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Vampire Diaries: Behind the Scenes of the Series Finale

Cast and crew share BTS shots as they film the series finale

Samantha Highfill
By Samantha Highfill Updated February 09, 2017 at 01:25 PM EST
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Ian Somerhalder

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"Caroline, Stefan & Damon on a warm winter day..." 

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Ian Somerhalder

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"Count down to the end starts now... with these two guys"

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Kevin Williamson

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"@paulvedere trying to sneak a peak at the finale script with @julieplec @kevwilliamson"

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Ian Somerhalder

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"Shot the last scene in the Salvatore crypt today with @verschoo directing Wow..."

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Candice King

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"That's a wrap on Caroline's house 🏡 😭 #tvdseason8 #tvdforever@julieplec"

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Paul Wesley

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"Look who rolled up in the black SUV. @kevwilliamson"

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Kevin Williamson

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"Friday night with some old friends. @paulvedere @ninadobrev#tvdforever" 

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Kevin Williamson

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"Dinner with @paulvedere@julieplec @kevwilliamson"

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Julie Plec

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"Last scene in Damon's bedroom. #TVDforever"

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Julie Plec

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"Last first take of the series. #tvdforever"

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Nina Dobrev

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"I know it's Thursday, but this is not a TBT.

#BackOnSet #TVDForever"

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Chris Grismer

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"Working with my favorite brothers. #tvdforever #tvd" 

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This is the end, my only friend, the end.

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Paul Wesley

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Hurricane Anders has taken over the wrap party.

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Michael Trevino

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Ohh just hanging out in front of The Salvatore Mansion with the man that started it all. It's been a wild ride Mr. Kevin Williamson. I'll catch on you the next one! #vampirediaries

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Steven R. McQueen

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Saying hi to some old friends

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Kayla Ewell

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8 years ago I walked into a room and left with some of the greatest friends of my life. #tvdforever

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Farewell, Covington aka our beloved Mystic Falls. #TVDFinale

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Michael Malarkey

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Troubledors #tvdwrapparty 📸: @paulvedere

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Julie Plec

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Said goodbye to this beautiful creature yesterday. #tvdforever

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Julie Plec

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My ladies. #sisterhood #tvdforever credit: @lanecheek

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8 years. @paulvedere

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Nina Dobrev

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Can't believe how time flies. Farewell dinner with team Somereed! So good catching up with these goofballs. All ❤

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Me and K dubs @kevwilliamson

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Julie Plec

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Holy Vampire Cake! #tvdforever #TVDFamily

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Paul Wesley

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That's officially a wrap.

One last pic of the brothers in front of Camaro.

To the fans, thank you for being a part of this journey in our lives. We couldn't have done it without you.

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Ian Somerhalder

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That's an official wrap on the Vampire Diaries. From the 1st day to the last night... I was the last to leave our stages early this morning, not a single crew member, not a sound. To the fans, thank you for it all we would have never been on this journey without you. To all who made this show possible- we did it. 8 years, wow. Thank you all. Love,
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