Legacies: Is Season 5 Happening?

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Were you waiting for season 5 of Legacies?

Did the news of the season 5 cancellation make you upset?

Well, let us share some news with you. Legacies might make a comeback with its fifth season. The popular The Vampire Diaries spin-off may embrace the screens yet again, and this time with a very impactful storyline. However, nothing is confirmed yet but we can hope to hear from the channel or the makers soon.

Legacies is the second spin-off of the popular series, The Vampire Diaries. The first was The Originals.

Revolving around the stories of students studying at Salvatore School, the series saw many adults essaying the role of teenagers. The monster-of-the-week style setup did not fare well, and the makers decided to drop the show after season 4.

However, the planning for season 5 never took a backseat. Now that we know that the makers have always had a solid storyline, preparations to bring season 5 on the screen may see the light of day.

Here is everything you should know about Legacies season 5.

A Little About Legacies

Legacies tracked the life of Hope Mikaelson, played by Danielle Rose Russell, a 17-year-old Vampire-Werewolf-Witch hybrid as she makes her foray into the world. She studied at Salvatore School.

It was executively produced by Julie Plec, Leslie Morgenstein, Gina Girolamo, and Brett Matthews and made under Warner Bros. Television, My So-Called Company, CBS Television Studios, and Allow Entertainment. Warner Bros. Television Distribution distributed it.

The American fantasy, drama, and supernatural series flaunts 7.4 out of 10 on IMDb.

Apart from Danielle Rose Russell in the lead role,  Aria Shahghasemi and Kaylee Bryant also played major roles.

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The first season ran from 25th October 2018 to 28th March 2019. The second season of Legacies aired from 10th October 2019 to 26th March 2020. The third was from 21st January 2021 to 24th June 2021, and the fourth was from 14th October 2021. All the seasons were released on The CW.

Why did the Makers Cancel Season 5?

Before we tell you the details regarding the fifth season of Legacies, let us tell you why the series got stalled after season 4.

Legacies started with a different tone and purpose from The Vampire Diaries. As it was a spin-off, the characters were younger but played by adults. Most adults played teenagers on the show.

The show appeared promising at the beginning, with the audience enjoying the light narrative and storyline. However, as the show progressed, it lost its fans. Moreover, it never quite reached the popularity that The Vampire Diaries and The Originals received. Then came season 4.

Though the first three seasons lacked everything that Vampire Diaries fans were seeking, the fourth season met the standard in terms of storyline. But it was too late. The viewership dropped, and the makers decided to cancel the show after the fourth season.

However, the news is rife that the series might return with season 5 and several people associated with the show have spoken about the show, giving subtle hints that we might see the fifth season.

The Storyline of Season 5

If you have followed the series for four seasons, you might know that the last season laid the groundwork for the fifth season.

The season 4 finale saw Ben and Jed released from their curses. Season 5 might have shown them living a new life without powers and realizing that their curses were actually blessings. Furthermore, Cleo’s powers might have made her a significant character in the fifth season. Season 4 ended hinting that Cleo had an inkling that something bad may happen to her and Kaleb in the future. It says that Cleo and Kaleb might have had significant roles in season 5. Season 5 of Legacies also meant good for Landon’s role as the Ferryman of Limbo.

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A shocker came to the fans when Alaric Saltzman announced that he will not play headmaster at the Salvatore School anymore. Caroline Forbes-Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries was to fill the headmaster’s shoes. Moreover, Kaylee Bryant also announced her exit after season 4.

Additionally, the makers had already planned a leap or time jump for season 5, as revealed by Brett Matthews. It only seems sensible, owing to how the cast members decided to quit the show. Moreover, the way season 4 concluded, it could have been difficult for the makers to tell the story ahead.

A time leap appeared to be the best way to introduce a new story.

Another probability or hypothesis regarding season 5 was that it would have introduced Elena and Damon’s child, Stephanie Salvatore, as quoted by Julie Plec, the creator of the show.

Legacies: The Probable Cast

We do not know whether season 5 will ever air. However, by now we know that the makers had a solid storyline in place for the canceled season. Not only the story but the cast was also finalized. Here are the faces we might see in the latest season of Legacies, if ever it airs.

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  • Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson
  • Kaylee Bryant as Josie Saltzman
  • Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby
  • Ben Levin as Jed
  • Leo Howard as Ethan
  • Omono Okojie as Cleo
  • Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman
  • Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman
  • Chris Lee as Kaleb
  • Peyton Alex Smith as Rafael
  • Courtney Bandeko as Finch
  • Quincy Fouse as MG
  • Giorgia Whigham as Jade
  • Elijah B.Moore as Wade
  • Charles Jazz Terrier as Chad
  • Ebboney Wilson as Kym
  • Olivia Liang as Alyssa Chang
  • Bianca Kajlich as Sheriff Mac
  • Thomas Doherty as Sebastian
  • Nick Fink as Ryan Clarke
  • Alexis Denisof as Professor Vardemus
  • Claire Holt as Rebekah Mikae
  • Ben Geurens as the Necromancer
  • Rebecca Breeds as Aurora de Martel
  • Karen David as Emma Tig
  • Chris Wood as Kai Parker
  • Demetrius Bridges as Dorian Williams
  • Lulu Antariksa as Penelope Park

Legacies Season 5: Release Date

As mentioned, there has been no official confirmation from the makers yet. However, we can expect it to arrive somewhere near the end of 2022 or maybe next year on The CW.

A lot has been said about the canceled story of Legacies Season 5. Fans were visibly upset with the news of the cancellation. It is evident from these tweets.

We hope the makers bring the next season soon.

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