[s8e16] I Was Feeling Epic -

: He remains the Sheriff of Mystic Falls and even has a bench dedicated to him. Finding Peace The series ends by showing the characters in the afterlife:

: Stefan whispers a final message for Elena to give to Caroline: that he heard her final voicemail and will love her forever. The Aftermath and Epilogues A series of flash-forwards reveals the characters' futures: [S8E16] I Was Feeling Epic

Bonnie Bennett successfully breaks the sleeping curse, allowing Elena to wake up while Bonnie continues her own life. : He remains the Sheriff of Mystic Falls

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 The series finale of The Vampire Diaries ,

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

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

: 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.