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The Vampire Diaries · Season 8

The Vampire Diaries season 8 episode 1: Hello, Brother

Aired 21 October 201643 minRated TV-14

7.9TMDB · 15 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Vampire Diaries Season 8 in Australia

The Vampire Diaries season 8 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 and Fetch TV from $44.99.

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What happens in “Hello, Brother”

Months after Damon and Enzo mysteriously vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan tirelessly pushes forward with their search, while Bonnie struggles holding onto hope that they will be found. Meanwhile, a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor leaves Caroline and Alaric fearing that someone – or something – may be targeting their family. Finally, after following some mysterious clues, Stefan realizes that whatever has a hold of his brother may have a more damaging grip over him than he could have ever imagined.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 8.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Michael A. Allowitz, written by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.9 out of 10 (15 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
Michael A. Allowitz
Writers
Kevin WilliamsonJulie Plec
Guest stars
Kristen Lee Gutoskie as SelineTierney Smith as Lizzie SaltzmanDemetrius Bridges as Dorian WilliamsLily Rose Smith as Josie SaltzmanNathalie Kelley as SybilAllison Scagliotti as Georgie DowlingAisha Duran as VirginiaDietrich Teschner as Buck

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.