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Original Sin

  • Episode aired Oct 17, 2013
  • TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
1.8K
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Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
The Vampire Diaries: Original Sin
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When Elena and Katherine have the same dream that Stefan is in danger and desperately needs their help, they convince Damon to help them find Stefan. However, their plans are thwarted by a m... Read allWhen Elena and Katherine have the same dream that Stefan is in danger and desperately needs their help, they convince Damon to help them find Stefan. However, their plans are thwarted by a mysterious young woman named Tessa who seems to know everything about Stefan's history. In ... Read allWhen Elena and Katherine have the same dream that Stefan is in danger and desperately needs their help, they convince Damon to help them find Stefan. However, their plans are thwarted by a mysterious young woman named Tessa who seems to know everything about Stefan's history. In flashbacks to a distant time and place, Tessa reveals the shocking secrets in her past and... Read all

  • Director
    • Jesse Warn
  • Writers
    • Kevin Williamson
    • Julie Plec
    • L.J. Smith
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Paul Wesley
    • Ian Somerhalder
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jesse Warn
    • Writers
      • Kevin Williamson
      • Julie Plec
      • L.J. Smith
    • Stars
      • Nina Dobrev
      • Paul Wesley
      • Ian Somerhalder
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Elena Gilbert…
    Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley
    • Stefan Salvatore…
    Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder
    • Damon Salvatore
    Steven R. McQueen
    Steven R. McQueen
    • Jeremy Gilbert
    • (credit only)
    Kat Graham
    Kat Graham
    • Bonnie Bennett
    • (credit only)
    Candice King
    Candice King
    • Caroline Forbes
    • (as Candice Accola)
    • (credit only)
    Zach Roerig
    Zach Roerig
    • Matt Donovan
    Michael Trevino
    Michael Trevino
    • Tyler Lockwood
    • (credit only)
    Olga Fonda
    Olga Fonda
    • Nadia
    Janina Gavankar
    Janina Gavankar
    • Tessa
    Briana Venskus
    Briana Venskus
    • Jo
    • (as Briana Laurel Venskus)
    Alyssa Lewis
    • Elena Double
    Marc-Henry Lazarre
    • Town Resident
    • (uncredited)
    Hans Obma
    Hans Obma
    • Gregor
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jesse Warn
    • Writers
      • Kevin Williamson
      • Julie Plec
      • L.J. Smith
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    9jackDee-56565

    amazing episode

    The acting was on point, Nina had to play three characters and handles it and makes it look effortlessly flawless, Paul Wesley was both Silas and Stefan in scenes and again top level acting skills from everyone, overall the episode was really great too, its story although a bit confusing on some levels but it clears up, fantastic episode and awesome characters
    10anggarachman

    Secrets of The Original Sin

    SECRETS OF THE PAST - When Elena and Katherine have the same dream that Stefan is in danger and desperately needs their help, they convince Damon to help them find Stefan. However, their plans are thwarted by a mysterious young woman named Tessa who seems to know everything about Stefan's history. In flashbacks to a distant time and place, Tessa reveals the shocking secrets in her past and what she has planned for the future. She also has a disturbing message for Damon about his own future. Silas forces an unwilling accomplice to help him search for Katherine, leading to a confusing and life-threatening situation for Matt. Finally, Silas reveals the reason he's determined to find Katherine, and Damon and Elena face a disturbing new reality.
    10samadabbasi

    Because you are my Life

    OMG The Vampire Diaries is becoming more and more Interesting..All I can say is this series has Outdone itself..The Episode Original Sin was One of the Most Beautiful Episode of the Series, like Ozmandiyas in Breaking Bad therefore i am writing a Review about it..I Love this TV Series..Most of People have recently finished Breaking Bad and now hey have no worth watching Series..If you haven't watched a single Episode of TVD You Should definitely go for it..You'll become a die hard fan of not Only just TVD but its Cast and Episodes..The Cast of TVD is Outstanding..Ian and Nina are my favorite..The Vampire Diaries is a perfect TV Series..It has Thriller, Romance, Comedy, Mystery and many other genres..I usually don't do spoiler reviews so I am not gonna talk about Original Sin..You should definitely go for it..You'll love TVD Acting, Cast,Story, Script, Characters, Quotes and Almost Everything..You will never ever get bored..The Summary "Because You are my Life" is quote from this Episode..I liked it so I thought it would be good..Ian Somerhalder (Damon Salvatore) is the most interesting and lovable Character..His acting is perfect. .I know my English is not that good but I really really wanted to write review on my one of favorite Series so that's why I am sharing my love of TVD for you guys..This is my first review on The Vampire Diaries ..Hope you guys like it, but I m Sorry I don't know who you people are !

    Note: You will get Amazed after reading last line of My Review After watching this episode if you are regularly watching this series..Or you'll have to watch 4 seasons & 3 episodes and Boooom you'll get..But don't worry It's not a Spoiler Just Curiosity for you guys :)

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    • Trivia
      All the episodes in this season are named based on movies.
    • Quotes

      Katherine Pierce: [invited herself to go along for the ride] Shotgun!

      Elena Gilbert: What?

      Katherine Pierce: I get carsick in the back seat. Another charming human side-effect you stuck me with.

      Elena Gilbert: [to Damon] Please tell me that she's not coming.

      Damon Salvatore: Trust me, I have no interest in Katherine's well-being. For some reason, Silas wants her real bad. And if Silas wants her, I want her more.

      Elena Gilbert: Can't we just stash her in the cellar? Or maybe a deep, dark well with a pair of water-wings?

      Katherine Pierce: Do you really think that I wanna take a road trip with you... America's most boring, self-righteous vampire? Just remember, Damon wouldn't have to play bodyguard if you hadn't shoved that cure down my throat.

      Elena Gilbert: You were trying to kill me.

      Katherine Pierce: I will admit, though, that I take great pleasure in knowing that you wasted your one shot at a human life on me.

      Damon Salvatore: All right, play nice, or I'm gonna revisit the deep, dark well idea.

      Katherine Pierce: I wanna find Stefan just as much as you do. And not just because I don't wanna be a pawn that you can trade off for his life. I care about him. I always have.

      [Elena gives derisive smirk]

      Katherine Pierce: And since we've been having the same dream, makes me think that you care about him just as much.

      Damon Salvatore: [didn't want to hear that last bit] Okay, train's leaving the station. Choo-choo.

    • Soundtracks
      Satellite Call
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      Written by Sara Bareilles

      Performed by Sara Bareilles

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Conyers, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Outerbanks Entertainment
      • Alloy Entertainment
      • CBS Television Studios
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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