1 The Originals will start October 6, 2014. 2  As of September 11, 8 episodes have been shot. 3  Last day of shooting for Season 2 was Friday April 17, 2015 that is two days after The Vampire Diaries wrapped its sixth season on Wednesday April 15, 2015. 4  A new webseries starring Kol aired during November and December 2014.