Episode #44: You’re Not A Hero, You’re A Martyr

Bite On This: A Vampire Diaries Podcast
Episode #44: You’re Not A Hero, You’re A Martyr
February 13, 2011

Opening:

• LJ Smith fired from The Vampire Diaries
• Uncle John wears a glove.
• Ratings reached a series low this week.
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• 2.14 – Crying Wolf

Last week’s poll:
Do you think John actually cares about having a relationship with Elena?
Yes. He is her father. 23%
No. He’s got another game plan. 77%

This week’s poll:
Do you think Tyler should have left Mystic Falls?
Yes. It is for the good of the character.
No way.  We were just starting to like him.

Music From Mystic Falls:
1. Free Energy “All I Know”,
2. Smith Westerns “All Die Young”,
3. Ladyhawke “Manipulating Woman”,
4. Kyler England “You Wait For Rain”,
5. Matthew West “Family Tree”

Episode Commentary:
First Bite: (29%) Yes.  It was great.  (7%) It was ok.  Can’t complain. (64%) Nope, Didn’t Like It.
Did you like the episode?

General Comments:

• Bonnie finally admits her feelings for Jeremy.

Uncle John is telling everyone’s secrets

• Will Jenna and Alaric’s relationship survive?  Will Jenna finally find out the truth about what is going on?  Will she be able to accept it?
• Is Uncle John trying to squeeze his way back into the family?

Bonnie, Jeremy and Caroline Play Mind Games

• Is knowing the story behind Luka and Jonas important?  Does this make the story fit together?
• Why is Klaus working so hard to break the curse?

The Wolfpack Wants To Break The Curse:

• Is the wolf pack taking advantage of Tyler’s naivety? Or is Tyler not asking the right questions? Wouldn’t it have been smarter to just tell him the truth?
• Was the torture of Damon really necessary? Shouldn’t they have learned the lesson from before?
• Why is it that Jules is always the one to survive?

Elena and Stefan Need Some Quiet Time

• Should Elena have been honest with Stefan about the plan?  Was it wrong for her to want to talk about the future when she knew what she was giving up?
• Is Elena a hero or a martyr?
• Will Elijah keep his promise to Elena to keep her friends and family safe?

Tyler Leaves Mystic Falls:

• What did you think of Tyler’s exit?
• Does this mean Caroline and Matt will finally be together? Should we stop playing this game?  Is the storyline growing old?
• How long do you think Tyler will stay gone from Mystic Falls?

Closing:

• Next week we’ll be back to talk about 2.15 – The Dinner Party.

• STEFAN TELLS ELENA ABOUT HIS DARKEST DAYS — Stefan tells Elena about a dark time in his history and the surprising person whose influence changed everything. After getting the truth out of Luka, Jonas makes his feelings clear to Bonnie and Jeremy. Trying to catch Elijah off-guard, Damon arranges a dinner party for him with Jenna, Alaric and Andie, but last-minute information throws Damon’s plan into chaos.
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