But apart from that, I expected it to be more of a supernatural series than anything else.

The Vampire Diarieshas no shortage of emotional moments, and it actually works to the show’s advantage.

The series is the perfect mix of 2000s teen drama and supernatural fantasy series.

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I have a feeling I’ll be revisitingTVDjust to experience this combination of genres again.

It also makes sense that a world with vampires would also have other extraordinary beings lurking beneath the surface.

That’s probably why vampires, werewolves, and witches crop up together so frequently.

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Based on the novels by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a story about the developing love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show follows the trio from high school through college as they battle for one another’s affection.

Even so,The Vampire Diarieshas far more character deaths than I anticipated.

It’s even more surprising when you consider thatTVDis aimed at a teenage and young adult audience.

This was a pleasant surprise, especially when so many series have boring and predictable love triangles.

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I was surprised to realize how muchThe Vampire DiariesandThe Originalsimpacted each other, even knowing they were connected.

This turn of events also showed me thatThe Vampire Diariesknows how to keep its viewers guessing.

Katherine is another self-interested but fascinating character, proving thatThe Vampire Diariesis really good at writing morally complex figures.

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Based on the novels by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a story about the developing love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show follows the trio from high school through college as they battle for one another’s affection.

I’m glad I finally decided to dive in and see why people love this series.

All of these aspects of the series contribute to its charm, making it so easy to fall into.

Fortunately, it’s an easy one to pick up again.

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