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The Vampire Diaries · Season 3

The Vampire Diaries season 3 episode 21: Before Sunset

Aired 3 May 201242 minRated TV-14

7.9TMDB · 14 votesMark watched

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The Vampire Diaries season 3 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 “Before Sunset”

Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Bonnie calls on Abby to help her with a difficult spell. As events spiral out of control, Elena is determined to protect Caroline, Damon and Stefan enlist Tyler’s help, while Bonnie and Jeremy take a terrifying risk to make sure her spell is effective. Damon and Stefan have a surprisingly candid conversation about the future.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 21 of 22 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Chris Grismer, written by Caroline Dries.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (14 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
Chris Grismer
Writer
Caroline Dries
Guest stars
Persia White as Abby Bennett WilsonClaire Holt as Rebekah MikaelsonSusan Walters as Carol LockwoodMarguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz ForbesHillary Harley as Nurse

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 3

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