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Old 10-13-11, 06:49 PM
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The Vampire Diaries -- "The Reckoning" -- 10/13/11

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Despite all that has happened, Caroline (Candice Accola) is determined to see that Elena (Nina Dobrev), Bonnie (Kat Graham), Matt (Zach Roerig) and Tyler (Michael Trevino) all enjoy a traditional Senior Prank Night before the school year begins at Mystic Falls High School. However, when uninvited guests show up, it doesn't take long for the evening to take a deadly turn. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) convinces Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) that he can use his new connection to the other side to help find a way to defeat Klaus (Joseph Morgan). Finally, Klaus deepens his hold on Stefan (Paul Wesley) and uses him for increasingly violent and dangerous purposes. John Behring directed the episode written by Michael Narducci (#305).

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Old 10-13-11, 07:47 PM
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my god this Caroline's juggs at the start of the episode.
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Well, that was simply fucking awesome. This show can pack in a helluva lot in less than 45 minutes. All the characters got some good screen time. Loving the Evil Stefan storyline. And it's always fun when Katherine shows up.

Klaus: "It's always nice to see a vampire in his true element. The species has become such a broody lot."
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This may have been the best episode that they have ever done.
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This may have been the best episode that they have ever done.
Yeah, this has proven to be a super great TV night with Parks and Rec and Community.
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When Stefan bit Elena, I thought they were ending the episode right there, yet there was still plenty to go. What a great episode.
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Originally Posted by spainlinx0
When Stefan bit Elena, I thought they were ending the episode right there, yet there was still plenty to go. What a great episode.
I think this sums up what is great about this show. There are so many scenes that would be cliffhangers on other shows. Here something happens, you yell out jesus christ, and then see there is still a half hour left.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "The Reckoning" -- 10/13/11

Yeah Nina Dobrev is so awesome as Katherine.
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Okay, this episode was fricking amazing. Suspenseful and fucking violent as hell. Klaus is one diabolical psychopath. The whole mind control thing he was playing with Stefan was so well done. And I thought Nina Dobrev was great in that scene too. The whole deal with Klaus ordering Stefan to murder those 2 students was quite shocking.

at Caroline's blouse. I was really disappointed though that we didn't see a cat fight with her and Rebecca.

Just realized that Claire Holt, who plays Rebecca, also plays Samara on Pretty Little Liars...Emily's ex-girlfriend.

at Matt committing "suicide" to communicate with Vicky.

Very interesting that the roles of Damon and Stefan seem to be in reverse with Stefan embracing his inner Ripper.

This show has alot of balls. I give the writers credit for taking chances.
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "The Reckoning" -- 10/13/11

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at Matt committing "suicide" to communicate with Vicky.
That did seem way over the top. Other than that little blip, an outstanding episode with major plot advancements. So Tyler is the second hybrid vampire, he should be stronger than Damon or Stefan now.
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What a great episode. This felt like a bunch of season finales all wrapped into one. They amaze week after week with the shock value.

I must say, I was impressed with how creepy Stephan suddenly became after Klaus turned off his "human" switch. Paul Wesley really took Ripper to the next level.

I agree, too bad we didn't get a Caroline and Rebecca fight.

Nice to see Jeremy getting more involved, even if it's not really by choice thanks to Katherine.

Oh the irony of Matt finding his sister by "killing" himself.

Getting some vampire hunter action going! I'm curious if they'd make him Klaus and Rebecca's dad. I guess that could mean Klaus only had to kill his siblings to become a hybrid?
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Re: The Vampire Diaries -- "The Reckoning" -- 10/13/11

The actress playing Caroline has had a lot of work done. I was watching something she was in that was made four years ago and I barely recognized her. If it wasn't for the voice I might have missed her altogether. Apparently she is closer to being a natural redhead than anything.
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I'm not sure what work, if any, she's had done, however, like Emma Stone, she's a natural blonde who at one point had her hair dyed red.

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