Posted by Vee | December 29, 2011, 17:54 (EST) | 53 Comments
Category: TV Series
Thanks to @cadlymack, the CW has released the official synopsis for The Vampire Diaries: The Ties That Bind (EP312) The episode airs Thursday, January 19th. Highlight for spoilers or head over to the Episode Index:
PERSIA WHITE GUEST STARS AS BONNIE’S MOTHER — Bonnie (Kat Graham) believes her recurring dreams about Klaus’ (Joseph Morgan) coffins will tell her how he can be killed. The dreams also lead Bonnie to a reunion with her mother, Abby (guest star Persia White, “Girlfriends”), whom Bonnie hasn’t seen for 15 years. At Abby’s remote farmhouse, Bonnie and Elena (Nina Dobrev) meet Jamie (guest star Robert Ri’chard, “One on One”), the young man Abby took in years earlier. Bonnie’s sudden appearance catches Abby off-guard, but she does her best to explain the past. Tyler (Michael Trevino) turns to an unexpected ally in his quest to regain his free will. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is intrigued by Alaric’s (Matt Davis) new friend, Dr. Fell (guest star Torrey Devitto), and Klaus continues his bitter negotiations with Stefan (Paul Wesley) over control of the coffins containing his family members.
The episode was directed by John Dahl and written by Brian Young. The episode marks the introduction of guest stars Persia White as Abby and Robert Ri’chard as Jamie.
Posted by Vee | September 14, 2011, 19:42 (EST) | 33 Comments
Category: TV Series
The CW has released the official synopsis for Disturbing Behavior (EP304). The episode airs Thursday, October 6th. Highlight for spoilers or head to the Episode Index:
FAMILY TIES — Still in Chicago, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) uses Gloria (guest star Charmin Lee), a witch he knew long ago, to help him track down missing information that will explain why his plan isn’t working. Gloria’s spells reveal intriguing glimpses of the truth, but she soon realizes she needs Stefan’s (Paul Wesley) knowledge to complete the puzzle. When Stefan suddenly finds himself in danger, help comes from a surprising ally. Back in Mystic Falls, a frustrating new enemy pushes Damon (Ian Somerhalder) over the brink and he lashes out in a way that will have lasting consequences. Caroline (Candice Accola) struggles with her own emotional issues, even as she tries to help Elena (Nina Dobrev) face her feelings. Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) makes a brief but disturbing breakthrough with one of his ghostly visitors, leaving him more confused than ever. Finally, Bonnie (Kat Graham) has a strange encounter that will affect everyone. Matt Davis also stars.
The episode was directed by Wendey Stanzler and written by Brian Young. This synopsis also announces guest star Charmin Lee.
Posted by Vee | July 15, 2011, 10:02 (EST) | 8 Comments
Category: TV Series
Friday Night Bites is a weekly round-up for various tidbits of show and cast/crew news not quite big enough to warrant a blog post, not strictly Vampire Diaries-related, or somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.

- Vampire Diaries Season 3 filming has officially started! Matt Davis tweeted the above picture on July 12th: “About to shoot the first shot/scene of TVD S3 with the lovely @ninadobrev and our awesome crew!” Ian Somerhalder tweeted a brief video of the Vampire Diaries Season 3 premiere call sheet. But most importantly, via Zach Roerig: “First wardrobe fitting down and it wasn’t a blue mystic grill shirt!”
- Do you follow the Vampire Diaries producers/writers on Twitter? For teases from the Writers’ Room: @kevwilliamson, @julieplec, @young_brian, @carolinedries, @alseptien, @turimeyer, @ronnenshine, @MichaelNarducci, @EPBleiweiss, @nickwauters.
- Entertainment Weekly’s Spoiler Room has this to say about what to expect from Stefan Salvatore as Season 3 kicks off: “Imagine the meanest, drunkest Stefan you’ve ever seen.” Us: *FISTPUMP!*
- We did this on Twitter, but might as well do it here, too: Happy, happy birthday to Steven R. McQueen (July 13th) and Sara Canning (July 14th)!
