CW extends its three new dramas

Gary Levin | USA TODAY

The CW network issued a vote of confidence to its entire freshman class.

The network Monday extended Reign, The Tomorrow People and The Originals, a spinoff of its hit The Vampire Diaries, for full 22-episode seasons, adding nine episodes to the 13 ordered last May.

The Originals is averaging 2.6 million viewers on Wednesdays, with delayed viewing up to seven days factored in, while Tomorrow claims 2.4 million and Reign 2.1 million. But CW, citing Nielsen data, says 31% of its total TV viewership is time-shifted.

"We're excited about the creative momentum the producers have established for all three of our new series, and now our fans will have the chance to see the full stories unfold for them this season," said CW chief Mark Pedowitz, in a statement. "With the additional episodes ordered, plus two new dramas and new reality for midseason, we'll be able to continue our commitment to adding more original programming all year long."