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The Vampire Diaries

  • TV Series
  • 2009–2017
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
367K
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Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, and Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries (2009)
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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.

  • Creators
    • Julie Plec
    • Kevin Williamson
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Paul Wesley
    • Ian Somerhalder
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    367K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    158
    13
    • Creators
      • Julie Plec
      • Kevin Williamson
    • Stars
      • Nina Dobrev
      • Paul Wesley
      • Ian Somerhalder
    • 914User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 39 wins & 67 nominations total

    Episodes171

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    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Elena Gilbert…
    • 2009–2017
    Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley
    • Stefan Salvatore…
    • 2009–2017
    Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder
    • Damon Salvatore
    • 2009–2017
    Kat Graham
    Kat Graham
    • Bonnie Bennett
    • 2009–2017
    Candice King
    Candice King
    • Caroline Forbes
    • 2009–2017
    Zach Roerig
    Zach Roerig
    • Matt Donovan…
    • 2009–2017
    Michael Trevino
    Michael Trevino
    • Tyler Lockwood
    • 2009–2017
    Steven R. McQueen
    Steven R. McQueen
    • Jeremy Gilbert
    • 2009–2017
    Matthew Davis
    Matthew Davis
    • Alaric Saltzman
    • 2009–2017
    Michael Malarkey
    Michael Malarkey
    • Lorenzo 'Enzo' St. John
    • 2013–2017
    Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan
    • Klaus Mikaelson
    • 2011–2016
    Marguerite MacIntyre
    Marguerite MacIntyre
    • Sheriff Liz Forbes
    • 2009–2017
    Sara Canning
    Sara Canning
    • Jenna Sommers
    • 2009–2017
    Claire Holt
    Claire Holt
    • Rebekah Mikaelson
    • 2011–2014
    Susan Walters
    Susan Walters
    • Carol Lockwood
    • 2009–2013
    Daniel Gillies
    Daniel Gillies
    • Elijah Mikaelson
    • 2010–2014
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    • Dr. Jo Laughlin
    • 2014–2017
    Penelope Mitchell
    Penelope Mitchell
    • Liv Parker
    • 2014–2015
    • Creators
      • Julie Plec
      • Kevin Williamson
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    Reviewers say 'The Vampire Diaries' is lauded for its engaging plot, strong character development, and chemistry among main characters. The blend of romance, drama, and supernatural elements is noted, though some criticize repetitive plotlines and inconsistent arcs. Acting, especially by Somerhalder and Wesley, is praised, despite age portrayal issues. Production values and soundtrack are generally well-received, making it a captivating series with a dedicated fanbase.
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    9kdean-5

    Brilliant! Damon's chemistry....

    Damon has the best chemistry with everyone. Ian Somerhalder (Damon) is the star of the show and should be expanded, along with Nina Dobrev as Elena.

    Damon and Stephan are both great characters. Damon's emotion is most true, intense and believable. His relationship with Elena as opposed to Stephans seems more authentic and has the greatest potential.

    Vampire Diaries has taken me by surprise. It is a great show with great characters. I was disinterested at first because it seemed like a cheesy high school soap opera with vampires or a wannabe Twilight. They have definitely proved me wrong. Damon's character has exceeded my expectations and surpassed similar characters on other series by far.
    9Supermanfan-13

    So much better than I expected

    I thought The Vampire Diaries was going to be a show aimed for tweens but I was wrong. It started off that way for like the first half of Season 1 but around episode 10 or 11 it really picked up and just got better and better. I was ready to give up a few episodes in because it looked like the tv version of Twilight but I read in numerous reviews to get passed the first handful of episodes and I'm so glad I did. What happens after that is it turns into a really good supernatural show. Like any long running show this has better seasons than others but all are worth watching and most are just flat out great. This show is beloved by so many for a reason! If you like supernatural type shows then I highly recommend this for you, just get passed the first half of Season1 and enjoy the ride from there.
    7rihannabadban

    Love it

    It could've got 9 from me but the series was perfect till season 6 after that it is so boring.
    8meadesvision

    Good combination of the characters with the setting

    I really like the episodes, it is somehow fluent and has a taste of Twilight. Maybe it is weird but its shooting is better than Twilight because in watching Twilight you can feel the coldness, silence and a sort of pause which drift the interest of the spectacular away. But in Vampire Diaries, you can feel the hot impression of the characters, hot color of each frame of the movie. These series make you feel more connection to the reality than Twilight. The characters are involved in excellent combination with the setting and the plot. Stephen perfectly reflects his good mood through his face. Elena is another good chosen actress for the character. Because you easily see her bright intelligence and innocence on her face.Damon is just like his name demonic,attracting and tempting person. This good adaptation of the characters to the story makes the film more powerful and better than Hollywood production Twilight thought it is a TV series. I wish Twilight was shot by Vampire Diaries technical production team.
    9Rob1331

    Great Supernatural Series!

    The Vampire surprised me as much as any show I've ever seen. I absolutely thought this was a show for High School kids but I couldn't of been more wrong. I never watched it when it was originally on and just binged the entire series on Netflix recently. That's not an easy thing to do considering it has 171 episodes but it was that good and totally worth the time and effort. This show offers so many twists and turns that it will keep you entertained throughout the entire series. The plot, character development, basically everything about this show is what makes this stand out as one of the best supernatural shows of all-time.

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    • Trivia
      Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino and Paul Wesley originally auditioned to play Damon before landing their respective roles.
    • 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)

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    • Release date
      • September 10, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • TVD
    • Filming locations
      • 598 Abernathy Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, USA(Salvatore Boarding House)
    • 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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