Home > The Vampire Diaries > Season 8 « TV Series Page The Vampire Diaries: Season 8 (2016 - 2017) SEASON: Season 8 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Want to see Episode List Season 8 The Vampire Diaries Critics Consensus Even into its eighth season, The Vampire Diaries exceeds genre expectations while still servicing fans with Nina Dobrev's return. 100% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 16 81% Audience Score User Ratings: 417 See score details Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you buy your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 Hello, Brother Air date: Oct 21, 2016 Season 8 begins with Stefan searching for Damon and Enzo after they mysteriously vanished months ago from the Armory vault. Meanwhile, Caroline and Alaric fear that someone is targeting their family after they encounter an unexpected visitor. More 2 Today Will Be Different Air date: Oct 28, 2016 After learning that someone from Stefan's past may be Damon and Enzo's next target, Stefan, Bonnie and Caroline head to North Carolina. There, Bonnie takes drastic measures in an attempt to break Enzo free of whatever has a hold over him. Meanwhile, at the armory, Alaric and Georgie stumble upon a mysterious symbol that may be related to the supernatural force controlling Damon and Enzo. More 3 You Decided That I Was Worth Saving Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Enzo continues to fight the control over him; Bonnie is forced to make a heart-wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life; Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that may help bring Damon and Enzo back; Damon's downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood who tries to talk some sense into him before it's too late. More 4 An Eternity of Misery Air date: Nov 11, 2016 Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon's latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, Stefan and Alaric uncover the origins of the mysterious force they're up against; and Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way. More 5 Coming Home Was a Mistake Air date: Nov 18, 2016 Damon spirals down a dangerous path of self-destruction, which forces Stefan to make a gut-wrenching decision that threatens to change their relationship forever. Meanwhile, Bonnie gets advice from Caroline on how to break through to Enzo; and Matt attempts to decipher a mysterious box of messages that he received. Finally, after tragedy strikes close to home, Stefan and the others are forced to remember what matters most to them. More 6 Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell Air date: Dec 2, 2016 Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure her family's safety when her children become the focus of the Siren's latest plan, and Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins. Meanwhile, Enzo is unable to fight off Sybil's latest move; and Stefan dives into his subconscious and sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision. More 7 The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You Air date: Dec 9, 2016 Stefan's Christmas Eve dinner with Caroline is crashed by Damon and Sybil, and things quickly take a dark and twisted turn. Meanwhile, in a series of flashbacks to Stefan's past, Cade's attempt to entice him with his mysterious agenda leaves Stefan faced with an unimaginable decision. More 8 We Have History Together Air date: Jan 13, 2017 Stefan and Damon attend an anger management support group looking for their next victim. Meanwhile, Sybil uses a group of high school students as leverage to get Caroline to locate a historical artifact that can be used against her; and Stefan and Damon continue their commitment to Cade and test the morals of a young doctor. More 9 The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch Air date: Jan 20, 2017 Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil's request as she is still in search of the historical artifact. -- (C) CW More 10 Nostalgia's a Bitch Air date: Jan 27, 2017 Sybil enacts revenge on Damon by putting him in a catatonic state. Caroline and Bonnie enter Damon's mind and run into familiar faces from the past, only to discover Stefan is the key to Damon's fate. Meanwhile, Sybil and her sister, Seline, jockey for control of the bell. More Show More Episodes The Vampire Diaries: Season 8 Photos View All Photos (70) Tv Season Info The final season of "The Vampire Diaries" begins a few months after it left off, with Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Enzo (Michael Malarkey) on an epic killing spree after being kidnapped and enslaved by the Siren Sybil (Nathalie Kelley). During the search to find them, Stefan (Paul Wesley), Bonnie (Kat Graham), Caroline (Candice King), and Alaric (Matt Davis) discover that the mysterious force they are up against may be more powerful than they thought and they must go to great lengths to keep the people they love safe. When they discover Sybil's motive, they must do everything in their power to prevent her from accomplishing her goal. Caroline and Stefan take a big step in their relationship, but when Stefan is forced to turn off his humanity to protect the people he loves their plans are put on hold. Guest cast includes Nina Dobrev, Michael Trevino, and Steven R. McQueen. Genre: Drama Network: CW Premiere Date: Oct 21, 2016 Creators: Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson