This Thursday’s episode of The CW’s The Vampire Diaries told quite the tale.

A mythology-heavy hour, “Into the Wild” sent most of the gang to an island off of Nova Scotia to teach us the story of Silas, the cure and the how and why of Professor Shane’s (David Alpay) quest. The episode also brought about an interesting alliance and a new hunter.

Most importantly though, it brought back Caroline (Candice Accola) and Tyler (Michael Trevino) as they dealt with a locked up Klaus.

Note: Spoilers ahead on Thursday’s episode, “Into the Wild.”

Silas and the very confusing tale of the cure. This episode delved deep into the cure’s creation as well as Silas and Shane’s stories and truthfully, it made me so confused my head hurt. So here goes nothing… Qestivah created the cure for immorality hoping Silas would take it and join her but when she found out he planned to use this spell on someone else, she was devastated and buried him alive instead along with the cure. Hunters were then created by her descendants so they could find him, cure him and then kill him.

So how does Shane fit in? Apparently, he had a wife who was a witch and a son who died. And when his son died accidently, she did all she could to bring him back, but she ended up dying in the process. Having heard there was a well where you could see visions of your deceased loved ones, he tried it out and saw his wife. It was there where she told him about Silas and what he needed to do in order to bring them both back including the magic of a witch and three massacres.

“You made her into a bomb only you can dismantle.” Which is where Bonnie (Kat Graham) comes in, who Shane tells Damon (Ian Somerhalder), “Bonnie has to keep me alive so I can keep her alive.” He’s the only one who can help her use Expression without going off the deep end and therein lies the importance of both of these characters. By episode’s end, Shane had her use a locator spell on Jeremy, who his friend (Qetsivah’s son?) had kidnapped for him. And now Shane is set to go.

The never-ending saga of Elena and the Salvatores. While I know Elena (Nina Dobrev) has always been, how did Rebekah (Claire Holt) once put it, “a child who only thinks about herself,” she really got on my nerves during this episode. How many times have Elena and Damon talked about how Elena will still love him after they find the cure? Like 70 times. I’m over it and don’t scream at me Delena fans but I’m kind of over them. Or maybe it’s just I’m over them looking for the cure? Either way they’re making me nuts.

What makes a miserable life? In case you weren’t clear on the difference between the Salvatore brothers, this episode laid it out explicitly. Damon thinks life as a human is the most miserable thing on earth whereas Stefan WANTS TO BE human as “every single moment of the last 146 years has been ruled by the pain of being a vampire.”

We’re the three best friends that anyone could have.Ok, not really but Elena, Stefan and Rebekah are now firmly on the same team in the race for the cure. All three characters want to be human and with their common goal laid out, an alliance has been formed. So after Rebekah freaks out when Silas’ headstone goes missing, Elena makes an offer of peace and hands over the white oak stake. Not that she trusts the original but like she said, “we’re either in this together or it’s over for all of us.”

A new hunter in town. Damon is in for some torture next week, as a member of The Five is on the island.

Klaus’ tears. Without a doubt, Klaus was the best part of “Into the Wild.” When Morgan’s eyes well up, I get emotionally involved. He was once again a rockstar on this episode and I really enjoyed the scene with Klaus and Caroline after his standoff with Tyler forces them to have a heart to heart as she almost dies. I also loved the flicker of hope the writers gave Klaroline fans when she told him, “because I’ve caught my self wishing I could forget all the horrible things that you’ve done.” While I could never really see a relationship between them happening, it would still be pretty fantastic.

Buzz Moments:

OMG: Klaus attacking Caroline made me gasp more than once!

Thank you, TV gods.: For the return of Caroline and Tyler. I missed those crazy kids.

Awk-ward: Bonnie might as well have said, “Hi Jeremy! Let me just rub my hands on your tattoo and then talk to you about it!” An unbelievably awkward moment.

Hotness: But then again Jeremy was rocking no shirt, so I think OK with a little bit of awkwardness.

Fab-u-lous: Elena’s winter hat, which looks like North Face though I’m unsure of the brand was adorable.

Can. Not. Wait.: For the gang to find the cure, or get rid of the cure. Let’s just get this cure storyline over with or at least put into high gear.

Celebuzz (1-10): 6. While I’m sure we needed to know the mythology laid out on “Into the Wild,” Thursday’s episode was a bit aggravating and confusing, save for the Klaus/Caroline/Tyler storyline.

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What did you think about the episode? Were you just as confused as I was? What is your take on the cure? Sound off in the comments below!

The first ever holiday episode on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries was a bloodbath… literally.

While we knew one character would be dying on “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” we didn’t anticipate the carnage that would come.

But the holidays weren’t just full of death in Mystic Falls, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) also made a big decision about his relationship with Elena (Nina Dobrev) and Jeremy (Stephen R. McQueen) attempted to train away his urge to kill his sister. Not many characters on the show had themselves a Merry little Christmas.

