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Members' Mausoleum => Calendar Events / Announcements '24 I => Topic started by: Mysterious Benefactor on February 12, 2019, 10:14:51 PM
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TV's Best First Kisses - The Vampire Diaries‘ Damon and Elena (https://tvline.com/gallery/best-tv-first-kisses/#!30/the-vampire-diaries-damon-elena-first-kiss/)
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10 Terrible TV Couples Who Will Remind You Valentine's Day Is Trash (https://www.tvguide.com/news/worst-tv-couples-valentines-day/)
(Scroll down to the 3rd couple.)
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A Tribute to The Vampire Diaries' Bonnie Bennett, A Fierce Witch Who Should Never Have Been Sidelined (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-vampire-diaries-bonnie-bennett-kat-graham-tribute/)
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15 Truths About Psychopaths We Learned From The Vampire Diaries (https://www.tvguide.com/galleries/15-things-vampire-diaries-1087448/)
Wow - so many of these pertain to Barnabas...
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Salvatore Sighting: New Vampire Diaries Reunion Photo Thrills Ian Somerhalder And Paul Wesley Fans (https://www.cinemablend.com/television/2474248/salvatore-sighting-new-vampire-diaries-reunion-photo-thrills-ian-somerhalder-and-paul-wesley-fans)
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Vampire Diaries creator talks keeping series finale secret, that major Originals leak (https://ew.com/tv/2019/06/04/vampire-diaries-julie-plec-spoilers-originals-hayley-death/)
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Nina Dobrev says she and Paul Wesley didn't get along at the start of The Vampire Diaries (https://ew.com/tv/2019/06/10/vampire-diaries-nina-dobrev-paul-wesley-didnt-get-along/)
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The Vampire Diaries' Candice King Reveals Which Iconic Klaroline Scene Was Terrifying to Film
Who knew the horse scene was such a mess! (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-vampire-diaries-candice-king-klaroline-horse-story/)
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Is There a TV Costar Curse? 32 Couples That Couldn't Make It Work:
Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/is-there-a-tv-costar-curse-32-couples-that-couldnt-make-it-work/ss-AAEKFxu?li=BBnb2gh#image=12)
Torrey DeVitto and Paul Wesley (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/is-there-a-tv-costar-curse-32-couples-that-couldnt-make-it-work/ss-AAEKFxu?li=BBnb2gh#image=31)
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Vampire Diaries Turns 10: How Real-Life Plot Twists Shaped Everything From the Love Triangle to the Final Death (https://tvline.com/2019/09/10/vampire-diaries-twists-explained-anniversary-interviews/)
References DS...
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The 10 Best Vampire Diaries Episodes of All Time (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-vampire-diaries-10-best-episodes-of-all-time/)
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The Vampire Diaries Stars Look Back at Filming the Pilot for the Show's 10th Anniversary
"It blows my mind to think a decade has passed," says Nina Dobrev (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-vampire-diaries-cast-pilot-10-year-anniversary/)
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Candice King and Kayla Ewell on How The Vampire Diaries Fans Helped Inspire Them to Start a Podcast (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-vampire-diaries-candice-king-kayla-ewell-podcast-directionally-challenged/)
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Today will be different: An oral history of The Vampire Diaries pilot (https://ew.com/tv/2019/09/09/the-vampire-diaries-pilot-oral-history/)
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The 'Vampire Diaries' Cast Celebrates The Series' Tenth Anniversary On Social Media
Some of the team shared their memories of the eight-season adventure with fans. (https://www.konbini.com/en/series/the-vampire-diaries-cast-celebrates-the-series-tenth-anniversary-on-social-media)
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The TV Breakups That Left Us All Heartbroken - Stefan and Elena (https://www.editorchoice.com/tv-breakups/30/)
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The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley Are Making Their Own Bourbon (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-vampire-diaries-ian-somerhalder-paul-wesley-bourbon-company/)
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Batwoman Adds Vampire Diaries Alum Sebastian Roché and Rachel Maddow (https://tvline.com/2019/10/04/batwoman-sebastian-roche-cast-dr-campbell/)
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Vampire Diaries stars release hilarious video responding to reports they 'despise' each other (https://ew.com/tv/2019/10/15/vampire-diaries-paul-wesley-nina-dobrev-video/)
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30 Best Horror TV Shows of All Time
From gourmet serial killers to vampire slayers, the greatest small-screen landmarks featuring scariest monsters and superfreaks (http://rollingstone.com/tv/tv-lists/best-horror-tv-shows-of-all-time-164169/)
(Check out #28.)
