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Mickey Ross

im such a stelena hater, and also a matt hater so i’ve been dreading this ep but im gonna watch for you guys’ reaction lol

Namjoon'sWife

Damon in the memory literally described all the things that she would want and it sums up of a love with him🥰🥰

Namjoon'sWife

The way that Elena said that when she's with Damon, it consumes and it connected to when Damon said she would want a love that consumes her. *Chef's kiss* 😘😘👌🏾👌🏾

Namjoon'sWife

The hidden memory of Elena meeting Damon first will always be one of my favorite scenes in S3😍😍🥰🥰

Jaden

Rob smiling during the last few scenes bc he knew what was going to happen is just so funny

tia jones

i feel like elena could have gone to damon bc everyone was at home. but damon was alone.

Heida

It doesn't matter if you, or in this case Damon or Stefan, think it's right. It's HER choice.

cece

help i know, the last bit was just a joke i swear😭🙏yesss so glad he’s back🥹

Caroline

I can dislike Delena and sympathise with their fans at the same time. Lets just agree to disagree because i cant keep discussing this with you. Lets just celebrate that Zuff is back! woop.

cece

this is also my opinion as well?😭 i just don’t think the word hope is the right word to use. she made her choice and told damon her choice as well. she practically gave him a gentle let down. and they have a “special” relationship so this is nothing new. if that’s the case, did previous scenes give you hope and what you felt like were unnecessary? (genuinely curious) i definitely understand why you would feel the way you’re feeling as a stefan fan, but i just don’t see how she gave him “hope”. i think damons eyes would’ve lit up if that were the case😭 instead they were in despair bc she made her choice which was stefan. i promise you, you don’t have to stand in the delena teary eyed circle, they’re suffering enough already from this episode😭

Caroline

My point was literally proven with the comment right bellow. It did give Delena fans hope that wasn't needed after she chose Stefan. This is my opinion! I am not bandwagoning on to anyone else's opinion, like be for real! The scene sucks for me as a Stefan fan and that is my opinion! Honestly where is the gif with that woman screaming: It's just my opinion. I feel like i need it.

NS

I was so into the love triangle when this show was airing. Now in my thirties, I could do without it. I was a hardcore Delena shipper back then. The actors had wonderful chemistry and I loved the banter/dialogue. I love vampires that lean into the vampirism aspect. I’m not looking for non-human characters to show humanity or be the good guy. I’m watching for fantasy and escapism. So characters who embrace it like Damon and Klaus always end up being my favorite. I wish Stefan and Elena could have skipped the back and forth so Stefan could have used the extra time to employ his super strength and super speed to save both. Alas, the plot moves forward and this show is still so fun to watch. I’m so happy to see you, Zuff.

cece

she said “maybe” just fyi

Apoka

yeah, that car scene gives me Titanic vibes with the door. Like just take both of them lol

erykah

haven’t been watching yalls reactions the past month cause I haven’t seen any of the shows/movies you guys have been reacting to lately (just interacting with likes/hearts) but it’s so good to catch up with tvd and with the 3 of you again 🫶

Nyeisha Melvina Clark

I will never forgive the writers for making Stefan so weak that he apparently can't carry Matt AND Elena both, even with vampire strength, lol. I understand the poetry of the scene but there are A LOT of plot holes with Elena's death scene. My Delena heart broke when she chose Stefan but the fact that later on in the episode it was revealed that Delena had met first and Elena just admitted that had she met Damon first things would have been different made me so happy. Also it was interesting to see that Elena was immediately flirting with Damon at first sight, no matter what she was always attracted to him. Also love how Elena admitted that Damon consumes her, and during their first meet he told her she wanted a "love that consumes you" soulmatism at it's finest.

cece

yes… you being a delena stan is fine and i didn’t combat against that. i was talking about your “opinion” about the phone call and why you somehow believe the reasons she chose stefan. nothing contradictory about my statement lol. and really? feening after delena fans? im not even sure you can tag people on here, but yes pls tell me which comments ive been “feening after delena stans”. not even trying to argue but it’s clear you’re taking this personally and seem to have a problem with me. this doesn’t even have to be an argument lol. me replying to you and having a differing argument from you doesn’t have to mean immediate arguments or problems; just feel like you need to understand that lol, bc i have not disrespected you at all or stated anything that could result in your obvious personal statements against me (literally no hard feelings at all on my end).

bella

There's no right or wrong, so you don't need to be the one who gives insight on what you feel is the wrong Interpretation like the phone call in the finale. I feel that's how it came off, you don't need to always be one to feel the need correct people. I never said Stefan didn't love her lmao, I literally wrote Elena has two guys who love her and would do anything for her. For the future, my next delena comment, don't run to it. I dont need you to tell me what's "simple" and what's "facts." It's sad that so many delena fans stopped commenting, I wonder why. You can write your own comments without replying to others who clearly dont think the same way as you about these ships and scenes. Anyone who agrees with you will reply to you. I can tag you in so many comments of you feening after delena fans lol

bella

"you can like whatever you like" also at the same time "your opinion makes no sense" Point proven, thank you.