Note: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t seen “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”

Jeremy’s cured. Well not really, but by using Bonnie (Kat Graham) as an emotional touchstone for persuasion, the newly anointed hunter, actually, can I just call him slayer?, is able to be around his sister without wanting to murder her. The episode was not without a close moment between Jeremy and his vampire sister though.

Damon releases Elena. Despite Elena’s insistence, Damon succumbed to his guilt over the sire bond and lying to his brother and told her to leave. It was sad but I’m not necessarily sure how to feel about it quite yet. It seems their “relationship” can’t be ending as it did with a kiss goodbye and a lame “suddently every part of my body is telling me to leave you” comment. I want more.

“That little werewolf slut has lot her mind.” Ok first of all, that may have been Caroline’s (Candice Accola) best line on this episode. Second, Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) and Shane’s (David Alpay) hidden agenda was nothing I anticipated. Apparently, they needed Klaus (Joseph Morgan) to sacrifice the twelve hybrids, but why? And what is this Cylus and the cure map deal? I need more back-story because I’m feeling confused. Though seriously, that scene where Klaus killed the hybrids — best part of the episode.  But I felt bad for Tyler. He was devastated when Hayley told him of her betrayal and then even more so when walking through the decimation of his pack. I can only imagine what he’ll do when he finds out that Klaus has killed his mom.

RIP Carol Lockwood.  You weren’t a great mayor but with your death, hopefully, comes some great storylines for Tyler. Poor kid can’t catch a break.

The Return of Rebekah (Claire Holt). While the original lady vampire wasn’t resurrected on this episode, April (Grace Phipps), who was rocking Jeremy’s vervain bracelet, found her casket and opened it to find the vamp daggered. With the preview for the next episode in January, we can assume that she helps put the original vamp back in action. I personally can’t wait to see the other originals as well. Paging Elijiah (Daniel Gilles), you’re wanted in Mystic Falls.

Buzz Moments:
OMG: I don’t care that Caroline didn’t die when Hayley snapped her neck…I literally covered my mouth with my hands.

Thank you, TV gods.: For Klaus’ artistic ability. How about those snowflakes, huh? Almost better than the horse he drew last season.

Awk-ward: Jeremy telling Elena she ruined their family, even if it wasn’t really how he feels, that hurts.

Hotness: Are those new hunter arms Jeremy?! Looks like the little Gilbert has got some increased strength and it comes with a nice set of biceps! Don’t mind me I’ll just be over here rewinding that scene on my DVR for a bit.

Fab-u-lous: As always there were lots of cute clothes in this episode, especially Caroline’s dress (anyone know where it’s from?) but I really loved Elena’s camel colored leather jacket. It’s available at Nordstrom.

Can. Not. Wait.: To get more information on Hayley and Shane’s plan and see the return of Rebekah and the other Originals.

Celebuzz (1-10): 7. While the episode was good, it was far from the best we’ve seen this season and the death, while sad, wasn’t all that shocking. I often have that ‘I need more feeling’ after a TVD midseason finale, and this episode has left me with an ‘I need to watch it again’ feeling.

The Vampire Diaries returns Jan. 17 at 8 PM on The CW.

What are your thoughts on the midseason finale? Sound off in the comments below!

The holidays are coming to Mystic Falls on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries as the town is set to throw a major winter wonderland-themed bash for charity on next week’s holiday episode.

“The episode is very much about loyalty and relationships and betrayals and all that kind of drama that tends to come around family holidays,” executive producer Julie Plec told reporters.

And now Celebuzz has your first look at the holiday party in two exclusive photos featuring Candice Accola (who plays Caroline) and Michael Trevino (Tyler).

In the shots, the tension between the scheming lovers seems to be coming to a head at the charity event. With the holiday décor surrounding them, Caroline looks like she’s ready to blow at Tyler and his plan for Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and his hybrids.

Also at odds with Tyler – Caroline’s new BFF, Stefan (Paul Wesley). But when the blonde vamp tries to offer a possible solution to their disagreement, werewolf Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) will take issue.

Could it be because of her recently discovered (by the audience) partnership with Professor Shane (David Alpay)?

The good professor will become even more integrated into the group on “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” as he and Bonnie (Kat Graham) will help Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) work with Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) to conquer his vampire hunter urges at the lake house. Expect shocking news on this last episode before the New Year as well: Shane will reveal some history which will make jaws drop.

Launch the gallery above to see our exclusive photos plus more photos from TVD’s holiday episode, “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursdays at 8 PM on The CW.

Do you think Caroline and Tyler can fix their issues? Or would you rather see her with Klaus? Sound off in the comments below!

Thursday’s episode The CW’s The Vampire Diaries, “The Killer,” had our favorite Mystic Falls residents in some major predicaments. As we hinted in our preview, Elena (Nina Dobrev) played a strong role in the episode and had to make some tough choices, while the Salvatore brothers fought and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) learned some new information.

