As someone who did not like supernatural show, The Vampire Diaries after giving it a chance, I was highly hesitant on beginning with it's spinoff series, The Originals. I found Vampire Diaries to be way too dramatic for me, and not really the thrilling kind. Overall, it wasn't my cup of tea. However, whilst there is a certain amount of dramatic flair in The Originals, the story is much more compelling and not unnecessarily focusing on the wrong aspects.
Centring around the Mikaelson siblings (Klause, Elijah and Rebekah), it is seen that family really is everything and nothing can overpower the force of that strength. I like the fact that the show does not puts too much emphasis on love triangles and couples' dilemmas. Rather, the creators have diverted the direction of the story towards portraying conflicts regarding family matters and dominance, as the three siblings attempt to take back their home, New Orleans, from the clutches of the vampires, who took control in their absence.
This plot for the first season did extend on for quite a bit but continued to have it's captivating moments. The ongoing war between the vampires, werewolves and witches have also been highlighted and the interconnection between the three is also interesting to watch. While there have been a few cliche episodes, there are good plot twists as well, which are getting better in the current second season. The whole 'supernatural' theme is really played out well and is a certain plus about the show.
Happy binge-watching!
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