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The Vampire Diaries · Season 5

The Vampire Diaries season 5 episode 7: Death and the Maiden

Aired 14 November 201343 minRated TV-14

7.9TMDB · 12 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 5 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 5 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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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Death and the Maiden”

Dr. Wes gives Katherine some disturbing news. Jeremy and Bonnie share a glimmer of hope after talking with Amara. Silas fails to keep a promise which causes Damon to turn to Tessa for help with his new plan. Stefan makes a heartbreaking confession to Damon and Elena.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 7 of 22 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 6 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Leslie Libman, written by Rebecca Sonnenshine.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (12 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
Leslie Libman
Writer
Rebecca Sonnenshine
Guest stars
Rick Cosnett as Dr. Wes MaxfieldOlga Fonda as NadiaJanina Gavankar as TessaElizabeth Faith Ludlow as GirlAutumn Dial as Doppelganger Acting Double

Credits: TMDB.

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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.