The Originals, a one-hour American supernatural drama, was renewed for a fifth season by The CW on May 10, 2017.

[1] The 2016–17 United States television season debut of The Originals was pushed to midseason, as with the fourth-season premiere.

7 years ago: Elijah has left New Orleans and has no idea that he is a vampire.

Marcel finds Elijah and tells him to leave the city.

Elijah hunts for Marcel to discover his true identity.