Pilot (10 Sep. 2009)

In the small town of Mystic Falls, teenager Elena Gilbert and her younger brother, Jeremy, struggle to come to terms with the recent death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her ... See full summary »

Director:

Marcos Siega

Writers:

Kevin Williamson (teleplay), L.J. Smith (book),

Stars:

Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Nina Dobrev	...	Elena Gilbert
Paul Wesley	...	Stefan Salvatore
Ian Somerhalder	...	Damon Salvatore
Steven R. McQueen	...	Jeremy Gilbert
Sara Canning	...	Jenna Sommers
Kat Graham	...	Bonnie Bennett (as Katerina Graham)
Candice Accola	...	Caroline Forbes
Zach Roerig	...	Matt Donovan
Kayla Ewell	...	Vicki Donovan
Michael Trevino	...	Tyler Lockwood
Chris William Martin	...	Zach Salvatore
Steve Belford	...	Darren Malloy
Cindy Busby	...	Brooke Fenton
Benjamin Ayres	...	William Tanner
Marci T. House	...	Mrs. Clarke

Storyline

In the small town of Mystic Falls, teenager Elena Gilbert and her younger brother, Jeremy, struggle to come to terms with the recent death of their parents. Elena is popular amongst her peers and the perfect straight-A student. However, she has difficulties hiding her grief from the world. Meanwhile, Jeremy treads on a dangerous path of using drugs to ease his pain. The arrival of new student Stefan Salvatore, makes Elena think about romantic possibilities. Elena is unaware about Stefan's mysterious origins as well as his brother Damon.

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Plot Keywords:

small town | bar | psychic girl | interracial friendship | murder

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 September 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Templeton Secondary School, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alloy Entertainment, Outerbanks Entertainment, Bonanza Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

'Ashlee Simpson' was the CW network's first choice for the role of Elena Gilbert.

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Goofs

During the history class when they are talking about he Battle of Willow Creek the blackboard says the battle was in 1865, but throughout the rest of the show it is always said that it happened in 1864.

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Quotes

Mr. Tanner: The battle of Willow Creek happened right here in our very Mystic Falls. How many casualties resulted in this battle? Miss Bennett?
Bonnie Bennett: A lot? I'm not sure, but like a whole lot
Mr. Tanner: Cute becomes dumb in an instant Miss Bennett. Mr Donovan, maybe you can take this opportunity to over come your embedded jock stereotype
Matt Donovan: That's OK Mr Tanner, I'm cool with it
Mr. Tanner: Elena? Surely you can enlighten us on one of the towns most historic events
Elena Gilbert: I'm sorry, i don't know
Mr. Tanner: I was willing to be lenient last year, for obvious...
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Connections

References Total Request Live (1998)

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Soundtracks

"Thinking of You"
(uncredited)
Written and performed by Katy Perry

User Reviews

Somewhere In Between "Buffy", "Twilight" and "True Blood"

In Mystic Falls, Virginia, the teenage siblings Elena and Jeremy Gilbert still grieve the loss of their parents in a car accident. When the newcomer Stefan Salvatore arrives at the high school, Elena and Stefan feel a great attraction for each other and sooner they date.

What Elena does not know is that Stefan is an ancient adolescent vampire that does not drink human blood anymore to avoid killing. However, when his evil brother Damon Salvatore arrives in Mystic Falls, his safety and his romance with Elena are compromised by Damon.

After "Buffy", there are many romantic films about love between a human adolescent and a "good" vampire, like the franchise "Twilight" and "True Blood". The pilot of "Vampire Diaries" follows the same wasted formula, with beautiful actresses and handsome actors and it seems to be predictable. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Piloto" ("Pilot")