That scene with Elena breaking down was one of the best acted scenes in the show. It really broke my heart 💔
@lolobbs80373 жыл бұрын
same, every time I watch this episode ..
@mion29863 жыл бұрын
I lost it when I saw Elena’s breakdown honestly, very emotional scenes at the end🥺
@emilybakker37423 жыл бұрын
I seen it so many times and every time I almost cry that moment from Elena
@trilleemilie8072 жыл бұрын
It’s also a real reaction, her grandad or something had just died. You Can see Paul (Stefan) looking for the Crew to Cut the recording, cause her breakdown was real…
@didinau3 жыл бұрын
The thing is Damon was trying to calm her down, but she didn't. Sire bond affects your actions, not your feelings. He couldn't told her to feel better or calm down, she would explode. He can't even force the sire bond to work this way because it doesn't work like that. The only way to help Elena was through action - turning of your humanity.
@youreinvalid84933 жыл бұрын
I was trying to put this into words but couldn't manage; you said it perfectly!
@marita2g3 жыл бұрын
Oh you said it perfectly!
@CarpeNoctem18643 жыл бұрын
Yeah because a vampire without Humanity isn't going to hurt anyone and isn't going to rack up a body count that she's going to feel twice as bad about on top of her own personal grief. There were other things Damon could have told her to do, such as to hold it together because that's what Jeremy would want her to do because that's what Jenna would want her to do that's what John and Grayson and Miranda would want her to do period to hold herself together and to realize that the grief is finite and that there's a chance that Bonnie will be able to bring him back into hold on to that chance until the very last second
@didinau3 жыл бұрын
@@CarpeNoctem1864 but the problem is that they thought sire bond isn't going away after she turned humanity off. They didn't think that would break it. They thought they would just tell her to behave afterwards and there is not going to be any killing.
@CarpeNoctem18643 жыл бұрын
@@didinau so you are changing the reasoning behind your justification for him putting her in a position to make incredible mistakes that will double if not quadruple her guilt and self-loathing by saying that it accidentally worked out? That has got to be a gigantic example of mental gymnastics. Bottom line is knowing her sympathy and her penchant for internalizing the things that happened because of her he put her in a terrible position. He used his power over her and her lack of choice and consent to make her do something she never wanted to do
@betzabeth.28643 жыл бұрын
Elena having a mental breakdown after her brother died Jer: Poor Caroline, dude. Seeing her friend like that. IM DEAD AHSHSJSNSYHS
@ShreyaSingh-bl8du3 жыл бұрын
Sooo true !
@olivarryforce3 жыл бұрын
that was hilarious
@CarpeNoctem18643 жыл бұрын
I don't think Candace/Caroline's reaction was all acting. Seeing the grief felt too real
@MaCherie923 жыл бұрын
THE ABSOLUTE FINEST FROM MISS DOBREV. PHENOMENAL. SHE PEAKED.
@jackdalziel953 жыл бұрын
It was real emotions her grandpa just died before filming
@anandiganguly30863 жыл бұрын
@@jackdalziel95 that's a rumor. She said it isn't true.
@bsvlogs37533 жыл бұрын
Tea
@jackdalziel953 жыл бұрын
@@anandiganguly3086 aw I just saw the post I will have a look just now thanks 🙏
@alexi54053 жыл бұрын
nina was nothing less than phenomenal in this episode
Damon: You are creepy. Rebekah: Thank you. really like them as a duo. But I think Damon had great dynamic with every Mikaelson that we met lol
@aianajones87023 жыл бұрын
How 😭 nun of them liked him
@youreinvalid84933 жыл бұрын
@@aianajones8702 sometimes the best show dynamics are between people who hate eachother!😂
@aianajones87023 жыл бұрын
@@youreinvalid8493 eh ig . I like klefan though , their in denial besties
@kodykoolrocks3 жыл бұрын
wish he was best friends with klaus, theyd be the dynamic duo
@TheShiawasena3 жыл бұрын
@@kodykoolrocks yess. Klefan is great, but Damon and Klaus had a huge potential together😂
@christopherholley8164 Жыл бұрын
You have to figure this was Elenas breaking point, after she lost her parents and Jenna she had to keep it together for Jeremy. Then Alaric died too and now Jeremy plus her heightened emotions as a Vampire all came crashing down on her at once.
@mluizafs3 жыл бұрын
i felt so sad when elena burned the house down 😭 so many memories there
@tillyct89373 жыл бұрын
We lose Jeremy and Elena loses her humanity in one episode
@tillyct89373 жыл бұрын
@@Web497 but we found out he's dead in this episode
@clemance27973 жыл бұрын
i cry every freaking time i watch this episode
@TheShiawasena3 жыл бұрын
i get you 🥺
@clemance27973 жыл бұрын
@@TheShiawasena 🥺🥺🥺
@rebexca33 жыл бұрын
"This episode is... sad" Yeah, that's pretty much the summary of this episode. In the episode before, almost everyone always forgets that the ring won't work because Jeremy is supernatural.
