Nina Dobrev is reportedly surprised with the news that "The Vampire Diaries" season 7 has been continued.
According to CDL, Nina Dobrev was "stunned" and "disgusted" with the renewal of the series for season 8. It was said that the "Final Girls" star may have wanted the series to fall flat on its face.
Moreover, she is believed to have wanted to get back at Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed by leaving "The Vampire Diaries" after season 6. Her departure seemed to be the best revenge to sabotage her ex-boyfriend's career.
"The Vampire Diaries" season 7 have experienced lower viewership. There are speculations that this was Dobrev's plan after all.
Design&Trend reported that the actress is not the only one who is unhappy about "The Vampire Diaries" season 8. Some fans have expressed their displeasure about The CW's decision to renew the series.
One fan shared that "The Vampire Diaries" should be axed after the upcoming season while "The Originals" should just have two more episodes. Another fan commented that "TVD" season 7 should be the last installment of the series.
There are those who are also happy with the renewal. Some also expressed their astonishment at the announcement.
"The Vampire Diaries" season 7 back on air on Apr. 1 with episode 16.
JobsNHire has reported that The CW has confirmed DC's "Legends of Tomorrow" season 2, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" season 2, "The Flash" season 3, "Arrow" season 5, "Supernatural" season 12, "iZombie" season 3, "Jane the Virgin" season 3, "The 100" season 4 and "Reign" season 4 for their 2016-2017 schedule. "The Vampire Diaries" season 8 and "The Originals" season 4 will also be developed.
It was noted that although it has struggled with its viewership, "The Vampire Diaries" has experience significant improvement in its performance when it was moved to Fridays. "The Originals" has also been doing well in terms of ratings.
There were speculations that "The Vampire Diaries" season 7 is doomed for cancellation. It was believed that this was caused by Nina Dobrev's exit from the show.