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Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

Source: The Vampire Diaries Blood Falls

Twists and turns. Apologies and confessions. Reunions and death. Last night’s episode of The Vampire Diaries seemed to be a slight improvement from the previous week. However, we were left with several unanswered questions and doubts, all stemming from one particular moment. The monumental portion of the episode arose from a failed plan – an attempt to rid Mystic Falls of the unwanted Original Family. From that, an unnerving discovery was made. The revelation qualified as a certified WTF? moment, probably delivering a few thrown chairs and pillows in the process. I can’t say I’m entirely happy with the new, alternative plot line, since it appears only to be way for the charming, enigmatic Klaus to stick around. I’m sure we could find other ways for that to happen; less unhinged, illogical ways. No one wants to see him go. Truthfully, it is a splendiferous turn of events, a classic TVD move. Right?

It was an episode that boasted a series of scenes that left us wanting more, and a few that didn’t. And as we’ve come to expect, the night properly ended in a cliffhanger. Want to know what it was? Well then, let’s just mosey on down and see. Welcome back, Klaus. This is a SPOILER ALERT!

Morning, Damon. Is Alaric in? Why, no. Elena. He’s not. Oh. Yeah. Are you hiding something from me? No. Huh. Well, okay. Bye. The young human asks no more questions regarding the location of one, Alaric Saltzman, simply complying with Damon’s dismissal; though suspicious of the dealings going on behind the concealed door. The ruse is successful. Damon, Alaric, and Stefan have conspired secretly to perfectly produce twelve stakes – forged from the last remains of the second great white oak tree – capable of killing any Original. It is at this time, when Alaric confesses his need to turn himself in, to right the wrongs his crazy homicidal alter-ego has committed. The brothers are quick to shoot down any ideas Alaric has, knowing nothing good can come from it. Damon voluntarily returns the magic Gilbert ring to the fragile minded hunter, needing him for the upcoming war. Reluctantly, and very stupidly, Alaric puts the ring back in its place.

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Double Crossed

Source: The Vampire Diaries Blood Falls

Expectations ran high this week, after last Friday’s disconcerting cliffhanger, regarding Alaric’s fragile mental state. We were left stunned, contemplating the results of this shocking revelation; wondering whether or not our favorite hunter was truly at fault for such unspeakable actions. This week the story continued, as we struggled through the after shocks, navigating our way through the episode in hopes for an untroubled outcome. I couldn’t help but feel a little let-down after watching the episode. Muddled information was simply handed to us, as was a somewhat concluded ending for Alaric. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I found myself asking for more drama and suspense. Wow. I sound like Crazy Dr. Fell, don’t I? Who, as it turns out, isn’t actually crazy. What a strange turn of events. I propose, the night be deemed as a transitional period. The residents of Mystic Falls did manage to move forward, somewhat. Damon discovered a potential loophole to deal with that pesky Original problem. Stefan steadily gained control of his Ripper ways, gravitating toward a reconciliation with Elena. All in all, it was an okay episode. We did get to see a shirtless Damon, after all. Hey, you know what? I think I see a SPOILER ALERT!

Poor, Alaric. It seems as if our good friend can never catch a break. Last week, the information about the Mystic Serial Killer slowly rolled in, revealing a shocking discovery. We wanted to deny the possibility, but the truth was set free. Alaric. Alaric had been committing the murders, unbeknownst even to himself. The magical Gilbert ring – cursed. Over time, making its owner on the hunt for blood. This is where we find our hero, currently trying to fix what has been broken. Dr. Fell runs the MRI machine as a concerned Elena patiently waits for news her pseudo father-figure is sane and healthy. We see Alaric, distraught and frightened. He looks up to find his reflection in the mirror; something is wrong. The calm facade of a broken man turns into the creepy, menacing face of a killer. Which is the real Alaric?

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Lessons in Love and Murder

Source: The Vampire Diaries Blood Falls

Welcome back, my lovelies! It’s nice to see you again. Are you ready to recap last nights fantastic episode? Of course, you are. If you need a refresher, though, take a look back at All My Children. Wow, right? This week, The Vampire Diaries returned, but instead of being thrown into the already awaiting chaos, it seemed as if the team held back a bit, steadily and slowly easing us into the drama. However, by the end of the night, we were left scratching our heads, saying “WTF?” That seems to happen often, doesn’t it? Even though some long-awaited answers were revealed: Who is the Mystic Falls serial killer? Any progress on the Damon/Elena/Stefan love triangle? Is Dr. Fell still crazy? The night ended as it sometimes (and very annoyingly) does, with a cliffhanger. What was even more troubling, was the preview for next weeks episode. A vampire th*e*so*e? A terrifying, mad A*a*ic? The events of last nights episode, no doubt, created a chain of events we can not even begin to imagine. The question is, what happened to get us to that spine-tingling point of no return? Well, I’m glad you asked. For those who have already enjoyed the spectacle of 1912, please proceed onwards and downwards. The rest of you, be warned. This is a SPOILER ALERT!

Mystic Falls: 1912. There is no mistaking the bitter taste of this night – an ominous tone seeping in. The clock chimes a foreboding tune, as our star players enter the scene. After parting ways with Sheriff Gerald Forbes, Zachariah Salvatore cautiously walks through the black veil that conceals its true intentions. There is a murderer on the prowl and he has claimed his latest victim. A knife cuts the skin. Blood drips into submission. Another Mystic council member is dead and the killers identity remains a mystery. One-hundred years later, history has already begun to repeat itself . . .

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