A Town Full of Secrets and Vampires

Review by La’dawn Humphries. Photo courtesy of Hulu

The Vampire Diaries is about Elena Gilbert, a high school girl from the small town of Mystic Falls whose life turns upside down after she meets Stefan and Damon Salvatore, two vampire brothers. Still dealing with the loss of her parents, Elena finds herself pulled into a world full of love, danger, and supernatural drama. As she gets closer to the brothers, she discovers shocking secrets about her town and herself, leading to fights, heartbreaks, and plenty of twists that keep things exciting.

One thing I really liked about The Vampire Diaries is how it keeps you hooked from the very first episode. The show has the perfect mix of mystery, romance, and action. With every episode you want to keep watching. The characters are interesting and have a lot of depth, especially Damon, who hides his emotions, which makes it fun to watch. The friendships and relationships in the show feel real, and the dramatic moments always hit hard without feeling too fake.

What I didn’t like as much is that sometimes the story can get a little confusing, especially with all the twists and new supernatural creatures that appear later on. There are moments where the drama feels a bit over the top, and some characters make choices that don’t really make sense. But overall, the good definitely outweighs the bad. The Vampire Diaries is an entertaining, very emotional, and thrilling series that keeps you guessing and makes you care about every character’s fate.

Overall the show is good and you should watch it because it will change your perspective on life. I’d give it a 10/10 because of the characters and how interesting it is. You can watch it on Netflix or Hulu.  

La’dawn Humphries is a sophomore at Friendship Collegiate Academy.