Exec. Producers: Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec, Leslie Morgenstein Cast Paul Wesley (II) as Stefan Salvatore Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore Kat Graham as Bonnie Candice Accola as Caroline Zach Roerig as Matt Michael Trevino as Tyler Matthew Davis as Alaric Michael Malarkey as Enzo Nathalie Kelley as Sybil Wole Parks as Cade Joel Gretsch as Peter Maxwell Allison Scagliotti as Georgie Alexandra Chando as Tara Kristen Gutoskie as Seline Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Vampire Diaries: Season 8 On DVD This Week: John Wick: Chapter 2, The LEGO Batman Movie, South Park, and More Dave Chappelle Specials, Orphan Black, Train to Busan, and More on Netflix and Amazon Prime This Week 10 Ways to Say Goodbye to The Vampire Diaries View All The Vampire Diaries: Season 8 News Episodes 1 Hello, Brother Air date: Oct 21, 2016 Season 8 begins with Stefan searching for Damon and Enzo after they mysteriously vanished months ago from the Armory vault. Meanwhile, Caroline and Alaric fear that someone is targeting their family after they encounter an unexpected visitor. More 2 Today Will Be Different Air date: Oct 28, 2016 After learning that someone from Stefan's past may be Damon and Enzo's next target, Stefan, Bonnie and Caroline head to North Carolina. There, Bonnie takes drastic measures in an attempt to break Enzo free of whatever has a hold over him. Meanwhile, at the armory, Alaric and Georgie stumble upon a mysterious symbol that may be related to the supernatural force controlling Damon and Enzo. More 3 You Decided That I Was Worth Saving Air date: Nov 4, 2016 Enzo continues to fight the control over him; Bonnie is forced to make a heart-wrenching decision involving two of the most important people in her life; Alaric researches a mysterious artifact that may help bring Damon and Enzo back; Damon's downward spiral leads him to Tyler Lockwood who tries to talk some sense into him before it's too late. More 4 An Eternity of Misery Air date: Nov 11, 2016 Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon's latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, Stefan and Alaric uncover the origins of the mysterious force they're up against; and Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way. More 5 Coming Home Was a Mistake Air date: Nov 18, 2016 Damon spirals down a dangerous path of self-destruction, which forces Stefan to make a gut-wrenching decision that threatens to change their relationship forever. Meanwhile, Bonnie gets advice from Caroline on how to break through to Enzo; and Matt attempts to decipher a mysterious box of messages that he received. Finally, after tragedy strikes close to home, Stefan and the others are forced to remember what matters most to them. More 6 Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell Air date: Dec 2, 2016 Caroline takes drastic measures to ensure her family's safety when her children become the focus of the Siren's latest plan, and Stefan pledges to do everything he can to save the twins. Meanwhile, Enzo is unable to fight off Sybil's latest move; and Stefan dives into his subconscious and sets off a chain of events that leaves him faced with a life-changing decision. More 7 The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You Air date: Dec 9, 2016 Stefan's Christmas Eve dinner with Caroline is crashed by Damon and Sybil, and things quickly take a dark and twisted turn. Meanwhile, in a series of flashbacks to Stefan's past, Cade's attempt to entice him with his mysterious agenda leaves Stefan faced with an unimaginable decision. More 8 We Have History Together Air date: Jan 13, 2017 Stefan and Damon attend an anger management support group looking for their next victim. Meanwhile, Sybil uses a group of high school students as leverage to get Caroline to locate a historical artifact that can be used against her; and Stefan and Damon continue their commitment to Cade and test the morals of a young doctor. More 9 The Simple Intimacy of the Near Touch Air date: Jan 20, 2017 Stefan and Damon return to Mystic Falls at Sybil's request as she is still in search of the historical artifact. -- (C) CW More 10 Nostalgia's a Bitch Air date: Jan 27, 2017 Sybil enacts revenge on Damon by putting him in a catatonic state. Caroline and Bonnie enter Damon's mind and run into familiar faces from the past, only to discover Stefan is the key to Damon's fate. Meanwhile, Sybil and her sister, Seline, jockey for control of the bell. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The Vampire Diaries Season 8 All Critics (16) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (0) Through ups and downs, deaths and undeaths, The Vampire Diaries kept it wild, interesting and mostly fun. Mar 8, 2017 | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic Either way, it's the happy ending they've always wanted. Excuse us, we'll be over in the corner, sobbing. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review… Kelly Lawler USA Today Top Critic Julie Plec promised an "emotional experience" in "The Vampire Diaries" series finale, and that's exactly what we got. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review… LaToya Ferguson Variety Top Critic The Vampire Diaries is and always was far better than it needed to be. