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The Vampire Diaries · Season 6

The Vampire Diaries season 6 episode 6: The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get

Aired 6 November 201443 minRated TV-14

6.8TMDB · 11 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 More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get”

When Alaric realizes that Jo can’t be compelled, he asks Elena to do some digging into her background. After learning that Enzo has been captured by Tripp, Caroline teams up with Matt and Stefan to rescue him before Tripp learns their true identities. Armed with some new information about her past, Sarah breaks into Tripp’s office and is surprised when she finds Matt there, doing some investigating of his own. Meanwhile, Elena is forced to deal with the consequences of her actions, and Jeremy hits rock bottom, lashing out in a destructive way. Lastly, Damon is determined to take matters into his own hands when he receives some upsetting news.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 6 of 22 of season 6, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Garreth Stover, written by Chad Fiveash and James Patrick Stoteraux.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 (11 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Garreth Stover
Writers
Chad FiveashJames Patrick Stoteraux
Guest stars
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe as Jo LaughlinGabrielle Walsh as MoniqueColin Ferguson as Tripp CookeEmily C. Chang as Ivy

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.