Vampire Diaries Recap: Founder's Day

Well everyone, it finally came. The Vampire Diaries has finally reached the end of it's first season. Many characters have come and gone (Pearl, Vicky), and tonight was no exception. Was it worth the wait? Well, read on to find out.


It's Founder's Day in Mystic Falls, and after a misleading intro, we see Elena and Stefan in old fashioned clothing (and pulling it off by the way) on their way to the parade. Jeremy is too, but not after a visit from Ana. She is feeling alone (who can blame her after her mother has just been killed) and asks Jeremy to leave town with her. She gives him a vial of her blood and asks him to drink it so she can turn him. He refuses, and she leaves just as quickly as she came in.

Jeremy is still pissed with Elena, and refuses to let her make things right. Stefan and Damon are having their own little squabble as well, with Damon's feelings for Elena coming into question.  Add Elena finding out the uncle she's hated for so long is really her father, and you've got one really tense situation.

My DVR Moment of the Week, 3/18/2010

So many to choose from, but hands down, the moment goes to the return of Glee and the amazing Jane Lynch. Her performance of "Vogue" may not have had much to do with the plot (more connected to this week's "Power of Madonna" episode), but that didn't make it any less fun.




Runner-Up:The return of the "Evil Will Wheaton" on The Big Bang Theory. His manipulations caused Penny to break up with Leonard, leading the boys to lose a bet with Stuart and appear in Superheroine drag at the Comic Book Store. When I saw the picture of Raj as Catwoman, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. His empowered line was one of the best in the entire episode.



Second Runner-up: Drunk Stefan on the Vampire Diaries. Too bad it didn't cure the urge to feed. And an memo to the producers: You've just got David Anders. Don't you dare mess it up like Heroes did.

Missed Moment: I'm still behind on Project Runway. The finale is this week, so I better catch up fast.

My DVR Moment of the Week

There are so many reasons to love The Vampire Diaries, but they have just given me one more: Kelly Hu as Pearl. Here I thought Bonnie's Grams was the only person that could bring Damon to his knees "I've got 400 years on you, little boy," she sneers right before gouging his eyes with her fingers. She's right, she does have more power, but so did Lexie, and we all know what happened to her(if you don't, I suggest you check out the "169 Candles" episode.) Mystic Falls might be getting a little full at this point, but if they keep bringing on the uber-vamps like Miss Pearl, I don't think I will mind too much.

Runner-up: Anthony's return on Project Runway. Although it meant losing Maya (who surprisingly quit) his entrance brought back a ray of sun that I was worried we would never see again. Not only did he get to come back, he won the challenge. If you are gonna come back, come back big, and no one came back bigger than Anthony.

Missed Moment: I always try to see the Ten Commandments as an Easter tradition, but unfortunately some last minute errands kept me away. Oh well, that's what DVD's are for.

Vampire Diaries Returns Tonight

In honor of the return of the Vampire Diaries, I decided to do a power ranking of the my favorite characters, each with some pro's and con's. Let us begin:

5. Caroline: The Brat with a Heart of Gold (well, possibly)
Pro: Caroline does tend to get a lot of good lines, and is often able to do favors for Damon that only humans can do.
Con: She's often used as the one Damon can manipulate, and it all seems just a bit too easy. I'd love to see what would happen if she ever told him no.

4. Bonnie - The Witch
Pro: She is really coming into her own as a witch, and I enjoy how they are making it kind of gradual.
Con: Sometimes gradual can be a little too gradual. I do wanna see just a tad more, but not too much.

3. Damon - The Bad Boy Vamp
Pro: Damon is a terrific character, with so many shades to his ever growing appeal. He can make you hate him one moment, while letting out a gentle sigh the next.
Con: Sometimes I feel they are a bit schizophrenic with his character, one moment he seems so sweet, and then bam, he's evil again. But of course, that is part of the appeal.

2. Stefan - The Sensitive Vamp
Pro: At first he seemed kind of a wimpy bore, but the writer's have shown his strong, devoted side, which finally turned him into the heartthrob we all knew he could be.
Con: A little angst can sometimes go a long way.

1. Elena - The Love
Pro: At first she also seemed like someone trapped in her own angst, but Elena has quickly evolved into a very spunky spit-fire. She may be surrounded by supernatural things she doesn't understand, you won't see her just lie back and take it.
Con: The Katherine scenes (which I LOVE) sometimes overshadow the Elena ones. Not that I'm complaining.

So what do you think of the list? Do you agree or disagree? Comment away!

David Anders Joins Vampire Diaries

One of the bright spots of Heroes, David Anders, has joined the cast of Vampire Diaries. Anders will play Jonathon Gilbert, uncle to Elena and Jeremy. Anders will debut April 15th, and will appear throughout the season. His other credits include 24 and Alias.

I loved Anders as Adam Monroe on Heroes and was totally devastated when his character kicked the bucket during the Villains chapter. To me, killing him off was one the biggest mistakes in the show's history (which there are many), especially in a chapter that was called "VILLAINS." I mean, come on, he was the main bad guy of the second season and totally it rocked it. How could they not have had him continue on. Okay, I need to calm down. Anyways, I hope there is a connection between him and the Salvatore brothers. I would love to see a showdown between all three of them. Who's with me?

Early CW Renewals

The Vampire Diaries (my heart just skipped a beat)

Gossip Girl (never watch, but some friends of mine will be happy)

90210 (never watched and now with Kelly not really there,I probably won't)

Supernatural (I promise I'll catch up on this one)

America's Next Top Model (don't watch, but love reading about the drama)