Instead of debuting in its Tuesday time slot, The Originals will now receive the plum post-Vampire Diaries slot on Oct. 3 -- 9:00-10:00 PM -- an attempt by the network to give the spinoff series more exposure following its flagship drama. The Originals will make its Tuesday time period debut Oct. 8 at 8 p.m., when it will go up against ABC's anticipated Marvel's Agents of SHIELD.

Why is it up against the SHIELD? The SHIELD is on Tuesday nights.

Ohhh...yeah, that is stupid!

Gotcha

Okay, came back to say I finally watched it today and while it wasn't horrible, it wasn't that great either. It was just okay. I think because I never really cared for Ellijah or Rebekah (nor any of the other new cast) that much to begin with... only Klaus. But without Caroline, it leaves him an empty character. Just the "bad" villain. Which is great- don't get me wrong, I love that about him... but I loved how he came to life when Caroline was around. Hmmm...

And btw, it was like JJluvr said except that quite honestly, I liked the directors cut version better personally.

Exactly.

I still think they would have done better with TV viewings and audiences if they somehow "merged" the two shows with guest appearances in it AND showing them back to back. Remember The Originals next episode is now tomorrow night. That is going to be tough on the show. Hope it doesn't get cancelled.

So, what was your first thought on it? Did you love it?

And yeah... I also have to say I hate the baby. Is it bad that I was like "yes oh yes" kill the woman and baby when Klaus said that? lmfao

Well that woman the werewolf is pregnant so there will be a little Klaus running around. I am not decided on if I like it or not. I like Klaus but I am not sure about the others