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Best of the Decade: The Vampire Diaries delivered a perfect love triangle in its third season (https://ew.com/tv/2019/11/22/the-vampire-diaries-season-3-stefan-elena-damon-love-triangle/)
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12 of TV's Most Unconventional Relationships - Elena and Damon (The Vampire Diaries) (https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/unconventional-relationships-on-tv/#9)
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Paul Wesley Addresses His 'Vampire Diaries' Death, Says He was 'Happy He Died'
Plus, he talks about his bromance with former costar Ian Somerhalder. (https://www.tvinsider.com/837064/paul-wesley-vampire-diaries-death-stefan/)
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Test How Well You Remember the Biggest TV Moments of the Decade
Check your knowledge with our ultimate trivia quizzes! (https://www.tvguide.com/news/biggest-tv-moments-decade-2010s-quiz/)
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16 Best Big Bads of the Decade - Klaus (The Vampire Diaries) (https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/best-tv-villains-2010s/#10)
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Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley attend The 2020 InStyle And Warner Bros. 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party. (https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/golden-globes-2020-after-party-photos/#13)
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And More Qs! (https://tvline.com/2020/01/31/arrow-series-finale-funeral-who-was-missing-tv-questions/)
(Check out #24.)
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Vampire Diaries favorite Kayla Ewell to play vampiric Batwoman villain Nocturna
See an exclusive look at Kayla Ewell as Nocturna on Batwoman. (https://ew.com/tv/2020/02/07/batwoman-nocturna-kayla-ewell-photo/)
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50 Most Beloved TV Couples of All Time - Damon and Elena, The Vampire Diaries (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/gallery/50-most-beloved-tv-couples-of-all-time/ss-AADv8CP?li=BBnb7Kz#image=47)
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The Vampire Diaries tried writing a part for Taylor Swift, Nina Dobrev says (https://ew.com/tv/taylor-swift-vampire-diaries-role-nina-dobrev/)
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See Paul Wesley direct 'uncomfortable' Alice scene in Batwoman photos (http://ew.com/tv/batwoman-paul-wesley-directs-photos/)
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TV's Longest-Awaited First Kisses - Damon and Elena, The Vampire Diaries (https://tvline.com/gallery/tv-longest-awaited-first-kisses-photos/longest-awaited-first-kiss-vampire-diaries-damon-elena/)
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And More Qs! (https://tvline.com/2020/04/24/legends-of-tomorrow-use-supernatural-prop-weapons-tv-questions-answers/)
(Check out #8.)
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15 Things That Make No Sense About Damon Salvatore
As loved as Damon Salvatore is, there are some things about him that make no sense at all. (https://www.thethings.com/damon-salvatore-things-make-no-sense/)
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15 Sweet Facts About Elena And The Salvatores BTS Of The Vampire Diaries
A television epic about vampires, werewolves, and romance, The Vampire Diaries had a lot of interesting moving parts behind the scenes. (https://www.thethings.com/vampire-diaries-elena-salvatore-bts/)
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Superman & Lois Adds Vampire Diaries Alum as Mysterious Villain The Stranger (https://tvline.com/2020/05/12/superman-lois-cast-wole-parks-the-stranger-villain-confirmed/)
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The Vampire Diaries: 10 Unanswered Questions We Still Have About Vampires
The Vampire Diaries has left us with a lot of unanswered questions about their vampire lore... (https://screenrant.com/vampire-diaries-unanswered-questions-lore/)
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Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley reveal their bourbon's Vampire Diaries-inspired name (https://ew.com/tv/ian-somerhalder-paul-wesley-vampire-diaries-brothers-bond-bourbon/)
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A Tribute to The Vampire Diaries' Bonnie Bennett, A Fierce Witch Who Never Should Have Been Sidelined (https://www.tvguide.com/news/cw-the-vampire-diaries-bonnie-bennett-kat-graham-tribute/)
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Best Supernatural TV Series Now Available to Stream - 20. The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/gallery/best-supernatural-tv-series-now-available-to-stream/ss-BB15D1As?li=BBnbfcL#image=7)
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Comic-Con Flashback: Vampire Diaries Stars Drop Truth Bombs (Plus a Couple F-Bombs) About Love in Mystic Falls (https://tvline.com/2020/07/26/vampire-diaries-comic-con-interview-best-moments-video/)
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Comic-Con Flashback: 30 Classic TVLine Portraits - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (2016)
Zach Roerig, Matt Davis, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Michael Malarkey, Kat Graham, Julie Plec and Candice King (https://tvline.com/gallery/comic-con-tv-cast-photos-best-portraits/vampire-diaries-comic-con-2016/)
