The eighth season of The CW’s supernatural teen drama aired over two years ago, but will fans ever get to see The Vampire Diariesseason 9? Based on the best-selling book series by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries was developed for the small screen by Dawson’s Creek creator Kevin Williamson with his long-time collaborator Julie Plec and premiered on The CW in 2009. Set in the picturesque but paranormal town of Mystic Falls, the long-running series focused on the vampire love triangle between protagonists Elena, Stefan Salvatore and his brother Damon alongside the town’s other human and not-so-human inhabitants.

The Vampire Diaries spawned not one, but two spinoffs – The Originals and Legacies – and developed a loyal fan following over its eight seasons on the air. The show enjoyed a good run and its season 8 finale wrapped up most of its unresolved storylines nicely in an epic episode that featured some major character deaths and happy endings.

Despite its satisfying finale fans of the show still hope another season might be on the cards, but could The Vampire Diaries season 9 ever happen?