- Katherine and Klaus make TV Line’s list of Lovably Despicable Characters: “…[T]hese vamps are lovably deviant.”
- Katerina Graham Source has new outtakes from Kat’s OP photo campagn.
- WetPaint has an amusing piece suggesting gifts for Elena Gilbert’s 18th birthday. (Our favorite? A weapons permit.)
- Seventeen has a peek at Candice Accola’s workout playlist, which includes Metric and The Pixes.
- Kayla Ewell tweeted a link to the trailer for Keeping Up With the Randalls, her upcoming Hallmark TV movie.
- In a Flecking Records poll, Ian Somerhalder is determined to be the third-nicest person on Twitter.
- TV.com puts the Salvatore brothers on their list of Favorite TV Siblings.
- ClevverTV “breaks down Season 3,” but really they just talk about the photo Matt Davis tweeted.
- Ian Somerhalder wishes Sophia Bush a happy birthday. (Ian at 1:28.)
- Former TVD writer John Shiban pops up in The Wrap’s “Vince Gilligan Has ‘Breaking Bad’ — Where Are Other ‘X-Files’ Writers Now?”
Posted by Vee | April 6, 2011, 19:05 (EST) | 79 Comments
Category: TV Series
The CW has released the official synopsis for the April 28th episode of The Vampire Diaries, The Last Day (EP220). (These titles just get more and more ominous, no?) Highlight below for spoilers:
NEVER IS A VERY LONG TIME — Damon is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prevent Elena from being a victim of Klaus’ plan to break the curse. Damon’s actions put him at terrible odds with Stefan and the tension that started brewing between the brothers over their differing opinions of how to help save Elena’s life blows up into full-scale conflict. Tyler returns to Mystic Falls after receiving a disturbing phone call. With the full moon marking the arrival of the sacrifice ritual, Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together — afraid it might be their last.
The episode was written by Andrew Chambliss and Brian Young and directed by J. Miller Tobin.
Posted by Vee | January 20, 2011, 13:18 (EST) | 47 Comments
Category: TV Series
Thanks to SpoilerTV, we have the CW’s official synopsis for Crying Wolf (EP214), which airs February 10th.
SECRETS AND LIES — Stefan and Elena get away for what they hope will be a romantic weekend at the Gilbert family lake house, not realizing that they’ve been followed. Jenna starts to worry that Alaric isn’t being honest with her. Jules explains the importance of the sun and moon curse to Tyler, but leaves out an important detail. Damon attends a tea at the Historical Society in order to talk to Elijah, but Elijah isn’t giving up any secrets. With help from Caroline and Jeremy, Bonnie uses deceptive measures to get shocking new information out of Luka. Finally, Tyler offers Matt some relationship advice.
The episode was directed by David Von Ancken and written by Brian Young.
Posted by Vee | October 30, 2010, 12:07 (EST) | 49 Comments
Category: TV Series
Thursday night, during the East coast airing of Masquerade, the Vampire Diaries Writers’ Room participated in a live-tweet over on tweet.cwtv.com. Since there are one or two people not on Twitter, we went through and gathered up some cool info, trivia, and hints that popped up during the conversation.
The players: Kevin Williamson (@kevwilliamson), Julie Plec (@julieplec), Andrew Chambliss (@AndrewChambliss), Brian Young (@Young_Brian), Caroline Dries (@carolinedries), John Shiban (@jshiban – sort of, he signed up for Twitter during), Elizabeth Craft (@elizabethcraft), Sarah Fain (@sarahmfain), Mike Daniels (@mikedaniels101), Marcos Siega (@msiega), and writers’ assistants Daphne (@dafacles) and Elysse (@yapplebee).
CLICK HERE TO SEE A BIG ‘OLE LIST OF TWEETS!
Posted by Vee | October 28, 2010, 15:29 (EST) | 3 Comments
Category: TV Series
Don’t forget to head over to tweet.cwtv.com during the 8pm EST airing of Masquerade for live-tweeting goodness with the writers of The Vampire Diaries. That’s less than three hours from now, so take a shower and stuff.
