The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries

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The Vampire Diaries

2017
TV Show
Ended
9 Seasons
English

The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users87%
Director: Julie Plec, Kevin WilliamsonGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance

Plot Summary

The series follows the life of Elena Gilbert, a high school student who falls in love with a century-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore. Their forbidden romance becomes complicated by Stefan's dangerous older brother, Damon Salvatore, and the supernatural world that surrounds them. As Elena grapples with love, loss, and the dangers of vampirism, she uncovers dark secrets about her town's history and her own family lineage.

Critical Reception

The Vampire Diaries received generally positive reviews, particularly for its early seasons, praising its blend of supernatural drama, romance, and compelling characters. While some critics noted a dip in quality in later seasons, the show maintained a dedicated fanbase and was often lauded for its engaging plotlines and character development. It became a cultural phenomenon, spawning spin-off series and influencing the teen supernatural genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its addictive blend of supernatural elements and teen drama.

  • Character relationships, particularly the love triangle, were a major draw for viewers.

  • Some critics found the early seasons to be more compelling than later installments.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's captivating storyline, the chemistry between the main actors, and the emotional depth of the characters. Many viewers enjoyed the mix of romance, action, and supernatural intrigue, appreciating the show's ability to maintain suspense and character development over its many seasons.

Awards & Accolades

People's Choice Awards (Favorite TV Show, Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Show), Teen Choice Awards (Choice TV Show, Choice Actor, Choice Actress, Choice TV Villain)

Fun Fact

The iconic town Mystic Falls is a fictional town, but many of the exterior shots were filmed in Covington, Georgia, which has since become a tourist destination for fans of the show.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
Lourdes Storchi

Lourdes Storchi

*The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017) ★★★★★* A show that stole my heart. As a fan since the first season, I can say that The Vampire Diaries is more than just a vampire series. It's an emotional rollercoaster with complex characters, unexpect...

milo_mochi

milo_mochi

Man, it’s been hell of a ride. I got emotionally attached to this series. I cried with these characters. I laughed with them. I don’t know why other people hate it but I loved it. Sure it got a little bit boring when you got closer to the e...

gnawbone

gnawbone

Toss out everything you've learned about the traditional vampire. I scoffed and couldn't finish episode two. The overly loud terrible music soundtrack gave me a headache. The "evil" brother was the only thing that kept me watching episode t...

Dean

Dean

Teenage vampire soap opera. Probably the worst vampire TV show.