The Vampire Diaries season 8 explained
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Season Number: | 8 |
Network: | The CW |
Num Episodes: | 16 |
Episode List: | List of The Vampire Diaries episodes |
The Vampire Diaries, an American supernatural drama, was renewed for an eighth and final season by The CW on March 11, 2016.[1] On July 23, 2016, The CW announced that the upcoming season would be the series' last and would consist of 16 episodes.[2] The season premiered on October 21, 2016, and concluded on March 10, 2017.[3]
Cast
See also: List of The Vampire Diaries characters.
Main
Recurring
Special guest
Special appearance
Guest
Episodes
See also: List of The Vampire Diaries episodes.
Production
Filming for the season began on July 20, 2016.[23] It was announced on July 23, 2016, that season 8 of The Vampire Diaries would be the series' last and co-creater Kevin Williamson would return as a showrunner.[24] [25] Filming for the season ended on February 8, 2017.[26]
Casting
On January 26, 2017, it was announced that Nina Dobrev would return as Elena Gilbert in the series finale.[27] At the end of the episode, "It's Been a Hell of a Ride" on February 24, 2017, it was revealed that Dobrev would reprise her role of Katherine Pierce as well.
Reception
Critical response
Based on 16 reviews, the eighth season holds a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes with an average rating of 8 out of 10. The site's critics' consensus reads, "Even into its eighth season, The Vampire Diaries exceeds genre expectations while still servicing fans with Nina Dobrev's return."[28]
Ratings
Notes and References
- Web site: The CW Renews ALL 11 Series For Next Season, Including Veterans 'Supernatural' & 'The Vampire Diaries'. Andreeva. Nellie. March 11, 2016. en-US. June 23, 2016.
- Web site: Comic-Con: 'The Vampire Diaries' to End With Season 8. hollywoodreporter.com. July 23, 2016 . July 31, 2016.
- Web site: The CW Fall Premiere Dates: Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, TVD and More. Ausiello. Michael. TVLine. June 17, 2016. June 17, 2016. June 18, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160618150924/http://tvline.com/2016/06/17/the-cw-premiere-dates-fall-2016-supergirl-the-flash/. dead.
- Web site: Swift. Andy. Vampire Diaries Boss Explains Damon and Enzo's Dark Finale Twist, Offers Hope for 'Steroline' in Season 8. TVLine. May 13, 2016. June 23, 2016.
- Web site: Abby. Asadi. Candice King Q&A – Denver's very own vampire next door. 303 Magazine. May 13, 2016. June 23, 2016.
- [Julie Plec]
- Web site: Petski. Denise. 'The Vampire Diaries' Casts Kristen Gutoskie; Christina Moses Joins 'The Originals'. Deadline Hollywood. June 23, 2016. June 23, 2016.
- Web site: Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries) at San Diego Comic-Con 2016. AfterBuzz TV. July 23, 2016. August 2, 2016. YouTube.
- Web site: Vampire Diaries Casts Stitchers Star as Mysterious Season 8 Character. Andy. Swift. July 20, 2016. TVLine. July 31, 2016. July 22, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160722083906/http://tvline.com/2016/07/20/the-vampire-diaries-spoilers-season-8-cast-georgie-allison-scagliotti/. dead.
- Web site: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Once, Grey's, Walking Dead, Supernatural, Legends, Suits, TVD, Blindspot and More. Ausiello. Michael. June 27, 2016. TVLine. July 7, 2016.
- Web site: Instagram photo by Lily Rose*Miley*Tierney • Jul 19, 2016 at 1:14pm UTC. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BIC1lkRggsL . December 24, 2021 . limited. instagram.com. July 31, 2016.
- Web site: (#803) "You Decided That I Was Worth Saving". The Futon Critic. October 28, 2016.
- Vampire Diaries: Chris Wood returning as Kai. Highfill. Samantha. February 6, 2017. Entertainment Weekly. February 7, 2017.
- Web site: Vampire Diaries: Steven R. McQueen Returning as Jeremy for Series Finale. Swift. Andy. February 3, 2017. TVLine. February 4, 2017. June 8, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180608114846/http://tvline.com/2017/02/03/the-vampire-diaries-steven-r-mcqueen-returning-series-finale-spoilers/. dead.
- Web site: 'The Vampire Diaries' Season 8 Finale Comebacks: Nina Dobrev, Sara Canning, David Anders, Steven McQueen And More. Niel. Dan. February 13, 2017. iTech Post. February 22, 2017.
- http://www.ksitetv.com/vampire-diaries/vampire-diaries-eps-talk-shows-final-season/118627/ Interview
- Web site: The Vampire Diaries: David Anders Hints at John Gilbert's Series Finale Return. Swift. Andy. January 30, 2017. TVLine. February 4, 2017. August 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170827084645/http://tvline.com/2017/01/30/the-vampire-diaries-spoilers-david-anders-returning-series-finale-tweet/. dead.
- Trizzio. Tristin Mays. 759943384308023300. August 1, 2016. Guess who's back.... August 2, 2016.
- Web site: (#808) "We Have History Together". The Futon Critic. January 13, 2017.
- Vampire Diaries: Kelly Donovan returns... for a wedding?. Highfill. Samantha. February 22, 2017. Entertainment Weekly. February 22, 2017.
- Web site: 'Vampire Diaries' Season 8 Spoilers: Nina Dobrev Return Already Planned Out by Producer. May 16, 2016. australianetworknews.com. July 31, 2016. November 24, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161124111723/http://www.australianetworknews.com/nina-dobrev-tvd-return. dead.
- Web site: ninadobrev "I know it's Thursday, but this is not a TBT. #BackOnSet #TVDForever". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BPvFgMAASH9 . December 24, 2021 . limited. January 26, 2017. January 26, 2017.
- [Michael Malarkey]
- Web site: The Vampire Diaries To End With Season 8 . Byrne, Craig . KSiteTV . July 23, 2016.
- Web site: 'The Vampire Diaries' Final Season Villain Is "Evil Herself" . Sydney Bucksbaum . The Hollywood Reporter . July 23, 2016 . July 23, 2016.
- Web site: 'Vampire Diaries' Cast Wraps Filming on Final Season: 'Thank You for Being Part of This Journey' . Entertainment Tonight . February 9, 2017 . March 27, 2022.
- Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'The Vampire Diaries': Nina Dobrev To Return For Series Finale. Deadline Hollywood. January 26, 2017. January 26, 2017.
- Web site: The Vampire Diaries: Season 8 (2016–2017) . . April 17, 2020.