The Vampire Diarieswas one of the most popular teen dramas on television.
The show kicks off with Elena meeting Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley) at school.
The show continued to be beloved by fans untilthe series finale, but why was it canceled?

Why was The Vampire Diaries canceled?
According toScreen Rant, The Vampire Diaries is based on a book series written by L.J.
The series first aired in September 2009, and became a huge ratings success for The CW.

The show continued to grow its fan base over the years and even spawned twospinoffs,The OriginalsandLegacies.
However, Nina Dobrev opted to leave the popular series after Season 6.
The departure shocked fans who believed the show would die without the character of Elena.
“I don’t want to play a teenager anymore.
Ratings began to decline without Elena’s presence on the show.
What if they do come back, but we don’t know until the end?'
A lot of that silly stuff you’re not supposed to talk about.