The television series The Vampire Diaries premiered on The CW network, introducing viewers to the supernatural drama based on the book series by L. J. Smith.
The show won the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Fan Following, highlighting its popularity among viewers.
The eighth and final season of The Vampire Diaries premiered, marking the beginning of the conclusion of the show's storyline.
The series finale aired, concluding the story of the Salvatore brothers and other key characters after eight seasons.
The Mikaelson family becomes the first vampires after Esther Mikaelson's spell, marking the start of vampire existence in Mystic Falls region.
Klaus Mikaelson turns into a vampire-werewolf hybrid, increasing the threat level of supernatural beings in Mystic Falls.
Damon Salvatore is turned into a vampire, paving the way for future key events involving the Salvatore brothers.
Stefan Salvatore is also turned into a vampire by Katherine Pierce, setting his destiny intertwined with Mystic Falls.
Katherine Pierce returns to Mystic Falls, disguising herself and setting off a chain of conflicts involving the Salvatore brothers.
Elena Gilbert, the human protagonist, becomes a vampire after a fatal stabbing and subsequent aid from Damon Salvatore.
Founding families imprison witches within a tomb beneath Mystic Falls, impacting future supernatural events.
Key characters graduate high school, marking the end of an era and transition into new life phases with increasing supernatural threats.
Kai, a dangerous siphoner witch, is resurrected leading to chaos and significant battles among the characters.
Major supernatural threats converge leading to a final battle resolving many longstanding conflicts.
