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The Vampire Diaries · Season 2

The Vampire Diaries season 2 episode 11: By the Light of the Moon

Aired 9 December 201043 minRated TV-14

7.0TMDB · 18 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 2 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 2 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Stan (subscription), and free on 9Now. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99.

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What happens in “By the Light of the Moon”

As the full moon approaches, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for the transformation he is powerless to stop. While Stefan and Katherine play mind games on one another, Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger named Jules shows up in Mystic Falls, searching for her missing friend, Mason. Elena is frustrated at the lengths Jeremy and her friends have gone to in order to keep her safe. Bonnie and Luca work together on a spell, while still keeping secrets from one another. Finally, Elijah makes an unexpected appearance with an offer that could change everything.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 11 of 22 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 10 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 (18 votes).

The Vampire Diaries trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Guest stars
Michaela McManus as JulesBryton James as Luka MartinRandy J. Goodwin as Dr. Jonas MartinSusan Walters as Carol LockwoodDaniel Gillies as Elijah MikaelsonTaylor Kinney as Mason LockwoodLauren Cohan as Rose

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Previous · S02E10The Sacrifice2 December 2010Next · S02E12The Descent27 January 2011
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.