Is The Originals safe for children?

The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged them.

This adult drama features fast-paced action sequences, dark atmospheric lighting, intense music, and rapid dialogue that creates a high sensory load inappropriate for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

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