The Mikaelson family, who were introduced during seasons 3 and 4 of The Vampire Diaries, are known as “the Originals” because they are the first vampires to ever exist. The Originals begins ...

In the series, Klaus Mikaelson is the main villain, exerting control over his family and taking whatever he desires. In Season 2, he breaks a witch's curse, becoming a hybrid of vampire and werewolf.