TV series
The Vampire Diaries
2009–2017, English, on The CW. Created by Julie Plec & Kevin Williamson.
You remember your first kiss forever... and ever.
The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 171
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Absolute Cinema
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8.3/10 from 9,821 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India.
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Latest episode
S8 E16: I Was Feeling Epic
Aired 10 March 2017
Seasons 8
Season 1
2009 · 22 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 2
2010 · 22 episodes · 8.0/10
Season 3
2011 · 22 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 4
2012 · 23 episodes · 7.9/10
Season 5
2013 · 22 episodes · 7.8/10
Season 6
2014 · 22 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 7
2015 · 22 episodes · 6.7/10
Season 8
2016 · 16 episodes · 7.2/10
Specials
2009 · 54 episodes
Cast & crew
- Julie PlecCreator
- Kevin WilliamsonCreator
- Paul WesleyStefan Salvatore · 171 ep
- Ian SomerhalderDamon Salvatore · 171 ep
- Kat GrahamBonnie Bennett · 171 ep
- Candice KingCaroline Forbes · 171 ep
- Zach RoerigMatt Donovan · 171 ep
- Michael TrevinoTyler Lockwood · 142 ep
- Nina DobrevElena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce · 135 ep
- Steven R. McQueenJeremy Gilbert · 134 ep
- Matthew DavisAlaric Saltzman · 123 ep
- Michael MalarkeyEnzo St. John · 72 ep
- Joseph MorganKlaus Mikaelson · 51 ep
- Marguerite MacIntyreSheriff Liz Forbes · 50 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 2009
- Last aired
- 10 March 2017
- Network
- The CW
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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News & fan talk
What The Vampire Diaries is based on
The Vampire Diaries is based on The Vampire Diaries, a 1991 novel series by L. J. Smith, published by Hachette.
Novel series · 1991
The Vampire Diaries
By L. J. Smith
Published by Hachette
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Vampire Diaries: quick answers
Is The Vampire Diaries worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 9,821 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Vampire Diaries are there?
The Vampire Diaries has 8 seasons and 171 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is The Vampire Diaries finished?
Yes. The Vampire Diaries ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Vampire Diaries on?
The Vampire Diaries is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
The Vampire Diaries parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Vampire Diaries is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Vampire Diaries?
If you liked The Vampire Diaries, try Lost Girl, Vampire Academy, True Blood.
Who created The Vampire Diaries?
The Vampire Diaries was created by Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson and stars Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham.
What is The Vampire Diaries based on?
The Vampire Diaries is based on The Vampire Diaries, a 1991 novel series by L. J. Smith, published by Hachette.