Season 7 of The Vampire Diaries premiered on October 8, 2015 | 22 Episodes. In the wake of Elena Gilbert’s goodbye, in season seven, some characters will recover while others…

Misty digs deeper for the truth as the neighborhood’s power players throw the city into confusion.

In one bold move, a friend from his past puts Luke on the defensive, Misty in dire straits, and Harlem’s safety in jeopardy.

With Luke wounded and on the run, Misty faces a soul-searching interrogation. Mariah’s rise to power takes a dark turn.

Mariah campaigns to turn the city and the police against Luke, and not even Misty or Claire may be able to save him.

Mariah’s political career comes under fire, and Cottonmouth picks up information that could put Luke on the run.

After Cottonmouth and Scarfe’s bloody clash, Luke realizes that saving the community may turn former allies into enemies, and enemies into allies.

Cottonmouth strikes back at Luke by taking his vengeance out on the people of Harlem, while detectives Knight and Scarfe face an unexpected threat.

In the aftermath of a chaotic event at a favorite Harlem hangout, Luke heeds the call to action — and hits Cottonmouth where he’ll feel it most.

With tension building in the streets of Harlem thanks to ruthless club owner Cottonmouth, Luke finds it increasingly difficult to live a quiet life.