While Damon does not have much to show in the love department considering that he was the last to have been romantically linked with Elena Gilbert, the long-sought pairing of Stefan and Caroline, played by Candice Accola King, finally materialized in Season 7, much to the delight of ‘Steroline’ shippers.
Steroline is one of the reasons why “The Vampire Diaries” Season 7 is getting its groove back but with the flash-forwards three years into the future, viewers are already aware that Stefan and Caroline will not end up together.
But it seems that the entry of vampire huntress Rayna, played by Leslie-Anne Huff, into the TV series in the current season has added a new sting to the TV series. While Leslie-Anne does look like Nina Dobrev from certain perspectives, it is actually her character Rayna that seems to keep the suspense and adrenaline going for the show, especially over the last couple of episodes.
Both fans and critics actually believe that she has become a worthy replacement for Elena although Leslie-Anne is just a guest star on “The Vampire Diaries” and her stint will likely end either during or before the Season 7 finale.
Her character on the series may be ancient and awesome but she is also a fair bit different from characters that fans and viewers have met before in “The Vampire Diaries” which makes her click on the show.