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The Vampire Diaries · Season 6

The Vampire Diaries season 6 episode 16: The Downward Spiral

Aired 12 March 201543 minRated TV-14

8.1TMDB · 10 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 6 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 6 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 “The Downward Spiral”

After shutting off her humanity following the death of her mother, Caroline gives her friends an unexpected ultimatum. Not knowing how to handle the new Caroline, Stefan’s attempt to intervene sets off a dangerous chain of events, leaving him and Elena in a race against the clock. Meanwhile, after seeking answers from Kai about the prison world, Damon’s world is turned upside when he learns some devastating news about his mother Lily. Elsewhere, Enzo finds himself becoming increasingly intrigued by Sarah Salvatore, and Bonnie begins to struggle with the effects of being back in the real world.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 16 of 22 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Ian Somerhalder, written by Caroline Dries and Brian Young.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (10 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
Ian Somerhalder
Writers
Caroline DriesBrian Young
Guest stars
Chris Wood as Kai ParkerTristin Mays as Sarah NelsonMarco James as Liam DavisLane Miller as BartenderJeremy Turner-Welch as Seth

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.