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: Elena and Caroline start at Whitmore College, only for a fellow student to be murdered by a vampire, which the local police attempt to cover up.

: The season opens with a rare flashback of young Cersei visiting a woods witch who prophesies her downfall by a "younger, more beautiful queen". [S5E1] Episode #5.1

: Daenerys Targaryen faces a growing insurgency in Meereen from the "Sons of the Harpy" while struggling to control her growing dragons. Stranger Things: " The Crawl " (Upcoming/Speculative) : Elena and Caroline start at Whitmore College,

: Now human, Katherine Pierce struggles with mundane physical problems like blisters and common illnesses. Other Notable S5E1 Premieres The Vampire Diaries season 5 episode 1 review - Den of Geek Stranger Things: " The Crawl " (Upcoming/Speculative) :

This episode focuses on the power vacuum left after Tywin Lannister's death.

: The episode introduces a younger version of Will Byers, portrayed by Luke Kokotek.