Why Vampire Diaries Ended?

Ratings began to decline without Elena's presence on the show. The series then turned its focus to other characters, such as Caroline Forbes (Candice King) and Bonnie Bennett (Kat Graham). In the end, showrunner Julie Plec revealed that it was their decision to end the series and that they weren't forced to cancel.

Is Vampire Diaries coming back?

Despite airing its last ever episode in 2017 and not returning for a season nine, fans are still invested in updates from Mystic Falls – whether it be real-world cast reunions, or fan-favourite character news from its ongoing spin-offs.

Why did Elena really leave Vampire Diaries?

But Dobrev's reason for leaving was simple: he was just ready to go. NOTE: This article was updated on June 2, 2021, to include details about Nina Dobrev's return for The Vampire Diaries series finale, and her recent television and film credits.