2000s TV
The Vampire Diaries, S01E10: The Turning Point; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
A solid episode moves the plot as characters examine their futures and learn about new threats in town.
The Vampire Diaries, S01E09: History Repeating; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Masterful scenes between the Salvatore brothers and a huge revelation lift up an uneven, plot-packed episode.
The Vampire Diaries, S01E08: 162 Candles; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
A few good moments can’t buoy an episode sunk by the failure of its main story.
The Vampire Diaries, S01E07: Haunted; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
The series loses a regular in a stylish, plot-driven episode.
The Vampire Diaries, S01E06: Lost Girls; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
The show flashes back to 1864 in an exciting and thematically rich episode.
The Vampire Diaries, S01E05: You’re Undead to Me; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Bland episode mechanically advances the story, and Elena emerges as an intelligent heroine.
The Vampire Diaries, S01E04: Family Ties; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Episode tries to do too much, but developing relationship between the Salvatore brothers shows promise.
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