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The 25 most memorable fictional TV towns - 19. Mystic Falls, Virginia (The Vampire Diaries) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-tv-towns/ss-BB17NaT8?li=BBnb7Kz#image=8)
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OUR FAVORITE VAMPIRES IN POP CULTURE
Elena Gilbert, The Vampire Diaries (https://www.wonderwall.com/entertainment/movies/sexiest-vampires-13278.gallery?photoId=195770)
Stefan Salvatore, The Vampire Diaries (https://www.wonderwall.com/entertainment/movies/sexiest-vampires-13278.gallery?photoId=195771)
Damon Salvatore, The Vampire Diaries (https://www.wonderwall.com/entertainment/movies/sexiest-vampires-13278.gallery?photoId=195759)
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25 TV Characters Who Deserved Better - Bonnie Bennett, The Vampire Diaries (https://tvline.com/lists/tv-characters-deserved-better-worst-endings/the-vampire-diaries-bonnie-bennett/)
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Vampire Diaries Universe: The 25 Best Characters, Ranked (https://tvline.com/2020/09/15/vampire-diaries-best-characters-all-time-ranked/)
I would definitely move some people around in my own ranking. And I would definitely have some characters on my list who didn't make this one. But then, these types of things are always subjective...
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The Vampire Diaries, Legacies, and The Originals Ships Ranked (https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-vampire-diaries-legacies-the-originals-ships-ranked/)
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TV's Top Mean Girls: 25 Queen Bees Who Will Forever Rule the Small Screen - Rebekah Mikaelson, The Vampire Diaries (https://tvline.com/lists/best-tv-characters-mean-girls-day-photos/rebekah-mikaelson-the-vampire-diaries/)
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Vampire Diaries Flashback: 9 Future CW Stars Who Passed Through Mystic Falls (https://tvline.com/lists/vampire-diaries-cast-cw-stars-biggest-guests/)
WOW, I'd completely forgotten about most of them...
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TV's 20 Best Teen Dramas, Ranked (https://tvline.com/2020/10/25/best-tv-shows-teen-dramas-ranked-riverdale-vampire-diaries-photos/)
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The 25 most memorable fictional TV towns - Mystic Falls, Virginia (The Vampire Diaries) (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/the-25-most-memorable-fictional-tv-towns/ss-BB17NaT8?li=BBnb7Kz#image=8)
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Quotes of the Week: SUPERSTORE (https://tvline.com/lists/supernatural-series-finale-cant-do-this-alone-best-tv-quotes/superstore-bring-back-vampire-diaries-quote/)
Why is a Superstore quote here in this topic. Well, check it out and you'll see...
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10 Unforgettable TV Character Comebacks (https://www.tvinsider.com/956965/tv-character-comebacks-patrick-dempsey-michael-scott/)
(Scroll down to"Elena Gilbert, The Vampire Diaries")
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TV Ships We Can't Believe Never Kissed: Bonnie and Damon, The Vampire Diaries (https://tvline.com/lists/tv-characters-never-kissed-best-couples-all-time/bonnie-damon-the-vampire-diaries/)
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TV's Most Uncanny Flashback Casting: The Vampire Diaries' Caroline (McKenna Grace) (https://tvline.com/lists/best-tv-flashback-casting-actors-list-supernatural-once-upon-a-time/brooklyn-nine-nines-hitchcock-and-scully-wyatt-nash-and-alan-ritchson/)
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20 TV Hangouts We're Hitting After the Pandemic: The Mystic Grill, The Vampire Diaries (https://tvline.com/lists/favorite-tv-hangouts-after-pandemic-friends-buffy-gilmore-girls/the-mystic-grill-the-vampire-diaries/)
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20 bad boy characters who are actually the worst: Damon Salvatore – The Vampire Diaries (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/recaps/20-bad-boy-characters-who-are-actually-the-worst/ss-AAKCqay?li=BBnb7Kz#image=6)
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15 deaths from teen shows that wrecked us (https://ew.com/tv/teen-tv-deaths-that-wrecked-us/)
(Scroll down to "Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley), The Vampire Diaries")
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How Bonnie and Damon's friendship reinvigorated later seasons of 'Vampire Diaries' (https://ew.com/tv/bonnie-damon-friendship-vampire-diaries/)
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7 TV Character Bromances Fans Wanted to Be Romances: Klaus Mikaelson and Stefan Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries (https://www.tvinsider.com/1002977/tv-show-male-character-ships-romance/)
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Best Platonic Friendships: Stefan and Lexi, The Vampire Diaries (https://tvline.com/lists/best-tv-platonic-friendships-photos-greys-anatomy-chicago-pd/stefan-lexi-the-vampire-diaries/)
"Best Platonic Friendships From Grey's, Chicago P.D., Vampire Diaries and More
We’re all about unresolved sexual tension that keeps us tuning in week after week, but sometimes the most surprising thing a series can do is present us with a pairing that never ventures close to being romantic — even though they theoretically could.