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
I didn't take it seriously either watching it the first time lmao He probably already died a billion times and kept coming back at that point, it's hard to differentiate between when it sticks and when it doesn't 😭😂
@bruty16 Жыл бұрын
I didnt even realize..her breakdown isnt just losing jeremy, but losing him too soon. It's like the realization that she was gonna outlive him and didnt cherish every moment when she should have been. It's not just grief, it's guilt. And also that once again a loved one dies bc of her, legit EVERYONE of her family died bc of her. So she feels empty, lost, scared, guilty, sad, panicked...hell i'd turn it all off too😣
@jimmydare63923 жыл бұрын
Kind of ironic that kol got burned into ashes and Jeremy is being sent out the same way
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
Yess and how the episode starts with Caroline trying to clean the 'burn spot', but the episode ending with the entire thing burning down!
@olavihekandjo29283 жыл бұрын
I know Elena lost a lot of people but when she listed them... Man!
@BrightStick143 жыл бұрын
You worrying about them not going to school every episode is hilarious😂😂
@CamiA4873 жыл бұрын
My baby Elena losing another person 🥺
@olavihekandjo29283 жыл бұрын
NINA DOBREV carried TVD and this episode she took her crown
@Chiis973 жыл бұрын
She is amazing but so was pretty much the whole cast. This show has a great cast in my opinion. Nina did amazing this ep
@Nishantkumar-zs5vi3 жыл бұрын
@@Chiis97 she.. Was.. Just doing.. Overacting... As she..always..does
@Chiis973 жыл бұрын
@@Nishantkumar-zs5vi yeah might be but it just fits the show pretty well. They play these charachters nicely. For example Matt crying in the car was great acting + simple stuff like Damon/Stefan talking to each other. Ofc these are just my opinions and what do I know 😂
@Nishantkumar-zs5vi3 жыл бұрын
@@Chiis97 yeah.. Every thing was.. Right.. Just.except... Elena..
@nella11263 жыл бұрын
And Kat Graham aka Bonnie Bennett. She was also the backbone of the show.
@TheShiawasena3 жыл бұрын
I freaking love this episode! And Nina's acting 🥺
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
Elena's breakdown scene still gives me chills to this day, even though i've seen it a hundred times. It's pure perfection, from the slow buildup to the soundtrack to the character's reactions and most importantly Nina's acting. It's beauty and sadness and just perfect!
@liarsxmultix69863 жыл бұрын
I think this episode is one of ninas best acting performances ever it was amazing
@Emerald-t7k3 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered if Candice's concern was also real in the scene where Nina breaks down. It seems genuine then again she and Nina are both really good at facial expressions.
@kimkeaethill12343 жыл бұрын
Such a powerful episode with some crazy good acting from Nina Dobrev. That breakdown gets me everytime!
@skylar67093 жыл бұрын
This episode gives me chills, so good
@AljonMaro-tv9ux11 ай бұрын
This Episode, NINA DOBREV LEFT NO CRUMBS. GOOSEBUMPS ACTING. FROM THE BREAKDOWN TO TURNING OFF EMOTIONS L. You can clearly see her face turning emotional to blank in a secondm 🏆🏆🥇
@mariagolke36782 жыл бұрын
“That fords gonna break down but..” I love that😂 Chevy all the way lol
@miadavies15753 жыл бұрын
I feel like Damon turning off her humanity also has a double meaning, when he says, her brother died I’m not enough, to me it shows that if Stefan died Elena wouldn’t be enough for Damon to be fine and shows how much he cared about Stefan, but that’s just how I interpret it :)
@peytontabery55863 жыл бұрын
That’s a dang good interpretation
@Sjfyy_2 ай бұрын
Yes, I thought so, too. The finale also showed that a little. He was happy to see Elena, but his sadness and worries were still there.
@hades88312 жыл бұрын
I always knew that Nina was an amazing actress, I mean she already played 2 big characters in this show but that crying scene made me just bow to her, she really deserved her main role.
@TheShiawasena3 жыл бұрын
I'm def too weak for this show. It's crazy... At this point I know this episode by heart and I'm still crying like a fool.
@marita2g3 жыл бұрын
Im there with you, every time. ;(
@jjmacphee70803 жыл бұрын
The minute Matt walks in is when the tears start and never ends pretty much.
