The Vampire Diaries 3x3 'The End of the Affair' EXTRA Early Access/Watchalong

i mean one wants to believe their significant other is something they would least expect, but i think by saying that, you’re kind of implying that deep down, she knew all along when i don’t think that’s the case. she just genuinely never really saw this side of him so her immediately being in denial is sensical. not necessarily her not wanting to believe. you understand what im saying?

cece

Hi Aleks! I enjoy your comments :)

Ash 💕

Agreed :)

Aleks

They don’t do a great job of thoroughly thinking through and crafting plans on this show…specifically Damon and Elena. Nothing has changed since the last time Stefan said to leave and forget him. He has to say that. What else is he going to say or do? He can’t just leave. Where is he going to run to with his brother and girlfriend lol? Klaus will kill all of them. It’s simple and again, Stefan is the martyr of all martyrs. To keep his girlfriend and brother alive, he has to completely disregard and destroy this life he has with Elena and Damon and everyone else in Mystic Falls. Imagine that feeling of having to emotionally hurt someone you care for because their life is the ultimate showing of your love for them. Elena won’t understand it because she’s human but you would hope that she learns to identity exactly why Stefan was doing this in the first place. Damon was being weird as always. Always popping into Elena’s room without her permission and there’s no natural boundary that he respects. Lol why is he showing up and appearing in her bed? That’s still your brothers girlfriend and even if she wasn’t, that’s weird dude. Despite Damon’s weird behavior toward Elena and how I will always dislike the idea of them together, I like his scenes with other characters like Stefan and Bonnie (when she’s actually around 🙄 come on writers) in particular. Still not a Damon fan. Speaking of Bonnie, we want her back! The writers have a thing for ignoring her character for episodes and then bringing her back to be used by vampires. I loved the flashbacks and since being introduced to Rebekah, I can tell she will be an interesting and charming character. The Originals add such a great dynamic to this entire story. I loved the scene where Stefan finds Elena in the secret room in his old Chicago apartment. Just another instance that showcases that he’s only doing all of this to keep Elena alive and he would rather exit her life than have her life taken. The ultimate showing of love. Stefan tries to save everyone around him but never tries to save himself. Good people always pick others overs themselves. Those Caroline scenes were tough. Really tough and you can’t excuse those actions. I think Caroline and Tyler are so cute together but I feel like Tyler feels so removed from everyone except for Caroline. I would like to see more of the friendship between him and everyone else since they all grew up together and are friends.

Ash 💕

REBEKAH!!! Fun fact: Claire Holt who plays her is Australian and was on the mermaid show H2O: Just Add Water. She's also appeared in Pretty Little Liars and starred alongside Mandy Moore in the shark thriller 47 Meters Down. Poor Caroline 💔 I never realised the allegory for conversion therapy with her and her dad. Makes you think the writers did it on purpose to have the only gay character do that.

Heida

I think it was an intentional choice.

Murphy

Yeah I guess you can consider her maybe naive, or oblivious to Stefan’s dark nature. She definitely didn’t want to believe that Stefan was ever a monster.

Amber Augustine

The irony of Caroline’s dad being the only gay character thus far 💀

Sami

she wasn’t in denial of him being “evil”. i don’t even think that’s right word for it. she’s just unknowing of a lot of things which isn’t her fault.

cece

kindly delete this. im sad.

Sami

REBEKAH IS HEREEEEEE

collette

delete wtf

collette

A moderator needs to take this down. This is a major spoiler for the guys.

Amber Augustine

You are so wrong and evil for spoiling

Lisa

You’re weird and lame for spoiling tf is wrong with you like yall can’t stay silent.Also just such an unnecessary comment to make.

melrr

It’s because Damon is often inappropriate and hasn’t heard of boundaries. Some don’t find that amusing.

Aleks

hannah cosky

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Namjoon'sWife

Paul Wesley's acting chops are top notch

Aleks

This season is great. In this episode you can already see the core of Klaus and Rebekah’s character. Joseph Morgan has my heart.

Liv

The amount of trauma Caroline goes through this season is insane.

Liv

Yeah, you're totally right.

Terri

Zuff seems so amused when damon does stuff lmao, rob is always the one that’s baffled haha.

Amber Augustine

Also love Rebekah😍😍

Alexis Hemingway

So random but I cannot wait for their reaction to the corn maze scene 🤭 I think about it often

Alexis Hemingway

He’s a rippppahhh

Alexis Hemingway

Because there is nothing they can do against him now. They don’t even have a plan. What’s stopping Klaus from killing any of them immediately? The reason Stefan is alive so far is because Klaus has a soft spot for him. Damon and Elena are risking their lives and making everything worse. Both could have died this episode. And then Stefan’s sacrifice for them means nothing. I want to say more but can’t because of spoilers.

