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This week's episode of The Vampire Diaries is full of cop-outs, from a life-threatening injury to what I hoped would be the end of the cure hunt. Rebekah, Elena, Damon, and Stefan are on a small-town sojourn to pry the cure from Katherine's possession, and while we're there, we meet back up with one of my favorite Original vampires: Elijah!

Back in Mystic Falls, Klaus and Caroline are slowly eking their way toward friendship, but it's not close enough to the romance I'd rather see for them. Ready to break down the good, the bad, and the bloody? Let's get to it after the jump.

We are off to the Big Apple in this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, as Damon has decided that a trip to New York City is exactly what rebellious young vampire Elena needs. The thought is that she can have fun, relax, and eat someone in a city that won't notice one of its millions dead. We also get a '70s flashback, an awesome romantic revelation, and a game-changing act initiated by Bonnie.

Lots of things go wrong this week, including said NYC vacation. Silas is in town wreaking havoc, Klaus and Caroline are snarking at each other, and once again, the cure is on everyone's mind. Let's break it all down into the good, the bad, and the bloody after the jump.

The Vampire Diaries is back this week with some vampire rebellion, as Elena gets to be a bad girl after her feelings are turned off. While she's busy with her rampant feeding, dancing, and making everyone uncomfortable, Stefan and Caroline worry about her behavior, and Damon is looking for clues about Katherine's whereabouts.

We get a surprising dose of steaminess from someone who's waited a very long time for some action — Klaus! However, I do have some mixed feelings about it. Let's get down to that, plus the other good, bad, and bloody after the jump.

It's time to say goodbye to California's most famous zip code (again). The CW is canceling 90210 after five seasons, with the series finale set to air this May. The show's ratings have been steadily dropping, and let's face it: Naomi, Annie, and the gang had a really good run, and lasted much longer than any of us expected them to. This news comes on the heels of the network's renewal of Arrow, The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural, and now there's some breathing room for new shows like The Carrie Diaries. Will you miss the 90210 gang?

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.

The Vampire Diaries' Matthew Davis is returning to The CW to lead his very own spooky new series, Cult, a midseason show premiering tonight. Davis plays Jeff, a former journalist who finds himself investigating a bizarre TV show after his brother goes missing. He's joined by Skye (Jessica Lucas), a production assistant on the show who shares his concerns about the series' rabid fan base. It doesn't take long to discover that the show within the show isn't entirely fictional. Read on to find out if the new thriller is worth a watch.

• What it's about: Jeff's little brother is always getting into trouble, but when he mysteriously goes missing after pleading with Jeff to believe his conspiracy theories about a TV show, Jeff is forced to take his claims seriously. His search leads him to the set of Cult, a creepy show about an enigmatic cult leader named Billy Grimm (Robert Knepper). Grimm's followers aren't limited to the small screen, though, and things take a serious turn for the creepy when real-life fans start taking their own lives after uttering the seemingly innocuous phrase, "These things just snap right off."
• Where it works: The premiere sets up a great mystery and the subject matter of cult leaders and cult behavior is really fascinating. I also like Davis and Lucas as the leads; they're both alums of the network and I think they're ready to carry their own show.
• Where it doesn't: It's a show named Cult about a show named Cult. It splices "reality" with the show, so you never quite know what is or isn't happening. Sometimes it's fun to put the pieces together, but it's also quite confusing.
• When it's on: Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on The CW
• You might like this show if: You're looking for a new mystery to dig into.

Watch a preview and see all the pictures for Cult after the jump.

This week's Vampire Diaries picks up after last week's cliffhanger, out in the wild as most of the gang heads to find evil immortal Silas and the vampire cure he's buried with. It's a lot more action-packed this week — and consequential — as one major villain resurfaces, one character says goodbye to Mystic Falls, and one of our main group appears to be dead.

Anyone missing Mystic Falls as much as I do? Though a lot has just happened, I'm anxious to get back to town and find out what everything that happens this week means for everyone. Let's get to that and everything else in the good, the bad, and the bloody after the jump.