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Old 02-09-12, 07:55 PM
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The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

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Elena (Nina Dobrev) is surprised to receive an invitation to a formal ball, and when Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Stefan (Paul Wesley) hear the party is being hosted at Klaus's newly renovated mansion, they both insist on attending the event with her. Caroline (Candice Accola) and Matt (Zach Roerig) also receive invitations to the ball from unexpected admirers. At the elegant party, Elena learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths and she must decide who she can trust wither her new information. Caroline discovers a side of Klaus (Joseph Morgan) no one would have suspected. Finally, after an evening of violence and dashed hopes, Damon finds a new way to cope. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#314).


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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

Caroline looked sophisticated and adult in that dress and makeup. my god, is our little Candy Accola growing up?
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

I really don't like the permanent addition of Klaus to the cast. His character throws the whole balance of the dynamic off, though I guess the writers felt they needed a new villain now that Damon's character has been softened up to hang around Elena.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

^ That's exactly why I like it. It shakes things up. Something far too many shows are afraid to do.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

Originally Posted by Gunde
^ That's exactly why I like it. It shakes things up. Something far too many shows are afraid to do.
It mostly comes down to the fact that the guy playing Klaus is a very limited actor. Most of the key moments with Klaus come off as strange and flat.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

Pretty meh episode. About 3 too many simultaneous "love" stories going on and not much else. FWIW I always thought Elijah made for a more effective Villain than Klaus. Elijah always seems like hes constantly fighting the urge to kill everyone in sight. Klaus is mischievous and kinda goofy, he wants people to like him.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

Agreed, Elijah is a much better character. I'd be fine with them keeping Rebecca and Elijah around, only to kill off Klaus. Knowing the CW though, they love keeping a blonde bad boy around on their shows. Elijah needs to dye his hair if he wants to stay on the show.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

Vampire mom is hot!

@ Klaus trying to hook up with Caroline.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

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@ Klaus trying to hook up with Caroline.
Can't blame Klaus, can ya?
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

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Can't blame Klaus, can ya?
Oh no I would do the same thing but still that scene with him naming all places to take her had me
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

This episode was just alright. It was more setup for whatever Mother's ulterior motive is. Assuming she's serious about killing her children.

Nina and Cadace looked great in their period dresses.

I do think it's interesting how Damon has changed from the merciless killer bad boy from season 1 to actually being likeable and noble.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

I think the drama could be higher if mom double crosses them all. What of this spell in actuality then links ALL vampires? Essentially anybody Elana still knows would be in danger.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "Dangerous Liaisons" -- 2/09/12

When Klaus saved her life a couple of episodes back was pretty cool. I actually like Klaus and his "Courting" of Caroline. I don't get how Damon was able to kick the original vamp off of matt. I thought the vamps were stronger the older they were? Anyway, good episode. And liking this show.

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