Season 7 marked a significant turning point for the series, as it was the first season without the show's protagonist, Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), as a series regular. The season focused heavily on the "Heretics" and a time jump that aged the characters into the future.
The cast, including Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, Candice King, Kat Graham, and Steven R. McQueen, deliver impressive performances throughout the season. The addition of new characters, such as Cade and the twins, brings fresh energy to the show. vampire diaries cast season 7