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The Vampire Diaries

  • TV Series
  • 2009–20172009–2017
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
313K
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Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, and Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
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  • Horror
The lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire bro... Read allThe lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers.The lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
313K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
108
13
  • Creators
    • Julie Plec(developed for television by)
    • Kevin Williamson(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Paul Wesley
    • Ian Somerhalder
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  • Creators
    • Julie Plec(developed for television by)
    • Kevin Williamson(developed for television by)
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Paul Wesley
    • Ian Somerhalder
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    • 743User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 37 wins & 67 nominations

    Episodes171

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    Bite Back
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    The Vampire Diaries: Season 7
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    The Vampire Diaries: Tell Me
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    The Vampire Diaries: She's On Edge
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    The Vampire Diaries: She's On Edge
    The Vampire Diaries: Season 5
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    The Vampire Diaries: Season 6
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    The Vampire Diaries: He Clearly Cares About You
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    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Elena Gilbertas Elena Gilbert…
    134 episodes134 eps • 2009–2017
    Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley
    • Stefan Salvatoreas Stefan Salvatore…
    171 episodes171 eps • 2009–2017
    Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder
    • Damon Salvatoreas Damon Salvatore
    171 episodes171 eps • 2009–2017
    Kat Graham
    Kat Graham
    • Bonnie Bennettas Bonnie Bennett
    171 episodes171 eps • 2009–2017
    Candice King
    Candice King
    • Caroline Forbesas Caroline Forbes
    171 episodes171 eps • 2009–2017
    Zach Roerig
    Zach Roerig
    • Matt Donovanas Matt Donovan…
    171 episodes171 eps • 2009–2017
    Michael Trevino
    Michael Trevino
    • Tyler Lockwoodas Tyler Lockwood
    144 episodes144 eps • 2009–2017
    Steven R. McQueen
    Steven R. McQueen
    • Jeremy Gilbertas Jeremy Gilbert
    134 episodes134 eps • 2009–2017
    Matthew Davis
    Matthew Davis
    • Alaric Saltzmanas Alaric Saltzman
    123 episodes123 eps • 2009–2017
    Michael Malarkey
    Michael Malarkey
    • Lorenzo 'Enzo' St. Johnas Lorenzo 'Enzo' St. John
    72 episodes72 eps • 2013–2017
    Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan
    • Klaus Mikaelsonas Klaus Mikaelson
    51 episodes51 eps • 2011–2016
    Marguerite MacIntyre
    Marguerite MacIntyre
    • Sheriff Liz Forbesas Sheriff Liz Forbes
    50 episodes50 eps • 2009–2017
    Sara Canning
    Sara Canning
    • Jenna Sommersas Jenna Sommers
    46 episodes46 eps • 2009–2017
    Claire Holt
    Claire Holt
    • Rebekah Mikaelsonas Rebekah Mikaelson
    38 episodes38 eps • 2011–2014
    Susan Walters
    Susan Walters
    • Carol Lockwoodas Carol Lockwood
    34 episodes34 eps • 2009–2013
    Daniel Gillies
    Daniel Gillies
    • Elijah Mikaelsonas Elijah Mikaelson
    23 episodes23 eps • 2010–2014
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    • Dr. Jo Laughlinas Dr. Jo Laughlin
    21 episodes21 eps • 2014–2017
    Penelope Mitchell
    Penelope Mitchell
    • Liv Parkeras Liv Parker
    20 episodes20 eps • 2014–2015
    • Creators
      • Julie Plec(developed for television by)
      • Kevin Williamson(developed for television by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      All episodes in season 8 are titled after quotes in the first season.
    • Goofs
      In ''162 Candles'' Lexi says that Stefan got drunk on The Statue of Liberty. Later in the season it is clearly stated that vampires can't get drunk.
    • Quotes

      Damon Salvatore: I DO believe in killing the messenger. Why? Because it sends a message.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.70 (2012)

    User reviews743

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    Top review
    10/10
    Give it a chance, you will not regret it!
    First Impression: Oh this is just some Twilight rip off.

    The Truth: Twilight is the one ripping off THIS series.

    The Absolute Truth: The Vampire Diaries is infinitely better than Twilight, and no I am not exaggerating.

    The plot is as you would have guessed. Elena (Nina Dobrev) is a high school girl who captures the heart of Stefan (Paul Wesley) who of course is a vampire (sounds familiar right?). Later on we get introduced to Stefan's troublesome vampire brother, Damon (Ian Somerhalder). Damon also happens to be attracted to Elena and this creates a love triangle that will follow for the remainder of the series.

    Of course that's merely a sample of the entire story. There are werewolves, hunters, witches, and even stronger vampires waiting in future episodes to make this one nail biting show.

    The acting is also definitely above average, however obviously not enough to make you believe the actors are high school "teenagers".

    My advice: Give it a chance. The first few episodes are slow, but a lot of great TV series are. This show will have you on the edge of your seat each week as the plot thickens more and more.

    Last Impression: This is one of my favorite shows on TV. 9/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhật Ký Ma Cà Rồng
    • Filming locations
      • 598 Abernathy Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Outerbanks Entertainment
      • Alloy Entertainment
      • CBS Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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