As my Televerse cohost Simon Howell and I discussed in our Top 10 TV Series of 2013 (So Far), this has been a spectacular year for television, with many shows delivering remarkably consistent seasons (or half-seasons) of memorable, moving television. A number of series were in contention for our Top 10 but didn’t quite make …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 22: “The Walking Dead” Written by Brian Young and Caroline Dries Directed by Rob Hardy Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Each of our leads gets a blast from the past and Bonnie still hasn’t learned to listen to her Grams …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 21: “She’s Come Undone” Written by Michael Narducci and Rebecca Sonnenshine Directed by Darnell Martin Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Katherine has fun with Elena, Caroline has a heart to heart with her mom, and Bonnie has a plan Most …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 18: “American Gothic” Written by Evan Bleiweiss and Jose Molina Directed by Kellie Cyrus Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Sheriff Forbes is very good at her job, Katherine and Elena have a chat, and Silas flexes some psychological muscle Since …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 17: “Because the Night” Written by Brian Young and Charlie Charbonneau Directed by Garreth Stover Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Damon takes Elena out on the town, Caroline protesteth too much, and Silas finally has a body, if not a …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 16: “Bring it On” Written by Elisabeth R. Finch and Michael Narducci Directed by Jesse Warn Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Elena has fun, Hayley plays art critic, and Damon finds a friend The big question left after the intense, …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 15: “Stand by Me” Written by Julie Plec Directed by Lance Anderson Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Elena tailspins, Bonnie gets the crazy eyes, and Shane is still alive Last week’s The Vampire Diaries ended with a stark image- Jeremy …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 14: “Down the Rabbit Hole” Written by Jose Molina Directed by Chris Grismer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Caroline and Tyler say goodbye again, Jeremy has a bad day, and Silas stirs This is an eventful episode, even by The …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 12: “A View to a Kill” Written by Rebecca Sonnenshine Directed by Brad Turner Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Bonnie gets a visitor, Rebekah has a dance, and Jeremy gets some ink After weeks of padding and repetition, The Vampire …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 11: “Catch Me If You Can” Written by Brian Young and Michael Narducci Directed by John Dahl Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Kol plays with Damon, Bonnie plays with fire, and Rebekah plays with Stefan After a disappointing installment last …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 10: “After School Special” Written by Brett Matthews Directed by David Von Ancken Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Rebekah puts Elena and Stefan in time out, Tyler has Mommy issues, and Klaus takes Jeremy’s training in a new direction The …
It’s been a rumor that every Vampire Diaries fan, lover of supernatural romance dramas and television junkie wishes to be true. Is the television hit series The Vampire Diaries bound to have a spin off titled The Originals? This just maybe so if the backdoor pilot episode which will be tested on the April 25th …
The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 4, Episode 8: “We’ll Always Have Bourbon Street” Written by Charlie Charbonneau and Jose Molina Directed by Jesse Warn Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 4, Episode 9: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Written by Michael J. Cinquemani and Julie Plec Directed by …
The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 4, Episode 6: “We All Go A Little Mad Sometimes” Written by Evan Bleiweiss and Julie Plec Directed by Wendey Stanzler Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 4, Episode 7: “My Brother’s Keeper” Written by Caroline Dries and Elisabeth R. Finch Directed by …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 5: “The Killer” Written by Michael Narducci Directed by Chris Grismer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Every now and again, The Vampire Diaries does something to remind viewers of its less-than-stellar beginning. Earlier this season, it was the reintroduction and prevalence of the high school. Here, …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 4: “The Five” Written by Brett Matthews and Rebecca Sonnenshine Directed by Joshua Butler Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW Once again, The Vampire Diaries poses questions and teases only to pay them off immediately, rather than string along the audience for weeks waiting for answers. This …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 3: “The Rager” Written by Brian Young Directed by Lance Anderson Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW After last week’s intense and character-driven episode, it was nearly inevitable that this week’s installment would feel like a downtick. While this turns out to be the case, “The Rager” …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 2: “Memorial” Written by Jose Molina and Julie Plec Directed by Rob Hardy Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week on The Vampire Diaries: Matt and Elena finally get to necking, Damon is moody, and the gang holds a wake Emphasizing the journeys each of our …
The Vampire Diaries, Season 4, Episode 1: “Growing Pains” Written by Caroline Dries Directed by Chris Grismer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Bonnie gets in too deep, Elena transitions, and there’s a new Pastor in town Last season ended with one hell of a cliffhanger. In …
The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 3, Episode 22: “The Departed” Written by Julie Plec (Teleplay), Brett Matthews and Elizabeth R. Finch (Story) Directed by John Behring Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Bonnie makes her play, Elena makes her choice, and the writers make a bold season-ending …
The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 3, Episode 21: “Before Sunset” Written by Caroline Dries (Teleplay) and Charlie Charbonneau and Daphne Miles (Story) Directed by Chris Grismer Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Malaric means business, Bonnie channels the dark stuff, and Klaus chooses followers over family Despite …
The Vampire Diaries Review, Season 3, Episode 20: “Do Not Go Gentle” Written by Michael Narducci Directed by Joshua Butler Airs Thursdays at 8pm (ET) on the CW This week, on The Vampire Diaries: Mystic Falls High continues its tradition of terrible Decade Dances, Ric pulls a Bill Forbes, and Bonnie can not catch a …
Two women sit in a restaurant. As they wait for their food, they discuss current events, politics, and an interesting historical tidbit one of them recently learned. Their food arrives and the conversation moves into the more personal- one woman’s marathon training, the upcoming nuptials of a (female) family member. To the canny observer, the …