“Everything’s about to change in one way or another,” executive producer Julie Plec told reporters at a special screening of the episode at The CW offices in Burbank. “Those changes will have a ripple effect through the entire season. I’m not saying it’s all going to change next Thursday at 8 o’clock but there are some pretty big moves next week as a result of [what happened on ‘The Killer’].”

Note: Major Spoilers Ahead if you haven’t seen Thursday’s Episode, “The Killer.”

First things first, Elena feeds on and then kills Connor (Todd Williams)! We knew it would happen sooner or later, but her first kill being the baddest hunter to ever hit the Falls, we definitely did not expect that. It was absolutely heartbreaking to see her attempt to bury him.

However, with Connor’s death, Elena unknowingly also destroyed whatever hope that Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) had for finding a cure for her using the hunter’s mark. Now, along with Elena’s devastation over her act of violence, she’ll also have to deal with hallucinations, which are a result of the murder she committed.

When you kill a legitimate vampire hunter, there’s a price to pay. “There’s a weird consequence to it all that she’s really going to have to deal with that takes her to some dark, dark places,” reveals Plec.

Elena will also start next week’s episode “super mad” at Stefan for lying to her. Her forgiveness of him will come with learning the truth about what is really going on, but the events of “The Killer” will, of course, also impact the ever-lasting triangle between her and the Salvatore brothers. Not just in the long run but on next week’s episode. [And that last conversation between Stefan and Damon regarding the need to cure Elena -- so many thoughts!]

Elena is not the only Gilbert affected by the death of Connor though. With his murder, the hunter’s mark has now apparently transferred to Jeremy as he looks at his hand and sees the beginning of a tattoo in the last moments of the episode.

Jeremy’s mark will be revealed to the other characters starting next week. With the official episode description for “We All Go a Little Mad Sometimes” indicating that Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Stefan will be helping Jeremy begin a new chapter in his life. We’re assuming that they’ll be teaching him to hunt vampires. Now that Klaus has found the sword they need to map the cure, Jeremy is the key to completing the map. And in order to expand his tattoo he has to kill.

The cure itself will obviously have major implications for our heroes on The Vampire Diaries if it’s found and it will cause major questions to be asked. Plec likens “this announcement of the cure at this point in the narrative as equal to Katherine wants a moonstone, Damon’s looking for a crystal. It’s just the beginning. It’s the beginning of a lot of roads that we can travel down.”

But for those who are sad to see the bad ass hunter depart, the executive producer teases, “Believe it or not, we have not seen completely, totally, the last of Connor.”

So what about April (Grace Phipps) and her apparent connection to Connor and the grand plan of Season 4 that was revealed on the episode?

The pastor’s daughter serves as a constant reminder of what their lives, especially Elena’s, once was, as well as an outlet of information. Plec assures us, “When all is said and done, April is our vessel to start getting some answers for that really surprising twist of events at the end of the first episode.”

As for Caroline and Hayley, their first meeting was tense and fantastic but the big news from “The Killer” is that we learned for sure that Hayley isn’t just in Mystic Falls to stir things up for Caroline and Tyler. She and Tyler have a plan to help hybrids break their bonds to Klaus.

“What you just saw is the glimpse of a beginning of a story for Tyler that we are kind of excited about,” explains Plec. Tyler will take on a heroic role through this storyline starting a revolution of sorts amongst the hybrids.

While Hayley being in town “will give Klaus this kind of gleeful, perverse, little power thing he thinks he holds over Caroline and Tyler” and “allow him to make a move or two,” the trio will actually be “pulling one over his eyes a little bit.” Could this be why Tyler is taking Hayley to Miss Mystic Falls?

Lastly, our dear Bonnie spent the entire episode being hypnotized by Professor Shane (David Alpay), who we learned last week was in cahoots with the now deceased hunter. While the good professor did help her do magic again and seems to have a need to protect her, Plec warns, “We just don’t know if it’s in her best interest or not.”

What did you think about “The Killer?” Are you excited for the big changes in store on TVD? Sound off in the comments below!

On this week’s episode of The CW’s The Vampire Diaries, “The Killer,” vampire hunter Connor (Todd Williams) takes Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Matt (Zach Roerig) and April (Grace Phipps) hostage at the Grill forcing our main gang to go after him and save their friends.

But there is another big showdown and it’s between Caroline (Candice Accola) and Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin). Needless to say their first meeting isn’t what we would we call nice (but it is unbelievably awesome). However, if you think you’ve figured out everything about Hayley’s relationship with Tyler (Michael Trevino), you’re wrong.

Executive producer Julie Plec explained to reporters at a screening of the episode, “Here’s the thing, we like to do this every now and then… what we like to do is introduce a trope that you sort of think you know where it’s going and everyone gets all up in arms because ‘Oh here comes the slutty little vixen in the show and Tyler’s a cheater and that’s how they’re going to break up [Tyler and] Caroline to get Caroline to Klaus [Joseph Morgan] … and then we like to basically be like that’s not at all what we’re doing.”

You’ll have to watch the episode to figure out what she means by that, but here are six more things to expect from “The Killer.”

