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is greeted by his best friend Lexi (who once told him she was "feeling epic") before finally reuniting with Damon.

The episode begins with the town facing imminent destruction from , summoned by Vicki Donovan under Katherine Pierce’s orders.

: Human Damon dies of old age and finds Stefan at the Salvatore mansion. He delivers the iconic final line: "Hello, brother," and they hug as the screen fades to white.

: Katherine reveals she has been pulling the strings in Hell since her death, even manipulating Cade.

: To save the town, one brother must stay behind to ensure Katherine dies in the hellfire.

The series finale of The Vampire Diaries , (Season 8, Episode 16), concludes the story of the Salvatore brothers and Elena Gilbert with a focus on redemption, sacrifice, and the promise of peace. The Final Battle for Mystic Falls

reunites with her family—her parents, Jenna, and John—on the porch of her old home.

The Vampire Diaries season 8 episode 16 review - Den of Geek