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When & How Elena Gilbert Became a Vampire in The Vampire Diaries, Explained

Dec 5, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 3 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Elena Gilbert was the most human part of The Vampire Diaries and intended to stay that way. Other vampire media usually depicted the young female protagonist itching to become a vampire, but Elena was totally different. While she was in love with not one but two vampires, Elena never aspired to become one of the supernatural herself. She was content being a human, as she appreciated the kindness, empathy, and joy that...
This 22-Year-Old Black Comedy Is Perfect for The Vampire Diaries Fans

Dec 2, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Carolyn Jenkins

The Vampire Diaries Sign in to your CBR account This article contains mentions of suicide. The Vampire Diaries was at one time the focal point of The CW programming. Adapted from L.J. Smith's books of the same name, the series would catapult its stars to fame and spawn an extended universe of its own. The strength of its characters is the main reason that the horror romance was such a success. The chemistry between leads Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder)...
10 Devastating The Vampire Diaries Scenes That Broke Fans' Hearts

Dec 1, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 6 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Love, excitement, and thrill were a regular part of The Vampire Diaries. Damon, Elena, and Stefan were caught up in an intense love triangle for most of the show, and they had adrenaline-pumping entanglements with the most powerful supernatural creatures on the planet. Tragically, getting involved in these skirmishes meant that loss became a part of their lives, and the Mystic Falls gang had plenty of heartbreaking...
The Vampire Diaries Fumbled This Criminally Underrated Couple

Dec 1, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Carolyn Jenkins

The Vampire Diaries Sign in to your CBR account The beauty of The CW's The Vampire Diaries is the show's ability to seamlessly blend its romance and horror elements. The young adult series follows high schooler Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) in the grips of grief while learning to live again because of the love of two vampire brothers, Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder). The dramatic love triangle is the main draw for the series, even when it seems pretty evident which...
I'm Tired of The Vampire Diaries Fans Thinking Katherine Pierce is a Villain

Nov 30, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 2 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account There is no question that Katherine Pierce is one of the most iconic characters in The Vampire Diaries. Sassy, smart, and identical to Elena Gilbert, Katherine was, ironically, the polar opposite of The Vampire Diaries' doe-eyed protagonist. She was known for her manipulation, her intelligence, and her villainy, which she showed as soon as she entered fans' screens in Season 2 of TVD. At first, she was a figure shrouded...
10 Harsh Realities of Watching The Vampire Diaries 15 Years Later

Nov 30, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 3 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account For all of its flaws, The Vampire Diaries remains one of the most iconic shows in TV history. It blended the supernatural with the teen genre, adding a healthy dose of romance, which made it addictive. With its premiere in 2009, the show has a legion of diehard fans, and new admirers get added to it every day. However, the show undoubtedly has some elements that are difficult to digest in the modern context. Whether it...
Sorry TVD Fans, But I Don't Think Damon Salvatore & Elena Gilbert Were Good Together

Nov 30, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 12 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The Vampire Diaries graced screens at a time when vampires were becoming popular again, and it managed to hit the sweet spot. It had alluring vampires, a relatable female lead, riveting romances, and fantastical creatures who keep fans hooked. The show revolved around Elena Gilbert, a young teen in Mystic Falls who discovered the existence of vampires while coping with the loss of her parents. The entry of the mysterious...
5 Amazing Redemption Arcs in The Vampire Diaries (& 5 Characters Who Broke Bad)

Nov 29, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 3 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The Vampire Diaries has an amazing ensemble of characters. From the vampires to the werewolves, every character was very distinctive, and their unique qualities kept viewers hooked. Most importantly, every character had their own character arcs, which showed their growth (or lack thereof). Redemption was a major theme in The Vampire Diaries, as characters like Damon chose to become better versions of themselves. They...
10 Reasons Damon Was the Better Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries

Nov 29, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 7 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account Damon and Stefan Salvatore were the crux of The Vampire Diaries. They shared a contentious relationship as brothers, but their dynamic slowly got better over time. Since they competed for the same girl more than once and were always together, there was a constant comparison between Damon and Stefan, either from other Vampire Diaries characters or audience members themselves. For a long time, and even today, many fans...
The Most Problematic The Vampire Diaries Scenes, Ranked

Nov 28, 2024 | cbr.com | L.J. Smith |Fawzia Khan

The Vampire Diaries Published 10 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account While The Vampire Diaries remains immensely popular today, several years after its 2017 series finale. The CW show has many fantastic elements that keep it fresh, but it can also sometimes be a product of its time. There are several scenes and plotlines on the vampire show that have not stood the test of time or have been problematic from the moment they were aired. Vampires were morally ambiguous creatures, as they had...