We also bring you this special message from Switzerland: The writers are having a Twitter War to see who can gain the highest percentage of new followers before 6:05 PST (that’s 9:05 EST) tonight. We don’t know what they win. All we know is that their war is hilarious and you should humor them. (We know you’re already following Kevin and Julie.) So give all of the writers a follow, OR you can strategically pick and choose according to 1) whether they wrote your favorite episode, 2) how much you like their profile picture, 3) how witty their last tweet was, or 4) who spills the most during the live-tweet tonight. Or you can follow the underdog, which would be Mike Daniels.
Posted by Vee | October 14, 2010, 21:59 (EST) | 39 Comments
Category: TV Series
The CW has released the official synopsis for Rose, episode 208 of The Vampire Diaries. The ep is directed by TVD veteran director Liz Friedlander (Unpleasantville and Blood Brothers) and written by Brian Young. This episode also marks the debut of Lauren Cohan as Rose. Highlight to read or check it out in the Episode Index (spoilers!):
AN ANCIENT PRESENCE IN MYSTIC FALLS — Stefan and Damon come to Elena’s assistance and, in the process, learn surprising new information about people, vampires and events in the distant past. Jeremy helps Bonnie after she casts a difficult and exhausting spell, and Caroline does what she can to make things easier for Tyler. Finally, Stefan and Damon reach a new understanding.
Thanks to Vampire Diaries: Blood Falls, via @IHeartTVD. Speaking of Blood Falls - it’s not too late to participate in the Ian Somerhalder Birthday Project!
Posted by Vee | August 28, 2010, 0:11 (EST) | 38 Comments
Category: TV Series
Courtesy of KryptonSite: the official network description for Brave New World, the second episode of Vampire Diaries Season 2. Highlight for (definite!) spoilers or check it out in the Episode Index (which we are so happy to be updating again!). The episode was directed by John Dahl (who directed Friday Night Bites from Season 1) and written by Brian Young.
THE CARNIVAL FROM HELL — When a confused and desperate Caroline (Candice Accola) leaves the hospital and joins her friends at the Mystic Falls Carnival, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) wants to take immediate action, but Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) come to Caroline’s defense. Matt (Zach Roerig) is completely mystified by Caroline’s behavior, but still tries to tell her about his feelings for her. Damon has suspicions about Tyler’s Uncle Mason (guest star Taylor Kinney) and uses Tyler’s (Michael Trevino) volatile personality in an attempt to get Mason to reveal his secret. Upset with everything going on around her, Bonnie (Katerina Graham) takes her anger out on Damon. Steven R. McQueen also stars. John Dahl directed the episode written by Brian Young (#202).
Posted by Vee | April 16, 2010, 13:34 (EST) | 1 Comment
Category: TV Series
First up – hey, lucky Americans: The CW has webclips and the extended promo for Miss Mystic Falls (EP19) already up on their website. They also have the “Three Episodes Left” promo up, with sneak peeks at upcoming episodes. You can check them all out on CWTV.com. Everyone else: we’re sure they’ll hit YouTube soon enough. Keep an eye on the blog.
Busy morning already. Thanks to KrystonSite, here’s the full episode synopsis for Isobel (EP21). Highlight for spoilers or read in the Episode Index.
ISOBEL RETURNS TO MYSTIC FALLS – Isobel returns to town and stuns Alaric with her attitude and her demands that he arrange a meeting with Elena. When mother and daughter finally meet, Isobel refuses to answer most of Elena’s questions, but reveals that she will stop at nothing to find the mysterious invention Jonathan Gilbert has been searching for. Isobel’s dangerous actions lead Stefan, Damon and Bonnie to step in and help Elena deal with the situation.
The episode was written by Caroline Dries and Brian Young and directed by J. Miller Tobin.
Last night’s Vampire Diaries episode, Under Control, pulled in around 3 million viewers and beat FlashForward in the 18-49 age demo. We’ll update with the CW’s press release when it’s released, but you can get the details over at TV By the Numbers.
And for those looking for Under Control streaming/downloads…
- Amazon (U.S. only)
- iTunes
- Watch for free on CTV (Canada only)