cece

my comment is also an opinion/statement though? im also stating what i feel, whats the problem? you can like whatever you like, no one has a problem with that. im just saying that your opinion makes no sense. and how is elena “downplaying” stefan? and i don’t go to every comment about delena, literally what are you talking? and to say there’s not a right or wrong, is very false. like.. that’s literally not true at all. i don’t see why youre trying to personally attack me about this?? im also noticing you keep editing your comment and adding more things to it resorting to me having to do the same to respond. i again dont have a problem with people liking who they like. i was specifically responding to your “opinion” about elenas choice in choosing stefan, and theres nothing wrong with that. i also commented, same as you. pls stop making a false narrative about me. thank you.

bella

I really wish you would stop commenting on every delena fan's comments. It felt downplay by Elena herself though..What is the point besides clearly saying they are wrong or not understanding what YOU THINK the scenes are protraying. I literally wrote that stelena has a special place in my heart. Stelena were the strongest s1-2, Elena's head would not turn in s1, they were wholesome like I said. Read the last part of my sentence. The one about Stefan's impact on Elena and her life, I'll always acknowledge that. Let's acknowledge this now, anyone who comments abut delena you run to it, it's annoying. There's two ships, people are gonna like either or both. Leave delena fans alone, I don't go to your stelena comments and say my peace. There's no right or wrong.

cece

i mean, i don’t think any future episodes effects or has anything to do with what im saying lol. i also know youre not saying every stelena stan felt the same, but its a given that many stelena stans would feel happy about it, given she chose stefan. you also said that the scene with delena sucked for stefan fans & was unnecessary for stelena stans as well which is what prompted me to say what i said. i dont believe what im saying is false, because the proof is in the pudding. i just feel like this same consistent rhetoric has been passed around the fandom constantly and just feels like another bandwagoning opinion.

Caroline

I am not saying every stelena fan felt the same about it but that's what i felt. I don't think i can explain more without spoiling. Either way, its just my opinion

cece

yes… you stated that already but im curious on HOW that gives hope? haven’t watched the video yet but from what i remember, she told damon on the phone that she was going to stefan, and she obviously knew he would be upset about it given his feelings for her, so i felt like it was necessary for her to say that, and that it’s not a surprise that she would say something like that. again, she’s always been sympathetic towards damon about this situation. i also don’t see how it made it seem like damon had a chance, when she already had made her decision and was driving to stefan as they were talking on the phone. it was pure fan service. and i don’t know where you’re getting your information from but im pretty sure stelena stans were gleaming😭

Caroline

It does give delena hope.. and its after she made her choice. Thats what i thought was unnecessary. I never said that tho.. i am not a damon/delena fan at all, i said so in my comment above. Making it seem like Damon has a chance even though she made her choice is unnecessary, which i feel the writer did with that last scene.

cece

im sorry but im confused… how does it give hope? she made her choice already. if anything, they just gave fan service to delena stans as they’ve been doing for every other episode lol. this is nothing new i feel like. it’s like… so this time is unnecessary to you but the rest of the damon and elena scenes aren’t? she’s always been sympathetic towards damon and his feelings for her.

Caroline

I just ment that it gives delena hope when everyone has waited so long for her to make a choice. Then when she finally does it, she says: maybe if we met first. Then it show that they did meet first, which gives false or not hope to delena. I just felt like it was unnecessary for the writers to do that. Not just for delena fans but also for Stelena fans. Just in my opinion

cece

why would it seem like she didn’t actually make her choice because she met damon first?

Caroline

This is such a sad episode! When Damon realised that Elena was dead it was one of the saddest moments! He lost his love, his bestfriend and possibly his brother at the same time, thats so sad. This ep i remember feeling like i totally got how delena fans felt, not because i like them(delena) but because Elena finally made her choice but then they show that Damon actually met Elena first. That just makes it still seem like she hasn't actually made her choice, that sucks as Stefan fan. As in i understand how frustrating it is when delena finally have a good moment but then stelena has a good moment right after. I felt like i needed to elaborate x) I love that Stefan always makes the right choices etc but this one was not it for me haha. If it was Jeremy in the car, then i get it but Matt.. anyways, i know he had to because thats what Elena wanted.

Laney Tapia

this finale was so fun to rewatch and the big fat liar shout out was crazy i LOVE that movie

claudia

omg i’m so happy now i need a season 4 lol

Apoka

Just woke up. Four videos in one go is insane omg. Thank you guys

Amber Augustine

"you want a love that consumes you. You want passion and adventure, and even a little danger." I love the shocking reveal that damon and Elena met first. They instantly had a connection and it is so sad that damon compelled her memories away so she can have a better life.

