What was the question for this implicit rationale, and corresponding answer?
The relevant information is: The 2016 -- 17 United States television season debut of The Originals was pushed to midseason, which saw the fourth-season premiere on March 17, 2017.
The answer: March 17 , 2017
The question: The Originals, a one-hour American supernatural drama, was renewed for a fourth season by The CW on March 17, 2016, by The CW's President, Mark Pedowitz. The 2016 -- 17 United States television season debut of The Originals was pushed to midseason, which saw the fourth-season premiere on March 17, 2017. It concluded on June 23, 2017, after 13 episodes.

Answer this question: when did season 4 of the originals start?