The original 'Housewives of Orange County' get 'Real' on the first season, 10 years later

I did not think it would make it to television, original cast member Lauri Peterson tells EW. She wasnt alone in that lack of foresight. Reality wasnt a thing back then, De La Rosa adds. Credit: Chris McPherson/NBC It was a very foreign concept to me. Keough echoes her sentiment, I dont think I even knew what a reality show was. The first seasons opening credits begin with the foreword, Seven million families live in gated communities....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Brittany Ramos

The Originals boss breaks down Klaus' sacrifice, what comes next

Spoiler alert: This post contains plot points from the season 3 finale ofThe Originals. No, hes not dead. But he is in excruciating pain thanks to Papa Tundes blade, which Marcel buried in his chest. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW We spoke with showrunner Michael Narducci about the shows finale and what comes next. MICHAEL NARDUCCI:Yeah Im obsessed with that too. That was a Julie Plec special. I heard it, and I just loved it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Ms. Judy Reynolds

The Originals boss breaks down that death, more heartbreak to come

In its first hour back in 2016,The Originalsdidn’t hold back. Jacksons death Our favorite werewolf hunk lost his heart to Tristan. “Nobody’s safe. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW So even in the midst of life, we are in the midst of death. Hayley was made into a vampire, and she reacted in a certain way,” Narducci says. She might be more inclined to take what she wants because she can. “I don’t think Klaus is genetically engineered to be a good influence,” Narducci says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Stephanie Lewis

The Originals boss breaks down those shocking deaths

That decision then resulted in two deaths: Davina and Lucien. So we spoke with showrunner Michael Narducci about the twists and what comes next. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Well start with the obvious question. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW In terms of story, why kill Davina? MICHAEL NARDUCCI:We certainly didnt want to do it. We love the character and we love Danielle [Campbell]. And thats not necessarily going to result in justice or fairness or heroic behavior....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Christina Flores

The Originals boss on [spoiler]'s heartbreaking death, hope for Davina

Spoiler alert: This post contains plot points from the April 29 episode ofThe Originals. It wasnt long ago thatThe Originalsleft for its winter hiatus with Camis fate up in the air. But this time around, there are no questions: Cami is dead. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW We spoke withOriginalsshowrunner Michael Narducci about the decision, not to mention what just happened with Davina. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When did you all decide that Cami was going to die?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Abigail Sheppard

The Originals boss on tragic prophecy, 'game-changer' to come

Plus, will Elijah be the family member who betrays Klaus? But which of the siblings can be trusted? Which of the Trinity can be trusted? Credit: Eli Joshua Ade/The CW And how soon will this prophecy come to pass? And thats something that the show will continue to explore. And Lucien is this one-time stable boy. Theres still a place in Luciens heart where he cares for Aurora and hes jealous of Klaus....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Peter Martinez

The Originals boss on what comes after those midseason finale shockers

Is [spoiler] really dead?! So, that was emotional. Okay, he didnt say the L word, but that kiss said a lot. Credit: Eli Joshua Ade/The CW We caught up withThe Originalsexecutive producer Michael Narducci to talk about what comes next after the midseason finale. But did she have vampire blood in her system? Did Klaus wake up in enough time to save her? Can she be brought back? This isThe Originals, so no death is certain....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Matthew Smith

The Originals recap: A Ghost Along the Mississippi

Am I shocked that Camis a vampire? However, in my mind, vampirism was always option No. 2 notasbold, but still a good twist. Credit: Eli Joshua Ade/The CW As for Jackson, well, I did NOT see that coming, and Im not okay. Well get to that later. In the flashback, Camis trying to convince Klaus that death does mean something to him. If not your own then at least the death of others....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Emily Lloyd

The Originals recap: A Streetcar Named Desire

So could this prophecy be the end of Klaus Mikaelson? Its not looking great. With Tristans body drowning repeatedly, Aya had the witches build a sanctuary of sorts for Tristans mind. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW And the two of them wont be alone here for long. Freya, he needs your help. Unbuttoning Stefans shirt she gets right to it! Basically, hes been marked by a mystical vampire hunter whos impossible to kill because she regenerates....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Andrew Matthews

The Originals recap: A Walk on the Wild Side

Marcel is initiated into The Strix just in time for Aurora’s arrival in New Orleans. Now its in third season,The Originalsreally feels like its settled into its rhythm. Each episode is balanced. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW The pace is well-executed neither too fast nor too slow. And when you put Elijah in a tux, theres literally nothing to complain about. Lets get to it, shall we? (I know Ive only done it twice....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Karen Lloyd

The Originals recap: Alone With Everybody

Finn’s return forces Elijah to make a deadly decision Never has one bullet caused so much drama. Okay, thats probably not true. But never has one UNUSED bullet caused so much drama as the final piece of White Oak. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW Lets get to it! Sadly, his moment is cut short when he overhears some stranger talk about killing Klaus. Naturally, Elijah follows the man out of the club … until Marcel stops him....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Gary Elliott

The Originals recap: An Old Friend Calls

You would think everyone would earn some kind of break, but thats not the case. There is no rest for the wicked or the (relatively) good. As Freya says at one point, It never stops. Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW Luckily, he has a list, or, rather, souvenir letters written to his enemies loved ones. (Kind of reminiscent of Stefans secret ripper closet in Chicago). Cami responds, I think youre more concerned about what she stole from you....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jillian Brown

The Originals recap: Beautiful Mistake

Rebekah finds a permanent body, and Klaus learns of Tristan and Lucien’s plan. I hope that made sense. For now, were going back to 24 hours before their horizontal mambo. Credit: Annette Brown/The CW (Spoiler, sorry.) And yet it seems that the brothers, like the gentlemen that they are, have called a truce. They both agree that they must expose and destroy Lucien and Tristan. In other words, theyve directed their fury elsewhere....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Leroy Simpson