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The Vampire Diaries · Season 2

The Vampire Diaries season 2 episode 5: Kill or Be Killed

Aired 7 October 201042 minRated TV-14

7.2TMDB · 19 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 “Kill or Be Killed”

Tyler learns more about the Lockwood family curse from Mason. Stefan and Damon argue over how to handle Mason. Elena tries to keep Jeremy from becoming more involved with the Lockwood mystery, but Jeremy makes an effort to hang out with Tyler. Mason gives Sheriff Lockwood some startling information, leading to a night of violence, confession and heartbreak.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 22 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Jeff Woolnough.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (19 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Jeff Woolnough
Guest stars
Susan Walters as Carol LockwoodMarguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz ForbesTaylor Kinney as Mason LockwoodTiya Sircar as Aimee BradleyMaiara Walsh as SarahJustin Geer as JimmyJason Giuliano as Sheriff JessKevin Nichols as Sheriff #2

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 2

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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.