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review… Rebecca Serle New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic No I didn't cry as I wrote that. (Yes I did.) Nov 16, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Samantha Highfill Entertainment Weekly Top Critic This season really put the idea of redemption into focus, and it served the narrative to perfection. Apr 1, 2020 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Amanda Steinmetz TV Fanatic Episodes which have featured the return of deceased characters have been pretty dull, but there was just something about this particular episode that got everything so right. Apr 1, 2020 | Full Review… Paul Dailly TV Fanatic The Vampire Diaries premiered for the eighth and final time. Written by the show's creators, Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson, the episode delivered nostalgia, horror, romance, friendship, brotherly love, and new mysteries. Jan 17, 2019 | Full Review… Mandy Treccia TV Source Magazine With series finales, TV shows are asked to do something they have never done before: properly end the story. The results are often, -forgive the pun - middling. The Vampire Diaries managed to beat the odds by following a few simple rules. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review… Kayti Burt Collider This wasn't a finale that took huge risks; rather, it was one that tried to sincerely give something back to its fans. Thanks, TVD. It's been epic. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review… Jason Seligson Birth.Movies.Death. The way people talk about Buffy today is how they're going to talk about TVD in years to come. It's not over. It's eternal. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review… Andy Swift TV Line For all the fanfare surrounding the return of Nina Dobrev for this finale, it always had to be them seeing the show off. Nov 16, 2017 | Full Review… Caroline Preece Den of Geek View All Critic Reviews (16) Audience Reviews for The Vampire Diaries: Season 8 Jul 16, 2018 In the final season of The Vampire Diaries the Salvatore brothers face the biggest bad of them all, the Devil himself. After falling victim to a siren Damon makes a deal with her master, Cade (aka the Devil), for him and his brother to provide Cade with souls in exchange for escaping eternal damnation; but when Cade starts making excessive demands Damon plots to kills him and destroy hell. Nathalie Kelley makes for an especially sensual and ruthless villain to kick off the season with, however Wole Parks as Cade is a little underwhelming. In fact, having a Devil and a psychic hell dimension is kind of a strange place for the series mythology to go. Still, it gives the season stakes and sets up an end game. A number of cast members from previous seasons make cameos, and the series finale does a pretty good job at tying everything up. Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries has some weaknesses, but overall it delivers an exciting adventure that's full of thrills (and chills). Dann M Super Reviewer May 20, 2020 While the storyline lacks the same tightness and cohesion as previous seasons, the unexpected, gutwrenching deaths leave you paralyzed and remind you of how emotionally attached you are to the show. I thought the ending was bizarre but overall provided a satisfying end to a consuming series. A. N May 08, 2020 Great show, starts slow in the first season but picks up quick! Daniel D May 04, 2020 The Vampire Diaries finally comes to a close with enough emotional power to leave fans satisfied. The whole season was a riveting piece of television, from the sirens to the long awaited ending. Brandon C Feb 25, 2020 The series started to go downhill with season seven and this just continued the downhill role. Of course after watching all the other seasons you have to watch this one it's a conclusion we have to find out what's going to happen, it produces the writers the creators all know this and they can put whatever they wanted into this program and know that it would still sell. Unfortunately they forgot what made the series great in the first place. Very poor and in very poor season disappointed Mike B Mar 12, 2019 I am in love! This season was so dramatic and interesting to watch, couldn't take my eyes away! erin d Jan 24, 2019 I was sad elena had to sleep for 60 years but now i am very glad stefan sacrificed himself for elana and damon aniyah t Jan 06, 2019 What a way to end the 8 seasons. New romances? Has Damon gone bad again? Enzo? literally hell fire. What more could you ask for? Aug 12, 2018 Season 8 was the worst of all the seasons! Nina Dobrev messed up this show when she left it due to the fact she was one of the main characters. :( Jun 02, 2018 i relly wanna see it rijona v See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Coming attractions for you 2020's Most Anticipated Movies What and when to watch Video Game Movies Ranked 43 ranked worst to best Best Netflix Series and Shows What to watch right now More News & Features TOP HEADLINES All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and More – Rotten Tomatoes The Best Quibi Shows to Stream Now – Rotten Tomatoes The 68 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020 – Rotten Tomatoes Sundance 2020 Movie Scorecard – Rotten Tomatoes Everything We Know About The Lord of the Rings Amazon Series – Rotten Tomatoes 2019 Rotten Movies We Love – Rotten Tomatoes The 49 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021 – Rotten Tomatoes 100 Fresh Movies You Can Watch for Free Online Right Now – Rotten Tomatoes More Headlines View All Results Go back More trailers