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In Transition.  

Elena is understandably horrified by the possibility of becoming a vampire at the beginning of the episode, despite acknowledging that her potential transition is a better situation than Matt being dead.  She goes through all of the expected stages of the transition, including a strong desire for blood, heightened senses and wacky emotions.

The Council Rises.  

The vampire hating members of the Council have taken over, folks!  And they're looking to make all of the supernatural creators - and their sympathizers - pay for the lax security in Mystic Falls in recent years.  The first thing they do is round up some of their enemies and demote a few others.

Damon, Thy Name is Anger.  

That sneak peek from the season premiere where Elena first wakes up is just the beginning of Damon's anger.  He's furious by what's happened to Elena, but doesn't want her to give up and die.  Still, he goes to significant lengths to take that anger out on people.

Journey to the Dark Side.  

Bonnie makes a choice to go great lengths - and risks personal safety - in order to save Elena.  This leads to unexpected consequences which are compounded when Klaus shows up, demanding that Bonnie return to him to his own body.  Let's just say that the price she pays to save her friend and give in to Klaus' demands are high.

The Triangle.  

Elena does remember some important things she had been forced to forget. She then spends an important portion of her transition period with Stefan - in less than ideal circumstances - and reaffirms her love for him.  Elena is comfortable with the choice that she made in the season 3 finale, no matter what she might recall now.  But where does that leave Damon?  With even more anger.

From TVFanatic

The Council will play a significant role. Look for power players to rise up and demotions to take place.

Bonnie pays a major price to try and save Elena from becoming a vampire. It involves both a special spell and an interaction with Klaus.

There is seriously hot Stelena action... but it concludes in a less-than-sexy way.

Elena drinks Damon's blood. But does she enjoy it?

Damon is still very much in mourning over Alaric. But aren't we all?!?

We learn something new about Jeremy.

A character makes a surprising return in one of the two installments.

From KSite TV

1. Shipper stuff galore. 

After ten years of covering Smallville I should be used to shows tugging at ‘shipper (relationshipper) emotions. The core of TVD in recent times has been Elena’s choice between the brothers, Damon and Stefan. I might be a bit of a stick in the mud here because I am fine with any choice Elena makes; after all, it’s sure to flip-flop between now and the inevitable conclusion of the show in however many years. I will say this: One group will be extremely happy, but another group will get some fan service as well. TVD knows how to create the drama, so whatever choices there are, they won’t be easy ones.

2. Stefan vs. Damon. 

The brothers still have a similar relationship to the past, in that they may sometimes annoy each other, but they tolerate each other. They do have seriously different ideas on what to do with Elena. Damon feels that Matt should have been forgotten and saving Elena should have been the priority, even if it means losing her friend. Stefan wanted to respect her wishes to save Matt first at the end of Season 3. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the brothers also disagree on what Elena should feed on now that she is a vampire.

3. Surprise appearances.

 In a world where everything is spoiled, I was jaw-droppingly surprised on more than one occasion. Saying any more will get me into trouble.

4. Steamy vampire sex. 

Again, where I feel like an old stick in the mud — there are some scenes that get almost porny in nature. I’m not sure it belongs at the 8PM hour but then again, all the blood and gore probably wouldn’t either. The Vampire Diaries doesn’t need to be True Blood, but I know there are people who are into that sort of thing. (And while I’m being a prude — is there a legal drinking age in Mystic Falls? Just checking.)

5. Danger for the vampires and the people who love them. 

There are people who find out all about what has been going on in Mystic Falls, and they are NOT happy. This could change the dynamic for all of the characters. There’s also a new guy in town that I don’t think the others are going to want to cross.

6. Continuity. 

One thing I will definitely praise The Vampire Diaries for is it remembers its roots, and it remembers the characters that made a lot of it come together. A different show might forget characters like Aunt Jenna, Lexi, Anna, or Alaric, but not this one. The second episode in particular is willing to look back at The Vampire Diaries’ past while still looking forward, which is rewarding to this longtime viewer while at the same time not alienating a new one.

