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2013 · Series · TV-14 · your starting pointIf The Originals is the itch, these scratch it — some louder, some quieter. Free ones first.
Shows like The Originals, ranked
1. The Vampire Diaries (2009)
Klaus and Elijah's ruthless ambition to dominate through family loyalty mirrors the Salvatore brothers' struggle between power and humanity, both exploring how supernatural immortality corrodes moral boundaries across generations.
2. True Blood (2008)
New Orleans' supernatural underworld takes center stage again, this time exploring how vampires navigate public exposure and territorial power plays through the same blend of gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes supernatural politics.
3. Interview with the Vampire (2022)
The Mikaelson family's generational trauma and power struggles find their mirror in Louis's haunted relationship with Lestat, both exploring how immortality transforms love into obsession and loyalty into betrayal.
4. What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
Beneath the comedy lies the same multigenerational vampire household dynamic where ancient grudges and family loyalty collide as immortal characters navigate both supernatural threats and the messy reality of sharing space with those they've known for centuries.
5. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
Immortal vampires grappling with centuries of betrayal and family loyalty navigate their cursed existence through opulent settings where power dynamics shift as quickly as their allegiances crumble.
6. Underworld (2003)
Selene's investigation into centuries-old vampire-werewolf conflict mirrors the Mikaelson family's navigation of ancient rivalries and shifting loyalties as they reclaim power in a city shaped by their dark past.
7. Children Of The Night (2014)
The sprawling mythology of an ancient vampire lineage protecting their chosen territory mirrors the multi-generational power struggles and family loyalty that drive every alliance and betrayal throughout this dark supernatural saga.
8. A Discovery of Witches (2018)
The Mikaelson family's multi-generational power struggles find their mirror in the ancient vampire and witch dynamics here, where centuries of history collide with present-day danger and forbidden romance threatens everything.
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll pick the one for you.