"The Originals" Season 4 is rumored to be on the brink of cancellation. This came following The CW's announcement that its predecessor, "The Vampire Diaries," is ending after Season 8. Does the network's recent move a hint that the spinoff series is canceled after four seasons?
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"The Originals" Season 4 cancellation news reveals that the spinoff series may end after its upcoming season. Rumors about the spinoff series' cancellation came after The CW announced that its original series, "The Vampire Diaries" will end after Season 8.
As noted by Dread Central, "The Originals" Season 4 will have a reduced episode order count. This was taken as a hint that the series was coming to an end, as networks often reduce the episode order when shows are not faring well in the ratings.
However, in an interview with The CW boss Mark Pedowitz, it was revealed that "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 cancellation has nothing to do with the fate of "The Originals" Season 4. Pedowitz shared that he is optimistic that the spinoff series can stand well on its own even without its predecessor.
In an interview with Showbiz Junkies, Phoebe Tonkin shared that the episode order cut would change a lot of things for "The Originals" Season 4. According to the actress, the 13-episode pick up will change "the pace of the show."
This means that in "The Originals" Season 4, there will be "more condensed" storylines told in a faster pace. Spoilers also reveal that there will be a time jump when The CW drama returns next year on air.
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