When Garbage Survives – Season One Catch-up & Beyond Pt.3

Name of Show: Vampire Diaries

Main Character(s): Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Katerina Graham, Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning, Candice Accola, Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino, Matt Davis

Official Debut Date: March 25, 2009 thru April 29, 2010

Blades: 3.5

Review: After having a few drinks and hugging my bottle of whiskey I’m fully prepared to watch the next few episodes of VD (how ironic that the initials of the weak teen drama “Vampire Diaries” is the same for Venereal Diseases). Damon stakes Alaric during a fight but he stays alive because of a ring that was given to him by his wife. Soon all vamps are out of the tomb and staying on the outskirts of town. Another set of lover vamps, Frederick and Bethanne, wanted revenge against the Salvatore brothers because they believed them to be responsible for their entrapment. Bethanne is killed by Stefan while Frederick escapes only to be punished by Pearl, an older vamp, for leaving. Jeremy begs Anna to turn him so that he can be with Vicky but learns that she’s dead. Matt and Vicky’s wayward mom, Kelly Donovan, returns also. Stefan finds himself trapped by Frederick and his friends and Damon tried to save him. Vicky’s body is found by Caroline (which would not have happened if she disintegrated – did I mention that NONE of the vamps disintegrate after being staked?).

Elena had to feed a badly hurt Stefan and he then loses control of his hunger for blood. As Stefan fought the urge to drink blood, Uncle John Gilbert returned to town. The big Founders’ Day party begins and the drama rises. Girls in the town come together to compete for “Miss Mystic Falls” including Caroline, Amber Bradley, Tina Fell and Elena. Bonnie returns to town as well but still has things to work through. Damon discovers that Stefan has a secret that’s dangerous for everyone in the town. Gilbert attempts to intimidate Damon but fails to produce the effects he desired.

Damon and Stefan both reveal more of their pasts to Elena and she learns how they were turned into vamps. Gilbert and Pearl have it out and Alaric and Damon team up again to beat Gilbert at locating a mysterious invention. Jeremy and Anna keep flirting and getting closer. The next flash from the past to return to town is Isobel and she demands Alaric to set up a meeting with Elena. The meeting between Elena and Isobel does not work well and mom is not receptive to the inquisition that daughter initiates. Isobel is solely focused on finding this mystery invention of Gilbert.

Isobel gets out of hand and forces Stefan, Bonnie, and Damon to take action to protect Elena. Why is Elena so damn helpless? The main day has arrived and the town celebrates the day it was founded through reenactments, wearing time period pieces from the Civil War and a parade. Another citizen dies and the town has to reconnect back to 1864 via a big event.

So far the only memorable things about this series have been the few fight scenes and I miss Jasmine Guy – not even the kills, just the fights. Will all the extra hoopla work in the end to keep people tuning in for Season 2? I doubt it. The fad will fade, the cult will attempt to live past the decade, but the question is how much longer will those who can’t stand these vamps have to wait before being able to – exhale over the moment of relief. So far this series won’t pass the 3.5 blade mark. Perhaps the last death will make up for it or the premiere of Season 2 – but I’m still doubtful.

blades: ★★★½☆☆☆☆☆☆

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