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The Vampire Diaries "Stand by Me": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

This week's episode of The Vampire Diaries brings us back after Jeremy's death, and instead of grief, there's mostly talk of bringing him back.

This week's episode of The Vampire Diaries brings us back after Jeremy's death, and instead of grief, there's mostly talk of bringing him back. As Elena wallows in denial, Bonnie is slowly getting closer to the darker side as Professor Shane convinces her that she can raise him and lots of other dead — but, of course, there's a catch.

This is one of the most emotional episodes in a long time, with several characters suffering from bouts of anguish, and it's also ominous for a few reasons. There's a new villain on the loose, Bonnie may be turning a corner, and Elena has undergone an unexpected transformation. Let's get to it all in the good, the bad, and the bloody after the jump.

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Arrow Gets Renewed, Along With Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries

Those following sexy caped crusader Oliver Queen's vigilante action will be pleased to know that Arrow will be back for a second season.

Those following sexy caped crusader Oliver Queen's vigilante action will be pleased to know that Arrow will be back for a second season. But wait, there's more good news: The Vampire Diaries has also received an early pickup for season five and Supernatural will continue its epic run with a ninth season.

None of these renewals comes as a big shock, but they are a big relief. Arrow has been The CW's most consistent freshman series and most-watched show on the network this season. The Vampire Diaries was a sure bet, and let's face it, Supernatural will probably be on until the end of time. Are you happy about the renewals?

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The Vampire Diaries "Into the Wild": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

We go camping with The Vampire Diaries gang this week, although it's more of a trip where you have to avoid being killed or kidnapped, rather than the kind where you roast marshmallows.

We go camping with The Vampire Diaries gang this week, although it's more of a trip where you have to avoid being killed or kidnapped, rather than the kind where you roast marshmallows. Shane leads everyone into the scary wilderness to find the cure, but everyone gets scattered by the end, and we get a cliffhanger this week rather than resolution on the cure storyline.

Meanwhile, back in Mystic Falls, Klaus is still trapped, but he finds a way to wield power over Tyler and Caroline. Right when you think Klaus has done something irretrievably horrible to Caroline, he goes and proves he might be a softie after all. Sort of. Let's get to that and the rest of the good, the bad, and the bloody after the jump.

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The Vampire Diaries "A View to a Kill": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

After a couple rather slow-moving episodes of The Vampire Diaries, this week feels like we're finally getting somewhere with the cure.

After a couple rather slow-moving episodes of The Vampire Diaries, this week feels like we're finally getting somewhere with the cure. The action mainly stems from a showdown with one of the current villains — who winds up on the wrong side of a stake and bites the dust once and for all. This week also marks an impressive display of power from a newly badass Bonnie, who can't be held down by original vampires or parents.

Aside from the actual plot moving forward, we get to see what happens the morning after Stefan and Rebekah's hot hookup. I'm ready to talk about that, all the great '80s references, and the rest of the good, the bad, and the bloody after the jump.

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The Vampire Diaries "Catch Me If You Can": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

This week, there's a big bad original hunting our friends on The Vampire Diaries, but it's not Klaus or Rebekah; it's the rambunctious Kol.

This week, there's a big bad original hunting our friends on The Vampire Diaries, but it's not Klaus or Rebekah; it's the rambunctious Kol. He, like everyone else on the show right now, wants to get to the cure before anyone else, and he doesn't care who he has to kill, particularly Jeremy, the vampire hunter himself. We haven't gotten much Damon/Elena romance since the show came back from its Winter hiatus, but in its place, we get a hot hookup between another couple.

I'm dying to talk about everything with you, plus the rest of the good, the bad, and the bloody, so let's get to it after the jump.

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The Vampire Diaries "After School Special": The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody

The Vampire Diaries is finally back after its brief Winter hiatus, and we pick up with the aftermath of Tyler's mother's death.

The Vampire Diaries is finally back after its brief Winter hiatus, and we pick up with the aftermath of Tyler's mother's death. There are also original vampires back on the scene aside from Klaus, as Rebekah is now awake and rarin' to find the vampire cure for herself. While she has most of our gang held hostage at the high school library, Jeremy is off training with Damon and Matt — though Klaus shows up to expedite the process of getting Jeremy's tattoos to show up.

This week's plotlines are all very cure-based, and while we don't get to see much of hot new couple Elena and Damon, Elena does get some closure from her breakup with Stefan. But let's get down to details in the good, the bad, and the bloody after the jump.

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The Vampire Diaries Midseason Quiz!

This season of The Vampire Diaries has been plenty exciting, thanks to Elena's turn as a newborn vampire, a crazed vampire hunter (who passes his skills on to Jeremy), and Elena and Damon's sexy romance.

This season of The Vampire Diaries has been plenty exciting, thanks to Elena's turn as a newborn vampire, a crazed vampire hunter (who passes his skills on to Jeremy), and Elena and Damon's sexy romance. We're in the middle of the season, so with the show returning tonight, it's a good time to look back on the first half. See how well you remember the most recent happenings on The Vampire Diaries!

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Get a Sneak Peek of The Vampire Diaries' Midseason Return

The Vampire Diaries comes back from its midseason hiatus this week, and we have the first look at pictures from the episode.

The Vampire Diaries comes back from its midseason hiatus this week, and we have the first look at pictures from the episode. Called "After School Special," it picks up after the Winter finale, with the now-awoken Rebekah making trouble in Mystic Falls. Click through to see her, Damon, Elena, Stefan, and more from next week's return.

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We've Got a Serious Style Crush on Nina Dobrev — and Here's Why

While it's admittedly hard to focus on anything but her handsome costars on The Vampire Diaries, Nina Dobrev has grabbed our undivided attention (and kept it) with her youthful-turned-ultrachic offscreen style.

While it's admittedly hard to focus on anything but her handsome costars on The Vampire Diaries, Nina Dobrev has grabbed our undivided attention (and kept it) with her youthful-turned-ultrachic offscreen style. And we think you agree — you voted her your breakout fashion star of 2012! The brunette beauty has effortlessly nailed a personal style that expresses both her affinity for seriously glamorous red-carpet gowns and her penchant for more low-key and supergirlie numbers. In just the last year alone, we've gotten an extrastylish dose of Nina, courtesy of the Met Gala, The CW's upfronts, the amfAR gala in Cannes, her debut as a Got Milk? campaign face, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower promo tour. She's got a sweet spot for designer Donna Karan, and the feeling's mutual — as proven by her stunning turn in a liquid black-and-gold Atelier creation and that jaw-dropping siren-red gown at the 2011 Emmys. Throw in the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, and Monique Lhuillier, and you've got the makings of a totally enviable style-setter. In honor of Nina's 24th birthday today, we're taking a look at how the actress's panache has evolved from her days on Canada's Degrassi to her current status as a style star. Just keep clicking.

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Happy Birthday, Nina Dobrev: Her Best Damsel-in-Distress Moments on The Vampire Diaries

Nina Dobrev's 24th birthday is on Jan.

Nina Dobrev's 24th birthday is on Jan. 9, and to celebrate, we're saluting something The Vampire Diaries star does best: survive. As Elena or Katherine, human or vampire, the actress often finds herself in a pickle, and whether she gets out of it herself or with a little help from a supernatural friend, she looks awesome doing it. Here are her top damsel-in-distress moments.