1. Elena (Nina Dobrev) is a doer. A lot of the times when the action goes down in Mystic Falls, Elena is on the outskirts or the one needing to be saved. On “The Killer,” this is far from the truth. Episode writer Michael Narducci told us that he wrote it wanting her to do more things.

“I do not want her to not be a damsel in distress. I want her to go and protect her brother,” he said. “If both Jeremy and Matt’s lives are at stake, what’s Elena gong to do? Is she going to want for all these other people to get involved and save everyone for her or will she get involved and do something?”

2. Moments for both Delena and Stelena fans. Both Delena and Stelena get moments that should make their fandoms happy or at least give them strong feelings about them during the scenes. There are kisses and beds involved, but we’re not telling you which scene involved what and who each is with.

3. Major Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) goodness. There is more than just one scene between the Salvatore brothers that is amazing on “The Killer.” From the preview The CW released, you already know the two have a difference of opinion in the plan to take down Connor but things go pretty far between them and it is fantastic to watch.

4. The diaries are back. Both Elena and Stefan are journaling in the episode about the feelings they believe they can’t share with each other or their friends. While Plec revealed their diaries won’t be part of every episode, she did say, “It felt like the right time for her to need to have a voice for that because she doesn’t feel like she can admit this to her friends and loved ones that she hates who she’s become.” She added, “We’ll visit it at times where it feels like they need to have a private thought.”

5. Some “witch therapy.” Bonnie (Kat Graham) spends the entire episode with Professor Shane (David Alpay) learning how to confront her guilt and fear and use magic again. But as we know from last week, the Professor isn’t exactly who he says he is and has a hidden agenda and reason to protect Bonnie.

6. Connor is hungry for information. “From what I understand,” says Williams, “Connor is in a way a victim of his tattoo. People assume that’s all that Connor wants to do is kill vampires and that he derives some kind of pleasure out of it but it’s quite the opposite, he’s a very tortured man.”

He continues: “He has a lot of questions and he didn’t know his origins or his background. He’s on a search for so many things, That there’s a level of desperation that you could see, because he was like, ‘I just want to know. I want everything that I’ve done to be worth it. This tattoo – he’s not able to be compelled by vampires but it kind of compels him to do what he does.”

Click through the gallery above to see pictures from the episode.

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursdays at 8 PM on The CW.

What are you most looking forward to on “The Killer”? Let us know in the comments below!

Senior Year has started on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries and it seems Rebekah (Claire Holt) is determined to make Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) last year of high school a hellish one.

In an effort to gain some friends (because she has none) the Original decides to throw a ditch party at her new house, but not before throwing a pencil right into Elena and teasing her with fresh human blood in the bathroom. Don’t you just love high school?

Thursday’s episode also offered up some interesting information about the new vampire hunter, a new face and our newest vampire on the brink of losing control.

Note: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t seen Thursday’s episode, “The Rager.”

Elena’s rage. Rebekah is determined to make things hard on Elena’s new life. Not only did she taunt her at school but she also confronted her at the party by momentarily stealing her daylight ring. Before Elena suffered a rage blackout and killed Rebekah with the white oak stake though, Stefan (Paul Wesley), always the voice of reason, talked her down and took her for a ride on his spiffy new motorcycle. But not before she did a killer keg stand to show up Rebekah.

Is Damon’s (Ian Somerhalder) way the right way? It seems since the bunny diet didn’t work for Elena on previous episodes, she’s now strictly on the Matt (Zach Roerig) diet. Feeding off her friend to sustain herself is all well and good until the end of the episode. After confessing her feelings of rage over Rebekah to Matt, she takes a drink from his wrist and can’t stop. Luckily Damon is there to save him and tells her he is going to teach her the right way to be a vampire. Really Damon? We can’t wait to see.

“I’m faster than your average hunter.” Connor (Todd Williams) continued to be a pain for everyone in Mystic Falls attacking both Tyler (Michael Trevino) and Matt during the episode and showing up at school to corner Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) for information. While we learned why Jeremy can see his tattoo, we also learned it might not be a good thing – he’s meant to be a hunter (!?!?!).

With Jeremy and Meredith’s (Torrey DeVitto) help, Damon set up Connor and confronted him with Klaus (Joseph Morgan) to get more information on the great evil that Pastor Young had spoke about in his letter to April (Grace Phipps). However, once Klaus saw the markings on Connor’s arrow, he knew that he was one of “The Five.”

What is “The Five? Even Connor doesn’t know as he asked the Original what he meant by the phrase. Klaus’ response: “Well let’s just say it’s made you the most well protected vampire hunter in town.” Klaus also hints that with this information, Elena is again valuable to him. This can’t be good for our new vamp.

Hayley’s here. Phoebe Tonkin’s first appearance on TVD was such a tease. We got a short introduction to Tyler’s old friend who surprised him after she found out one of her hybrid friends was headed to Mystic Falls to protect him. Of course, Tyler declined to tell Caroline (Candice Accola) anything about his beautiful friend popping by and Klaus overhead everything. Let the drama begin.