Cinnamon Girl

I saw Zuff on the thumbnail and HAD TO suscribe again, omgggggg, I missed you all three together smmmmm

briboeee

You get it ❤️

briboeee

CLOCK IT 👏🏽👏🏽

Halima

One of the more underrated aspects of Stefan and Elena’s dynamic is just how much freedom of choice he offers her considering Elena as a doppelgänger is constantly being robbed of her dignity and autonomy. It seems like such a little thing, but it’s so important for the life that Elena leads. Choosing to save Matt over Elena takes a lot of strength on Stefan’s part, and the fact that he couldn’t take that choice away from her, even knowing she could die, is so special to me.

cece

i really wish you guys would stop trying to downplay the love both stefan and elena have for each other. it’s a fact. they love each other. they are in a relationship together and they both constantly fight for their relationship. she told damon that bc she knows how much damon loves her, and it’s in her nature to be nice. it’s why she CHOSE her boyfriend lol. and it’s normal for her to have doubts. it’s normal for anyone to have a few doubts, especially after everything they’ve been through, but they both push through for the love they have for each other. simple.

Amber Augustine

I definitely think her choice to die is wrong. Stefan respecting her choice to die is just not right. Not every decision Elena makes is correct, which is why I think I prefer damon is because he challenges her. but we will agree to disagree on this matter.

Heida

THIS!!!

Heida

I STRONGLY disagree. I'm sure if it was up to him he would've saved her but I LOVE that Stefan loves and respects Elena enough to follow her wishes and save her friend because he knows how much her friends and family mean to her. Damon could never.

bella

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST THANK YOU!!!!!

bella

In my opinion, it felt like Elena chose Stefan because she felt like she owed Stefan the respect of choosing him because he came into her life when she needed happiness and hope and he gave her that. The fact she said if they would've met first then maybe which I feel you wouldn't doubt your feelings for Stefan that much if he was fully 100% the best decision you could make. There's a quote about if you truly love someone you would've of fallen for someone else. Someone else giving you something you didn't get from the person before. I think Elena really wanted to pick Damon but had the doubts and fears of her friends and Jeremy also the feeling of what Stefan gave her when he came into town. When she said Damon consumes her, which was the words Damon said to Elena before he compelled her to forget always made me believe her feelings for Damon was so strong that twice in this season she said the word "consume" when he came to feelings and that IMO sounds like their connection was so strong, compulsion broke in a way or at least that word escaped lol. Just my thoughts and theories from this episode. The other episode she said consume was the bed scene when she spoke about Becca's feelings and Damon even made an expression his face after she said that word. Stefan would save the world for Elena, Damon would sacrifice the world for Elena. BOTH strong acts of love for Elena, Idk why people compare that with this finale because it just shows that Elena has two guys who love her and would do anything for her. I see the good and bad traits in both, I personally love delena over stelena but stelena s1-2 will always have a piece of my heart. It was so wholesome. Delena just gives me the feeling like im always on my toes and the passion bursts from the screen. I can go on and on why I love delena more but I won't lol. But it doesn't make stelena any less for me or for the impact it gives Elena and her life.

Ash 💕

In my opinion, a great quality that Elena possesses is her complete selflessness in regards to life and death when it comes to her family and friends. With that being said, what’s special between Stefan and Elena’s dynamic is that he loves her so much, he puts HER wants and needs above his. Her desires take complete reign even if it is a tough one. Letting Matt die and saving her would have put a strain on their dynamic because Elena’s love for those important to her is central to her character. It would have ripped her apart and ultimately, I think this extreme action shows the audience how Stefan as a character will always put Elena first…meaning all of Elena even if it doesn’t serve him. Ignoring Elena’s wishes could have been seen as selfish and self serving for Stefan if he ultimately saved her life out of love instead of honoring her wish BECAUSE he loves her. If Stefan had saved Elena instead of Matt, that would have destroyed the core of their relationship which is built upon Stefan allowing Elena to have full autonomy as she should. That means the ability to choose. It also parallels Stefan trying to save Elena’s parents and her father telling him to save Elena instead. It would have destroyed Elena to know that Stefan disregarded her wishes and allowed Matt to die. It would have destroyed the foundation of the relationship between Stefan and Elena knowing that Stefan decided for her. It’s the main difference between Stefan and Damon..Damon wants to control Elena and he chooses for her. Stefan respects Elena in a way that reflects how he truly knows who she is. It’s also why she’s in love with him. I think that’s a very intricate idea but it brings into perspective how much respect he has for Elena even in such an incredibly difficult circumstance. Stefan has always valued Elena in a way that allows her to make her own decisions. It made sense in that way for Elena to become a vampire by saving someone else’s life. Stefan and Elena have the same self-sacrificial quality along with so many of other parallels as characters. Her death in the same spot where her parents died and where she almost died before the events of the season one pilot, feels like a full circle moment and a fitting conclusion to her human life. While it is fitting, I do believe Elena becoming a vampire should have happened later or never. I think that Stefan could have saved both Elena and Matt easily if the writing consistently made sense but I think this was just an excuse to finally turn Elena into a vampire (even if the how doesn’t make complete sense) and also have this moment of fan service where Stefan following Elena’s wishes can be turned into a “but why didn’t Stefan save Elena if he loves her so much?” thing by fans who don’t see the beauty in Stefan’s unconditional love and respect for Elena as a human character who above all, values domain over her own life. That’s an important showing of love between his character and hers. Most of this finale was Julie Plec trying to establish some sort of the same pre-destined narrative that Stefan and Elena have and flipping it to aid in a plot armor created to set up Elena and Damon possibilities while trying to diminish Stelena. It was definitely added for more poor Damon sympathy nonsense lol.