7. Recaps! 

Both episodes seem to take a different approach to the “Previously On…” trope, and both times it seems the recap is different. I like it. I still would LOVE actual opening titles complete with a theme song, but since TV rarely does that these days, this is the next best thing, I guess.

8. The “Diaries” part is mentioned! 

Well, sort of. Episode 2 mentions Elena’s passion for writing.

9. The gang’s all here. 

Everyone who you see in the Season 4 promo images appears in the premiere in one way or another, and the second episode features at least the entire Mystic Falls High School contingent.

10. Are these episodes perfect? 

To put on a critical eye, at least for me, they’re not. I think the second episode is actually a lot stronger than the first, so maybe that trend will continue. Don’t get me wrong, both episodes are enjoyable and worth seeing — but I admit I will have some trouble getting used to the notion that now, it seems that beyond Matt and possibly a new character we meet in Episode 2, there no longer seem to be any normal people in Mystic Falls. Everyone is either a vampire or a witch or a hybrid, or they are related to one. It’s a challenge any long-running series gets…. Smallville ended up with the same issue, where everyone was either a superhero or sleeping with one. I might get used to Vampire Elena, and I know these writers and Nina Dobrev can pull it off, but I’m somewhat nostalgic for the days when there was a little bit of normalcy in Mystic Falls.

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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.

12 Teases From 'Growing Pains'

Here are 12 mini spoilers — and a few swoon-y observations — from the premiere: 

1. I’ll answer your first question right away: Elena has big moments with both Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon — and although our little doppelganger definitely leans more heavily towards one brother, I think there’s enough in the premiere for both ships to enjoy. 

2. There’s a very special surprise guest star, and long-time fans of the show will love seeing him/her/it again. 

3. Both of the Salvatore brothers have epic, single-tear moments. 

4. Damon’s pretty angry about a lot of things, and he takes his frustration out on everyone — including Elena. 

5. I think you’ll be really impressed by Michael Trevino as Klaus. His portrayal is equal parts chilling, sexy and unpredictable. 

6. As I say every fall, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) has once again aged like a fine wine — and he clearly spent his entire hiatus at the gym. 

7. The premiere sees a major power shift in Mystic Falls’ government. 

8. “Tyler” forces Bonnie (Kat Graham) to make a dark, life-or-death decision — and oh yes, there will be consequences. 

9. Matt (Zach Roerig) is given a chance to “prove” just how badly he feels about Elena’s death. 

10. There’s a fleeting moment of Barbie bonding between Caroline (Candice Accola) and Rebekah (Claire Holt) — but it’s not long before Becks goes back to being a total bitch. 

11. Elena gets the award for the biggest understatement of the hour: “Everything’s about to change.” 

12. The ending is nothing short of explosive.

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Vampire Diaries 4x03 Official Synopsis

Ep 3 The Rager

BORN TO BE WILD — Connor (guest star Todd Williams) continues his search to uncover the secrets of Mystic Falls and tries to convince Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) to work with him. With Dr. Fell’s (guest star Torrey DeVitto) help, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Klaus (Joseph Morgan) question Connor, but the confrontation takes a lethal turn. Trying to keep her new life as normal as possible, Elena (Nina Dobrev) is determined to continue her senior year at Mystic Falls High with support from Matt (Zach Roerig) and Caroline (Candice Accola). Rebekah’s (Claire Holt) arrival at school makes it difficult for Elena to control her anger, but she learns that confronting Rebekah can be extremely dangerous. Later, Rebekah realizes how alone she is, and reaches out to April (guest star Grace Phipps). Stefan (Paul Wesley) takes Elena on a thrilling motorcycle ride in an effort to show her that life can still be fun. Tyler (Michael Trevino) gets a surprise visit from Hayley (guest star Phoebe Tonkin, “The Secret Circle”), a werewolf who helped him through the ordeal of breaking his sire-bond to Klaus. Concerned about Elena, as well as his own emotions, Stefan turns to a sympathetic Caroline for advice. Lance Anderson directed the episode written by Brian Young (#403).

