The Originals season 6: Will there be a sixth series or will season 5 be the last one?
THE ORIGINALS season 5 has now finished and fans are desperate to know whether a sixth series is on the cards. Will there be an Originals season 6?
Will there be another series of The Originals?
Unfortunately, it's bad news for fans: there isn't going to be another series.
The Originals will not be renewed for a sixth season by US network The CW.
Showrunner of The Originals and The Vampire Diaries, Julie Ple confirmed last summer that series five would mark the end of the popular spin-off.
In a heartfelt statement, she said: “It’s both a gift and a burden to be able to control the ending of a series.
“Ending a show is always bittersweet, but for me, it’s a true blessing to be a part of making that choice.
“I want each actor to play their last scene as their character, and to put their character to bed with grace and care.”
The Originals may be drawing to a close by Ms Plec believes the Vampire Diaries universe has the potential to inspire further spinoffs.
Speaking to TVLine, she said: “I think there are future shows down the line that can be spawned out of this world and could tell good stories. It’s a hope for the future if nothing else.”
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When is The Originals season 5 out?
The Originals season five premiered back in April this year and ran for 13 episodes.
It’s both a gift and a burden to be able to control the ending of a series
Based on season four, Netflix UK users could be in for an even longer wait.
Netflix waited more than a month after the season four finale before making all 13 episodes available in Britain.
However, there have been reports season five could drop on the platform as soon as August 9.
Most notably, Ms Plec now sits at the helm after Michael Narducci stepped down as showrunner.
The narrative is expected shifted away from the Mikaelsons as a family and onto a teenage Hope.
The primary story arc follow Hope and her adventures at the Salvatore Boarding School for the Gifted and Talented.
While at the school, Hope is expected to build a romantic relationship with a vampire called Roman.
The Originals season five tied up all the loose ends from across the show and introduced Plec's new show Legacies which will see Hope (played by Danielle Rose Russell) take the lead.
The Originals season 5 is slated to be released on Netflix on August 9