If you loved
The Vampire Diaries
Julie Plec · Series · 2009
If you loved The Vampire Diaries, you crave the intoxicating blend of forbidden romance, supernatural obsession, and the haunting weight of history.
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Adaptation
The Originals
Julie Plec · Series · 2013
Books on the same thread
Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2009
Just as the Salvatore brothers battle for Elena, this story traps you in a volatile love triangle between a vampire and a werewolf that mirrors the intensity of The Vampire Diaries.
New Moon (The Twilight Saga)
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2009
The Vampire Diaries fans will recognize the familiar danger of falling for a vampire whose very existence threatens the life of the person he loves most in this gripping series.
The Twilight Saga Collection
Stephenie Meyer · Book · 2009
This collection offers the same epic scope of forbidden love and supernatural struggle that made The Vampire Diaries a defining experience for viewers drawn to high-stakes, dark romantic narratives.
Stone Tears
Victoria Frances · Book · 2005
Fans of The Vampire Diaries who appreciate the gothic atmosphere and the concept of undying love reaching across centuries will find a visual match in this lush, dark fantasy work.
Films on the same thread
Interview with the Vampire
Film · 1994
The Vampire Diaries draws much of its DNA from this classic, providing a deep dive into the same themes of immortality and moral ambiguity that define the Salvatore brothers' lives.
Only Lovers Left Alive
Jim Jarmusch · Film · 2013
If you enjoyed the complex, long-standing romantic entanglements of The Vampire Diaries, you will appreciate this look at a centuries-old romance disrupted by an uncontrollable younger sister.
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Francis Ford Coppola · Film · 1992
The central hook of The Vampire Diaries—a vampire obsessed with a woman he believes is his past lover—is perfectly mirrored in this legendary tale of gothic obsession and reincarnation.
Twilight
Catherine Hardwicke · Film · 2008
This film captures the exact small-town supernatural friction found in The Vampire Diaries, focusing on a human who discovers the fatal, forbidden truth about her mysterious new classmate.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
If you loved uncovering small town secrets in The Vampire Diaries, this investigative podcast provides the same thrill of digging into dark historical mysteries buried for far too long.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Fans of the investigative and mysterious side of The Vampire Diaries will enjoy this deep dive into cold cases and dark stories that keep listeners guessing until the very end.
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Common questions
Is The Originals related to The Vampire Diaries?
Yes, The Originals is a television series that serves as a spin-off to The Vampire Diaries. It continues the story of characters introduced in the original series, focusing on the lives of the vampire brothers and their complex history established within the narrative of The Vampire Diaries.
What order should I watch The Vampire Diaries and The Originals?
You should watch The Vampire Diaries first, as it introduces the core lore and characters that carry over into The Originals. Since The Originals launched in 2013, it is designed to be viewed after you have completed the initial setup provided by the events of The Vampire Diaries.
Does The Vampire Diaries have a clear beginning and end?
The Vampire Diaries follows the story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who resembles a vampire from 1864. The show provides a complete narrative arc regarding their rivalry and history, which serves as the foundation for the later television series titled The Originals.
How long is the story of The Vampire Diaries?
The Vampire Diaries began in 2009 and tells the story of two brothers competing for the same girl. The series establishes a deep history involving a vampire from 1864, and its expansive world eventually leads into the 2013 spin-off series known as The Originals.