TVD UK Return Date Confirmed

People in the UK, we come bearing good news! ITV2 have confirmed via twitter that The Vampire Diaries will return to ITV2 at 9pm on the 15th October, only days after the U.S airing date of the 11th. Take note that the 11th is a Monday (not Tuesday like usual) which means it is on a new night! Excited much?

Teasers and Spoilers for 4x01 'Growing Pains'

If there's one thing we can count on in this world, it's this: when new "Vampire Diaries" episodes hit the Zap2it mailroom, we will stop everything we're doing and watch. Priorities are important in life, okay? The CW generously hooked us up with the first two episodes of Season 4 today, titled "Growing Pains" and "Memorial" and though producers gave us very specific guidelines about what we can't reveal, we do have some things we're allowed to give away. You've been warned, though -- there are spoilers here!

First, we'll tell you about what fans of the love triangle can look forward to -- and then we'll give you six more tiny tidbits that will get you through the next nine days before the premiere.

Expect some seriously sexy Stelena stuff. Obviously, there's their usual sweet romance, and the symbolism of Stefan putting the daylight ring on Elena's finger when they could now literally spend eternity together isn't lost. But holy moly, it's been a few years since we've seen a really hot, charged, sparks-flying-everywhere type of scene between Stefan and Elena -- and Stelena fans will finally get their kicks again in episode 2.

Unfortunately, the dirty-hot-wall-slamming-vampire-sexiness doesn't end the way that it should. (It ends with vomit, guys. Bloody vomit. So much of it. You've been warned. About all the bloody vomit.)

And then there's Damon, who is... still feeling pretty bitter about Elena's choice in the Season 3 finale, but he's determined to be her friend anyway. Of course, their relationship grows increasingly complicated after she remembers meeting Damon first and his kind words to her (on two separate occasions). Delena fans will love watching the way the memories come back to her -- you'll get to relive a great moment from a fresh perspective. And yes, Elena does drink Damon's blood after Stefan's bunny diet doesn't agree with her tummy... and let's just say it really hits the spot.
In a lot of ways, it feels like the love triangle is being relaunched. Instead of rehashing the old I-don't-know-how-I-feel stuff, Elena's new "condition" leads to new problems and new connections between her and the Salvatore boys.

With that out of the way, let's talk about five more things you can look forward to that have nothing to do with the central love triangle!

1. Elena as a vampire is crippled by her compassion. 
Given Mystic Falls' tendency to be a constant bloodbath, the fact that Elena can now literally feel other peoples' grief is a huge problem. As usual, though, she wants to convince everyone that she's fine, and bottling up all that heightened emotion has a profound effect on her.

2. Bonnie is awesome. 
 In a lot of ways, she gets to be the hero of the first episode. While nearly everyone else is getting kicked around by the council (who are much smarter than we expected), Bonnie is proactive, powerful, and pivotal. She decides to kill herself -- at least, temporarily -- Kat Graham is a real standout in the premiere episode, and in the second episode, she lets someone into her house who hasn't come in before.

3. A surprise appearance! 
We're obviously not going to tell you who, because we kinda like this job, but someone we thought we'd seen the last of comes back in one of the first two episodes.

4. Klaus-slash-Tyler is fantastic. 
Yes, we all love Joseph Morgan, and he'll obviously be back -- but in the meantime, don't forget to enjoy Michael Trevino's work as Klaus, because it's really well done and just darn fun to watch. (By the way, Klaus and Caroline do get pretty hot and heavy -- briefly -- while he's in Tyler's body, but to Klaus's credit, he absolutely does try to tell Caroline before she full-on mouth-attacks him.) Later, when Tyler has his body back, we see a really heroic moment from him that's been building for a long time. As for Klaus, the first thing he does when he's back in his own body is break someone's heart pretty brutally.

5. We presume Jeremy can still see dead people 
-- but that's not the only thing he can see that other people can't. Hmmm.

6. It's been teased that Damon will confide in an "unexpected friend" 
in the second episode -- and he will. But obviously, he's not replacing Alaric easily. He even makes Elena choose a different chair when she tries to sit in Alaric's old seat at the Mystic Grill bar.