Aleks

So agree. The three guys sometimes seem uncomfortable or confused by Damon's humor. I guess it is very much of that time. I personally think it's great. The writers wrote some spectacular one-liners for him.

Terri

It's not that shocking for the time period. Today---yes somewhat. Back then---no. And just because Bill is gay doesn't make him exempt from hatred, bigotry or even self-hatred. Unfortunately a lot of homosexual people struggled with that and often would attack other gay people as a way of making themselves feel better. I think it still happens today, but maybe not to the extent of back then. I think this is actually a pretty realistic take on conversion therapy.

Terri

I've always seen it as them wanting him to come home and they'd all take on Klaus together. Because that's exactly what they would have done anyway had Damon not been bitten. Remember at the funeral Damon said they need to come up with a plan to deal with Klaus now. Stefan didn't have a choice but to leave with Klaus, but now he does. He CAN walk away as Damon is cured. Of course there would be consequences, but the choice is to stand up and fight or meekly go along with whatever he says. Where is the line?

Terri

EXACTLY

j-l

I loved Paul Wesley's (Stefan's) acting performance in this episode!!!

Stina

yesss rebekah

Laney Tapia

ikr!! it’s also like the allegory falls flat because she could kill people that’s why it’s so dangerous it’s not like being gay at all

chanel 616

My girl is here💗

Salma

Agreed! Overall it's the GOAT of all TVD seasons in my opinion.

Cristy

gosh i love this season so muchhhh

emma

1920s stef 😻

Muna

I looove the 20s flashbacks so much. Klaus, Stefan, and Rebekah🫶🏻

Megan

Im sorry but 1920s Stefan?? 😮‍💨

Meera

Katherine was stalking Stefan for years, i am pretty sure. She always knew where the brothers were but she only really stalked Stefan. It's so funny how everyone chooses Stefan! Klaus, Rebekah, Elena, Katherine etc. Oh and Klaus disliking Damon! Klaus is me, I am Klaus! 🤣 I still don't know what Elena and Damon were doing. They know Stefan can't come back. It doesn't matter what they do. They have to get rid of Klaus, which no one can! Like where is the logic. I love Rebekah! and Poor Caroline! She deserves so much better.

Caroline

Yesss Bekah is here! Can everyone please just leave Caroline alone now. Zuff's laughter is so infectious, love it. Counting down 'till episode 5.

Cristy

The 1920s was so iconic and Stefan and klaus being besties is everything,REBEKAH my girl is here, idk what Damon and Elena were thinking like obviously he wasn’t gonna be able to just leave with them and idk why neither of them weren’t thinking that Elena not being dead would cause problems with klaus’s plan.klaus daggering his siblings and just carrying them around is crazy🤣but he has a very unique way of showing his love for his siblings lmaoo

Ashly_ 789

klaus and stefans friendship is 100% one of my favs throughout the showw

jaselle

the whole ''you can be fixed'' shit like ew

j-l

i hateee the caroline and bill situation. obviously bc carolines being tortured but also bc its a really weird choice of the writers to make the only gay character come into town and basically make his daughter go through conversion therapy.. like HUH whose idea was that

j-l

REBEKERRRR

Ashley Davis

I don't know what Damon and Elena expect from Stefan. It is not about choice. He left because he had none. Do they think Klaus would just be ok with Stefan leaving?

Aleks

I'd forgotten how blatant the allegory for conversion therapy is this episode. Nice choice by the writers.

Murphy

Damon and klaus interaction is so iconic, considering how similar they are. When damon said "oh honey I’ve been called worse,” gets me every time. I just love how bold and fearless damon is, knowing that klaus is stronger than him. He’s so brave and that’s what I love about him. he does not back down from a challenge, no matter what.

Amber Augustine

JUST finished watching your Challengers reaction, reloaded the page and now I'm excited to watch another TVD episode with you guys! Love this point in the show! My fav Rebekah is here!! <3

Arianna Rodriquez

I love Damon’s line when he says “I’m shocked, Stefan’s not a virgin?” Damon and Elena’s banter is so funny throughout of this episode. They have my favorite dynamic in the show. I also love how Damon asked if Elena is okay, even though he was tortured by klaus the whole time. Elena was clearly in denial that Stefan was capable of being evil, and Damon showing the list of victims was a harsh reminder. This is where we see Stefan and elena officially break up. It’s also so messed up of klaus to dagger his sister for years, and treat her like property man. Klaus is so freaking wild. 😭

Amber Augustine

the queen arrived 🫡

valentina

REBEKAAAAH

Ida

rebekahhh

jaselle

MOTHER CLAIRE HOLT💜🥺

I.H.W.T

LETS GOO i love this ep

j-l

My favorite Original has finally arrived!

Asaunte

YESSS

Ashly_ 789

REBEKAHH💖💖

Rez