Caroline and Alaric Fear Something May be Targeting Their Family in “The Vampire Diaries” Season 8 Premiere

The CW network has released the synopsis for the season 8 premiere of The Vampire Diaries, which you can check out below. The installment, titled “Hello, Brother,” is officially described as follows:

THE BEGINNING OF THE END — Months after Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Enzo (Michael Malarkey) mysteriously vanished from the Armory vault, Stefan (Paul Wesley) tirelessly pushes forward with their search, while Bonnie (Kat Graham) struggles holding onto hope that they will be found. Meanwhile, a dangerous encounter with an unexpected visitor leaves Caroline (Candice King) and Alaric (Matt Davis) fearing that someone – or something – may be targeting their family. Finally, after following some mysterious clues, Stefan realizes that whatever has a hold of his brother may have a more damaging grip over him than he could have ever imagined.

The Vampire Diaries “Hello, Brother” was directed by Michael Allowitz and written by Julie Plec & Kevin Williamson. The episode airs Friday, October 21, at 8pm on The CW.