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The Vampire Diaries · Season 4

The Vampire Diaries season 4 episode 1: Growing Pains

Aired 11 October 201243 minRated TV-14

7.3TMDB · 16 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 4 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 4 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 “Growing Pains”

Elena awakens on the morning after the accident to find the thing she dreaded most has come true – she died with vampire blood in her system and now must go through the terrible transition to become a vampire…or face certain death. Stefan promises Elena that he and Bonnie will exhaust every possible way out of the situation, but Damon is furious with his brother for letting Elena die in the first place. Bonnie pays a terrible price for her attempt to change Elena’s fate, while Damon takes out his frustration and rage on Matt. In a rare moment of empathy, Rebekah is deeply touched by Stefan and Elena’s devotion to one another. Finally, Pastor Young and the Town Council members begin rounding up the vampires and their supporters, leading to an unexpected tragedy.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 4.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Chris Grismer, written by Caroline Dries.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 (16 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
Torrey DeVitto as Meredith FellClaire Holt as Rebekah MikaelsonSusan Walters as Carol LockwoodJasmine Guy as Sheila 'Grams' BennettMarguerite MacIntyre as Sheriff Liz ForbesMichael Reilly Burke as Pastor YoungLex Shontz as Deputy AdamsNeko Parham as Council Member

Credits: TMDB.

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