The Vampire Diaries and The Originals Are on the Move to Friday Nights
Debi Moore
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It used to be that a Friday night timeslot was the kiss of death for a TV series, but in these days of DVRs and Digital/On Demand viewing, that’s no longer the case. Otherwise, we might be a bit worried by this latest bit of news from The CW.
The network announced its new schedule today, which includes the series debut of “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” and the Season 3 premiere of “The 100” on Thursday, January 21, 2016. With both of those shows taking over Thursday nights, where does that leave CW staples “The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals”? As mentioned above, they’re on the move to Friday.
Starting January 29, 2016, the Salvatore brothers and the First Family of vampires head to Friday nights to kick off the weekend with two hours of high-stakes drama, with “The Vampire Diaries” (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) followed by “The Originals” (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT). This season “TVD” and “TO” are among the most heavily time-shifted series on television; both shows more than triple their audiences when viewing beyond the night of air is tallied across DVR, Digital, and VOD platforms.
“The Vampire Diaries” and “The Originals” are both enjoying a Thanksgiving hiatus this week, returning on Thursday, December 3rd, with the following episodes:
“The Vampire Diaries” Episode 7.08 – “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” (12/3/15; 8:00-9:00 pm)
A FRACTURED FAMILY — As Julian (guest star Todd Lasance) and Lily (guest star Annie Wersching) throw a party to celebrate Mary Louise (guest star Teressa Liane) and Nora’s (guest star Scarlett Byrne) anniversary, Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) set in motion a risky plan to eliminate a new threat posed by Julian. Meanwhile, following a major revelation uncovered by Valerie (guest star Elizabeth Blackmore), Caroline (Candice King) is forced to face her new reality, even as it threatens to destroy her relationship with Stefan. Finally, determined to do what’s best for her family, Lily makes the most difficult decision of her life. Michael Malarkey and Zach Roerig also star. Leslie Libman directed the episode written by Brett Matthews.
https://youtu.be/OpETNZsAzhM
“The Originals” Episode 3.08 – “The Other Girl in New Orleans” (12/3/15; 9:00-10:00 pm)
TROUBLE IN CRESCENT CITY – After learning that Cami’s (Leah Pipes) life is in danger and Aurora (guest star Rebecca Breeds) may be to blame, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) is forced to engage in another one of her devious games and follows a series of clues she’s left behind for him. Meanwhile, Elijah (Daniel Gillies), Freya (Riley Voelkel), and Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) take drastic measures against Tristan (guest star Oliver Auckland) when they discover he holds a valuable piece of information they need. Elsewhere, Aya (guest star Tracy Ifeachor) gives Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) an ultimatum that leaves him with a difficult decision to make, while tensions between Hayley and Jackson cause her to reevaluate her involvement in Mikaelson family matters. Kellie Cyrus directed the episode written by Michael Russo and Michael Narducci.
https://youtu.be/1cksK1Jo6H4
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