return to reclaim it from Klaus's former protégé, Marcel, who has taken control. The series explores themes of family, loyalty, and power struggles among supernatural factions, including vampires, werewolves, and witches. A key plotline involves Klaus's unborn child, a hybrid of vampire and werewolf, which becomes a symbol of hope and conflict.