Vampire Diaries

I am always one for a good book. And when it comes to books to movies (or in this case books to tv series) I usually like to read the book before I watch the movie/show. When Vampire Diaries first came out I was skeptical because it was yet another show that had to deal with vampires. Now don't get me wrong, a major genre in my book collection is sci-fi/fantasy, but with the tremendous success of Twilight, True Blood and other shows, I was just not that into it - that is until I watched a few episodes.

It's just into it's second season and already, each and every episode is incredibly compelling (no pun intended) and interesting in every nature. It's easy to get caught up in the episode, find yourself cheering for the good guys and caring whether or not they make it through the show (Vampire Diaries has a LOT of killing...supernatural and humans). I honestly don't know what it is about the show (besides the obvious that I've already pointed out) that makes me want to come back to it each week. It's dark, dreary at times and keeps you guessing. Maybe it's the talented actors and actresses that make me want to come back or maybe it's even the crazy idea that it could possibly happen in the real world (I know, I know, I I'm a dreamer).

Anyways...

The main character, our one and only Canadian girl Nina Dobrev, is Elena. A broody teenager with a traumatizing past. With her and her younger brother losing their parents in a freak car accident they go to live with their (young) aunt, and try to reconvene life as normally as possible. Then Elena meets Stephen (Paul Wesley), a dark-horse, mysterious type who she can't quite figure out...until one day she finds out that he and his brother Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) had been around before (she saw picture proof), and found out they were - you guessed it - vampires! Damon is the bad boy that everybody can't help but love. He's got a sensitive side that comes out with Elena but keeps screwing it up because of his big ego and fast temper. It's become a love triangle in a sense even though it's clearer as the show goes on that Elena loves Stephen.

Now I could go on forever about the vast array of characters but it would take me a lot longer and I don't think I'd captivate you for THAT long. Now, in the first season we were introduced to Vampires (Stephen and Damon along with a few others that weren't main characters) and Witches (Elena's best friend Bonnie) , and now in the second season they've introduced the Werewolves. They're cursed by the moon but the catch is, the curse doesn't affect the Werewolf until they've killed a human. It's interesting to see how they'll develop this storyline as they recently (as in the episode I just watched) altered the plot!

With all these different supernatural beings in da house (sorry...), there naturally comes conflict, drama and action. There is definitely no shortage in each and every episode that I've seen. You can never get tired of watching it because each episode brings something totally different. What I DO have to say though, before I move on, is that the character Caroline (played by Candice Accola) has definitely grown on me! She used to be annoying, bitchy and just downright useless. Now that's she's become one of them she's a whole new character. She's strong, wants to help and do the right thing and even though she may be leading a constricted lifestyle, she's still determined to keep it somewhat normal. I have to say she's probably one of my favourites in the show!

I can't give too much of the plot away because why would you watch it if I've already told you the details? I just watched Thursdays episode (Oct 21) and I was so enthralled. There was so many emotions and situations going on you don't know what to think. Elena's (and the vampires) arch nemesis is that of Katherine. Katherine was the reason Stephen and Damon became vampires and is now the reason for all the craziness happening  on the show. The kicker is that she looks exactly like Elena. All I can say right now is that it left me wanting to watch more NOW. I don't want to wait until Thursday to get another dose of this great show!

I recommend taking a peek at this show because I can guarantee most of you will like it (well unless you're my mother)! In Canada it airs every Thursday at 8 p.m. on A Channel (which is Barrie for me) or CW if you have the American channel and Fridays at 7 p.m. on Much Music.

For more information go to the CW website to see the preview for next (well this week's) episode with the Masquerade Ball as well as some other fun details! 

The Cast of The Vampire Diaries - Photos Courtesy of CW