In a refreshing change of pace, the following duos represent some of TV’s best strictly platonic friends"
Nice photo...
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'Vampire Diaries' boss reveals the real reason they killed Katherine in season 5
Also, Julie Plec reveals why Bamon never happened. (https://ew.com/ew-binge-podcast/vampire-diaries-boss-reveals-the-real-reason-they-killed-katherine-in-season-5/)
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The best TV shows on Netflix right now (August 2021) (https://ew.com/tv/best-shows-on-netflix/?&did=667120-20210822&utm_campaign=entertainment-weekly_newsletter&utm_source=ew.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082221&cid=667120&mid=65218182349)
(Scroll down to The Vampire Diaries - the shows are listed alphabetically.)
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Vampire Diaries bosses on casting Enzo as a Salvatore brother and Damon's fate in the finale
Listen to the final episode of EW's Binge: Vampire Diaries podcast. (https://ew.com/ew-binge-podcast/vampire-diaries-enzo-salvatore-brother-damon-series-finale-death/)
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The 50 best teen shows of all time (https://ew.com/tv/50-best-teen-shows/)
(Scroll down to #17.)
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17 of the most long-awaited kisses in TV history: Damon and Elena, The Vampire Diaries (Season 3, Episode10) (https://ew.com/gallery/long-awaited-tv-kisses/?did=685606-20211017&utm_campaign=entertainment-weekly_newsletter&utm_source=ew.com&utm_medium=email&utm_content=101721&cid=685606&mid=69574611286&slide=241510#241510)
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Apparently Web sites are thinking alike:
TV's 50 Longest-Awaited First Kisses (https://tvline.com/lists/tv-longest-awaited-first-kisses-most-episodes/damon-and-elena-the-vampire-diaries/)
(Check out #22.)
TV's 50 Longest-Awaited First Kisses (https://tvline.com/lists/tv-longest-awaited-first-kisses-most-episodes/stefan-and-caroline-the-vampire-diaries/)
(Check out #8.)
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Dancing With the Stars had a “Horror Night” with Halloween coming up. Suni Lee (the gymnast) and her partner did a dance inspired by “Vampire Diaries,” and apparently she's a fan of the show, and at the end they surprised them with a short video by Nina Dobrev to her.
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And More Qs (https://tvline.com/2021/10/29/gac-family-stealing-hallmark-christmas-movie-stars-tv-questions-answers/)
(Check out #6.)
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Ripe for Reboot? 15 Shows We Predict (and Maybe Fear) Will Get Remade: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (https://tvline.com/lists/tv-reboot-predictions-returning-shows/vampire-diaries-reboot/)
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Paul Wesley to Play Captain Kirk on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — Photo (https://tvline.com/2022/03/15/paul-wesley-captain-kirk-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/)
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How interesting! I've been watching Discovery and Picard (don't know why they didn't wait a few weeks to start Picard when Discovery was over instead of having both for 3 weeks!). I recently discovered that this other one was about to launch. Offhand, I'm not sure if he'd be a good Kirk or not, but it certainly should be interesting to see.
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Apparently it'll be a while before we find out because he won't be showing up until season 2 and season 1 doesn't even premiere until May 5th...
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Oh! May isn't that far off, but it never occurred to me that he wouldn't be in it until Season 2!! So they renewed it before even starting it!!!
