Another episode, another excuse to mock teenage angst, dramatic stares, and conveniently timed celestial events. We’re still watching, send help (or wine). 😉
Alright, you masochistic celestial event enthusiasts and undead drama addicts! You actually came back for MORE after that train wreck of a pilot? (And if you missed our initial descent into madness, catch up with The Vampire Diaries: Pilot (S1E1) – Fine, They Hooked Us first!) Look at you, gluttons for punishment! Well, Cinesist has, once again, bravely subjected ourselves to the glorious, eye-roll-inducing torment that is ‘The Vampire Diaries: Night of the Comet (S1E2)’. And guess what? This episode is about as subtle as a vampire doing the Macarena at a blood bank during happy hour. We promise, our sarcasm levels are already soaring. 😉
So, a comet’s decided to grace Mystic Falls with its presence. Ooooooh, spooky! Apparently, this fiery rock hurtling through space is a HUGE DEAL for the local supernatural populace, stirring up all sorts of ancient mojo and conveniently providing the perfect, dimly lit backdrop for approximately 73% more longing stares and cryptic conversations. Because, as we all know, nothing quite screams ‘intense supernatural drama’ like a giant celestial body rudely photobombing your exquisitely angsty teenage romance. It’s almost like the writers needed a reason for everyone to congregate and look mysterious. Just saying. 😉
Elena, bless her perpetually conflicted heart, is still reeling from the shocking revelation that her new dreamy boyfriend drinks more than just… checks notes… artisanal kombucha. She’s naturally torn, because apparently, discovering your significant other is an undead creature of the night is a minor inconvenience, not a deal-breaker. Will she run screaming into the night, perhaps enrolling in a vampire-free witness protection program? Will she embrace her destiny as the resident human accessory to a brooding bloodsucker? Or will she maybe, just maybe, ask some damn logical questions for once, like ‘Do you pay taxes?’ or ‘What’s your preferred blood type, so I can update my grocery list?’ Spoiler alert: Don’t hold your breath. Because plot. 😉
Meanwhile, Stefan continues his unwavering reign as the most perpetually constipated-looking ‘good’ vampire in the history of television. Seriously, someone get the dude some fiber. All this while he’s valiantly attempting to control his ‘urges’ around Elena. Newsflash, buddy: if you’re constantly staring at her like she’s a walking, talking, freshly tapped pint of O negative, you’re not exactly selling that ‘in control’ narrative you’re going for. We’re pretty sure even the comet is judging his self-restraint. 🙄 It’s almost cute, in a cringe-worthy, extremely dramatic way.
And then there’s Damon. Oh, sweet, chaotic Damon. He continues to be the only freaking reason we haven’t officially declared this show a public nuisance. He’s not just stirring the pot; he’s aggressively flinging it across the kitchen, dropping snarky remarks like they’re perfectly aimed, hot potatoes, and generally making everyone else’s painfully dramatic lives a living hell. Honestly, if this show was just ‘The Damon Salvatore Show: How to Be a Glorious Asshole and Still Be the Best Character,’ it would probably be… significantly less infuriating. And let’s be real, you’d probably still watch. We know we would. 😏
This episode, in its infinite wisdom, introduces even more of Mystic Falls’ charmingly oblivious residents. And by ‘residents,’ we mean conveniently placed future vampire snacks or walking, talking exposition delivery systems. We also get more of Bonnie awkwardly discovering her burgeoning witchy powers (because apparently, everyone in this town has a secret supernatural identity, it’s like a small-town Avengers but with more brooding and less spandex). And Caroline? Ah, Caroline. She continues her journey to becoming the surprisingly complex character she inexplicably evolves into several seasons later. But for now? She’s mostly just concerned about party planning, who’s paying attention to her, and probably whether her hair looks perfect. Priorities, people! The comet has nothing on Mystic Falls’ teen drama. 😉
Elena goes to the Salvatore house to talk to Stefan, but finds Damon there instead, who reveals surprising information about Stefan’s past. Vicki begins to remember the attack.
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The Cinesist Verdict: Should You Watch This?
“The Night of the Comet” pretty much doubles down on everything that made the pilot both eye-rollingly predictable and, we grudgingly admit, strangely addictive. More brooding, more longing glances that could win Olympic gold, and more conveniently timed supernatural occurrences, all set against the dramatic backdrop of a celestial light show. It’s less a drama, more a beautifully lit, angsty teenage improv show with fangs.
Are we going to keep watching?
Sadly, yes. Because like a moth to a ridiculously attractive, potentially homicidal flame (or a desperate Netflix binger on a Tuesday night), we’re morbidly curious to see just how much more comically melodramatic this comet-infused saga can possibly get. Don’t expect any logical plot developments – your brain might spontaneously combust. Don’t anticipate nuanced character motivations – unless ‘because angst’ counts. Just buckle up for more supernatural soap opera nonsense. You’ve been warned. And honestly, you probably deserve it for coming this far.
Now, if you’ll excuse us, we need to go stare at the sky and contemplate the sheer absurdity of it all.
Glorious Call to Action:
Alright, you poor, brave souls who’ve made it this far! Did The Vampire Diaries: Night of the Comet also make you question your life choices, or are you just here for the snark (we don’t judge)? Sound off in the comments below! Tell us your most eye-roll-worthy TVD moments, or confess if you, too, are morbidly addicted to this supernatural soap opera. We’re waiting to judge (lovingly, of course). 👇🤣🧛
