On-the-set pics of Vampire Diaries American Gothic

After Jeremy's death on The Vampire Diaries, I expected at least a somewhat somber episode, but it definitely wasn't "Bring It On." The only substantial mention of mourning was when Elena looked at the Memorial flyer pictured. Otherwise, Elena was flying high and having fun as an emotionless vampire.

Cheerleading Ruse

Elena asked Caroline to get her back on the cheerleading squad and it happened immediately. I can't imagine a high school that would let someone back on the team that quickly and just because she's friends with the captain, but okay, I'll go with it.

Elena didn't join because Damon told her too, but because she wanted to have fun and suck some vervain-free cheerleader blood. Oh, and don't forget, she also wanted the blue ribbon.

Initially, I thought the idea of an emotionless Elena would be a nice change, but she's just a bitch. Her decision to let Caroline fall and hit the ground was despicable. Yes, Caroline's a vampire, but it still hurt, physically and especially emotionally.

All about Elena

From the opening scene laying across the road, to the cheerleading competition, to the party, it was all about Elena. She wanted what she wanted, when she wanted it, with no consideration for anyone else.

Her inhibitions were gone, so she walked around naked, stretched against Stefan, and then changed in front of him. She had no regard for his or anyone else's feelings.

She threatened Sheriff Forbes and got into a nasty brawl with Caroline. This isn't the Elena I want to see. We've seen this moral degradation with others before, but Elena is supposed to be different. She's supposed to be the innocent one that we want to see happy and to succeed in live.

“American Gothic,” airing March 28th, is the episode when Daniel Gillies, Elijah on both The Vampire Diaries and the upcoming The Originals, returns, and seems to be a significant presence! The cure is still out there, and everybody is looking for it. Is Elijah looking for it, too?

Elena and Rebekah are teaming up to search for it and Katherine, and end up in a small town in Pennsylvania. According to the “American Gothic” official synopsis, this is where they encounter Elijah.

Why would Elijah be in this little Pennsylvania town if he wasn’t also looking for the cure, or at least Katherine? Or may he’s already met up with Katherine and is working with her. Maybe he wants to find out what Elena and Rebekah know about the cure or the whereabouts of Katherine. Maybe he’s just keeping tabs on Elena and Rebekah to keep them from finding Katherine!

This episode sounds like it will be very revealing, and until it airs, here are some On-the-set Pictures of 4×18 “American Gothic”:



There are only a few episodes before The Originals pilot airs on April 25th. Will the cure, and Katherine, travel to New Orleans with Klaus, Rebekah, and Elijah? Or will the search be resolved by the May 16th finale of this season’s The Vampire Diaries? If the cure is found who will get it? Or has Katherine already taken it!