The Originals Timeline ( Real )

show_premiere
October 3, 2013

The Originals Premiere

The TV show 'The Originals' premiered on The CW network.

season_finale
May 13, 2014

The Originals Season 1 Conclusion

The first season of 'The Originals' concluded after airing 22 episodes.

season_premiere
October 6, 2014

The Originals Season 2 Premiere

Season 2 of 'The Originals' premiered on The CW network.

season_finale
May 11, 2015

The Originals Season 2 Conclusion

The second season of 'The Originals' concluded after airing 22 episodes.

season_premiere
October 8, 2015

The Originals Season 3 Premiere

Season 3 of 'The Originals' premiered on The CW network.

season_finale
May 13, 2016

The Originals Season 3 Conclusion

The third season of 'The Originals' concluded after airing 22 episodes.

season_premiere
April 17, 2017

The Originals Season 4 Premiere

Season 4 of 'The Originals' premiered on The CW network, continuing the story of the Mikaelson family.

season_finale
July 24, 2017

The Originals Season 4 Conclusion

The fourth season of 'The Originals' concluded after airing 13 episodes.

renewal_announcement
August 2017

The Originals Season 5 Announcement

The CW announced the renewal of 'The Originals' for a fifth and final season.

season_premiere
April 18, 2018

The Originals Season 5 Premiere

Season 5 of 'The Originals' premiered, marking the final season of the series.

series_finale
August 1, 2018

The Originals Series Finale

The final episode of 'The Originals' aired, concluding the story of the Mikaelson family.

The Originals Timeline ( Fictional )

founding
Late 1700s

The Founding of New Orleans

Klaus Mikaelson and his siblings establish New Orleans, setting the foundation for their legacy and the complex relationships with vampires, witches, and werewolves in the city.

family_conflict
Early 1800s

The Mikaelson Family Conflict

Tensions escalate within the Mikaelson family, particularly involving Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah, leading to betrayals and alliances that fuel future conflicts.

supernatural_event
Early 1900s

Klaus's Hybrid Creation

Klaus creates the first vampire-werewolf hybrid, combining the powers of both supernatural species and altering the balance of power in the supernatural community.

return
Modern Day, Season 1

The Originals Return to New Orleans

Klaus returns to New Orleans after years of exile to reclaim control over the city and protect his family from emerging threats.

major_conflict
Season 3

Confrontation with the Hollow

The Mikaelsons face the powerful Hollow, a dark witch entity threatening to destroy their family and the city, leading to sacrifices and uneasy alliances.

birth
Season 2

Hope Mikaelson's Birth

Hope Mikaelson, the first tribrid child of Klaus and Hayley, is born, marking a significant moment for the Mikaelson legacy and the future of supernatural beings.

resolution
Season 4 Finale

The End of the Hollow

The Mikaelsons succeed in defeating the Hollow, restoring balance but at great personal cost and change to their family dynamics.

character_development
Series End

Hope's Departure to School

Hope Mikaelson departs for witch school, symbolizing a new era and the continuation of the Mikaelson influence in the supernatural world.