“You’re good at this you know that? You should write a book, go on The View.” I love Caroline and Stefan. Or maybe I just love Caroline in general. Either way I really dig their friendship. He helps her adjust to be a vampire. She helps him not lose control when he feels the Ripper is calling at him to enjoy himself with Elena. It’s a perfect combination. I heart them.

Buzz Moments:

OMG!: Damon entering Connor’s RV only to be shot by an arrow booby-trapped by a bomb. Eek! That was a close one!

Awk-ward: Elena’s hot makeout session with Stefan was again interrupted, only this time it was even more awkward than bloody vomit, if that’s possible. Elena’s romp with Stefan was stopped by Damon – not he didn’t walk in on them – she hallucinated it was him she was with instead of Stefan.

Hotness: Damon undressing in front of Elena and then asking her if she’d like to stay for the show…priceless and unbelievably hot.

Fab-u-lous: You got to look good on your first day back at school and Elena definitely did. The dress she was wearing was gorgeous! Unfortunately we couldn’t find where it was from on the internet but let us know if you know!

Can. Not. Wait.: I’m excited to find out what exactly ‘The Five’ is and how Elena might be involved (I’m assuming she is after Klaus’ statements at the end of the episode). Luckily we’ll find out next week as the title of Episode 4 is “The Five.” I also can’t wait to see Caroline and Haley’s first interaction and Damon’s “right way” to be a vampire.

Celebuzz Meter (1-10): 7. “The Rager”  had its great moments but didn’t grab me as much as the first two! It was still a killer time though and overall an awesome episode.

OK TVD fans, what did you think about “The Rager?” Sound off in the comments below!

There’s a new wolf in town on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries.

On Thursday’s episode of TVD, Secret Circle alum Phoebe Tonkin will be rolling into Mystic Falls to pay a visit to her good friend Tyler (Michael Trevino) as werewolf Hayley.

Having helped the hybrid break his sire bond to Klaus (Joseph Morgan), she is sure to ruffle some feathers between one of our favorite couples with her sudden appearance. But don’t worry just yet, Tyler-and -aroline (Candice Accola) fans.

“I think Hayley has bigger priorities than boys at this stage,” Tonkin tells Celebuzz, She acknowledges that “Caroline is obviously threatened when this new girl comes into town that has a history with her boyfriend,” but she assures viewers, “it was an innocent relationship.”

Of Hayley and Tyler, Tonkin says, “They have such a strong bond because of what they went through together when she helped him break the sire bond.” She adds, “Caroline is really suspicious and she has a lot of questions for Tyler about what exactly happened at the Appalachians.”

Season 4 of the show will explore the duo’s backstory as well as how the sire bond was broken, though Tonkin says she haven’t filmed any flashbacks yet.

When Hayley, whom Tonkin describes as “free-spirited,” “tough,” and “a bit of a tomboy,” shows up in Mystic Falls, “[she] knows she hasn’t done anything wrong [with Tyler] and she doesn’t really see herself as a threat.” As a result, the actress says, “she’s kind of confused as to why Caroline has a problem with her being there.”

So why did Hayley really  come to town?

“She’s trying to find some secrets about her past out,” Tonkin teases, adding that Hayley believes Mystic Falls might be the key to unlocking them.

“She has quite an interesting past,” Tonkin reveals. “She didn’t really grow up with parental figures, she kind of just grew up with packs of werewolves. But she’s a good character, she’s got good intentions, but I think her priorities are finding things out about her own family, her past.”

During her time in Mystic Falls, Hayley will also attend the Miss Mystic Falls event on the arm of a character, who she says “wants to stir up a little bit of drama.”

We’ve read that it’s Tyler so we can only imagine what will unfold from that. As for what Hayley thinks of the town’s pageant: “She finds the whole thing quite amusing.”

“Hayley’s kind of out of her depths,” she continues. “She’s a tomboy so to put on a dress and heels like that and watch all these girls try and win a crown is ridiculous to [her].”

While the Australian actress’ role on Vampire Diaries is recurring right now, she says that she’s filmed six episodes thus far with more to come. Tonkin also told us that, in addition to filming scenes with Trevino and Accola, she does have something going on with Morgan’s Klaus. Hmmmm.

And though Tonkin hasn’t yet filmed any scenes with Rebekah (Claire Holt) yet, she is excited to be working on the same show with Holt, one of her BFFs and former co-stars from Down Under.

“Now, we just don’t know how to spend any time apart from each other. We work together, we go home together and it’s really fun,” she laughs. “It’s kind of a crazy coincidence that we ended up on the other side of the world, on the same show again.”

The Vampire Diaries airs Thursdays at 8 PM on The CW.

Are you excited for Tonkin to appear on the show? Let us know in the comments below!

Elena (Nina Dobrev) was having a difficult time on the second episode of Season 4 of The CW’s The Vampire Diaries.

