Stefan has always searched for a way to find redemption. In his final act of heroism, Stefan atones for forcing Damon into becoming a vampire and for the countless lives they have destroyed along the way. Ultimately, Stefan takes matters into his own hands by giving Damon the cure and forcing him out of the way of the hellfire before it consumes both him and Katherine.

Their bond brings tears to my eyes, and I don’t want either of them to die. When it comes down to the bitter end, neither brother wants the other one to sacrifice themselves. From the time we first met them, Stefan and Damon’s relationship has grown from adversarial to unflinchingly loyal. His final act is in perfect alignment with the fact that this was always his story to tell.Īll the way back on Season 1 Episode 1, Stefan’s voiceover declared that this was his story. On The Vampire Diaries Season 8 Episode 16, “I Was Feeling Epic,” Stefan makes the ultimate sacrifice by giving up his life to save everyone in Mystic Falls.

But the true love story was always between Stefan and Damon. There’s no denying that the love triangle with Elena took up a great deal of the narrative. It’s been about two brothers finding forgiveness and acceptance from each other.

The Vampire Diaries has been a story about redemption.

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