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May 4th, 2012 9:44 PM
@BoredNow..
Interesting thought, but I think that those of us that didn't watch Buffy or don't care to make comparisons don't think it's "falling flat on it's nose". And, keep in mind, SOME of the story lines on TVD are from the original Vampire Diaries books that had nothing to do with Buffy. In fact, now that I mention it, the books came out before the Twilight books did. So, you are always saying "Elena is Bella" but maybe it's the other way around?
Either way, you may be looking for Buffy/TVD comparisons as you obviously loved Buffy and want to skewer TVD as often as possible.
Truly, truly not sure why you watch.
Rank: Recurring Character
May 4th, 2012 9:41 PM
@DiMyLovely "why does the new improved vampire hunt not killing any of the other Vampires and why can't he walk in the sun? The other Originals can, and isn't Evilaric basically an original too?"
When Bex told the story of the Originals, she explained that the son burned them until the witch (what the crap is her name? Ayana or something?) made them spelled rings that allowed them to walk in the day light. Emily made them for Stefan and Damon, Bonnie made one for Caroline, it seems Tyler doesn't need one as he's a hybrid, and Alaric simply didn't have one.
May 4th, 2012 9:36 PM
Anyway, isn't a lot of TV derivative?
TV being derivative is one thing. A lot of shows get "inspired" by btvs or do something similar, because that show pretty much defined the genre as well as tv shows in general.
A show having awfully identical scenes or situations to another show is way beyond that. Especially that some of that stuff is shot-by-shot identical. TVD is NOT "Inspired'. It tries to copy and BE that. And falls flat on its nose.
Rank: Recurring Character
May 4th, 2012 9:33 PM
Oh, and I also watch TVD because Ian Smolderhotter makes my eyes happy ;-)
Rank: Recurring Character
May 4th, 2012 9:33 PM
@TeamElena...lol!! I spend WAY too much time on here because, at work, pretty much every social networking site is blocked so I have nothing to do during lunch hour or, you know, ADHD hour, haha! And I am just narcissistic enough to check back once in a while to see if people replied to my comments, I guess, lol! And curious enough to see if people answered my questions. I'm really not some freak that spends all her time on these site or hours watching TV... I think TV Fanatic, WetPaint and the occasional Zap2it are the only places I go and it' usually only for TVD or the Secret Circle...and I like the reviews of Once Upon a Time...
But, ANYWAY, I do like to analyze the shows a bit, I guess! I am a pretty normal wife, mom, etc with a routine life so TVD and TSC are my guilty pleasures :-) I get kind of critical when the writing sucks because it makes me worry that the shows I enjoy so much could get canceled!
May 4th, 2012 9:12 PM
No way Elena choose Stefan. It's the season finale and would death to ratings. Who would tune in to see more of the same? Stelena is just to popular and Stelena to unpopular. I'm not a shipper but she will choose to be alone. Must admit tho, before I retreat back into obscurity...I hope she winds up with Damon.
Rank: Extra
May 4th, 2012 8:56 PM
Let me start by saying that I liked the episode. Alaric is just awesome, good or bad. I am not much of an original fan but kudos to Klaus. He rocked it when he was trying to get into the house and then again when he told Elena that she was coming between Damon and Stefan, Way to tell it like it is, Klaus! I did have a few problems with it: why does the new improved vampire hunt not killing any of the other Vampires and why can't he walk in the sun? The other Originals can, and isn't Evilaric basically an original too? I am also bothered by the fact that when Elena wanted help, she wanted Stefan. My opinion may be biased but it seems to me that Damon has been doing most of the Elena rescuing this season, and what about the epic "I will never leave you again" speech and the motel make-out session? I have to wonder if the triangle is over because Damon never really had a chance.
May 4th, 2012 8:22 PM
What a suprise Bonnie had a proper storyline for the episode.
RIP klaus.
May 4th, 2012 7:01 PM
This episode was fantastic. I cried when Klaus died :(, I liked him. He was one of my favourites. I'm going to miss him. I don't like vampire Alaric, I liked human Alaric better. Can't wait for the finale!
Rank: Guest Star
May 4th, 2012 5:37 PM
freaking good episode!
May 4th, 2012 5:35 PM
A single tear for the originals. How do we live without them. Klaus, i`ll really gonna miss your presence..
May 4th, 2012 5:34 PM
This ep was fantastic. I don`t know where to start. There was simply nothing that bothered me. I`m not the biggest Bonnie fan but i really liked that her storyline in this ep was great. And know it`s pretty clear that this show has a lot of underused characters.
May 4th, 2012 5:33 PM
It would be nice to see Bonnie figuring out the fascinating dark side of magic and maybe get addicted to it like Willow in Buffy, even that i don`t like that show very much, that was a pretty good idea. (Please @borednow, you don`t have to comment that. Not everyone in the world is obsessed with Buffy. So you have to respect other opinion. I mean you clearly have a lot of time to watch tv-shows hou obviously don`t like. And what should i say. I wasted my time with Buffy..)
