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Legacies Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Legacies series in order

Last updated: September 30 2026

Written by: ChronoBob

Legacies is the supernatural drama that follows the next generation of witches, vampires, and werewolves at the Salvatore Boarding School. As part of a larger connected universe, here's the order to get the most out of the story.

Legacies centers on Hope Mikaelson and the young supernatural students of the Salvatore Boarding School, where teens learn to control their powers while battling monstrous threats. As the final chapter of a shared universe that began with The Vampire Diaries and continued in The Originals, the series blends monster-of-the-week adventures with the emotional legacy of the characters who came before.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order places Legacies at the end of its connected universe, after the two shows that set up its world and characters.

  1. The Vampire Diaries (2009)
  2. The Originals (2013)
  3. Legacies (2018)

Story chronology follows the same order, since Legacies is set after both parent series and continues the timeline with their descendants.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

The timeline runs from the original series through its spinoff and into Legacies, which takes place years later with a new generation of characters.

  1. The Vampire Diaries (2009) β€” where the universe begins
  2. The Originals (2013) β€” the Mikaelson family saga
  3. Legacies (2018) β€” the next generation at the boarding school

Which Order Should You Choose?

While Legacies can be watched on its own as a fun supernatural teen drama, it's far richer if you've seen The Vampire Diaries and The Originals first. Hope Mikaelson's story and many recurring characters carry deep emotional weight rooted in those earlier shows. For the full experience, watch the two predecessors before diving into Legacies; if you're short on time, starting with Legacies still works, but expect meaningful cameos and callbacks to land harder for returning fans.

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