February 8, 2017 holds an indelible yet melancholic mark in the hearts of Vampire Diaries diehard fans as the day when the sparkle of Mystic Falls faded. That unforgettable day witnessed high emotional tides as the cast, most of whom have been aboard since its 2009 maiden show, gave their all in their impactful last scenes. True to the TVD spirit, they captured each moment with fans via social media
To kick-start the celebratory mood, Candice King posted a "last day" ticker video via Instagram. Executive producer and series finale co-writer, Kevin Williamson, followed suit with a commemorative Mystic Falls-themed cake.
The final day's MVP award undoubtedly goes to Ian Somerhalder through his fan interactions via numerous Facebook live chats ahead of his last scenes. Earlier in the night, actress Kat Graham had wrapped up, sharing a fan-made Bonnie montage via Twitter. As for Nina Dobrev, she chose Instagram to express heartfelt gratitude to fans on behalf of her characters before bowing out ahead of the rest.
