The Originals vs The Strain
The Originals has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 7.5/10 for The Strain). The Originals is the older of the two (2013 against 2014). Both are drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Originals
The Strain| The Originals | The Strain | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.6/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Seasons | 5 | 4 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Drama, Mystery |
| Country | US | – |
| Creator / director | Julie Plec | Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro |
| Main cast | Joseph Morgan, Charles Michael Davis, Daniel Gillies, Riley Voelkel, Yusuf Gatewood | Corey Stoll, Rupert Penry-Jones, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gómez, David Bradley |
Synopsis
The Originals
A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world's original vampires: Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel, who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans. Klaus departed from the city after being chased down by his father Mikael, while it was being constructed and…
The Strain
A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
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