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The Vampire Diaries · Season 2

The Vampire Diaries season 2 episode 21: The Sun Also Rises

Aired 5 May 201143 minRated TV-14

8.7TMDB · 17 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 “The Sun Also Rises”

With the arrival of the full moon, Elena tries to prepare for whatever Klaus has planned and Tyler faces his second transformation. The terrifying events quickly spin out of control, despite an unexpected act of courage. Finally, Damon admits the truth to Stefan about a terrible new development they must face...

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 21 of 22 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Paul M. Sommers, written by Mike Daniels and Caroline Dries.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.7 out of 10 (17 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
Paul M. Sommers
Writers
Mike DanielsCaroline Dries
Guest stars
Joseph Morgan as Klaus MikaelsonMichaela McManus as JulesDaniel Gillies as Elijah MikaelsonDavid Anders as John GilbertLisa Tucker as Greta Martin

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 2

Previous · S02E20The Last Day28 April 2011Next · S02E22As I Lay Dying12 May 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.