Season 1
22 episodes
46 min. per episode
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A ruthless vampire family battles betrayal and ambition to reclaim their city, igniting a deadly power struggle filled with dark secrets.
Episodes
Klaus Mikaelson, the Original vampire/werewolf hybrid, returns to the magical melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans - a town he helped build centuries ago.
Rebekah arrives in New Orleans at her brother Elijah's insistence, but, concerned that Klaus is up to no good, she seeks help from a reluctant Sophie. Marcel enlists Davina's help.
Betrayal at the masquerade ball? Klaus and Rebekah come together to attempt to unravel Marcel's empire from within, in spite of Elijah's concerns. They enlist help from Sophie.
Determined, Rebekah is on a mission to get to the bottom of a recent, strange encounter involving Elijah. Davina convinces Marcel to let her attend an annual street music festival.
Angered by recent events involving the safety of his unborn baby, Klaus demands answers from Sophie, believing she was involved. Sophie reveals to Klaus and Rebekah a troubling secret from her past. Meanwhile, Marcel asks Klaus to accompany him to the bayou after gruesome remains are discovered, while Rebekah, Sophie and Hayley set off on a mission of their own. Davina confides in an unexpected ally and reveals shocking information about the witches - ultimately leading to a disturbing revelation.
A family of power-hungry thousand-year-old vampires look to take back the city that they built and dominate all those who have done them wrong.