The Vampire Diaries

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The Vampire Diaries is a show based on the book series of the same name, by LJ Smith. It features 2 vampire brothers as they both vie for the love of the captivating teenager, Elena Gilbert.

The show follows the lives of the central characters in Mystic Falls, Virginia – where supernatural beings roam rampant. The show shows us vampires, werewolves, witches, doppelgangers, immortals, hybrids, heretics, ghosts, sirens, and much more. The universe starts small but expands magnanimously. Elena and her 2 best friends, Caroline Forbes (who becomes a vampire) and Bonnie Bennet (a witch), are regular teenagers before the arrival of the handsome Salvatore brothers – Damon and Stefan, who bring with them a dark and troubled past. There are a lot of other characters, like Tyler Lockwood (a werewolf and hybrid), Matt Donovan, and Jeremy Gilbert (a hunter).

Throughout the show, we see many characters gaining and losing their mystical powers. There is a lot of death and sorrow. People think that it’s just a romance show, but it’s more than that. There is romance, but underneath that, there is mystery and a complex web of characters – both heroes and villains. The characters face unbelievable losses and still manage to come out on top.

In the end, it’s clear that the show isn’t about the girl, but about how two estranged brothers find each other and themselves again.  

I was a lover of vampires long before I started watching 'The Vampire Diaries.' This show made me realize the complications in personal relationships. It also taught me how to deal with grief and how to move on with life. It showed me that nothing, not even immortality is permanent. I cried along when each of the characters did. The fact that we see footage of brothers being brothers makes it more than a romantic love story. We see the love that the brothers have and their hardships.

I think that the actors are perfect for their roles. They seem to have ingested the character and made it a part of themselves. The actors have good chemistry on screen, which makes them better as actors. It feels like they have personal stakes in the happenings in their 'world.' 


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  1. Anderlin VictorMarch 22, 2024 at 7:42 PM

    Major spoilers 😭 now I can never watch the show for the first time! A good perspective on supernaturals and acting tho👍

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