New Cold Open for The Vampire Diaries Season 4

"I'm human — at least I was."

These are Elena Gilbert's fateful words in the brand-new cold open for The Vampire Diaries.

The Vampire Diaries Premiere Sneak Peek: Elena learns she's dead

In the exclusive video below, Elena (Nina Dobrev), Damon (Ian Somerhalder), Stefan (Paul Wesley), Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Caroline (Candice Accola), Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Bonnie (Kat Graham) all lend their voices to the narration that will kick off the upcoming fourth season. A variation of this will be used in each episode to catch viewers up on major plot points that have happened thus far.

Quite a lot has changed since the days that the Mystic Falls gang knew only about the vampires running around. (Re-watch Season 1's cold open here.) Now the opening mentions werewolves, doppelgangers, witches and hybrids!

Watch below to get a new peek at the season premiere:


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Zach Roerig Speaks About Season 4

Spoiler From Zap2it - 1st October 2012

We've seen the Salvatore brothers during the Civil War, and now we're heading back in time once again -- to World War II. This time, it's Stefan who goes into battle ... and yes, we will see him in uniform. And yes, he looks as good as you'd imagine. Speaking of flashbacks, we've confirmed exclusively that Scottish actor Paul Telfer will play Alexander, a vampire hunter in the 1100s whose encounter with Rebekah reveals quite a bit about her character.

Casting News - Alexander

Paul Telfer has been cast to play Alexander, the vampire hunter in the 1100's whose encounter with Rebekah reveals quite a bit about her character.

Casting News

Micah Parker has been cast for the role of Adrian. It is unknown what species Adrian will be and there are no details apart from that he will appear in episodes 8 and 9 in the new season.
I will post more as details are released.

Michael Trevino Interview

What’s up with Tyler next season?

Well, we left off where Tyler becomes possessed by Klaus’ being, so we kind of see how that comes into play. One would think because we have this love triangle between Klaus and Tyler and Caroline, that Klaus would take full advantage of being inside Tyler’s body in relation to Caroline. So, we’ll see how far that goes. I would like to be able to play Klaus for a while, but I think we’re going to bring back Joseph Morgan a lot sooner than you think.

What do you hope for your character?

I’m hoping that it’s a great season and that Tyler can stay alive, because with any supernatural show, people are dying left and right. But I think what you can see is me kind of figuring out a different layer to Tyler. He’s graduating high school. These kids are teenagers and they’re starting to become adults. All of these characters are breaking away from the supernatural side and showing more of their human sides, so I’m looking forward to that.

Is there any rivalry between you and Steven R. McQueen  in real life? Your characters had some rivalry on the show.

No way—Steven’s like my little brother. We call him “Little Brother” or “Little McQueen,” even though he towers over me in height. [Laughs] We have all been on the show since day one when we shot the pilot in Vancouver. There’s no real rivalry; we go at each other like brothers.

Okay, important question: Werewolves or vampires?

Werewolves!

Why?

Because for me, I feel like there’s just this inner rage within a werewolf that’s more appealing to me instead of this kind of flamboyant vampire attitude.

What you’re saying is that werewolves are more badass.

I am. That appeals to me more than…pretty vampires.

A certain pretty vampire that might have a franchise, perhaps?

[Laughs] Well, I’m not calling any specific vampires out, but I can say that at least on our show, in our realm of the supernatural, our vampires don’t sparkle.

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Vampire Diaries 4x02 Official Synopsis

Ep 2 Memorial

A NEW DANGER COMES TO TOWN — Elena (Nina Dobrev) tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of becoming a vampire, and Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) almost come to blows while arguing about what is best for her. Damon decides to help Elena in his own way and asks her not to tell Stefan. A stranger, Connor Jordan (guest star Todd Williams, “Chicago Code”), arrives in town and begins questioning Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Lockwood. Connor’s actions quickly convince Stefan that they are dealing with a dangerous vampire hunter. Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and Matt (Zach Roerig) are surprised to see a girl they used to know, April, (guest star Grace Phipps, “The Nine Lives of Chloe King”), has returned to town and is enrolling at Mystic Falls High. At a town gathering, Elena comes close to losing control until Caroline steps in to help her. Finally, Damon confides his feelings to an unexpected friend. Kat Graham and Michael Trevino also star. Rob Hardy directed the episode written by Jose Molina & Julie Plec (#402).        

