Episode 7x02 - "Never Let Me Go."

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES

“Never Let Me Go” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)



ONE STEP AHEAD – When an impulsive decision by Damon (Ian Somerhalder) threatens to unravel a carefully negotiated deal between Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Lily (guest star Annie Wersching), he has no choice but to make amends with his mother before things spiral further out of control. However, Lily remains one step ahead and carries out a harsh plan that hits Damon where it hurts most. Elsewhere, after returning to Whitmore Collage, Alaric (Matt Davis) turns to Bonnie (Kat Graham) for help with a mysterious and potentially dangerous artifact he has obtained, while Matt (Zach Roerig) is forced into making a risky life or death decision. Meanwhile, Caroline (Candice King), who finds herself a pawn in Lily and the heretics' plan for retribution, uncovers a shocking detail about Stefan's past. Michael Malarkey also stars. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Brian Young (#702). Original airdate 10/15/2015.

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Saw episodes 1 + 2 yesterday. They have done a great job of making the show fresh again.  The show is not held down by forced triangle moments, Delena and Stelena are all the show is again. We have cool villains, new loves starting to come out. They even do the Arrow thing of present + other time cutting which is interesting and makes it seem like they have planned this season out. Also the ghost town idea is great as it shows how hopless they are.

Dual diaries is also great so sometimes it's Bonnie's thoughts other times it's Caroline. Alaric has his own little story,  Matt is a deputy! so this is a great reboot of sorts as this feels way closer to 1 to 3 seasons and less like recent "do the writers even care?" seasons? though last season was pretty fun too.