The Vicki Donovan storyline felt dragged out, and some of the high school drama hasn’t aged perfectly. But for 2009-2010? Groundbreaking for The CW.
Would you recommend starting here? Absolutely. Just prepare to binge Seasons 2 and 3 immediately after — because that’s where the show truly peaks. vampire diaries season 1
How tightly plotted the first season is. Yes, it’s melodramatic, but the mythology (vampire lore, doppelgängers, the tomb vampires) is introduced at a steady, compelling pace. The Vicki Donovan storyline felt dragged out, and