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The Vampire Diaries · Season 8

The Vampire Diaries season 8 episode 4: An Eternity of Misery

Aired 11 November 201643 minRated TV-14

7.1TMDB · 9 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 “An Eternity of Misery”

Tasked with finding a mysterious artifact, Damon’s latest mission takes him to Texas where a violent run-in with Peter Maxwell leads to a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, after gaining the upper hand in their fight to save Damon and Enzo, Stefan and Alaric team up and uncover the origins of the mysterious force they’re up against. Finally, Matt returns to the fray after his past and present collide in an unexpected way.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 4 of 16 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 3 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Rob Hardy, written by Brett Matthews and Neil Reynolds.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (9 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
Rob Hardy
Writers
Brett MatthewsNeil Reynolds
Guest stars
Michael Trevino as Tyler LockwoodKristen Lee Gutoskie as SelineTierney Smith as Lizzie SaltzmanLily Rose Smith as Josie SaltzmanNathalie Kelley as SybilAllison Scagliotti as Georgie DowlingWolé Parks as CadeJoel Gretsch as Peter Maxwell

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Vampire Diaries Season 8

Previous · S08E03You Decided That I Was Worth Saving4 November 2016Next · S08E05Coming Home Was a Mistake18 November 2016
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  15. E15
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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.