The trailer in brief
Supernatural drama series from The CW, first aired 2009
Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder star
Steven R. McQueen and Kat Graham round out cast
Streaming in South Africa on Netflix and Prime Video
Blending drama, fantasy and horror, The Vampire Diaries arrived on The CW in 2009 and went on to become one of the network’s best known series. Nina Dobrev leads the cast alongside Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder, with Steven R. McQueen and Kat Graham also on board. Episodes run about 42 minutes each, and the show carries a 16 age rating.
This trailer introduces the show’s world and its central players ahead of that first season. Directors behind the camera include Michael A. Allowitz and Wesley himself, who stepped into the role while also starring. South African viewers can stream the series on both Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
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