Age of Innocence

 is the third episode of the seventh season and the one hundred and thirty-sixth episode of The Vampire Diaries.

Summary
FLASHBACKS TO 1863 — In the aftermath of a clever plan orchestrated by Lily, Damon sets off on a road trip with Bonnie and Alaric in search of leverage they can use against his mother. Meanwhile, Caroline, who is being held hostage by the Heretics, learns some shocking information about Valerie’s past, while Stefan learns a few unexpected details about his own past from Lily. Finally, Alaric turns to Bonnie for her help after coming clean about a secret he’s been keeping.

Main Cast

 * Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore
 * Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore
 * Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett
 * Candice King as Caroline Forbes
 * Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan (credit only)
 * Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman
 * Michael Malarkey as Enzo (credit only)

Recurring Cast

 * Annie Wersching as Lily Salvatore
 * Elizabeth Blackmore as Valerie

Guest Cast

 * Todd Lasance as Julian
 * Tim Kang as Oscar

Trivia

 * The show will explore Lily further via flashback.Though Lily and her heretics have a huge amount of unmined backstory, the show won't use flashbacks more than usual. "It's shaping out how our normal seasons go," says Dries. "Episode [three] will be a flashback episode. We have one coming up in a little while. But it's just little flavors.""Lily gives us this great [gateway] into seeing her old-school life," she continues. "The boys existed in that world as well, we just didn't realize it. We're always looking for an excuse to do a flashback story, and the reality is we've exhausted the Salvatore boys' life. We know every year of their life. She does allow us the excuse to tell more stories in the past."

Cultural References

 * is Edith Wharton's novel.
 * "The Age of Innocence" is a Drama/Romance movie released in 1993.

Pictures

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