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The Vampire Diaries - Season 3
The third season of The Vampire Diaries begins with Elena Gilbert';s 18th birthday with all series regulars returning with the exception of Sara Canning whose character Jenna Sommers was killed off in the previous season. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond, even as they work together to bring Stefan back from the edge.
7 September 1985, Fort Benning, Georgia, USA
18 February 1985, Newcastle, Australia
8 September 1955, Rochester, New York, USA
September 15, 2011
Pretty much everything has been turned on its head since we last visited Mystic Falls, Virginia, but it's a testament to The Vampire Diaries' consistently strong writing and acting that it already feels so normal.
September 15, 2011
The season three premiere took those character beats developed last season and not only executed them perfectly but also built upon that foundation.
September 21, 2011
Overall a great episode and good season opener.
September 16, 2011
If anyone was worried that The Vampire Diaries had lost their touch with cliffhangers, the attack on Caroline should put those fears to rest. That scene was well executed to catch the audience off guard by turning quickly from light comedy to suspense.
September 16, 2013
[There were a lot of] shocking moments leaving me wanting a lot more Mystic Falls. Is it September yet?
