[s7e10] Hell Is Other: People

The title is a direct reference to Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 play, .

is the tenth episode of the seventh season of The Vampire Diaries , originally airing on January 29, 2016. It is widely considered one of the series' most creative installments, utilizing a "Groundhog Day" time-loop structure to force protagonist Damon Salvatore to confront his deepest regrets. Narrative Summary [S7E10] Hell Is Other People

Following his death in the mid-season finale, Damon's soul is trapped inside the , a mystical artifact that forces vampires to relive their personal hells. The title is a direct reference to Jean-Paul

Upon waking, Damon is so traumatized that he believes he is still in a loop. He lashes out and seemingly kills Bonnie, Caroline, Matt, and Stefan, leaving the episode on a massive cliffhanger. Philosophical Roots Narrative Summary Following his death in the mid-season

Damon is repeatedly sent back to a traumatic day during the Civil War in 1863, where he was tasked with capturing a group of deserters.