Legacies ( TV series ) - wikipedia Legacies ( TV series ) Legacies Genre Drama Supernatural Horror Fantasy Created by Julie Plec Starring Danielle Rose Russell Aria Shahghasemi Kaylee Bryant Jenny Boyd Quincy Fouse Peyton Alex Smith Matt Davis Composer ( s ) Michael Suby Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 1 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Julie Plec Brett Matthews Leslie Morgenstein Gina Girolamo Cinematography Michael Karasick Editor ( s ) Tony Solomons Production company ( s ) My So - Called Company Alloy Entertainment CBS Television Studios Warner Bros. Television Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution Release Original network The CW Original release October 25, 2018 ( 2018 - 10 - 25 ) -- present ( present ) Chronology Related shows The Vampire Diaries The Originals Legacies is an American television drama series that premiered on October 25, 2018, on The CW. It is a spinoff of The Originals. It was created by Julie Plec, creator of The Originals and co-creator of The Vampire Diaries, and stars Danielle Rose Russell and Matt Davis. Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast and characters 2.1 Main 2.2 Recurring 2.3 Special guest star 3 Production 3.1 Development 3.2 Casting 4 Episodes 5 Reception 5.1 Critical response 5.2 Ratings 6 References 7 External links Premise Legacies follows Hope Mikaelson, the daughter of Klaus Mikaelson and Hayley Marshall, who is descended from some of the most powerful vampire, werewolf, and witch bloodlines. Two years after the events of The Originals, 17 - year - old Hope attends the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted. The school provides a haven where supernatural beings can learn to control their abilities and impulses. Cast and characters Main Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson : A 17 - year - old orphan and student at the Salvatore School for the Young and gifted who is descended from some of the most powerful vampire, werewolf, and witch bloodlines via her parents Klaus Mikaelson and Hayley Marshall. The character was first introduced on The Originals. Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby : Rafael 's foster brother and an old acquaintance of Hope who has a romantic interest in her. Initially thought to be a human, he is later suspected to be some kind of supernatural being. The character was first introduced on The Originals. Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman : A witch and student at the Salvatore School. She is Alaric 's daughter, Lizzie 's twin, and was named after her biological mother, Josette `` Jo '' Laughlin of the powerful Gemini Coven. The character was first introduced on The Vampire Diaries. Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman : A witch and student at the Salvatore School. She is Alaric 's daughter, Josie 's twin, and was named after Elizabeth Forbes, the late mother of the twins ' surrogate mother, Caroline Forbes. The character was first introduced on The Vampire Diaries. Quincy Fouse as Milton `` M.G. '' Greasley : A good - natured vampire who works as Alaric 's student aide, and is friendly with the Saltzman twins. Peyton Alex Smith as Rafael Waithe : A recently - triggered werewolf and Landon 's foster brother. After suffering an abusive childhood in the system, he becomes a student at the Salvatore School. Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman : The human headmaster of the Salvatore School and the father of Josie and Lizzie. Davis described Alaric 's role in the series as `` somewhere between Professor X and Dumbledore. '' The character was first introduced on The Vampire Diaries. Recurring Karen David as Emma Tig Special guest star Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan ( in `` This Is the Part Where You Run '' ) Production Development In August 2017, it was announced that early discussion on the development of a spinoff of The Originals, focusing on Hope Mikaelson the daughter of Klaus Mikaelson and Hayley Marshall, were taking place with Julie Plec, creator of The Originals and co-creator of The Vampire Diaries. In January 2018, it was revealed that a pilot for the spinoff had been ordered ; Plec penned the pilot script, and is credited with creating the series. It was announced in March 2018 that the spinoff had been ordered to pilot, but instead of a traditional pilot, a fifteen - minute pilot presentation of the series would be presented to The CW. On May 11, 2018, it was announced that the spinoff, titled Legacies, was ordered to series for the 2018 -- 19 U.S. television season. In June 2018, it was announced that the series would premiere on October 25, 2018. On October 8, 2018, The