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The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries is a CW fantasy series following two vampire brothers as they compete for the love of a human girl living in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. The Vampire Diaries is based on a book series of the same name by L. J. Smith. The series follows the vampire Salvatore brothers as they return to their hometown of Mystic Falls to pursue Elena Gilbert, a human teenager who looks exactly like their mutual ex-girlfriend. Through their journey, the series features a variety of supernatural beings including witches, werewolves, doppelgängers, and more.
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama Premiere: September 10, 2009 Cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Candice King, Kat Graham, Zach Roerig, and Matthew Davis Where to Watch: Netflix Spinoffs: The Originals and Legacies
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