| The Vampire Diaries Universe | |
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| Created by | |
| Original work | The Vampire Diaries (2009) |
| Owner | Warner Bros. Entertainment |
| Years | 2009–2022 |
| Print publications | |
| Novel(s) | See below |
| Comics | See below |
| Films and television | |
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The Vampire Diaries Universe is an American media franchise and a shared universe that is centered on various interconnected television series airing on The CW. The series were developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, and based on characters who appeared in the original novel series, The Vampire Diaries, by L. J. Smith.
Three television series make up The Vampire Diaries franchise: The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and Legacies. All series in total amount to 331 episodes across 17 seasons of television.