As I’m to understand, fans of The Vampire Diaries have slowly been losing their minds over this crazy-long winter hiatus – and yes, I am included in this category. I’m seriously beginning to think that the writers, producers, and actors of this show have been playing a twisted little game with us die-hards: an interview here, a tweeted picture there – you get the gist. They are teasing us. Mercilessly.
Lucky for us, though, the winter hiatus ends next week - Thursday, January 27th, The Vampire Diaries returns with a brand new episode: “The Descent.” And if you’re anything like me, you’ve been nosing around the forums, blogs, magazines, and Twitter, hoping to catch even a glimmer of what our pals in Mystic Falls are up to.
Strangely enough, though, that’s not the episode I’m blogging about. Yes, “The Descent” [2-12] has me so excited that I am literally counting down the days until I get to see Stefan sans shirt, Elena avec stake, and of course – the hug (don’t even pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about)! The episode I am blogging about is “Daddy Issues” [2-13], of which a summary and episode stills have been released. I’m intrigued because the episode title itself could refer to any one – I’m not freakin’ kidding!
I’m here to round up the “daddy issues” of each primary character in Mystic Falls because if we’ve learned anything from The Vampire Diaries, it’s don’t trust your father because he’s either a) a vampire hunter b) a d*ck or c) all of the above. FYI, if you want to check out the official synopsis or more episode stills, head over to virtually any TVD fansite – these guys are on top of things!
Elena Gilbert
From what I understand about Elena’s adoptive parents, they were pretty decent people, besides the fact that they were keeping her adoption secret from her and that her ‘father’ was actually her uncle. Her real dad, Jonathon Gilbert (whom she thought was her uncle), is actually part of the long tradition of Gilbert-vampire-betraying, as we saw in the episodes in season one, up to and including “Founder’s Day.” But don’t worry, Elena! He’s just trying to protect you – but not before he burns your vampire friends alive! In case you haven’t figured it out, John Gilbert is a d*ck – and he’s still alive. Even though Stefan made it abundantly clear that he wasn’t to ever set foot in Mystic Falls again because bad things would befall him (i.e., death) it looks like Daddy Gilbert is going to be paying a visit. Elena’s issue with her father? Um, she hates him. That’s going to be an issue of contention at the breakfast table.
Jeremy Gilbert
His parents are dead. I’m pretty sure that’s bad enough.
From what I understand about Elena’s adoptive parents, they were pretty decent people, besides the fact that they were keeping her adoption secret from her and that her ‘father’ was actually her uncle. Her real dad, Jonathon Gilbert (whom she thought was her uncle), is actually part of the long tradition of Gilbert-vampire-betraying, as we saw in the episodes in season one, up to and including “Founder’s Day.” But don’t worry, Elena! He’s just trying to protect you – but not before he burns your vampire friends alive! In case you haven’t figured it out, John Gilbert is a d*ck – and he’s still alive. Even though Stefan made it abundantly clear that he wasn’t to ever set foot in Mystic Falls again because bad things would befall him (i.e., death) it looks like Daddy Gilbert is going to be paying a visit. Elena’s issue with her father? Um, she hates him. That’s going to be an issue of contention at the breakfast table.
Jeremy Gilbert
His parents are dead. I’m pretty sure that’s bad enough.
Damon & Stefan Salvatore
Giuseppe Salvatore shot his own sons in cold blood for trying to do something noble – save Katherine from fate of a fiery church. Oh, did I mention that he treated the elder Salvatore like dirt and frequently used the younger to do his bidding? I feel like this had something to do with the loss of Mama Salvatore, but she has yet to be brought up on the show. Stefan ends up accidently killing his father to top it all off. In any case, if I were either of the Salvatore brothers, I would have daddy issues, too.
