You can find the complete final season on various digital platforms:
: The full 16-episode set is available on The Vampire Diaries: The Eighth and Final Season DVD/Blu-ray . how many episodes are in vampire diaries season 8
The decision to end with 16 episodes was announced by in July 2016. Executive Producer Julie Plec and the creative team felt that a shorter episode count would ensure that "every minute of every episode count[s]". This allowed the narrative to move more quickly toward the return of fan-favorite characters, including Nina Dobrev (Elena Gilbert), who returned for the series finale. Where to Watch You can find the complete final season on