SPOILER!!! Season 3 Synopsis

<<Season 3 Air date is September 8 2011>>

Returning for its third season, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is the story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same beautiful girl, and battling to control the fate of an entire town. During season one, Stefan (Paul Wesley, "Fallen") and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder, "Lost"), returned to their hometown of Mystic Falls, Virginia, for very different reasons - Stefan was determined to get to know Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev, the upcoming film, "The Killing Game"), who bears a striking resemblance to Katherine Pierce, the beautiful but ruthless vampire the brothers knew and loved in 1864, while Damon was intent on releasing Katherine from the tomb where he believed she was trapped by a witch's spell all those years ago.

In the season one finale, Elena's uncle Johnathan (guest star David Anders) set a plan in motion that brought the Founder's Day celebration to an end amid chaos, destruction and death, and saw the return of the vengeful Katherine Pierce. Elena's troubled younger brother, Jeremy Gilbert (Steven R. McQueen, "Everwood"), was so devastated by the death of Anna (Malese Jow, "Hannah Montana"), the vampire who befriended him, that he lost all hope and took an overdose of pills. That same night, Tyler Lockwood (Michael Trevino, "Cane"), Matt Donovan (Zach Roerig, "Friday Night Light") and Caroline Forbes (Candice Accola, "Juno") were in a serious car accident while trying to escape the chaos in the town square, and Caroline was rushed to the hospital, her life hanging in the balance. The events of that terrible night will also have long-range effects on Bonnie Bennett (Katerina Graham, the upcoming "Honey 2"), the powerful witch who was Elena's best friend until the vampire brothers came between them; Alaric Saltzman (Matt Davis, "Legally Blonde") the vampire-hunter who has become an unlikely ally for Stefan and Damon; and Jenna (Sara Canning, "Smallville"), who has yet to discover the violence that occurred in her own home.

In season two, the appearance of the villainous Katherine in Mystic Falls will throw a wrench into the love triangle between Stefan, Elena and Damon, and the other residents of Mystic Falls must choose sides as they fall victim to a new breed of danger. New and unexpected friendships will be forged, allies will become enemies, and hearts will be broken. Stefan and Damon will be forced to face a villain more evil and diabolical than they ever believed possible.

Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and The Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. 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. The ghosts from Jeremy's past have a powerful message they're trying to deliver to him, not to mention the impact they're having on his relationship with Bonnie. And as Caroline and Tyler grow closer, a war erupts between their families.

Based on the series of books by L. J. Smith, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is from Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios with executive producers Kevin Williamson ("Scream," "Dawson's Creek"), Julie Plec ("Kyle XY," "Wasteland"), Leslie Morgenstein ("Gossip Girl," "Private") and Bob Levy ("Gossip Girl," "Privileged").

Who do you think will DIE?

Vampire Diaires Executive Producer Julie Plec has already spoiled aboutthe significant deaths we can expect as Season 2 winds down.

“I won’t tell you how many will die, but of the nearly 20 characters we currently know, some won’t survive. It probably tips over into two hands,” Plec says.

Well, here’s your chance to speculate. Which of our beloved Vampire Diaries characters will find their final resting place in Mystic Falls by season’s end? Please comment and let us know!

With the arrival of the full moon, Elena (Nina Dobrev) tries to prepare for whatever Klaus (guest star Joseph Morgan) has planned and Tyler (Michael Trevino) faces his second transformation. The terrifying events quickly spin out of control, despite an unexpected act of courage. Finally, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) admits the truth to Stefan (Paul Wesley) about a terrible new development they must face.

Julie Plec Previews ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Epic Finale

This week’s episode of TheVampire Diaries, “The Sun Also Rises”, is Klaus’ attempt at The Sacrifice Ritual. EP Julie Plec described it as ‘high-action’, but that’s not the end of season 2. The finale, “As I Lay Dying”, will focus on the emotional aftermath. Specifically Damon’s emotional journey.