Cristy

I love that Bryce got a visit from Aunt Jenna even if it was in dream form. "Who’s getting the rose?" Lol, Bryce. "You’re about to die and you’re hyping up Caroline." Well, it was Klaus in Tyler's body just saying…a real underrated Klaroline moment in my opinion. You guys are amazing for doing all of this, thank you sm!

Shirlene Wright

Episode #4 in a row, now that is a FRIDAY NIGHT!! Thank You.

Big Daddy

Let’s GOOOOOO!!!

jaselle

VAMP ELENAAAAA

jaselle

definitely one of my favorite season finales in tvd!! so iconic

j-l

one of my fav eps of the whole show lets gooo

Amber Augustine

It broke my heart when damon was crying when ric was dying, because it meant he was losing Elena too. I also love that Damon’s moment of strength came from his meeting with Elena. 😭

Liyah J

I love you guys fr❤️

Mariel

the big smile on rob's face when Damon met Elena first!!! I'm cheesing!

jaselle

bryce’s colin bridgerton shirt😭😭 i love it

Amber Augustine

We love y’all. I missed you guys so much.

Amber Augustine

The season 3 finale is one of the most iconic finales. The fact that damon and elena met first breaks my heart. I also can’t believe Stefan let Elena die, Damon would never omg. It was also so shocking that Elena is a vampire now.

Anna Blackberry

the dis belief when I opened my e-mail omfg

Kelly M.

I’m not even a Jets fan (Go Birds!) but it’s so nice to see the colors and merch again because it means Zuff is back! ☺️

j-l

yall are the best omg

Maddy Hutson

Zuff going all out with the jets colors 👏🏻. So glad he feels good and is ready to come back!! I missed his wild commentary

Katie M.

I don’t even watch this show but I’m HERE. FOR. THIS!!!

Heida

YES!!! This marks a pivotal point in the series. From now on everything changes! This finale shook me to my core when I first watched it. I always knew Elena would become a vampire at some point but wasn't expecting it at that time or in that way. The car scene is weirdly very emotional and ridiculous at the same time. Elena is there fighting with Stefan and telling him to save Matt while she's literally drowning and wasting precious time. Also, why didn't Stefan help her unbuckle her seatbelt? And doesn't he have super speed? But Nina's acting along with the Sigur Rós song (which as an Icelander I was freaking out about!) made me cry so much 😭 And I'm sure if it was up to him he would've saved her but I LOVE that Stefan loves and respects Elena enough to follow her wishes and save her friend because he knows how much her friends and family mean to her. I also love this quote: "That's what love should be. You should love the person that makes you glad to be alive". I will ALWAYS be a Stelena shipper ❤ Damon: "You want a love that consumes you. You want passion and adventure, and even a little danger... I want you to get everything you're looking for". Elena: "When I'm with him, it just consumes me" As you know, I'm not a Delena shipper but the paralells are insane. Btw, I know it's been a long time since you've seen this Rob but how could you forget Elena dying and turning? I really thought you accidentally spoiled it! Fun facts: The plot to turn Elena into a vampire had been in the works since the series began. Initially, it was to be used by the end of the 2nd season. Elena dies exactly the same way she did in the books but it was Katherine who caused her death, not Rebekah. The ending scene when Elena is in the hospital's morgue and wakes up in transition is very similar to the scene where Bella wakes up as a vampire at the end of Breaking Dawn Part 1. This is the highest rated episode out of all 8 seasons. The initial airing attracted 2.53 million viewers. Goofs: Stefan and Matt state that Damon is a 100 miles out of town and cannot get back within 1 hour. However, as shown multiple times throughout the series, Damon is capable of running so fast that he would have been able to return to Mystic Falls well within 1 hour. Also, Alaric is called Elena's guardian but she has already turned 18.