Legacies (2018)

Kernel Score: 91% · 3,001 ratings

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

First aired: 2018-10-25

Seasons: 4 · 68 episodes

Is Legacies worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A teen supernatural drama set at a school for young witches, vampires and werewolves. It is a spin-off, so it works best for people who already like the Vampire Diaries universe; newcomers may find it too soapy.

Watch it if you

  • liked The Vampire Diaries or The Originals
  • enjoy teen fantasy with romance
  • want a long, easy series

Skip it if you

  • dislike teen soap storylines
  • haven't seen the earlier shows

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Legacies

  • Stream: Netflix
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

In a place where young witches, vampires, and werewolves are nurtured to be their best selves in spite of their worst impulses, Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter, 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, Alaric Saltzman’s twins, Lizzie and Josie Saltzman, among others, come of age into heroes and villains at The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted.

Legacies parents' guide: ages 12+

Parents need to know that this supernatural teen drama includes vampires, witches, and werewolves with biting and fantasy peril.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — Supernatural conflict including biting and monster-hunting occurs among teen witch, vampire, and werewolf characters.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Legacies

If you liked Legacies, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • The Originals (2013) — 91%: Direct predecessor featuring a related family
  • The Vampire Diaries (2009) — 91%: The show that began this universe
  • Teen Wolf (2011) — 91%: Teen supernatural drama with romance and monsters
  • Wolf Pack (2023) — 88%: Teen supernatural drama about werewolves
  • Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) — 89%: Teen witch drama with a darker tone
  • Angel (1999) — 88%: Supernatural drama from the vampire-show tradition

Cast

  • Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson
  • Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby
  • Matthew Davis as Alaric Saltzman
  • Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman
  • Quincy Fouse as Milton "MG" Greasley
  • Chris Lee as Kaleb Hawkins
  • Ben Levin as Jed Tien
  • Leo Howard as Ethan Machado

Legacies FAQ

Is Legacies worth watching?

Depends on your taste. A teen supernatural drama set at a school for young witches, vampires and werewolves. It is a spin-off, so it works best for people who already like the Vampire Diaries universe; newcomers may find it too soapy.

Where can I watch Legacies?

In the US you can stream Legacies on Netflix and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Legacies OK for kids?

Legacies is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that this supernatural teen drama includes vampires, witches, and werewolves with biting and fantasy peril.

What shows are like Legacies?

If you liked Legacies, try The Originals, The Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf and Wolf Pack.