Vampire Diaries / Dark Shadows

[Willie Loomis]

So, watching The Vampire Diaries and I must say, theres so much Dark Shadows in there!   

Klaus, the tortured vampire who can't die -- Barnabas
Stefan and Damon's house -- Could be a very nice and creep Collinwood!
Dr. Fell....There's a Dr. Fell in this show (who is actually more like a Dr. Hoffman with certain things).
Caroline -- Carolyn
Doppelganger Elena and Katherine -- Josette
Flashbacks

[Mysterious Benefactor]

The creator of the show, Kevin Williamson, has often said that TVD is his version of DS.