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Season 6 – The Vampire Diaries

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This supernatural drama, based on the series of novels by L.J. Smith, details the lives of two brothers, Damon and Stefan Salvatore, who have been living as vampires for centuries. After years of moving from from place-to-place to hide their eternal youth (and bloodthirsty condition), the brothers return to the small Virginia town, Mystic Falls, where their lives as humans ended. Damon is snarky, handsome and charming, with a propensity for evil, while Stefan tries to remain noble -- in part to atone for bad behavior in his past.
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The Vampire Diaries — Season 6

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The sixth season of The Vampire Diaries attempts to give Elena the fondest farewell amid the murderous melodrama.

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David Hinckley New York Daily News 11/16/2017
Nina Dobrev's departure from "The Vampire Diaries" couldn't have been more perfectly played if the entire cast had held hands and jumped into a bottomless pool of teenage melodrama. Go to Full Review LaToya Ferguson Us Weekly 11/16/2017
It really felt like it wasn't enough time to bid farewell to such a beloved character. Go to Full Review Sarah Elizabeth Tooker Wall Street Journal 11/16/2017
I hate to say that my bet from the beginning was right, but it looks like Damon will remain a vampire while Elena is officially gone from The Vampire Diaries forever. But, I'll give it to the writers - it was a classy exit. Go to Full Review Dana Cuadrado The Young Folks 11/16/2017
6/10
I like that Elena gets why Damon hid the cure from her. I think Elena a few season ago would have made a big deal about, which showed some character growth. Go to Full Review Amber Dowling IGN Movies 11/16/2017
8/10
Knowing Nina Dobrev was exiting the series in the Season 6 finale quelled what would have been an otherwise suspenseful exit, but the writers did her character justice with a slew of heartbreaking goodbyes and a homage or two to the past. Go to Full Review Caroline Preece Den of Geek 11/16/2017
The sixth season has been seen by many as a return to form, clawing its way back from a dodgy fourth and fifth season and doing so with a renewed energy and focus on character over convoluted plot and needless romantic strife. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marco L @decatur555 Apr 27 The Vampire Diaries is a lot more entertaining and better written than people who dismissed it as teen vampire fluff often admit. Yes, it leans into romance, melodrama, and supernatural soap-opera energy, but it does so with real pace, strong narrative drive, and characters who keep the story moving. The love triangle gives it commercial appeal, but the real engine is the tension between the two brothers, which adds more emotional and dramatic bite than expected. It is darker, sharper, and more addictive than something like Twilight, and it knows how to use its clichés instead of being crushed by them. It definitely has uneven moments and plenty of excess, but it also has charm, momentum, and writers who understood how to keep a guilty pleasure alive. See more Rowan C @RowanC3 10/08/2024 It was pretty emotional when everybody had to say their goodbyes to Elena and I feel a lot of fans were not happy about this. Kai is one hell of a villain, and he sabotaged everything in his attempts to visit the real world once again. My favorite part is the connection that Bonnie and Damon built in this season especially after Bonnie hating Damon for a very long time. See more Armondo F @RT30018664 07/31/2024 Season Six is quite engaging as it delves deeper into the characters' emotional arcs and introduces new supernatural elements. The season explores the aftermath of the Other Side's collapse, bringing intriguing twists and turns. Plus, the dynamic between Damon and Bonnie in the prison world, and Stefan and Caroline friendship is so cute, it’s a sad season but i love this season the only thing i don’t like is that nina is leaving the show. See more Liz D @RT80148632 11/15/2023 More college and vampires. Enzo in the house. See more 08/15/2020 I'ts good anyway! Good acting guys See more steve d @RT35616104 07/31/2020 It has no idea what to do with its characters anymore. See more Read all reviews
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Nina Dobrev

