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[Stat Flow]

Season 2 and Season 3 VD was some of the best TV ever. The phenomenal pacing combined with writing was what made it genius in terms of good TV. Now it's become more conventional and more sloppily put together. A combination opposite of its original formula, and thus that much more disappointing. That, and Delena is an abomination on TV.

The Originals finale was very well done. The VD one was alright. I feel like The Originals is fresh and will do well for its second season. The main issue I foresee is that The Originals is very character dependent. All of these alliances and the show's crutch in certain moments being to rely on how awesome Elijah and Klaus are...Instead of the brunt of it being about plot and lore. It's fine for now, but I can see it not boding as well after 3 seasons, we'll have to see.

 

[kirblar]

I moss those days. In The Originals, its all about alliances. And they seem to switch every episode. Its boring...

This is why I think they're going to do what I spoiler'd earlier. That show needs a pipebomb thrown in the mix.

 

[Wiktor]

Finally caught up with last few episodes of VD.

It was interesting and pretty emotional. Sure, I know Damon will be back, but his last scene with Bonnie was surpringly touching. Shame Silas got sucked in though, love that glorious troll. Plus Alaric being back is great.

They really need to mix things up though. The oblivion gives them opportunity to bring some new spieces of monsters from the abyss along with Damon and Bonnie and I hope they do it, because witches are done.

 

[Kevin]

I seen the first three seasons of Vampire Diaries. I enjoyed them well enough. Is it worth bothering with seasons 4 and 5? How about the Originals?

 

[jwk94]

Was pleased to see Alaric and Lexi again. So did Lexia ascend to heaven or something?

Anna, her mom and Jenna are all definitely out, as are Vicki/Katherine.

=( this is The Vampire Diaries goddamnit! Everybody can come back somehow.

Bonnie should be fine, per the conversation with her Grandmother.

Damon's the "how on earth do you write him out of this spot?" one.

Everyone being human (or Witch/locked Werewolf) again was a neat twist.

Yeah Bonnie and Damon are definitely fine. Gram had to have done something.

Elena accidentally chain-reacting Damon's death is darkly hilarious.

I almost feel like Stefan's "lolwut" reaction to the idea of him and Caroline together is meta-commentary from the writers. They have no romantic chemistry together (unlike Caroline/Enzo, for example.)

lolwut? Did I miss something? When did this happen?

 

[kirblar]

Lexi mentions it to him and he has a "what are you talking about?" reaction.

 

[Joni]

Lexi mentions it to him and he has a "what are you talking about?" reaction.

The writers and the actors have all been talking about Steroline, and Lexi telling Stefan is the writers saying it will happen. Lexi is a character that is there to knock sense into Stefan. She was also the one to remind him Caroline has replaced her. Now she is pointing out there is something more there.

 

[Bladenic]

Lexi not becoming a main cast member fucking sucks. I mean, is Arielle Kebbel even doing anything else? Ugh

 

[Joni]

Lexi not becoming a main cast member fucking sucks. I mean, is Arielle Kebbel even doing anything else? Ugh

She hosts The Vampire Diaries Rehash.

Spoiler

And she is cast in Amazon's The After

 

[mr stroke]

Finally caught up the final ep, and I think I am finally done with TVD. As everyone else has said killing characters no longer matters which kills the entire premise of the show. The story lines have become incoherent and just plain boring, everything keeps going in circles( now Alaric is back-LOL, they can't write anything better wtf?)


I can't imagine CW ending the series anytime soon, so they will probably drag it out 8-10 seasons Supernatural style :

Peace out TVD, at least seasons 1-3 were fantasic.

 

[cw_sasuke]

I don't say this often, but the three main Originals actors are just fine poking dudes. So much swag.

The Originals - Season 2 - Joseph Morgan, Daniel …: http://youtu.be/_D2Sud7yuFY

 

[maxcriden]

Just caught up. Whoa. So it's pretty much 100%

Spoiler

Damon and Bonnie will be back

, right?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Colin Ferguson confirmed to be in next season of Vampire Diaries. I need to catch up now.

 

[kirblar]

Just caught up. Whoa. So it's pretty much 100%

Spoiler

Damon and Bonnie will be back

, right?

I suspect with Alaric/Enzo as regulars next season, that they're being sent to Originals. Absolutely nothing but spec, but would be the easiest way to avoid getting VD cast bloat and make S2 of Originals a lot different.

 

[maxcriden]

I suspect with Alaric/Enzo as regulars next season, that they're being sent to Originals. Absolutely nothing but spec, but would be the easiest way to avoid getting VD cast bloat and make S2 of Originals a lot different.

Interesting. Well, as long as we're definitely getting them either way, esp. Ian. You really think they'd do the VD on an ongoing basis without him, though? He's so integral to the show. I just don't want another Downton Abbey situation....

 

[Deleted member 102481]

Personally, I wonder how powerful Hope will be also Davina is super hot

Also can anything kill Allaric lol?

 

[Deleted member 102481]

With the Other Side now gone for good which is really cool that they did, I wonder if Matts ring will work since when he dies he goes to the other side and comes back

Also the No magic rule is still in effect in Mystic Falls

 

[kirblar]

With the Other Side now gone for good which is really cool that they did, I wonder if Matts ring will work since when he dies he goes to the other side and comes back

Also the No magic rule is still in effect in Mystic Falls

They confirmed the rings are busted since there's no longer a purgatory for it to use. Magic-Free-Zone is apparently also permanent.

