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The Vampire Diaries · Season 7

The Vampire Diaries season 7 episode 17: I Went to the Woods

Aired 8 April 201643 minRated TV-14

7.1TMDB · 10 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 7 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 7 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 “I Went to the Woods”

In the aftermath of his brother's fateful decision, Stefan awakens to find himself thrown into a life or death situation with only his basic instincts to rely on. With time working against him, he sets off on a journey of survival while forced to confront a lifetime of irreversible damage Damon has done to their relationship. Meanwhile, desperate to save his brother, Damon follows an unusual lead he has come across, while Matt sends Valerie to Dallas to enlist Alaric's help in the search for Stefan. Finally, when Rayna discovers the emergence of a new threat, she sets off on her own mission to find Stefan before the others do.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 17 of 22 of season 7, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Julie Plec, written by Julie Plec and Neil Reynolds.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (10 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Julie Plec
Writers
Julie PlecNeil Reynolds
Guest stars
Elizabeth Blackmore as Valerie TulleLeslie-Anne Panaligan as Rayna CruzRyan Dorsey as Marty HammondKendrick Cross as Officer AlbertChristina Bach as AnnieTim Perez-Ross as Police CaptainDeric Augustine as Frat GuyKristen McFann as National News Anchor

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 7

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