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Lopsided Love Triangles: The Weakest Attempts to Sink 'Ships - THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Alaric Saltzman vs' 'Steroline' (https://tvline.com/lists/worst-tv-love-triangles/the-vampire-diaries-alaric-stefan-caroline/)
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Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (https://tvline.com/lists/tv-actors-almost-played-different-roles/ashlee-simpson-ashley-tisdale-the-vampire-diaries/)
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Songs That Always Spark a TV Memory: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, 'Skinny Love' (https://tvline.com/lists/memorable-songs-tv-shows-sopranos-greys-anatomy-buffy/the-vampire-diaries-skinny-love/)
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Sneaky, considering they said he wouldn't show up until next season:
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Actor Paul Wesley Breaks Down That Surprise Kirk Cameo in the Season 1 Finale (https://tvline.com/2022/07/07/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-kirk-season-1-finale-paul-wesley-interview/)
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Proves Kirk Was the Best 'Cold War' Captain
Captain James T. Kirk debuts in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds finale showing why he's the best 'Cold War' captain for The Original Series era. (https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-kirk-paramount-plus/)
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100 Most Shocking TV Deaths Ever - STEFAN SALVATORE, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (https://tvline.com/lists/shocking-tv-deaths/stefan-salvatore-the-vampire-diaries/)
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What's leaving Netflix in September: The Vampire Diaries, ... (https://ew.com/movies/whats-leaving-netflix-in-september-the-vampire-diaries-mean-girls-blade-runner-more/)
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And More Qs! (https://tvline.com/2022/08/26/the-rehearsal-season-1-finale-episode-6-recap-remy/)
(Check out #3.)
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Paul Wesley & Ian Somerhalder attend Tennis Channel and Brother’s Bond Bourbon Pre-US Open Kick Off Event (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/castmates-who-found-lifelong-friendships-on-set/ss-AA118gBE?cvid=daf570a078764c31bc6f3348caf21804#image=1)
Castmates Who Found Lifelong Friendships On Set: The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/castmates-who-found-lifelong-friendships-on-set/ss-AA118gBE?cvid=daf570a078764c31bc6f3348caf21804#image=6)
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Vampire Diaries Is No Longer on Netflix — Here's Where You Can Stream It Now (https://tvline.com/2022/09/04/the-vampire-diaries-leaving-netflix-where-to-watch-hbo-max/)
(The Originals remains on Netflix until some time in 2023 - and Legacies remains there until sime time in 2027.)
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The Vampire Diaries: 10 Quotes That Perfectly Sum Up Matt As A Character (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/recaps/the-vampire-diaries-10-quotes-that-perfectly-sum-up-matt-as-a-character/ar-AA11rv5N?cvid=0bc9562f14364bf6a8b5e6bee79dbd32)
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I have no idea why all these TVD articles are popping up all of a sudden, but I'm not about to complain...
The Vampire Diaries: 10 Characters Who Contributed Most To Katherine's Downfall (https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/the-vampire-diaries-10-characters-who-contributed-most-to-katherine-s-downfall/ar-AA11sYpn?cvid=80e5fb669c3448f2ae45da0158b7f5d7)
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12 Shows With the Best Love Triangles
From ‘The Vampire Diaries’ to ‘Scandal,’ see who makes our list. (https://www.tvinsider.com/list/best-tv-love-triangles/)
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TV Roles Almost Played by Someone Else: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (https://tvline.com/lists/tv-actors-almost-played-different-roles/ashlee-simpson-ashley-tisdale-the-vampire-diaries/)
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Spoiler Alert: 10 Great TV Shows Where The Hero Dies
No, seriously— Spoiler alert! (https://collider.com/great-television-shows-where-the-hero-dies/?utm_source=syndication#lsquo-the-vampire-diaries-rsquo)
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20 TV Character Arcs That Are Basically Perfect
Admit it; nothing thrills quite like witnessing a character we have followed for years finally coming into their own. (https://movieweb.com/tv-character-arcs-that-are-basically-perfect/#bonnie-bennett-ndash-the-vampire-diaries)
17 Bonnie Bennett – The Vampire Diaries
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20 TV Character Arcs That Are Basically Perfect
Admit it; nothing thrills quite like witnessing a character we have followed for years finally coming into their own. (https://movieweb.com/tv-character-arcs-that-are-basically-perfect/#caroline-forbes-ndash-the-vampire-diaries)
6 Caroline Forbes – The Vampire Diaries
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The Vampire Diaries: 10 Reasons Caroline Was the Best Vampire
Not only did Caroline gain control of her blood lust quickly, but her character development only got better after her transition into a vampire. (https://movieweb.com/vampire-diaries-caroline-best-characters/)
Caroline was annoying as a human, she was fantastic as a vampire.
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10 TV Characters Who Ended Up With the Wrong Person
It's a hot topic in the TV landscape because as fans we ultimately want the characters to end up with someone who makes sense for them. (https://movieweb.com/tv-characters-who-chose-the-wrong-person/#elena-gilbert---the-vampire-diaries-2009-2017)
10 Elena Gilbert - The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)
I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thought she would have been better with Stefan...
