I will keep this simple, but this show The Originals, in a nutshell is the same as Vampire Diaries. Similar casting with attractive actors, same lighting / camera work, almost the same writing, especially with the characters except some of them are a little more complex compared to vampire diaries and definitely pulls back on the Tweeny character whining, though still there.
The problem with this show and every other show like it is the fact that all characters will die and come back or be resurrected in some way, shape, or fashion. This reduces any true drama or demise within the show's characters and well within season 3 or 4 will run you thin. All of the finales and ends of episodes will always have a well selected emotional song or ballad that will show many attractive actors crying only for them to come back to life an episode or a season later. With this, the show will become a hamster wheel of sorts and character development barely exists. It will take more than half the show for some characters to completely change. Viewer beware.
The problem with this show and every other show like it is the fact that all characters will die and come back or be resurrected in some way, shape, or fashion. This reduces any true drama or demise within the show's characters and well within season 3 or 4 will run you thin. All of the finales and ends of episodes will always have a well selected emotional song or ballad that will show many attractive actors crying only for them to come back to life an episode or a season later. With this, the show will become a hamster wheel of sorts and character development barely exists. It will take more than half the show for some characters to completely change. Viewer beware.