The Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries is a CW network supernatural horror drama TV series based on L.J. Smith's book series of the same name that was developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec.

The show premiered on September 10, 2009 and as of 2016, it has aired for 7 seasons and 155 episodes.

Throughout the series' run, cast members included Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Steven R. McQueen, Kat Graam, Sara Canning, Candice King, Zach Roerig, Kayla Ewell, Michael Trevino, Joseph Morgan, Matt Davis and Michael Malarkey.

The series' pilot episode attracted the largest audience for The CW of any series premiere since the network began in 2006 and the first season of "The Vampire Diaries" averaged 3.60 million viewers. Following seasons have maintained an audience of over 2 million viewers.

"The Vampire Diaries" started off with mixed reviews, but critics agreed as the first season progressed that the show improved. Subsequent seasons have premiered to more positive critical reception.

It has received numerous award nominations, winning four People's Choice Award and many Teen Choice Awards.

On March 11, 2016, "The Vampire Diaries" was renewed for an eighth season.

Plot
The show is about the life of a teenage girl named Elena Gilbert who falls deeply in love with a 162-year-old vampire named Stefan Salvatore. Their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as Stefan's vicious, malevolent and mysterious older brother Damon returns with a plan to wreak havoc on the town, seeking revenge against his younger brother.

Because Elena resembles their past love, Katherine Pierce, Damon also begins to fall in love with Elena. While Elena unravels the secrets of Mystic Falls, she discovers that her best friend, Bonnie is a witch.

Cast

 * Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert
 * Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
 * Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
 * Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert
 * Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett
 * Sara Canning as Jenna Sommers
 * Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan
 * Kayla Ewell as Vicki Donovan
 * Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood
 * Candice King as Caroline Forbes
 * Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman
 * Joseph Morgan as Klaus Mikaelson
 * Michael Malarkey as Enzo St. John