Giuseppe Salvatore shot his own sons in cold blood for trying to do something noble – save Katherine from fate of a fiery church. Oh, did I mention that he treated the elder Salvatore like dirt and frequently used the younger to do his bidding? I feel like this had something to do with the loss of Mama Salvatore, but she has yet to be brought up on the show. Stefan ends up accidently killing his father to top it all off. In any case, if I were either of the Salvatore brothers, I would have daddy issues, too.
Katerina Petrova
One of the most heart-breaking scenes of season 2 thus far is in “Katerina” [2-9], in which we get to see what exactly happened that made Katherine turn. We’re taken to 1490 Bulgaria and discover that she had a child out of wedlock. The child is taken from her and her father kicks her out of the house (hmm, is it just me, or is this still happening to young teenage girls? But I digress). Anyway, while Katerina is gone and is turned, she returns home to find that Klaus murdered her entire family. Um, thanks, because this show wasn’t already tragic enough with all of the familial issues!
One of the most heart-breaking scenes of season 2 thus far is in “Katerina” [2-9], in which we get to see what exactly happened that made Katherine turn. We’re taken to 1490 Bulgaria and discover that she had a child out of wedlock. The child is taken from her and her father kicks her out of the house (hmm, is it just me, or is this still happening to young teenage girls? But I digress). Anyway, while Katerina is gone and is turned, she returns home to find that Klaus murdered her entire family. Um, thanks, because this show wasn’t already tragic enough with all of the familial issues!
Bonnie Bennett
Her dad does not like the fact that she’s descended from witches, so it sounds like he just completely shuts out that aspect of her life (a growingly important aspect and one which is important to Bonnie). Other than that, we don’t know much about Mr. Bennett because this guy is just absent.
Her dad does not like the fact that she’s descended from witches, so it sounds like he just completely shuts out that aspect of her life (a growingly important aspect and one which is important to Bonnie). Other than that, we don’t know much about Mr. Bennett because this guy is just absent.
Caroline ForbesHer dad left her mother by running off with a man. Caroline seems to like her father, but he did leave her and her mother alone. Not cool, Mr. Forbes.
Tyler Lockwood
As we saw in the first season, Mr. Lockwood liked to get a little rough, especially with Tyler. He was emotionally and physically abusive to the poor kid. He kicks it in “Founder’s Day” and some of us rejoice that his unhealthy father-son relationship is finally over, but now Tyler has no father or male guidance. His uncle, Mason, looked like he was going to be a good influence, but, uh...things got a little rough when Damon confronted the werewolf. Tyler does not yet know that his only other father figure was offed by a pissed vamp.
As we saw in the first season, Mr. Lockwood liked to get a little rough, especially with Tyler. He was emotionally and physically abusive to the poor kid. He kicks it in “Founder’s Day” and some of us rejoice that his unhealthy father-son relationship is finally over, but now Tyler has no father or male guidance. His uncle, Mason, looked like he was going to be a good influence, but, uh...things got a little rough when Damon confronted the werewolf. Tyler does not yet know that his only other father figure was offed by a pissed vamp.
Matt Donovan
Matt’s parents suck – they really, really do. His mother is absent and when she’s around she’s pretty lousy. As for his dad...um, does he even have one? In any case, Matt’s father is absent and he’s left to fend for himself. Couple that with the fact that his sister, Vicki, is dead, and you’ve got a recipe for some major familial issues (but Matt’s just as sweet and as charming as ever and we can only hope he’ll stay that way)!
Matt’s parents suck – they really, really do. His mother is absent and when she’s around she’s pretty lousy. As for his dad...um, does he even have one? In any case, Matt’s father is absent and he’s left to fend for himself. Couple that with the fact that his sister, Vicki, is dead, and you’ve got a recipe for some major familial issues (but Matt’s just as sweet and as charming as ever and we can only hope he’ll stay that way)!
There you go, folks. If the residents of Mystic Falls don’t have “daddy issues,” I don’t know who does. Feel like I missed someone? Drop me a comment and add your own two cents!
The hotties of Mystic Falls got their swag on. Also, they have daddy issues. But that's okay.
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