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
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
The title is a direct reference to Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 play, . Upon waking, Damon is so traumatized that he
"The Vampire Diaries" Hell Is Other People (TV Episode 2016) It is widely considered one of the series'
Damon only escapes after finally submitting to his pain and expressing genuine remorse to a vision of his dying mother.