After a seventh season of magical pregnancies, broken engagements and dramatic reunions, Candice King is hoping for slightly مزید chill storylines on The Vampire Diaries this fall. (Yeah, good luck with that.)

Paul Wesley is giving Nina Dobrev a run for her money on Friday’s Vampire Diaries (The CW, 8/7c).

Welcome to Julie’s Diary! Every week during the season, Vampire Diaries showrunner Julie Plec will add an entry to her diary. From answering burning سوالات to giving behind-the-scenes stories and more.

Now that we’ve seen what Stefan will be up to in New Orleans during The Vampire Diaries‘ upcoming crossover with The Originals, let’s have a look at what’s happening back in Mystic Falls.

Damon put up a hell of a fight on Friday’s winter premiere of The Vampire Diaries — I just think he forgot which side he’s supposed to be fighting.

Spoiler alert: This post contains plot details from the Jan. 29 episode of The Vampire Diaries.

Damon’s in for a rude awakening (“You’ve been dead for three months!”) when The Vampire Diaries returns tonight (The CW, 8/7c), which is kind of a recurring theme in the back half of Season 7.

When Klaus bid Mystic Falls adieu at the end of The Vampire Diaries‘ fourth season, he left Caroline with these immortal words: “[Tyler is] your first love. I intend to be your last.”

Now that The CW has confirmed a Vampire Diaries/Originals crossover for later this season, it’s time to talk details.

During the Vampire Diaries’ seven seasons, the Salvatore brothers have dealt with their fair share of talismans. But never before have they found themselves trapped inside the Phoenix Stone … until now.