How many days to binge The Originals
Pick the pace that matches your life. Days are rounded up, so the last day is usually a short one.
| Pace | Days | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| One episode a day | 92 | 13 |
| 1 hour a day | 92 | 13 |
| 2 hours a day | 46 | 7 |
| 3 hours a day | 31 | 4 |
| 4 hours a day | 23 | 3 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 12 | 2 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 3 days, 20 hours | |
The Originals runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | 60 min | 22 hours | October 3, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 22 | 60 min | 22 hours | October 6, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 22 | 60 min | 22 hours | October 8, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | March 17, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 13 | 60 min | 13 hours | April 18, 2018 |
About The Originals
The Originals is a spin-off show from the supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries. It is based in the city of New Orleans where the originals represent the original vampires. The show is primarily based around conflict between vampires, werewolves and witches in the city.
How to get through The Originals faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 1 hour, 55 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 73.6 hours; at 1.5× it's 61.3 hours.
- Watch with a comment section. A running conversation pinned to each moment makes long stretches feel shorter, and it's the reason TalkAbtIT exists.
The Originals FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of The Originals?
3 days, 20 hours of screen time. That's 92 episodes at about 60 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 46 days.
How many episodes of The Originals are there?
92 regular episodes across 5 seasons (2013–2018). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of The Originals?
Episodes average 60 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is The Originals still running?
No. The Originals ended on August 1, 2018 after 5 seasons.
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