I was NOT expecting to like this show as much as I did. It’s not as cheesy as you might think, which makes for an interesting teen drama. It somehow has a really great balance of the dramatic and comedic elements. It’s one of the most popular teen shows, right up there with Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars. (golden trio, anyone?) The characters are all really well fleshed out, and even though they can be really cliched at times, you get pulled into all their individual storylines. Although the actual plot is kind of basic, it’s still a really great watch if you’re running out of things to binge on Netflix (thanks, quarantine!). However, the absolute greatest part of the show is how attractive EVERY SINGLE PERSON is. Good. Lord. I mean, teen drama, it’s kind of expected, but theCW casting department REALLY went off with these actors. Even if you hate the plot and don’t care about the character development, you will fall in love with every single person in Mystic Falls. It’s worth a watch simply for that reason, honestly.