The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged them.
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The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged them.
Season 5 episodes
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Desperate to see her father Klaus after seven years, Hope resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans. Hayley attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions, but not before news of what she’s done ripples through the city. Meanwhile, Freya’s guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin, while Rebekah struggles with her inability to fully commit to Marcel. Finally, struggling without Elijah by his side, Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter with Caroline Forbes.
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Directed by Lance AndersonWritten by Marguerite MacIntyreGuest stars Phoebe Tonkin, Claire Holt, Nathaniel Buzolic, Jedidiah Goodacre, Nadine Lewington, Christina Moses, Torrance Coombs, Candice King
When a mysterious disappearance brings Klaus back to New Orleans, Hope looks forward to the prospect of seeing her father again. However, when the dark magic that had been keeping them apart begins to manifest in dangerous ways across the city, Vincent turns to Ivy for guidance about what it may mean. Elsewhere, Marcel returns to New Orleans amidst increased tensions between the supernatural factions, while Freya makes a decision about her future with Keelin. Finally, Roman’s surprise visit to the Mikaelson compound forces Hope to reveal some dark truths about her family.
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Directed by Carol BankerWritten by Carina Adly MacKenzieGuest stars Summer Fontana, Jedidiah Goodacre, Shiva Kalaiselvan, Nadine Lewington, Christina Moses, Torrance Coombs, Alexis Louder, Nicholas Alexander
In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel, Elijah awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his instinctive vampire ways, Elijah encounters Antoinette, a beautiful and free-spirited vampire, who helps him navigate his new life. However, a run-in with Klaus threatens to destroy the peace he’s finally found.
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Directed by Joseph MorganWritten by Michelle Paradise, K.C. PerryGuest stars Jaime Murray, Neva Howell, Steven Reddington, Rick Espaillat
Frustrated by the lack of progress made in the search for Hayley, Klaus turns up the heat by taking hostages from each of the three New Orleans supernatural factions. Freya goes to Mystic Falls to check on Hope, who has been sent back to the Salvatore School. Vincent seeks guidance from Ivy after learning that Klaus’ erratic behavior is escalating.
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Directed by Michael GrossmanWritten by Beau DeMayo, Kyle ArringtonGuest stars Jedidiah Goodacre, Shiva Kalaiselvan, Nadine Lewington, Malone Thomas, Alexis Louder, Jason Burkey, David DeLao, Josh Royston
A mysterious clue sent to Klaus leads him one step closer to finding Hayley. Antoinette opens up to Elijah after her past comes back to haunt her. Meanwhile, Marcel makes a decision that puts him at odds with Klaus. Finally, Hope takes matters into her own hands to fix the mess that she’s created.
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Directed by Jeffrey W. ByrdWritten by Jeffrey Lieber, Bianca Sams, Jeffrey LieberGuest stars Jedidiah Goodacre, Nadine Lewington, Jaime Murray, Jamie Thomas King, Amber Flanagan
After learning how she can get Hayley back, Hope sets off on a dangerous mission to end the mess she started. Klaus turns to Caroline for help when he discovers Hope’s plan. Vincent and Freya clash over whether to let Declan in on New Orleans’s supernatural secrets.
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Directed by Charles Michael DavisWritten by Marguerite MacIntyreGuest stars Phoebe Tonkin, Jedidiah Goodacre, Shiva Kalaiselvan, Nadine Lewington, Torrance Coombs, Candice King, Jaime Murray
Ivy reveals some startling news to Klaus about the dark magic that’s been keeping him away from his family. Elijah turns to some unexpected allies to save Antoinette’s life.
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Directed by Carl SeatonWritten by Julie Plec, Bianca SamsGuest stars Shiva Kalaiselvan, Christina Moses, Jaime Murray, Robert Baker, Alexis Louder
As pressing matters rage on in New Orleans, the Mikaelson siblings find themselves forced to set aside their differences and work together to escape a "chambre de chasse."
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Directed by Kellie CyrusWritten by Carina Adly MacKenzie, Beau DeMayoGuest stars Phoebe Tonkin, Claire Holt, Nathaniel Buzolic, Jaime Murray
As Vincent, Marcel and Josh work to clean up the city, an uprising of purist vampires leads the supernatural factions into a deadly showdown. Hope's attempt to bring her family back together leaves her struggling with the consequences. Finally, Freya makes a life-changing decision.
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Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Michelle Paradise, K.C. PerryGuest stars Shiva Kalaiselvan, Christina Moses, Torrance Coombs, Robert Baker, Alexis Louder, David Shae
Klaus helps Hope cope with her pain in an unconventional way. A figure from Elijah’s past comes back seeking help. Elsewhere, Marcel takes on the nightwalkers, while Vincent deals with the fallout of a fateful decision.
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Directed by Daniel GilliesWritten by Jeffrey Lieber, Eva McKennaGuest stars Colin Woodell, Jedidiah Goodacre, Shiva Kalaiselvan, Torrance Coombs, Jimmy Ray Pickens, Jaime Murray, Robert Baker, Ian Pala
Klaus turns to Davina for help to learn more about a mysterious affliction affecting Hope. On their wedding day, Freya and Keelin make a tough decision about their future together, while Elijah is forced to confront a past memory of Hayley. Finally, Declan’s growing curiosity in the city’s supernatural secrets forces Marcel to step in.
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Directed by Geoff Wing ShotzWritten by Marguerite MacIntyre, Kyle ArringtonGuest stars Phoebe Tonkin, Claire Holt, Danielle Campbell, Nathaniel Buzolic, Christina Moses, Torrance Coombs, Sharonne Lanier
With Hope facing a life-threatening affliction and deteriorating quickly, Klaus travels to Mystic Falls to seek help from Caroline. Tasked with keeping Hope preoccupied in Mystic Falls, Elijah comes to a heartbreaking realization about his niece. Meanwhile, at the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a run-in with Alaric Saltzman throws a wrench into Klaus’ plan.
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Directed by Rudy PersicoWritten by Carina Adly MacKenzie, Julie PlecGuest stars Phoebe Tonkin, Nathan Parsons, Candice King, Matthew Davis, Aria Shahghasemi, Bella Samman, Allison Gobuzzi, Sam Ashby
Intent on saving Hope's life, Klaus' plan will change the lives of the Mikaelson family forever.
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Directed by Lance AndersonWritten by Julie Plec, Jeffrey LieberGuest stars Phoebe Tonkin, Leah Pipes, Claire Holt, Sebastian Roché, Nathaniel Buzolic, Christina Moses, Candice King
