This review contains spoilers if you haven’t yet seen the episode. Stefan, then, tricks Katherine into thinking that he still has feelings for her, and stabs her in the back. He doesn’t kill her, but captures her so he can find out why she is back in town. She continues to say she is back for him. She also informs him that she conspired with the Lockwoods to burn the vampires in the church in order to fake her own death. Unfortunately for Stefan, Katherine was pretending to be chained up, and when he attempts to stake her, she breaks free and tells him to stay away from Elena or else she will kill her and her whole family. So what else happened? Well, at Jenna’s barbecue, Mason confronts Damon and tells hims that they shouldn’t let past supernatural feuds dictate their behavior. Damon doesn’t agree and pockets a silver knife. After said barbecue, Damon follows Mason and stabs him with a silver knife. However, it turns out silver does nothing to werewolves. Damon has made another enemy, only this one can kill him. Later, Caroline gets yelled at by Katherine for her inability to keep Elena busy while she was with Stefan. Luckily for Caroline, Elena forgives her for the things she said about her and Stefan’s relationship. Elena and Stefan argue at dinner because of Katherine’s dangerous nature and threats. Elena counters saying that they are doing exactly what Katherine wants by arguing. It becomes clear that Stefan thinks the only way for Elena to be safe is if they spend some time apart. Sadly Elena walks away. However, it was all a big trick on their part to figure out if Caroline is working with Katherine. Looks like the jig is up for Caroline. That’s the story, so how did it play out? Well, finally, this week we got to see some Katherine action. Nina Dobrev is seriously doing a fantastic job portraying Elena/Katherine. Her use of volatile emotions when playing Katherine are quite fun to watch. They way Katherine manipulates her peers is wonderful. When Elena and Katherine finally met face to face I was surprised that Katherine didn’t take Elena hostage, though I suppose the writers are saving that for another episode. Oh, the fun that Katherine brings to this show. My only complaint is that we haven’t see enough of her. I think she is a fun addition to the show and I enjoy the shake up it is providing the rest of the characters. I am also curious to see how close she comes to getting Stefan… I was sad to see all the drama that Caroline is bringing up between Elena and Stefan, I know she is our resident drama queen, but I was hoping the only speed bump for the couple this season would be Katherine. But now Caroline has to bring up the blood lust and the lack of aging on Stefan’s part. It looks to me like this is going to be a rough season for the couple. However, they’re still holding strong I just wonder how long they can hang on? I did think their make-up kiss after their fake kiss was very sweet. The new feud between Mason and Damon was interesting. For a minute there I was holding my breath that they would end up bonding over Pictionary and beer, but alas with Damon that never turns out to be true. I am wondering what is going to happen with this aspect of the story line. I liked watching the boys flex some muscle and stare each other down, Ian Somerhalder (Damon) has his sneer down to a T, it’s great. I am always surprised at the amount of story writers, Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson are able to pack into an hour long episode. One would think that all the mysteries, characters and story lines would get confusing but they never do. The Vampire Diaries is lucky to have such a skilled writing team guiding their show and keeping the viewer captivated and hungry for more. I like where this season is heading, though I will admit I am a bit scared for the fate of my favorite couple. Only time shall tell what will happen. Until next week, then… Read our review of episode 3, Bad Moon Rising, here.