Not wanting to feed from a human, the baby vamp was unable to keep any blood down no matter what the source. Mystic Falls also had to deal with the arrival of a new vampire hunter and the Pastor’s daughter. We also got a surprise appearance from an old face, which made us smile.

Note: Spoilers ahead if you haven’t seen Thursday’s episode, “Memorial.”

“Her compassion is her Achilles heel.” Part of being a vampire means all of your emotions are heightened and for Elena that could severely cripple her food source. She cares so much about others, especially in her time of need, that hurting someone could probably kill her. Stefan (Paul Wesley) is so worried that she’ll want to turn off her humanity if she kills someone that he has her try a “bunny diet.” Damon (Ian Somerhalder) of course doesn’t agree. “Vampires eat people. It’s part of the natural food pyramid,” he says. Seems like he might be right since she can’t seem to keep any source of blood down until the end of the episode.

The Pastor’s Daughter. Elena has a history with Pastor Young’s daughter April (Grace Phipps) as she used to be her babysitter. April’s big TVD debut has her almost becoming Elena’s first victim. With the help of Caroline (Candice Accola), the new vampire was able to regroup and compel April to forget what happened at the memorial. How awesome is Caroline in this scene by the way? Or all the time actually?

Connor Jordan is trouble. There’s a new vampire hunter in town and he is going to give our favorite vamps a run for their money. Connor comes strolling into Mystic Falls with vervain-laced gloves and special tattooed bullets. After a run in with Tyler (Michael Trevino), he attacks April and uses her as bait for the vampires during the memorial for the council. Connor also has some interesting tattoos that only Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) can see.

Matt makes a sacrifice for Elena. With Connor’s trap set, Elena has to feed on something or she just might lose it. Matt, full of guilt from Elena’s “death” offers up his neck to help her. Sneakily, she appeared to grieve into his shoulder at the church while actually getting her first taste of real human blood from the vein as Connor watched from afar.

Stefan vs. Damon.When it comes to Elena, we all know that Stefan and Damon will never see eye to eye. Tension came to a head on Thursday as Damon let his brother know that Elena had drank from him. Apparently, blood sharing is a huge deal between vampires and it had Stefan pissed, not just at Damon but Elena as well. The best part of their continual fight..when Stefan saved his brother and then punched him. When Damon asked, “What?” he responded, “You know what?”

Damon is missing Alaric (Matt Davis) and I am too. Damon’s statements that someone was sitting in the Grill with him was most definitely a nod to our favorite ex-history teacher. And much to our surprise, we actually got to see him! When the rest of the gang were lighting lanterns in a beautiful scene to honor of their dearly departed friends and family, Damon was at the cemetery talking to his old pal with a bottle of booze. How perfect was the use of the Fray’s “Ungodly Hour” in this scene? It killed me.

Damon gets the best lines. Seriously, this sexy Salvatore brother had some gem one-liners during “Memorial.” My favorite was, “Am I wearing my ‘I blew up the council t shirt!?’ Why is everyone asking me that?”

Buzz Moments:

OMG!: I uttered a few gasps during the episode, but I’d have to say I was most shocked by Connor stabbing April and Tyler getting shot by him in front of the whole town.

Awk-ward: In an awkward but awesome moment, Connor introduces himself to Damon and Damon says he’s a germaphobe.

Hotness: Elena and Stefan were heading into unbelievably hot territory when he was helping her learn how to be a vampire. Too bad it was stopped short by some bloody vomit.

Fab-u-lous: Unfortunately, Elena’s initial dress at the memorial was also ruined by some bloody vomit. But before that happened, she looked adorable in her lace peach dress from Anthropologie. Though it’s not available in stores anymore, you can scour eBay to find it.

Can. Not. Wait.: The arrival of Phoebe Tonkin as werewolf Hayley! We loved her on The Secret Circle and think she’ll fit right into the TVD crew. We can’t wait to see what drama she might stir up between Tyler and Caroline.

Celebuzz Meter (1-10): 9. Another stellar episode for Season 4 with some tense, funny and emotional moments littered throughout. Keep it coming TVD!

What did you think about “Memorial”? Sound off in the comments below!

With eight days left to go before the Season 4 premiere of the CW’s The Vampire Diaries, we here at Celebuzz were lucky enough to get our hands on the first two episodes of the season. (Thanks CW!)

This new season is all about change for everyone in Mystic Falls as Elena (Nina Dobrev) makes her transition to the undead, the gang starts their senior year and the council knows everything about everyone thanks to Alaric (Matt Davis).

Now that we’ve seen “Growing Pains” and “Memorial,” we can tell you what to expect in the return to Mystic Falls. (The answer is awesomeness).

Note: Spoilers ahead for Episodes 1 and 2 of Season 4.

