When The Vampire Diaries started, Stefan had eyes for one person — Elena ... This callback to the pilot is especially sentimental, given the evolution of their relationship.

Had The Vampire Diaries ended the way Plec and Williamson originally conceived, it would not have honored the development of both Damon and Stefan as characters. Reverting back to the love ...

Damon's extra powers disappear after the Vampire Diaries pilot, representing a plot hole ... as she is drawn into a love triangle with vampire brothers Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore ...