If you were hoping the vampire craze was beginning to die down, be prepared for disappointment.
In fact, The Vampire Diaries, based on the young adult series written by L.J. Smith, saw around five million viewers during its premier on the CW last week. Starring Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley, The Vampire Diaries is the story of Elena Gilbert, a melancholy girl who has recently lost her parents, and Stefan Salvatore, a vampire trying to live a normal life without taking blood from humans.
Though the television series differs from the series of books a bit, the heart of the story is still true. Can Stefan and Elena’s love for each other survive the twisted plots of Damon Salvatore, Stefan’s jealous and malicious brother. Already, in only two episodes, Damon has managed to make Stefan’s life a living hell–first, by biting Vicky Donovan and nearly draining her of blood, and second, by inviting Elena into the Salvatore’s house and filling her in on the details of Stefan’s previous relationship.
The actors and actresses selected for the roles in The Vampire Diaries were well-chosen, especially Ian Somerhalder in the role of Damon Salvatore. His voice, his tone, and even his very presence on camera is a flawless representation of the manipulative jealous brother who loves to play mind games. I must also compliment the writers on the dialogue exchanged between Damon and Stefan. Damon’s sarcastic, condescending words contrast perfectly with Stefan’s honest, heart-filled pleading so that viewers are unable to ignore the deep tension that has been building between the two for hundreds of years.
With action, mystery, and impossible romance, The Vampire Diaries has quashed any fears or hopes of the vampire craze losing steam. Indeed, the CW has landed yet another hit in the wake of shows like The OC, One Tree Hill, and Paranormal, as they bring to life L.J. Smith’s popular series of books.
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