Legacies

📺 Overview

Title: Legacies
Air Dates: October 25, 2018 – June 16, 2022
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 68
Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Drama
Creator: Julie Plec
Network: The CW
Language: English
Part of: The Vampire Diaries Universe
- The Vampire Diaries → The Originals → Legacies

👥 Main Cast & Characters

Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson – A tribrid (witch, werewolf, vampire) and daughter of Klaus Mikaelson and Hayley Marshall, the first of her kind.
Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby – A mysterious human/phoenix hybrid and Hope’s love interest.
Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman – A powerful twin witch and student at the Salvatore School.
Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman – Josie's twin sister, emotionally unstable but strong-willed.
Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman – Headmaster of the Salvatore School, father to Josie and Lizzie, and a legacy character from the original shows.
Quincy Fouse as Milton “MG” Greasley – A kind-hearted vampire with a comic-book obsession.
Chris Lee as Kaleb Hawkins – A charismatic vampire with a rebellious streak.
Ben Levin as Jed – Alpha werewolf and member of the school’s student body.

🏫 Setting & Premise

Legacies centers around the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a safe haven for supernatural beings including witches, werewolves, vampires, and other rare hybrids. The school was founded by Alaric Saltzman and funded by the Salvatores (from The Vampire Diaries).

The story primarily follows Hope Mikaelson, a teen balancing her supernatural powers, emotional trauma, and a complicated legacy. Alongside her friends and classmates, she battles monsters, ancient evils, and inner demons while trying to discover who she truly is.

📖 Season Summaries

Season 1 (2018–2019)

Hope, Josie, Lizzie, MG, and Landon begin facing off against mythical monsters like dragons, gargoyles, and dryads—summoned by a mysterious Malivore entity.
Landon’s identity as a phoenix is revealed.
The season ends with Hope sacrificing herself into Malivore to stop its rising.

Season 2 (2019–2020)

With Hope erased from everyone's memory, she tries to reintegrate into their lives.
New threats arise, including necromancers and dark magic.
Josie struggles with the dark magic inside her, leading to a darker turn.
Malivore's origins and Landon's true purpose begin to unfold.

Season 3 (2021)

The school faces zombie outbreaks, gods, and other supernatural anomalies.
Josie leaves the school to find herself, while Landon is possessed and ultimately dies—multiple times.
Hope's love for Landon is tested as she grows darker and more desperate.

Season 4 (2021–2022)

Hope fully becomes a tribrid, unlocking her vampire side—and losing her humanity.
The group tries to bring her back emotionally while battling Ken, the god of wrath.
Alaric contemplates shutting the school down.
The series ends with Hope rekindling her emotions and taking over leadership of the Salvatore School, embracing her role as protector.

💡 Themes

Identity & Legacy – Characters grapple with who they are vs. who they’re expected to become.
Friendship & Loyalty – The strength of the group often overcomes supernatural threats.
Loss & Grief – Characters repeatedly deal with death, resurrection, and heartbreak.
Power & Responsibility – Young supernaturals learn to control great power while balancing teen life.

🗣️ Reception

Fan-favorite among young adult audiences, especially fans of the TVD universe.
Praised for:
- Creative monster-of-the-week format
- Strong female leads
- Emotional character arcs
Criticized for:
- Inconsistent tone
- Occasional teenage drama clichés
Gained a cult following, particularly among supernatural and fantasy fans.

✅ Final Verdict

Legacies is a fun, emotional, and monster-filled supernatural series that serves as a lighter, more adventurous continuation of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. With a strong focus on friendship, self-discovery, and heroism, it blends heartfelt teen drama with magical battles—making it a worthy closing chapter in a beloved supernatural saga.