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Best TV Villains, Ranked: 60 Baddies From Vampire Diaries, ... and More - 12 Klaus Mikaelson, The Vampire Diaries (https://tvline.com/lists/best-tv-villains-list-photos/klaus-mikaelson-the-vampire-diaries/)
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More TV Qs! (https://tvline.com/features/the-bear-season-2-episode-6-christmas-tv-questions-answers-1235006552/)
(Check out #18.)
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‘The Vampire Diaries’ Star Paul Wesley Doesn’t Miss Playing Stefan
That said, Wesley and ‘The Vampire Diaries’ EP Julie Plec have another project in the works. (https://www.tvinsider.com/1098404/the-vampire-diaries-paul-wesley-doesnt-miss-stefan/)
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The 20 Best Teen TV Dramas of All Time: 13 The Vampire Diaries (The CW, 2009–2017) (https://tvline.com/lists/best-teen-drama-tv-shows/the-vampire-diaries/)
I would quibble, and I know others would as well, that TVD isn't just a "tenn drama"...
I would also rank it higher. There are a few shows on the list that I've watched that I would rank differently. But then, these lists are always subjective...
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10 Ways The Vampire Diaries Still Holds Up Today
Unlike many '00s shows, The Vampire Diaries aged well, with enduring stories, great characters and the famous Stefan-Elena-Damon love triangle. (https://www.cbr.com/the-vampire-diaries-ways-series-holds-up/)
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The Vampire Diaries: 10 Best Side Characters, According To Reddit
Main characters Elena, Damon, and Stefan are beloved parts of The Vampire Diaries, but Redditors are sharing their favorite minor character (https://screenrant.com/the-vampire-diaries-reddit-best-side-characters/#anna-zhu)
I really enjoyed Jenna and Lexi. But I especially like Anna - and even though I was sorry to see her go, I loved how they wrapped up her storyline...
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30 Sexiest Shows Of All Time: 15 The Vampire Diaries Netflix 2009–2017 (https://www.tvinsider.com/list/sexiest-tv-shows/#show15)
"There can be something so appealing about the chance to live forever (if you ignore the drinking blood of it, as well as everything else that comes along with being a vampire). Add in an attractive cast (as tends to be the case with The CW shows), characters pairing off left and right, and it’s pretty much a perfect recipe for a tantalizing show — and franchise. Romance takes center stage more in the original series than in either of the spinoffs. And it’s not just with the central love triangle of Elena (Nina Dobrev), Stefan (Paul Wesley), and Damon (Ian Somerhalder). Even though it tends to end in heartbreak for Caroline (Candice King) and Bonnie (Kat Graham), their journeys do include quite the sparks along the way. —Meredith Jacobs"
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12 TV Characters Who Became Way Bigger Than They Were Supposed To
Sometimes a one-off character, like Klaus from The Vampire Diaries, surprises everyone with their potential and gets a bigger role on the show. (https://screenrant.com/popular-tv-character-bigger-than-expected/#klaus-mikaelson)
10 Klaus Mikaelson
The Vampire Diaries
Klaus Mikaelson was supposed to be the main villain of The Vampire Diaries season 3 who would get heroically defeated by the gang in the finale, "The Departed." According to TVLine, creator Julie Plec could not stick with the original plan because Joseph Morgan's Klaus was too charismatic to let go so quickly, and audiences adored him to no extent. That was how the villain of season 3 became a major character in The Vampire Diaries universe, even spawning his own spinoff, The Originals, a year later, which, in turn, gave way to the show about Klaus' daughter, Legacies.
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8 TV Villains Who Saved Their Shows
"While the protagonist and heroic characters generally get the lion's share of screen time on TV series, there have been plenty of TV villains who saved their shows. Whether they helped improve an already failing story or simply made such an impact that it's hard to imagine the show without them, it's always great to see an antagonist become so popular in their respective shows."
I would say these two definitely fall into the latter category, so check out:
7 Spike (https://screenrant.com/tv-show-villains-saved-season-good/#spike)
1 Klaus Mikaelson (https://screenrant.com/tv-show-villains-saved-season-good/#klaus-mikaelson)
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TV’s Best Time Loop Episodes: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, ‘Yellow Ledbetter’ (Season 6, Episode 2) (https://tvline.com/gallery/tv-time-loop-episodes/vampire-diaries-time-loop-episodes/)