Prepare to meet the other Doppleganger, TVD Fanatics.

At today's Comic-Con panel discussion, key cast members and Julie Plec teased a number of upcoming developments (full recap coming soon!), but the hour-long event kicked off with a sizzle reel that featured our very first look at The Vampire Diaries Season 5.

And it's clear Paul Wesley is having a blast as Silas.

The concluding seconds of a series retelling features this ancient witch addressing a town full of Mystic Falls residents, talking about the blood he's swallowed and his plans for the town. Cue Bonnie screaming... Caroline running... and Delena kissing.

It's your first look the October 3rd season premiere. Sit back and enjoy, readers:

UPDATE: The premiere title has been announced! The opening episode will be called "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

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