The Vampire Diaries' 10th Anniversary - The Start Of A Franchise
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Ten years ago today, 'The Vampire Diaries' premiered on the CW to much acclaim. Nobody knew it then, but it would prove to be the start of a franchise.
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Vampire Diaries (2009)
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