"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 is expected to see the return of Nina Dobrev in what appears to be The CW drama's series finale. Since the 27-year-old actress left the show with a curse after taking in a cure to become human again, will Elena Gilbert wake up as a human or will she remain a vampire next to Damon?
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"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 spoilers are hinting on the reunion between Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder. Since The CW series experienced a drop in ratings following Dobrev's departure in Season 6, fans have been speculating that the upcoming season will be its last, reports Inquisitr.
Series creator Julie Plec also confirmed that Dobrev will definitely make an appearance in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 should the upcoming season be its last. The showrunner also hinted on the possibility that Dobrev will appear in more episodes if the actress agrees to do so.
There have also been speculations that Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev's reunion will help boost the ratings for "TVD" Season 8. However, many fans debated that Dobrev should return as Katherine, not as Elena in the series.
Vampire Diaries also notes on the possibility that Elena will wake up as a human in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8. Since Elena decided to take a cure to become a human again before she was cursed and put to sleep, it remains to be seen how and in what form she will return next season.
Many fans believed that Elena's return in "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 will help save Damon after being lured into that vault. Elena's return, therefore, will be vital to Damon's survival before he returns to his old, evil ways.
Do you think Nina Dobrev will return to "The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 as the human Elena or will she be back as the vampire Elena? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
"The Vampire Diaries" Season 8 returns on Oct. 21 on The CW.
