The Dark Diaries

by Sophia Betina

The Dark Diaries is a rewatch podcast dedicated to The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, with an astrology twist—and a love for all things dark, mysterious, and supernatural. Each chapter, we’ll revisit the world of Mystic Falls and New Orleans, breaking down the episodes before diving into the astrology behind our favorite characters, exploring how their birth charts reflect the choices, relationships, and unforgettable moments that made these stories so iconic. Beyond the rewatch, we’ll venture into the shadows with bonus episodes exploring folklore, haunted history, ghost stories, witchcraft, mythology, legendary figures like Hecate and Lilith, and the dark tales that continue to captivate us today. Whether you’re here for the rewatch, the astrology, or the stories that lurk in the dark, there’s always another mystery waiting to be uncovered. Welcome to The Dark Diaries.

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Chapter 7: Halloween

Halloween has arrived in Mystic Falls, and in Season 1, Episode 7 of The Vampire Diaries, the line between playing a monster and becoming one is beginning to disappear…

Aug 10
1 h 31 min

Bonus Episode: Vampire Origins

Before Dracula and long before the Salvatore brothers, there were stories of creatures that fed on the living and refused to stay dead. In this special bonus episode, we

Aug 3
47 min

Chapter 6: 1864

Tonight our Vampire Diaries rewatch travels back to 1864, where love, betrayal, and one unforgettable vampire changed everything between two brothers. In Chapter 6, we’r

Jul 27
1 h 40 min

Chapter 5: What are you?

The truth is getting harder to ignore, and buried secrets never stay buried forever… In Chapter 5, we’re revisiting Season 1, Episode 5 of The Vampire Diaries, You’re Un

Jul 20
1 h 32 min

Chapter 4: Founding Families

Mystic Falls is dressed in its finest, but beneath the glamour, dangerous secrets and deadly intentions are waiting to surface. In Chapter 4, we’re revisiting Season 1,

Jul 13
1 h 24 min

Chapter 3: Football

Friday night lights are no match for the darkness lurking in Mystic Falls. In Chapter 3, we’re revisiting Season 1, Episode 3 of The Vampire Diaries, where Stefan finds

Jun 29
1 h 10 min

Chapter 2: Epic

Mystic Falls is already proving that first impressions can be deceiving. In Chapter 2, we revisit Season 1, Episode 2 of The Vampire Diaries as the town prepares for the

Jun 22
1 h 31 min

Chapter One: Mystic Falls

Mystic Falls may seem like a cozy little town, but beneath the surface lies a history filled with secrets, curses, magic, and betrayal. Join me on The Dark Diaries as we

Jun 15
1 h 38 min