Elena is having an extremely difficult time. We’ll slap an “obvious” sticker on this spoiler. Elena’s transition to the undead will not be easy for her, both before and after she actually feeds. Her need to care for everyone and put up a tough front will make her even more vulnerable given her heightened emotional state. It will also make Stefan (Paul Wesley) more intent on keeping her from killing anyone so that she never feels the need to shut her humanity off. Damon (Ian Somerhalder), well, he’ll just be angry.

Bonnie (Kat Graham) is a bad ass. We already knew that Bonnie was going to do everything she could to attempt to stop Elena’s transition into a vampire, but how far she really goes is amazing. The girl gives literally everything she has to help her friend, no matter the repercussions are for her use dark magic. Unfortunately, she’ll be pushed even further when forced to help Klaus get back in his rightful body and it will cripple her sense of self as a witch.

Tyler (Michael Trevino) is even hotter/more amazing as Klaus. We wouldn’t have thought it was possible, but somehow Trevino made Tyler even hotter as he embodied original vamp, Klaus. He brought his “A” game in these scenes. His mannerisms and facial expressions were absolute perfection and it was nice to see him act in such a dark and dramatic turn. Whether he was playing Klaus or Tyler, we were uber impressed with his performance.

Is it hot in here or is it just us? The first two episodes feature not one but three particularly hot scenes between some of our main characters. As we’ve been teased in the season premiere photos, Tyler/Klaus and Caroline (Candice Accola) have quite the steamy reunion in “Growing Pains.” Caroline is too smart for Klaus though and things get shut down before they go too far. The pair also have a scene in “Memorial” that’s not only hot but also sweet and funny.

With Elena’s emotions heightened, the chemistry between her and Stefan is off the charts and you’ll see that on screen in the first two episodes. Though their first bout of vamp sex is unfortunately put on hold thanks to Elena’s difficulty feeding. (Damn!)

There will be some unexpected surprises. You’ll be seeing some familiar people in these episodes and while we can’t tell you who you may pop up, we’ll just say that you won’t be disappointed by their appearances.

Elena remembers and Damon sulks.  Part of the transition to vamp status includes remembering all those things you were compelled to forget and Elena does this in a way that made us smile and tear. Not only does she now remember that she met Damon first but also that he once told her he loved her (replay of a heartbreaking scene, so get lots of tissues!). Throughout the episodes, Damon will continue to try and come to terms with the fact that the life he wanted for Elena is over and he does this mostly by being angry. He’ll also help her in a way that Stefan will not enjoy in “Memorial.”

Watch out for the council and the new hunter in town. With the council now aware of just who everyone is, the danger for our favorite Mystic Falls residents is at an all time high. Things get even more precarious when Connor Jordan (guest star Todd Williams) rolls into Mystic Falls.

OK, that’s all we’ll tell you for now and we didn’t even mention Matt (Zach Roerig), Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) or Rebekah (Claire Holt). Be prepared for action at breakneck speed as Season 4 kicks off and your own heightened emotions as you watch Elena and everyone go through their “Growing Pains.”

Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 PM.

Now that you know a little bit of what’s going to go down in Season 4, what are you most excited for? Sound off in the comments below!

Watch this week’s episode of The B-Cap below, where we talk about the TV you’re talking about. And check back every Tuesday for a new episode.

Bonnie (Kat Graham) is ready to do whatever it takes to save Elena (Nina Dobrev) from making her transition into a vampire on the season premiere of The CW’s The Vampire Diaries.

In the just released photos from Season 4’s first episode – “Growing Pains” – we see the young witch may be getting into trouble after doing some dark magic to save her friend. Meanwhile, Elena’s brother, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), sure does look concerned about his ex-girlfriend.

But could she really be performing another spell all together — perhaps, to extract Klaus (Joseph Morgan) from Tyler’s (Michael Trevino) body?

In one of these new photos we see Tyler/Klaus with a menacing glare in the house that Bonnie built which makes us a little suspicious that she is. Then another shows us a coffin near the witch while Jeremy and Caroline (Candice Accola) help her after she does the spell.

Of course, this appears to be after Klaus has got his way for a little love time with our favorite blond vampire as she and Tyler/Klaus have a sexy rendezvous in the woods. (ATTN: Trevino is shirtless!)

As for Elena, she’s locked up in a cell while she makes her transition to the undead. But is Stefan (Paul Wesley) locked up with her? From the looks of these photos it appears he is. We’re betting the council definitely had something to do with this.

Yet, the most important thing to note about these shots… there is NO DAMON (Ian Somerhalder). Just where oh where, oh where could that other sexy Salvatore be?

Click through the photos to see more of what’s to come on The Vampire Diaries.

Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 PM.

Where do you think Damon is? What are you hoping to see in the season premiere? Sound off in the comments below!

When Elena (Nina Dobrev) asks, “Am I dead?,” in the first trailer for Season 4 The CW’s The Vampire Diaries, our jaws just about hit the floor.

As this new sneak peek is just a snippet of what’s to come, we think it’s safe to say this season of the hit CW show is going to be insanely amazing. (Seriously, we’ve watched this sneak peek about 20 times already!) Not only do we see the beginning of a new chapter for Elena in becoming a vampire but also what her friends are going to try to do to stop it.