 

[Deleted member 102481]

They confirmed the rings are busted since there's no longer a purgatory for it to use. Magic-Free-Zone is apparently also permanent.

when did they confirm the ring? I know they confirmed magic free zone is permanent

 

[Dr. Malik]

Trailer for season 2 of The Originals from Comic-Con https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkda88RFTdc

 

[kirblar]

Trailer for season 2 of The Originals from Comic-Con https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkda88RFTdc

Spoiler

Looks like Kol's getting rezzed too.

 

[Dr. Malik]

tomorrow is the TVD panel so their trailer should be coming as well

 

[Joni]

That looks very exciting.

 

[Volimar]

Trailer for season 2 of The Originals from Comic-Con https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkda88RFTdc

Wow, looks like Hayley has entered the game. Hope Rebekah makes a few cameos this season.

 

[Fuzzy]

Trailer for season 2 of The Originals from Comic-Con https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkda88RFTdc

If we split The Originals S2 into its own thread then I vote for The Originals S2 |OT| of major mommy AND daddy issues.

 

[cw_sasuke]

That season two Originals trailer looks really nice, can't wait for it. And no we shouldn't spilt up the threads for VD and The Originals, their are just too many cross references that would need to be put in spoilers in the specific threads.

 

[Joni]

And neither show is that big on GAF.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Yay! New beautiful people.

 

[kirblar]

The TVD Comic-Con "Trailer" is pretty great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzKa0gcbsUk

(zero spoilers)

 

[Joni]

The TVD Comic-Con "Trailer" is pretty great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzKa0gcbsUk

(zero spoilers)

That is kinda fun, but it worked better when Supernatural did it for real. They've also shown restraint by not refering the break-up.

 

[Volimar]

That is kinda fun, but it worked better when Supernatural did it for real. They've also shown restraint by not refering the break-up.

You got a link to the Supernatural one?

 

[Joni]

You got a link to the Supernatural one?

Season 6, Episode 15. The French Mistake. They did an entire episode in that style.

 

[Volimar]

Season 6, Episode 15. The French Mistake. They did an entire episode in that style.

Oh, i thought you meant they did a video for it, not the meta episode.

"You married Ruby?"

 

[PhoncipleBone]

The latest seasons of Vampire Diaries and The Originals are only $25 on iTunes right now. Just FYI. Actually, most CW stuff is on sale.

 

[cw_sasuke]

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Aquarius-Claire-Holt-1085068.aspx

Well i guess she isnt returning anytime soon as a regular :-/

 

[kirblar]

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Aquarius-Claire-Holt-1085068.aspx

Well i guess she isnt returning anytime soon as a regular :-/

She moved to LA, so unfortunately a recurring role is the best we can hope for right now. (Career-wise, I don't blame her.)

 

[jwk94]

She moved to LA, so unfortunately a recurring role is the best we can hope for right now. (Career-wise, I don't blame her.)

She was my favorite! =/

Why was it a good decision?

 

[kirblar]

She was my favorite! =/

Why was it a good decision?

The show films in Georgia and if she has bigger ambitions than a CW show then she needs to be where the jobs are.

 

[Pagusas]

She was my favorite! =/

Why was it a good decision?

because she's being type cast and looses a lot of opportunities to expand her career into bigger ventures if she sticks with a long term deal. From my understand her contract was not a large one either.

 

[Joni]

She didn't want to live in George anyway, she wants to be in Los Angeles with her friends. And show wise, it might be better to trim regulars a bit. The Vampire Diaries and The Originals have too many characters that can't die, her leaving at least made for a change.

 

[Dr. Malik]

The Vampire Diaries - Bite Back Trailer: http://youtu.be/0wAGGGOhgC0

 

[mackaveli]

Any chance Katherine comes back or is she pretty much dead and never coming back?

 

[kirblar]

Any chance Katherine comes back or is she pretty much dead and never coming back?

Dead dead.

 

[Deleted member 102481]

Were back in a month

 

[Deleted member 102481]

Nothing can kill Alaric though so any big bad makes no sense

 

[Pachimari]

There's also talk they want to renew for a seventh season but one of the 3 lead actors don't want to renew.

The CW wants 10 seasons.

 

[kirblar]

There's also talk they want to renew for a seventh season but one of the 3 lead actors don't want to renew.

The CW wants 10 seasons.

It's gotta be Nina, and I wouldn't renew past S7 if I were her either.

 

[Pachimari]

I don't think she wanna renew for a 7th season either.

But they have also talked about moving on, even without the leads.

What I'm most excited about is Matt's role and all the new characters.

 

[Joni]

There's also talk they want to renew for a seventh season but one of the 3 lead actors don't want to renew.

Best news ever if it is Nina Dobrev. I like her, but the show doesn't need Elena anymore. It would spice things up. But as I said before, a nice thing would be Elena and Damon marrying, settling somewhere and leaving the show. The rest of the show is Stefan travelling around with Caroline. That could revamp the show.

 

[PsychoSoldier]

I would be happy to watch VP without Elena because at many points she's been the worst part of the show.