Spoiler From EOnline - 27th September 2012

Kat Graham talked to us about Jeremy's situation in TVD's fourth season, and it sounds like he's got a big journey ahead. "Jeremy is going to be becoming something new that I think the fans will really like," she tells us mysteriously. Is there a chance he could become Bonnie's boo again? "You get to see them have some scenes together in the first episode, which is really cool, and we've had a lot of scenes since," she reveals. "But I think it's yet to be determined. I think it was such a heartbreak for the character when she discovered that he was having an affair with a ghost. She's got a lot of mending and healing to do. So she might give him another chance, or she might think that friendship is really where they should remain." 

Spoiler From TVGuide - 25th September 2012

I love Matt on The Vampire Diaries. Will he have any good story lines this season?

Although Matt was essentially the reason that Elena died, he'll also play an integral role in her transition. Let's just say his guilt will lead him to do just about anything for her — especially when she needs to feed.

Interview with Nina Dobrev

Given Elena's new status, does the fourth season of Vampire Diaries feel refreshed as well?
It does feel a little different. This season is more character driven. We're going deep into everyone's storylines – there will still be a lot of action, but I feel like last season was too action driven and so shock driven that you started to not care about the characters. Or if you did, there wasn't enough time to feel what they were feeling because something else would happen and your attention would be pulled somewhere else. This season, we're focusing back in on the characters and grounding it back into reality. Without holding on to your humanity, why would anyone care about these characters?

You've been vocal about wanting to explore Elena outside of her relationships with Stefan and Damon. Does this new storyline allow for that?
Not really. Not yet, at least. She is leaning on both of the boys, and all her friends, in a big way for support. Everyone helps her in different areas, but she's not very independent in the first part of the season. I think that'll come, but we're not there yet.

You obviously have experience in playing a vampire, but is it odd to be exploring the transition aspect of that journey now?
It is definitely a challenge to act like it's the first time for everything. Elena is experiencing all these things for the first time, whereas I've played Katherine a lot, so that's been interesting.

Were you excited by the idea of Elena turning, or did you need convincing?
I'm definitely mourning Elena's humanity a bit because, selfishly, I liked the variety of playing these completely different characters. Obviously they're still different because Elena is still Elena in almost every single way, but there are definite changes. She's going in a different direction with the way she acts and what she does -- I think people will be surprised by the shift.

I'd also imagine the role Stefan played in her transition alters their relationship as well?
There is a definite shift that makes it, in a lot of ways, very much like the triangle we saw in season one. But it's very different because, yes, the boys are still arguing and having differing opinions over how she should lead her newly vamped life. But while their arguments remain the same, her perspective is very different now that she’s a vampire.

What are you excited for fans to see this season?
I'm excited for fans to eventually see how Elena does start changing. She's been needing to loosen up and she's going to, which will be fun for the fans to see – and fun for me to shoot!

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Spoiler From EOnline - 21st September 2012

What's coming up for my girl Bonnie on The Vampire Diaries this season?!

"Bonnie's going to meet someone who's going to have a huge impact on her future. That's really exciting," Kat Graham teases. So, who's the new someone? Shane, a professor at the local college, played by David Alpay, who believes in the occult and shares a history with our resident witch. "He's going to take her down a different kind of road. We'll see how that plays itself out."

Spoiler From Zap2It - 24th September 2012

Episode 7 of this season will bring us back to the annual Miss Mystic Falls pageant! That means vamps in suits, y'all. As the reigning winner, Caroline has some duties to perform, but she's distracted -- not only by Klaus, who hasn't given up on pursuing her yet, but also by a rare clash with Elena. Oh... and there's a moment that mirrors a top fan-favorite scene from Season 1. Specifically, one that's had over 2 million views on YouTube.

Nina Dobrev Interview - Elena as a Vampire, Self-Sacrifice and The Prom