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Shows Like The Originals

Looking for shows like The Originals? Here are 10 shows with the same supernatural family drama and immortal romance.

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Best Shows Like The Originals

The best shows like The Originals are The Vampire Diaries, Legacies, and True Blood. Each delivers dark supernatural family drama.

Looking for shows like The Originals? Here are 10 shows with the same supernatural family drama and immortal romance. We picked each title based on shared tone, themes, and emotional feel.

  1. The Vampire Diaries poster

    1. The Vampire Diaries

    2009Drama
    Why it's similar: The show that spawned The Originals. The Mikaelsons appear here first — essential viewing.Vibe: dark, supernatural, romantic
    Where to watch The Vampire Diaries
  2. Legacies poster

    2. Legacies

    2018Fantasy
    Why it's similar: Hope Mikaelson attends the Salvatore Boarding School for supernatural teens. Direct continuation.Vibe: supernatural, coming-of-age
    Where to watch Legacies
  3. True Blood poster

    3. True Blood

    2008Drama
    Why it's similar: Vampires live openly among humans in Louisiana. Same vampire political drama — darker and more adult.Vibe: dark, supernatural, adult
    Where to watch True Blood
  4. Buffy the Vampire Slayer poster

    4. Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    1997Drama
    Why it's similar: A girl chosen to fight vampires. The original supernatural drama that set the blueprint.Vibe: supernatural, action
    Where to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  5. Being Human poster

    5. Being Human

    2011Drama
    Why it's similar: A vampire, werewolf, and ghost navigate modern life. Same supernatural-beings-among-us drama.Vibe: supernatural, drama
    Where to watch Being Human
  6. Salem poster

    6. Salem

    2014Drama
    Why it's similar: Witches manipulate and rule Salem, Massachusetts. Same dark supernatural politics as New Orleans.Vibe: dark, supernatural, historical
    Where to watch Salem
  7. Shadow and Bone poster

    7. Shadow and Bone

    2021Fantasy
    Why it's similar: A young woman discovers she's the chosen one in a magical war. Same dark fantasy romance.Vibe: dark, fantasy, romantic
    Where to watch Shadow and Bone
  8. Reign poster

    8. Reign

    2013Drama
    Why it's similar: Mary Queen of Scots navigates French court life. Same CW drama with royalty and romance.Vibe: historical, romantic, dramatic
    Where to watch Reign
  9. Charmed poster

    9. Charmed

    1998Fantasy
    Why it's similar: Three witch sisters fight demons. Same supernatural sibling bond protecting their family.Vibe: supernatural, family
    Where to watch Charmed
  10. Supernatural poster

    10. Supernatural

    2005Fantasy
    Why it's similar: Two brothers hunt supernatural creatures. Same heaven-vs-hell mythology and family-first themes.Vibe: dark, supernatural, adventure
    Where to watch Supernatural

Why These Shows Are Similar to The Originals

Every title connects to The Originals through shared Fantasy&Drama DNA — tone, themes, and the emotional feel that makes The Originals memorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest show to The Originals?
The Vampire Diaries (2009). The show that spawned The Originals. The Mikaelsons appear here first — essential viewing.
What should I watch after The Originals?
Start with The Vampire Diaries, then try Legacies (2018).
Are there more Fantasy shows like The Originals?
Yes — all 10 picks share the dark, supernatural, romantic tone.
What are the top 3 shows like The Originals?
The Vampire Diaries, Legacies, and True Blood.
Hidden gem similar to The Originals?
Supernatural (2005) — Two brothers hunt supernatural creatures. Same heaven-vs-hell mythology and family-first themes.

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