Seven years after its finale, 'The Vampire Diaries' continues to hold a special place in fans' hearts. This article explores why the show surpassed the popularity of 'Twilight,' focusing on its superior character development and unique storytelling.
The Vampire Diaries ran for eight seasons, and part of the reason it was so beloved by audiences was that it stood out from other YA dramas in one big way. The Vampire Diaries , based on the '90s book series by L.J. Smith, was an instantaneous hit when it debuted in 2009. Coming one year after the release of Twilight .
Vampire Diaries Often Gender-Flipped The Damsel-In-Distress Trope The Men Were The Damsels - Or Dudes - In Distress Too often in YA dramas, and especially those that lean heavily on romance or supernatural aspects, female characters are subjected to the damsel-in-distress trope. Too many storylines with female characters involve them being unnecessarily fridged to advance the plot.
While the rescues usually involved, of course, the Salvatore brothers, Elena, Caroline, and even Katherine were just as involved in the rescuing. Despite being the male romantic leads, Damon and Stefan both had plenty of episodes where they were captured and tortured, only to be saved by one of the women in their lives.
Still, there were a few main characters who either remained human throughout the entirety, like Matt, or who temporarily were supernatural before reverting to human by the end of the series, such as Alaric. Matt was the one character on the show who never became supernatural, even temporarily. The only reason he wasn't dead a thousand times over was because he was saved by the Gilbert ring's powers of resurrection, and the same goes for Jeremy.
Related The Vampire Diaries: The 15 Best Damon & Elena-Centric Episodes A lot of The Vampire Diaries focused on the tension – and eventual romance – between Damon and Elena, but these episodes showed them at their best. The Vampire Diaries ' two spinoff shows, The Originals and Legacies , also maintained this gender parity between the characters.
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