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The Vampire Diaries · Season 4

The Vampire Diaries season 4 episode 12: A View to a Kill

Aired 31 January 201342 minRated TV-14

7.6TMDB · 11 votesMark watched

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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 “A View to a Kill”

When Rebekah turns down Klaus’ plea to stop Kol and protect Jeremy, Klaus turns to Stefan for help. After an angry confrontation with her father, Mayor Hopkins, over his unconventional approach to ending the violence in Mystic Falls, Bonnie has a frightening run-in with Kol, followed by an unexpected visitor. Klaus complicates the already tense feelings between Stefan and Damon by revealing a bit of Stefan’s personal life, then surprises Damon by asking for personal advice. Elena tells Stefan about her dangerous plan for Jeremy, leaving Stefan in a difficult spot. When the high school’s 1980s Decade Dance is cancelled by Mayor Hopkins, Stefan finds a charming way to make it up to a disappointed Rebekah.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 12 of 23 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
  • It runs about 42 minutes.
  • Directed by Brad Turner, written by Rebecca Sonnenshine.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (11 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Brad Turner
Writer
Rebecca Sonnenshine
Guest stars
Persia White as Abby Bennett WilsonClaire Holt as Rebekah MikaelsonNathaniel Buzolic as Kol MikaelsonRick Worthy as Rudy Hopkins

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 4

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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.