Elena Gilbert

Paul Wesley

Stefan Salvatore

Ian Somerhalder

Damon Salvatore

Steven R McQueen

Jeremy Gilbert

Kat Graham

Bonnie Bennett

Candice King

Caroline Forbes

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 2014 I'll Remember Elena returns to college after months of coping with loss in a potentially dangerous way; Caroline searches for a way to reverse the anti-magic spell; Alaric tries to adjust to life as a vampire. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 2014 Yellow Ledbetter Elena turns to Alaric for help getting past her loss; Enzo talks Caroline into helping him track down a lead; Jeremy spends time with a mysterious newcomer; Tripp makes a confession to Matt; Damon and Bonnie try to find a way home. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2014 Welcome to Paradise Elena plans to introduce Caroline to Liam; Liv makes a confession to Tyler; Bonnie and Damon find clues that make them think they might not be alone. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2014 Black Hole Sun Damon must re-experience one of the worst days of his life; Alaric tries to help Jeremy get his life in order; Stefan shows Elena what it is like to start over with a new identity. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2014 The World Has Turned and Left Me Here Elena invites Liam to a party at the corn maze; Stefan shows up asking Caroline for help with a mess created by Enzo; Tyler winds up in a dangerous position. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 2014 The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get Alaric asks Elena to look into Jo's background; Sarah makes a surprising discovery when she breaks into Tripp's office; Damon receives upsetting news. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 2014 Do You Remember the First Time? Elena is forced to confront her problems; Liv and Tyler get closer; Damon finds a surprising clue that renews his hope. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2014 Fade Into You Elena gets some hopeful news from Alaric and Stefan regarding the Gemini Coven; Tyler tries to help Liv and Luke after learning of disturbing plans the coven has for them; dinner takes a drastic turn for Jo; Kai makes a dangerous discovery. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 2014 I Alone Damon finds himself in hot water, so Liv helps Damon and Elena with their plan to get Bonnie back; things take a turn, leaving her with a difficult choice; Enzo's actions cross the line; Kai's existence continues to be a dangerous threat. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 11, 2014 Christmas Through Your Eyes Bonnie reminisces about happier times in Mystic Falls as she tries to replicate her favorite holiday traditions; Sheriff Forbes brings the holidays to Caroline; Jo disappears; Stefan must reveal devastating news. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 22, 2015 Woke Up With a Monster As Kai learns how to control his magic, he holds Elena captive; Caroline and Stefan go to North Carolina in search of a cure for Sheriff Forbes; Damon realizes Elena has been kidnapped. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 29, 2015 Prayer for the Dying Luke and Liv try to talk their father into letting Jo and Kai take their place in the merge ceremony; when Caroline's plan takes a heartbreaking turn, Jo tries to save Sheriff Forbes. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 5, 2015 The Day I Tried to Live Elena is determined to celebrate Bonnie's birthday; after learning Stefan's secret, Enzo wants to interfere in Sarah Salvatore's life; Caroline struggles to cope with everything going on around her. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 12, 2015 Stay Elena and Jeremy reminisce about their past; Caroline and Stefan grow closer; Sheriff Forbes asks Damon for help with a case involving Elena's parents; Enzo lures Matt and Sarah into his plan. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 19, 2015 Let Her Go Elena notices a strange change in Caroline's behavior; Bonnie winds up in a strange situation; Matt and Tyler consider a major life change; Damon revisits painful memories as he offers advice to Caroline. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 12, 2015 The Downward Spiral Now without her humanity, Caroline gives her friends a surprising ultimatum; Damon learns devastating news about his mother; Enzo becomes increasingly intrigued by Sarah Salvatore; Bonnie struggles with being back in the real world. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 19, 2015 A Bird in a Gilded Cage Bonnie and Kai help Damon and Elena as they try to rescue Damon's mother from a prison world; Alaric and Enzo hope to reel Caroline in; a gift shakes Damon to his core. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 16, 2015 I Could Never Love Like That Damon concocts a risky plan to stop Caroline and Stefan from wreaking havoc; Elena re-evaluates her life as a vampire after learning that Jo is pregnant; Sarah turns the tables on Enzo; Tyler and Matt wind up in danger. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 23, 2015 Because Damon tries to decide if he should tell Elena about the cure; an attempt to stop Caroline doesn't go as planned; Bonnie learns that Damon betrayed her trust; Enzo discovers the truth about the day he was turned into a vampire. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 30, 2015 I'd Leave My Happy Home for You While Alaric and Jo attend their bachelor and bachelorette parties, Damon and Elena talk about the consequences of Damon's offer; Enzo asks Stefan to help intervene with Lily; Matt takes his frustrations out on Tyler. Details Episode 21 Aired May 7, 2015 I'll Wed You in the Golden Summertime Elena and Bonnie help Jo with last minute wedding preparations; after discovering Damon's secret, Stefan takes him on a trip to give him some perspective; Caroline makes amends with her friends; Bonnie asks Matt for help bringing down Lily. Details Episode 22 Aired May 14, 2015 I'm Thinking of You All the While An uninvited guest leaves Elena in terrible jeopardy; Bonnie winds up on the receiving end of a twisted plan; Stefan comes to a realization about Lily; Damon must make the most difficult decision of his life. Details

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The Vampire Diaries — Season 6

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Season Info

Director
Michael A. Allowitz, Pascal Verschooris, Kellie Cyrus, Chris Grismer, Jeffrey Hunt, Joshua Butler, Leslie Libman, Paul Wesley
Executive Producer
Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec, Leslie Morganstein, Bob Levy
Screenwriter
Brian Young, Caroline Dries, Brett Matthews, Chad Fiveash, Rebecca Sonnenshine, Julie Plec, Melinda Hsu Taylor, James Stoteraux
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|L|V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 2014