The first three seasons are a masterclass in the "Love Triangle." Unlike other shows where the third wheel is clearly just a placeholder, TVD made the choice impossible. Stefan (Paul Wesley) was the brooding, safe, poetic soul. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) was the chaotic, dangerous, "I will burn down the world for you" bad boy.

Warning: Light spoilers for character arcs ahead.

The soundtrack of this show is iconic. From "Never Let Me Go" by Florence + The Machine to "A Drop in the Ocean" by Ron Pope, the music supervisors understood the assignment. Listening to the TVD playlist on Spotify will immediately transport you to the Mystic Grill. Let’s be real: No blog about the full series would be honest without addressing the elephant in the room. Seasons 7 and 8 are... different.

It is a .

When Nina Dobrev left the show after Season 6, the show lost its North Star. The final two seasons focus heavily on the Salvatore Brothers' toxic bromance and a new villain (The Sirens/Hell). Do they reach the heights of Seasons 2 and 3? No. Are they still worth watching for the finale?

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The first three seasons are a masterclass in the "Love Triangle." Unlike other shows where the third wheel is clearly just a placeholder, TVD made the choice impossible. Stefan (Paul Wesley) was the brooding, safe, poetic soul. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) was the chaotic, dangerous, "I will burn down the world for you" bad boy.

Warning: Light spoilers for character arcs ahead. vampire diaries full series

The soundtrack of this show is iconic. From "Never Let Me Go" by Florence + The Machine to "A Drop in the Ocean" by Ron Pope, the music supervisors understood the assignment. Listening to the TVD playlist on Spotify will immediately transport you to the Mystic Grill. Let’s be real: No blog about the full series would be honest without addressing the elephant in the room. Seasons 7 and 8 are... different. The first three seasons are a masterclass in

It is a .

When Nina Dobrev left the show after Season 6, the show lost its North Star. The final two seasons focus heavily on the Salvatore Brothers' toxic bromance and a new villain (The Sirens/Hell). Do they reach the heights of Seasons 2 and 3? No. Are they still worth watching for the finale? Warning: Light spoilers for character arcs ahead