May 4th, 2012 5:32 PM
I really liked the bonding between the Salvatores. And now i really calmed down a little with beind pissed by Elena. I found it nice that she was able to say that she`s afraid to choose. I mean i really believe her and it was nice to see her admitting some kind that she love both. What makes this triangle so painfull is that everyone loves everyon. But I´m pretty sure she will decide her humanity and will let both brothers go, but maybe their will be a surprise even for me at the end of the season.
Rank: Guest Star
May 4th, 2012 5:04 PM
What I didn't like about the show was Klaus being done. I'm depressed that him and Caroline didn't work out. I'm hoping they bring him back next season and eventually, that couple happens.
All in all I thought the show was great. I'm almost relieved that the season finale is next week, so I can move on with my life and stop thinking about VD.....I need a break!
Rank: Guest Star
May 4th, 2012 5:00 PM
Loved the Klaus scene where he was throwing stuff in the house, and then the 3 of them had it out on the porch when they realized they needed to work together.
Loved the scene w/ Klaus and Caroline. Sexy.
I'm with everybody else laughing at the fact that Elena was drained of half her blood and Jer died, but they both took shots. The scene though, with all the friends in the kitchen was so cute and happy, so I didn't care.
I thought the ending with Elena passing out from the head injury was actually kind of cool.
May 4th, 2012 4:17 PM
@Allison Berry Barbieri : This is getting weird, everytime I feel like posting a comment I read yours and feel like you're reading my mind girl lol i.e, I totally agree with you, all the time...
May 4th, 2012 4:03 PM
I wonder what would happen if Elena was turned...she has to die in order to do that...so would Alaric die as well or would he live long enough for her to transition and be tied to her new vampire life?
As for the triangle...it's gotten boring...certainly not the best part of the show by a long shot. After seeing Klaus and Damon's fence post throwing and dodging scene I started wishing for more scenes that were similar...and when the three(Stefan/Damon/Klaus) were working together I loved it...kinda wish all three would ditch Elena and go on the road together but alas Klaus is gone and we are back to Elena...eternal damsel in distress.
May 4th, 2012 4:03 PM
This episode was great. It's about time they figured out a way to get rid of Klaus and that was awesome! I loved the fact that Klaus was a Stelena fan, that was great!
I understand Elena's hesitation about not choosing someone on this episode with everything going on but like Caroliine said, at some point she needs to either choose one or move on with her life and let the brothers move on too because it's not fair at all she gets to toy with their emotions and string them along.
Rank: Recurring Character
May 4th, 2012 3:40 PM
@Borednow...As someone that hasn't watched Buffy, I don't care about the comparisons. Anyway, isn't a lot of TV derivative? I mean, I'm sure Grey's has characteristics of ER, or The Secret Circle might take cues from Charmed...One Tree Hill from Dawson's...I mean, that is why there are "tropes" in TV...things get repeated at times..
May 4th, 2012 3:23 PM
Such a great episode! Klaus was fantastic and I love love his character. His ending was so awesome and so well acted on all of their parts I was awe struck. Def one of the best eps all season!
May 4th, 2012 2:27 PM
Plec might WANT to rip off that stuff, but no one in the writing staff has any writing chops to execute that.
Guess that's the general problem this season. Plec wants a lot of things, only they don't get to work any of it :-( All those possibilities... wasted. Sad.
Still hoping it's getting better again though :-) (Just don't kill off Klaus forever, don't make a Salvator brother leave - best case: Elena leaves town, haha - and hire some good writers)
May 4th, 2012 1:46 PM
And they already tried way too hard making Stefan look like the new Angel. I am however, aware that not everyone grew up on Buffy, so plots like this could be interesting for some viewers. Just not for me. I just feel the show should be more original. Judging from Julie Plec's tweets, it's obvious she takes a lot of inspiration from Buffy.
Thats exactly the problem. PLEC wants to copy-paste it yet fails to make it work.
Angel came off as threatening and his darkside justified his overall passiveness in his first appearances and set off a huge character arc for him. Steffie just came out as a wimp.
Plec might WANT to rip off that stuff, but no one in the writing staff has any writing chops to execute that.
May 4th, 2012 1:30 PM
who has shots of tequila with only 3 pints of blood left?
a vampire's babe thats who.
of course paint fumes are gonna do the trick
May 4th, 2012 1:26 PM
That's exactly why it would be similar to Willow. the smile on her face from the dark magic and the fact that she has lost people for really pointless reasons. I always thought it would be interesting to see Bonnie go on a revenge phase, and at certain times she actually did that (setting damon on fire) but with Alaric as the new once-good-guy now villain right now, it's not really necessary to make her a villain ATM. I don't oppose to seeing her get into dark magic so much that it changes her, but that really would be a parallel to Willow. And they already tried way too hard making Stefan look like the new Angel. I am however, aware that not everyone grew up on Buffy, so plots like this could be interesting for some viewers. Just not for me. I just feel the show should be more original. Judging from Julie Plec's tweets, it's obvious she takes a lot of inspiration from Buffy.