The Originals

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The Originals (2013)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

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2008 ★ 7.6

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1999 ★ 7.9

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2014 ★ 7.5

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2020 ★ 7.4

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2016 ★ 7.0

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2015 ★ 7.6

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