“Damon deserves to be loved,” Plec says. “Damon deserves a lot of things, but Damon’s still got issues. This thing he did to Elena is his biggest lesson to learn, in that you can love someone, with all thepower in your soul, but you still have to remember who they are and what they want. we talked about it like turning off the life support on a coma patient, a loved one. What were their instructions? In brain death, do you keep them on life support because you can’t say goodbye or do you give them their wish?”

He is seeking forgiveness for forcing Elena to drink his blood and taking her right to choose away. Damon is faced with his own mortality and is forced to recount his many mistakes.

“I can’t die with you hating me,” Plec says. “That’s his point.”

For Stefan the finale is about his obligation to save his brother.

“Stefan is determined to do anything possible to save his brother,” Plec says. “Stefan’s cross to bear is ‘Wait a second, my brother’s finally showing his humanity, that I took away from him 145 years ago — I can’t let him die now.’ But there’s no cure. So what the hell’s he going to do? That’s the finale.”

Source: Zap2it

Vampire Diaries Renewed For 3rd Season Yeah!!!

Via CW Press Release:

THE CW ANNOUNCES EARLY PICKUPS FOR FIVE SERIES FOR THE 2011-2012 SEASON

For the First Time Ever, “America’s Next Top Model” to Feature All-Stars

from Past Cycles for the Fall Edition

“The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl,” “90210” and “Supernatural” Also to Return Next Season

April 26, 2011 (Burbank, California) ─ The CW Network has given early pickups to five of its established series for next season, including an All-Star Cycle of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and the network’s top-rated drama THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.  All five shows will return in Fall 2011.

With AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL ordered for both cycles next season, The CW’s signature reality series will kick-off the Fall with its first-ever All-Star Edition, featuring the models who became breakout characters and who had the most memorable stories from past cycles.  Additional details about the cast, judges and prizes for the All-Star cycle of TOP MODELwill be announced at a later time.

The CW’s bloodily addictive hit THE VAMPIRE DIARIES was also given an early renewal, and in its sophomore season, remains the network’s most-watched show (4.0 million viewers) and the network’s number-one show among its target audience of women 18-34 (2.9/9).

Also given early pickups for next season are The CW’s scandalous guilty pleasures GOSSIP GIRL, the network’s second most popular series with women 18-34 (2.8/7), and 90210, which posts some of TV’s largest percent increases from DVR playback, more than doubling its women 18-34 live ratings once live+7 data is included.

The network also renewed fan favorite SUPERNATURAL, which enters its seventh season next year.   In moving to Fridays last September, SUPERNATURAL immediately helped make The CW more competitive on the night and dramatically contributed to year-to-year gains on Friday of 66% in adults 18-34 and 60% in viewers.

The Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 20 "The Last Day"

Damon is willing to take extreme measures to prevent Klaus from harming Elena. His actions pit Damon and Stefan against one another, and the tension that started brewing between the two over their differing opinions of how to protest Elena turns into a full-scale conflict. Tyler receives a concerning phone call and returns to Mystic Falls. With the full moon marking the arrival of the sacrifice ritual, Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together, worried that it might be their last.

Vampire Diaries Season 2 Episode 20 “The Last Day” Guide

The CW has released the official synopsis for The Vampire Diaries, “The Last Day”. This is the first spoiler we’ve had on episode 20, which is scheduled to air Thursday, April 28th.

Never Is A Very Long Time

• Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prevent Elena (Nina Dobrev) from being a victim of Klaus’ (guest star Joseph Morgan) plan to break the curse.
• Damon’s actions put him at terrible odds with Stefan (Paul Wesley) and the tension that started brewing between the brothers over their differing opinions of how to help save Elena’s life blows up into full-scale conflict.
• Tyler (Michael Trevino) returns to Mystic Falls after receiving a disturbing phone call.
• With the full moon marking the arrival of the sacrifice ritual, Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together –
  afraid it might be their last.