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The Vampire Diaries

2009 – 2017Show8 seasons171 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic577.9Rotten Tomatoes86%74%

A deeply romantic, intriguing drama series about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth.

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Episodes

8 seasons · 171 episodes · best: S3E22 "The Departed" 9.4

Episodes

8.2
8.6
8.5
8.4
8.1
8.2
8.1
8.4

Story

You remember your first kiss forever... and ever.

The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Romance Drama
  • Teen Vampire Soap Opera
  • Love Triangle Obsession
  • Gothic Small Town Mystery
  • Emotional Turmoil & Angst
  • High-Stakes Fantasy Action
  • Nostalgic 2010s Pop Culture
  • Complex Family Loyalties
  • Atmospheric Indie Rock Soundtrack
  • Dramatic Cliffhangers

Cast

24 of 359 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chris Grismer, Joshua Butler, Michael A. Allowitz
Written by
L.J. Smith, Brian Young, Rebecca Sonnenshine
Produced by
Pascal Verschooris, James L. Thompson III, Brett Matthews
Music by
Michael Suby

Everyone

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Facts

September 10, 2009 · March 10, 2017 · Ended

First aired
September 10, 2009
Last aired
March 10, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 171 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
135 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Cartwright Curse, Blue-and-Orange Morality, Token Evil Teammate +9

  • Cartwright Curse
  • Blue-and-Orange Morality
  • Token Evil Teammate
  • Friendly Neighborhood Vampire
  • Dream Sequence
  • Perpetual Frowner
  • Remember the New Guy?
  • Abusive Parents
  • Fully-Embraced Fiend
  • Villainous Rescue
  • One-Hour Work Week
  • Start of Darkness

12 of 243 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Vampire Diaries?"

Questions about The Vampire Diaries

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Vampire Diaries?

HBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Vampire Diaries streams on HBO Max and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 123 other countries.

Is The Vampire Diaries worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 57).

Which season of The Vampire Diaries is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Seasons 5 and 7 are the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is The Departed (season 3, episode 22) at 9.4, and the lowest is The Night of the Comet (season 1, episode 2) at 7.5.

Is The Vampire Diaries okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Vampire Diaries?

123 h

About 123 hours: 171 episodes in 8 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2017.

Is The Vampire Diaries good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Vampire Diaries use?

Cartwright CurseBlue-and-Orange MoralityToken Evil TeammateFriendly Neighborhood VampireDream SequencePerpetual FrownerRemember the New Guy?Abusive ParentsFully-Embraced FiendVillainous RescueOne-Hour Work WeekStart of Darknessand 231 more

TV Tropes lists 243 tropes for it, including Cartwright Curse, Blue-and-Orange Morality, and Token Evil Teammate.