The Originals (2013)
Audiences and critics agree.
The FilmyChill Score combines audience ratings and critics' reception, and updates twice a day. No studio or platform can pay for a score. How the score works
The Originals is streaming in Japan on HBO Max on U-Next.
What the audience says
The Originals is one of the better-rated English series out there. It holds an 8.6/10 on TMDB from 3,677 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 45 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy, leaning drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 8.6/10 on 3,677 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max on U-Next titles in Japan
Trailer
If you liked this
