The Vampire Diaries (2009)
Two vampire brothers share an obsession with a mysterious woman, echoing a century-old, ruthless romance.
The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
How intense is The Vampire Diaries?
The Vampire Diaries is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated TV-14.
What The Vampire Diaries feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulromanticmelancholycampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream The Vampire Diaries
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Vampire Diaries for you?
Is The Vampire Diaries scary?
Only a little. The Vampire Diaries has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Vampire Diaries gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Vampire Diaries sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Vampire Diaries OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Vampire Diaries?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream The Vampire Diaries?
The Vampire Diaries is streaming on Max and Peacock.
Does The Vampire Diaries have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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