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“The Vampire Diaries” is often a dark show, but this week’s episode, “Stand By Me,” was the “Sophie’s Choice” of teen vampire series. It was really, really depressing. The show… More

Remember all of the times that you’ve read about a discovery that will cure cancer or AIDS? Remember how after further study they turned out not to be as effective… More

This week on “The Vampire Diaries,” the gang ends up on “Lost” island. Well, not really. It’s in cold Nova Scotia, and everyone knows how to leave, but there are… More

There’s always a twist on “The Vampire Diaries,” always an unexpected consequence. This week’s episode,”A View to a Kill,” broke with formula in that everything eventually went exactly as Elena… More

Last week, “The Vampire Diaries” riffed on ‘The Breakfast Club.” This week’s episode, “Catch Me If You Can,” takes on a more contemporary teen film, “The Hunger Games,” as Jeremy… More

Dear Rebekah: We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole afternoon in detention for whatever it was we did wrong. But, we think you’re crazy to make… More

The “Vampire Diaries” fall finale, “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” lived up to its epic billing. The show’s first-ever celebration of Christmas — at least the vague, secular aspects of… More

Last week on “The Vampire Diaries,” Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) finally slept together, but the show claimed that her attraction to him was based on a sire… More

Since the show began, the Stefan/Elena/Damon triangle has been at the heart of “The Vampire Diaries.” For three years, Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) romance has been center… More

This week on “The Vampire Diaries, Damon quotes “Heathers.” Lots of other stuff happens too. But just take a moment to reflect on how perfect that is.  Then take a… More