CW ordered three additional scripts for the series, bringing the total script order to sixteen. Casting It was announced in March 2018 that The Vampire Diaries veteran Matt Davis would reprise the role of Alaric Saltzman, and that Danielle Rose Russell would star as Hope Mikaelson. Quincy Fouse, Jenny Boyd, Kaylee Bryant, and Aria Shahghasemi are also set to star. Shahghasemi would debut in the twelfth episode of the fifth season of The Originals as Hope 's friend, Landon. It was revealed at San Diego Comic - Con in July 2018 that Paul Wesley would direct an episode, and that Zach Roerig would appear in the series. Also, it was revealed that Steven R. McQueen would appear as Jeremy Gilbert in the series ' third episode. Episodes No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Prod. code U.S. viewers ( millions ) `` This Is the Part Where You Run '' Chris Grismer Julie Plec October 25, 2018 ( 2018 - 10 - 25 ) T46. 10051 1.12 `` Some People Just Want to Watch the World Burn '' Michael Allowitz Brett Matthews & Julie Plec November 1, 2018 ( 2018 - 11 - 01 ) TBA TBD `` We 're Being Punked, Pedro '' Carol Banker Julie Plec & Sherman Payne November 8, 2018 ( 2018 - 11 - 08 ) TBA TBD `` Hope Is Not the Goal '' Chris Grismer Teleplay by : Bryce Ahart & Stephanie McFarlane Story by : Brett Mathews November 15, 2018 ( 2018 - 11 - 15 ) TBA TBD Reception Critical response On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 71 % based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 8.67 out of 10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 59 out of 100 based on 5 critics, indicating `` mixed or average reviews ''. Ratings No. Title Air date Rating / share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) DVR ( 18 -- 49 ) DVR viewers ( millions ) Total ( 18 -- 49 ) Total viewers ( millions ) `` This Is the Part Where You Run '' October 25, 2018 0.3 / 1 1.12 TBD TBD TBD TBD References Jump up ^ Pena, Jessica ( May 17, 2018 ). `` Legacies : CW Orders Spinoff of The Originals for Fall 2018 ''. TV Series Finale. Retrieved July 11, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Roffman, Marisa ( July 21, 2018 ). `` ' Legacies ' Books First ' Vampire Diaries ' Vets but Will Follow Its Own Path ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Andreeva, Nellie ( March 6, 2018 ). `` ' TVD / The Originals ' Universe Spinoff : Matt Davis & Danielle Rose Russell Lead Cast of Hope - Centric Series In Works At the CW ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Swift, Andy ( August 29, 2018 ). `` Legacies Photos : Meet the Originals Spinoff Cast -- and Start Speculating ! ''. TVLine. Retrieved October 19, 2018. Jump up ^ MacDonald, Lindsay ( October 25, 2018 ). `` The Legacies Premiere Left Us With One Question : What the Hell Is Landon Kirby ? ''. TV Guide. Retrieved October 30, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Swift, Andy ( October 25, 2018 ). `` Legacies Series Premiere : Grade It ! ''. TVLine. Retrieved October 30, 2018. Jump up ^ `` ' Legacies ' : Peyton Alex Smith Joins The CW Drama As Series Regular ''. Deadline. August 1, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018. Jump up ^ Hatchett, Keisha ( October 9, 2018 ). `` Julie Plec Says Legacies Is What She Originally Intended The Vampire Diaries to Be ''. TV Guide. Retrieved October 30, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( August 21, 2018 ). `` ' Legacies ' : Karen David To Recur In The CW Drama Series ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2018. Jump up ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony ( August 2, 2017 ). `` ' The Originals ' Spinoff Centered On Character Hope In Early Talks At The CW -- TCA ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Development Update : Wednesday, August 2 ''. The Futon Critic. August 2, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2018. Hope Mikaelson, the tribrid daughter of Niklaus Mikaelson and Hayley Marshall - Kenner, is being eyed for a potential spinoff of the series, which wraps its run after five seasons next year. Jump up ^ DarkUFO ( January 17, 2018 ). `` Thee Originals -- Spin - off ordered to Pilot ? ''. Spoiler TV. Retrieved August 3, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Otterson, Joe ( March 6, 2018 ). `` ' The Originals ' Spinoff Moves Forward at CW With Danielle Rose Russell, Matt Davis Set to Star ''. Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2018. Jump up ^ Kantor, Jonathan H. ( June 1, 2018 ). `` 6 New CW Shows Coming This Year ( And 9 In Development ) ''. Variety. Retrieved August 3, 2018. Unlike most series ordered to pilot by the network, Legacies was given the opportunity to present a 15 minute pilot presentation for the series. Jump up ^ Highfill, Samantha ( May 11, 2018 ). `` The CW picks up Legacies, the Hope - centric Originals spin - off ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 15, 2018. Jump up ^ Swift, Andy ( June 20, 2018 ). `` The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates, Including New ' Super ' Sunday ''. TVLine. Retrieved June 21, 2018. Jump up ^ Swift, Andy ( October 8, 2018 ). `` The CW Orders Additional Scripts for All American, Charmed and Legacies ''. TVLine. Retrieved October 8, 2018. Jump up ^ Petski, Denise ( May 11, 2018 ). `` The CW Picks Up ' Charmed ' & ' Roswell ' Reboots, ' TVD ' / ' Originals Offshoot, ' In The Dark ' & Greg Berlanti Pilot To Series ''. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2018. Jump up ^ Swift, Andy ( November 17, 2017 ). `` The Originals Final Season Scoop : Meet the Human Who Catches Hope 's Eye ''. TVLine. Retrieved July 22, 2018. Jump up ^ Swift, Andy ( August 1, 2018 ). `` Vampire Diaries ' Steven R. McQueen to Reprise His Role on Spinoff Legacies ''. TVLine. Retrieved August 1, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` Legacies ( CW ) -- Listings ''. The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 11, 2018. ^ Jump up to : Welch, Alex ( October 26, 2018 ). `` ' Big Bang Theory, ' ' Supernatural, ' and ' Thursday Night Football ' adjust up, ' Will & Grace ' adjusts down : Thursday final ratings ''. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 26, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` ( # 102 ) `` Some People Just Want to Watch the World Burn '' ``. The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 13, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` ( # 103 ) `` We 're being Punked, Pedro '' ``. The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 22, 2018. ^ Jump up to : `` ( # 104 ) `` Hope is Not the Goal '' ``. The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 26, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Legacies : Season 1 ( 2018 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 27, 2018. Jump up ^ `` Legacies : Season 1 ''. Metacritic. Retrieved October 27, 2018. External links Legacies on IMDb The Vampire Diaries Episodes Season 1 `` Pilot '' `` The Night of the Comet '' `` Friday Night Bites '' `` Family Ties '' `` You 're Undead to Me '' `` Lost Girls '' `` Haunted '' `` 162 Candles '' `` History Repeating '' `` The Turning Point '' `` Bloodlines '' `` Unpleasantville '' `` Children of the Damned '' `` Fool Me Once '' `` A Few Good Men '' `` There Goes the Neighborhood '' `` Let the Right One In '' `` Under Control '' `` Miss Mystic Falls '' `` Blood Brothers '' `` Isobel '' `` Founder 's Day '' Season 2 `` The Return '' `` Brave New World '' `` Bad Moon Rising '' `` Memory Lane '' `` Kill or Be Killed '' `` Plan B '' `` Masquerade '' `` Rose '' `` Katerina '' `` The Sacrifice '' `` By the Light of the Moon '' `` The Descent '' `` Daddy Issues '' `` Crying Wolf '' `` The Dinner Party '' `` The House Guest '' `` Know Thy Enemy '' `` The Last Dance '' `` Klaus '' `` The Last Day '' `` The Sun Also Rises '' `` As I Lay Dying '' Season 3 `` The Birthday '' `` The Hybrid '' `` The End of the Affair '' `` Disturbing Behavior '' `` The Reckoning '' `` Smells Like Teen Spirit '' `` Ghost World '' `` Ordinary People '' `` Homecoming '' `` The New Deal '' `` Our Town '' `` The Ties That Bind '' `` Bringing Out the Dead '' `` Dangerous Liaisons '' `` All My Children '' `` The Departed '' Season 4 `` Growing Pains '' `` Memorial '' `` The Rager '' `` The Five '' `` The Killer '' `` We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes '' `` My Brother 's Keeper '' `` We 'll Always Have Bourbon Street '' `` O Come, All Ye Faithful '' `` After School Special '' `` Catch Me If You Can '' `` A View to a Kill '' Season 5 `` I Know What You Did Last Summer '' `` True Lies '' `` Original Sin '' `` For Whom the Bell Tolls '' `` Monster 's Ball '' `` Handle with Care '' `` Death and the Maiden '' `` Dead Man on Campus '' `` The Cell '' `` Fifty Shades of Grayson '' `` 500 Years of Solitude '' `` The Devil Inside '' `` Total Eclipse of the Heart '' `` No Exit '' `` Gone Girl '' `` While You Were Sleeping '' `` Rescue Me '' `` Resident Evil '' `` Man on Fire '' `` What Lies Beneath '' `` Promised Land '' `` Home '' Season 6 `` I 'll Remember '' `` Yellow Ledbetter '' `` Welcome to Paradise '' `` Black Hole Sun '' `` The World Has Turned and Left Me Here '' `` The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get '' `` Do You Remember the First Time ? 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Question: when does the new show legacies come out
Answer: October 25, 2018