Vampire Diaries — Full Series Best

For over a decade, the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, has served as the epicenter of supernatural chaos, teenage angst, and epic love triangles. When we talk about defining television of the 2010s, few shows left a cultural footprint as deep as The Vampire Diaries (TVD). Based on the book series by L.J. Smith and masterfully adapted by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the show ran for eight thrilling seasons.

The series also launched a massive expanded universe, including The Originals (arguably one of the best spin-offs ever made) and Legacies , but the mothership remains the gold standard. At its heart, The Vampire Diaries full series is a gothic romance. High school student Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), still reeling from the recent death of her parents, finds herself drawn to the mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley). Little does she know that Stefan is a century-old vampire, and he isn't alone. vampire diaries full series

— Damon Salvatore If you enjoyed this guide to The Vampire Diaries full series, check out our guides on The Originals full series and Legacies for the complete Mystic Falls experience. For over a decade, the town of Mystic

Unlike many modern shows that drag out mysteries, The Vampire Diaries is famous for its breakneck pacing. Plot twists that other shows would save for a season finale happen before the first commercial break. The show respects your time by constantly moving forward. Furthermore, the character development is unmatched. You will begin the series hating certain villains and end them sobbing over their redemption arcs. Smith and masterfully adapted by Kevin Williamson and

Whether you are a first-time viewer looking for a swoon-worthy binge or a nostalgic fan wanting to revisit the 2000s emo-vibe, the complete series of The Vampire Diaries delivers. Grab some vervain, queue up the pilot episode ( Pilot ), and prepare to fall in love with the Salvatore brothers.