As Elena is beginning to transition, what do we see the other residents of Mystic Falls doing?

Elena’s core group of friends will exhaust every possible resource in their attempt to stop her transition to the undead. This includes some dark magic by Bonnie (Kat Graham) with the help of Jeremy (Steven R. Mc Queen), which looks like it may not end well for our favorite witch.

Though Damon (Ian Somerhalder) isn’t hopeful anything they do will help her exclaiming, “There is no way out of it. You feed or you die.”

The often softer Salvatore, Stefan (Paul Wesley), attempts to remain supportive telling Elena, “No matter what happens, I am here for you.”

Meanwhile, some other great action takes place with Caroline (Candice Accola) jumping Tyler (Michael Trevino) or should we say Klaus in the woods. We also see what appears to be a car accident with Caroline and another blonde (Claire Holt’s Rebekah perhaps?) in addition to a new character telling Sherriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) that “we’re making our move.” So much drama in Mystic Falls. We can’t wait.

Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 PM on The CW.

What do you make of the new trailer? Are you as excited as we are? Sound off in the comments below!

With a little over a month (51 days to be exact but who says we’re counting?!) until the return of The CW’s hit show, The Vampire Diaries, we’re getting anxious for new material.

We guess all we had to do was ask and we shall receive as a three-minute blooper reel from the third season was released. The reel features our favorite residents of Mystic Falls including Elena (Nina Dobrev), Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Caroline (Candice Accola) having a laugh, messing up lines and dancing up a storm.

Who appears to be the biggest goof and messes up the most on set?

That would be Somerhalder. He’s seen messing up lines, rubbing his belly and tapping his head at the same time, swearing, faking to eat a pair of red lace underwear, failing to catch a prop for a kill, laughing, and just being hilarious.

Claire Holt and Joseph Morgan, who play sister and brother original vampires, Rebekah and Klaus are also repeat offenders. Morgan has some particularly amusing moments when messing up his lines with Bonnie (Kat Graham) and telling Elijah (Daniel Gillies) he’s too quick on his moves. Holt makes some great faces.

Dobrev’s best moment in the clip has to be a tie between her dancing and failing to drink from a coffee cup. It seems Paul Wesley who plays Stefan is pretty consistent on set as he had only one flub to clear his throat.

When we last saw The Vampire Diaries, Dobrev’s Elena was now a vampire after forcing Stefan to save Matt when their car went off the Bridge because of Rebekah. Prior to the accident, Dr. Fell (Torrey DeVito) had given Elena vampire blood, unbeknownst to anyone else, to help her recover from an injury. Elena had also finally made a choice between the Salvatore brothers and picked who she met first and who made her feel alive, Stefan. Little does she know that she actually met Damon first.

Tyler (Michael Trevino) was also taking on a different form, that of Klaus, after Bonnie performed a spell to do so. Not to worry, though, executive producer Julie Plec has confirmed Joseph Morgan will be back in an interview with TVLine shortly after the finale.

You can watch the entire blooper reel above.

The Vampire Diaries returns Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8 PM on The CW.

As casting for Universal’s Fifty Shades of Grey slowly gets underway, everyone — including Celebuzz – has an opinion on who should play leads Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. However, the supporting characters are just as important!

Jose Rodriguez is Ana’s good friend from college, and while he may want more, she only sees him in a platonic way. Think of him as Jacob from Twilight.

Jose, who attended college with Ana (so 21, 22), is a photographer. Physically, here is how he’s described in the book:

“He’s tall. He’s all shoulders and muscles, tanned skin, dark hair and burning dark eyes.”

The first person that comes to mind is Mark Salling, 29. The Glee star matches Jose’s physical description exactly, and he totally has the edgy photographer thing going on. Celebuzz is told Mark’s name has been in consideration along with Vampire Diaries star Michael Trevino, 27.

While Trevino definitely has the attitude and look, it’s almost like he’s too pretty. Hello– wouldn’t Ana have hooked up with him in college? Plus, we are pretty on board with his Vampire Diaries counterpart Ian Somerhalder to play Christian Grey, so doubtful both of those sexy stars would get cast.

Take a look at the gallery above for who else Celebuzz could see as Jose Rodriguez!

Tyler Shields has found his next batch of muses in actors Emma Roberts, Glee gal Jenna Ushkowitz and Vampire Diaries Michael Trevino, each of whom agreed to pose in his latest seductive photoshoot, posted Monday on Shields’ website.

The shoot features each actor in a number of sexy moments. Among the highlights: a shirtless Trevino and one moment in which Ushkowitz pours a bottle of Jack Daniels all over Trevino’s body. (Trevino and Ushkowitz have been dating for nearly a year.)

Roberts, meanwhile, got in touch with her inner-child by playing with an oversized teddy bear.

What do you think of the photos? Check them out in our gallery now, then be sure to check out more of Tyler Shield’s work on his website.