Originators

Originators is an American television series created by Geo Rosario and co-developed by Drake Stanton for RKO. The show was produced by Rosario's October 23rd Productions, Stanton's Season One Productions, and RKO Pictures Television. It originally aired from September 26, 2012 to May 17, 2018 for six seasons and 129 total episodes.

Starring an of Dwayne Forrest, Simon Gregory, Miguel Montoya, and Kenny Tuan, the series focuses on four sueprhumans collectively known as "the Originators" who seek to rehabilitate fellow superpowered individuals who lack control over their superpowers bring people who misuse theirs to justice. It is often speculated that the series is loosely connected to Rosario's other series, Enigma Beach and Genesis, as it has similar plot elements and makes numerous references to them.

Forrest plays super-strong and invulnerable "stoic" Mark Stark, Gregory plays teleporting hothead Kevin Stewart, Montoya plays telekinetic intellectual Orlando Suarez, and Tuan plays pyrokinetic optimist Pedro Chen. Supporting cast members include Dorian Chase, Leanna Johnson, and Marjorie Cristobal.

Originators has been praised by critics for its writing, casting, and cinematography, and drew the show in decent viewership. The series has developed a cult following which includes a large fanbase, much of which overlaps with the Enigma Beach/Genesis fandom. It was nominated for seven, two of which were the. It was also nominated for ten.