Some Interesting Facts About ‘The Originals’ And ‘The Vampire Diaries’

Welcome back to Humor Nation. “The Vampire Diaries” started a universe that would forever change the course of the television. TVD and its spin-off series “The Originals” are both amazing and truly captivating shows that would have an immense impact on the genre of Supernatural. While Vampire Diaries follows the lives of the Salvatores; Stefan and Damon, who share a strained relationship while being involved in a relationship with Elena Gilbert who enchants them with her love. She is also caught up in the midst of the chaos of the Supernatural world. The entire show takes place in the town of Mystic Falls and TVD is not just a thrilling supernatural show, but also has elements of romance, drama, and action. Due to its compelling storyline and diverse set of characters, Vampire Diaries became one of the best Vampire shows.

The Originals takes deeper into the world of Vampire Diaries while the sole focus of the show was the Mikaelson Family, who were first introduced in second season of Vampire Diaries. Originals explores the complicated relationship of the Mikaelson Family and their dark history, and it takes place in the city of New Orleans. The show dives deep into themes such as family love, loyalty, politics, and due to its darkish atmospheric setting, complicated characters who aren’t your typical good and bad, but rather morally ambiguous ones.

So Take A Look At Some Interesting Facts About ‘The Originals’ And ‘The Vampire Diaries’

5. A SHARED UNIVERSE

Both the The Vampire Diaries and The Originals are set in the same universe. They take place in the fictional universe called TVD Universe that has been created by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec. Did you know that the pilot episode of the Originals aired as a backdoor pilot in the Vampire Diaries Season 4. While TVD takes place in Mystic Falls, it is the birthplace of the Originals and the town has been referenced several times. There have been several characters who have transitioned from one show to the other show. Characters such as Caroline, Klaus, Elijah, Alaric, have made appearances across both the shows. The crossover episodes resulted in an effective storytelling that further enhanced the connection between both the shows. The Originals’ spin-off titled ‘Legacies’ further expanded the universe by featuring characters from both the other two shows, with introduction of several other shows.

4. FOCUS & TONE

While the focus of Vampire Diaries is the life of Elena Gilbert and her romantic relationships with the Salvatores. Elena finds herself in love with both Stefan and Damon while also navigates through several supernatural conflicts that keeps happening around her in the small town of Mystic Falls. Whereas Originals central focus is the Mikaelson Family and it centers around the Originals such as Rebekah, Klaus, Elijah as they navigate through the complex politics of New Orleans while trying to repair their strained relationships. Vampire Diaries carries a teenage show feel with elements of high school romance and supernatural themes. It has a good balance of hilarious comical and serious dramatic moments whereas Originals has a darker and mature feel to it.

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