The The Vampire Diaries (The Vampire Diaries) is one of the most popular American dramas of the moment, a collection of magic, suspense, horror, youth and drama in one American drama produced by and syndicated network, is adapted from the best-selling series of novels of the same name by American author L.J. Smith, starring Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder and others, has so far been Five seasons have been broadcast: the first season began in September 2009 on The CW; the second season began on September 9, 2010; the third season began on September 15, 2011; the fourth season began on October 12, 2012; the fifth season began on October 4, 2013.