@edieee3 жыл бұрын
bonnie: *trips over jeremy's body* jer: "hello?" LMAOOO
@bruty16 Жыл бұрын
I never realized..elena's breakdown was the same as jeremy's after vicki died. "Please make it stop, it hurts"😭😭😭
@heartbreakhotel42783 жыл бұрын
Lol you were so shook when they were talking about dropping the vail
@DivaQuinzel3 жыл бұрын
I just love Matt, I have no idea how people can hate him. I always start to tear up when Matt sees Jeremy's body, I think maybe because of how close Matt has been to the Gilberts, I think Matt has known Elena and Jeremy the longest. This episode is absolutely amazing though, one of those episodes that show why this show is so good.
@Runner-Boy3 жыл бұрын
Its because he's a good person and people don't like that
@DivaQuinzel3 жыл бұрын
@@Runner-Boy Maybe. Matt might not be the most interesting character but he's just an extremely good and kind person so hating him makes no sense to me. I get it when people don't care much about him one way or another, but hate? It's such a strong emotion.
@DivaQuinzel3 жыл бұрын
My favourite character is Damon, but I get it when people hate him, he's done things that some people can't move past and that's okay. But people say they hate Matt because he's "boring"...?
@Nishantkumar-zs5vi3 жыл бұрын
@@DivaQuinzel he is.. Stupid... And.. He.. Started... Hating vampires.. On vampire diaries
@nightfrost18913 жыл бұрын
people just don't like humans or people who can't be deemed 'useful' i've watched a lot of reactions to tvd and a lot of men (obviously not jer), in particular, a lot of times don't like characters unless they are 'powerful' so the go-to is to hate human characters because they don't have abilities i also think people dislike matt because they didn't give him the best plot lines and kind of didn't know what to do with his character at times i feel like the books utilize him better even though he's just a human in those too but yeah, that doesn't mean he's a 'bad character' i love his heart to heart scenes he has with elena a lot of the times, some of the best scenes & to the person above, bonnie also doesn't love vampires but it doesn't mean she's not an amazing character as well
@clemance27973 жыл бұрын
ninas acting skills tho-
@pgiffon3 жыл бұрын
I really love how much you love Matt because at this point in the story I really did too. I used to love Matt as a character so much because he was always so wholesome and hopefull and I think helped keep the show grounded. I think most people's hate for Matt comes from later in the show
@casie66093 ай бұрын
For sure. I liked him at this point too but not in the later seasons 😅
@tillyct89373 жыл бұрын
One of my favourites this season!
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry but everytime Elena says Jeremy is dead on the phone I crack up laughing 😭😂 it reminds me of Taylor swift in her Look what you made me do song lmaoo 'i'm sorry, but she can't come to the phone right now, why? Cuz she's dead'😭😭😂
@someone-cv4xc3 жыл бұрын
SAMEE i was waiting for him to joke about it😭😂😂 It's a pretty sad episode but very time she says that i can't help it😂
@krostious30453 жыл бұрын
Damon had to do it Elena was about to explode
@MorganeFichter3 жыл бұрын
That look of pure panic on your face when you realize he's dead for good, my God! When it comes to Nina's acting, that's my favorite episode, absolutely phenomenal! I had chills the whole episode, the denial phase was so awful and painful to watch, wondering when Elena is gonna realise he's gone and was heartbroken when she did. And don't even get me started on the scene where Matt sees Jeremy's body and when he cries in his truck! There's this one moment after Damon's tell her to turn it off and she no emotions, chills everywhere, that was actually quite scary! Well, she does actually looked like Katherine! God this episode has me crying so damn much!
@tytybaby062 жыл бұрын
RIP Jeremy!! That Elena break down is so heart wrenching 🥺
@Julku133 жыл бұрын
This was a good way to write the Gilbert house out of the show. The actual house was sold and the new owners didn't want it on the show anymore.
@yadtaha91973 жыл бұрын
elenas breakdownnnn
@khaosandlightliberation19802 жыл бұрын
Honestly turning off your emotions and having an “on off switch” is one of the best powers of being a vampires imo. Especially they portrayed it as you having more control over it like they do sometimes. More that true control of “switching it on and off”
@caraghflood92423 жыл бұрын
The scene where elana was balling crying on the floor was so powerful because her granddad died a few weeks before they shot that scene
@casie66093 ай бұрын
Just a rumor.
@danielhilgeman7987 ай бұрын
Fantastic reaction this episode is absolutely heartbreaking the acting is phenomenal nina breaking down like that makes me cry every time I see it for me this is one my favorite tv series of my life love you man fantastic content 😢❤🎉
@julialapka3 жыл бұрын
this was like my 4th time watching this episode and i cried. again.
@joziedesautels16733 жыл бұрын
how did he not cry, like hoowww, i cry almost every episode
@ottermeetsworld54403 жыл бұрын
OMG this was probably my favorite reaction to all of you reactions
@olavihekandjo29283 жыл бұрын
Nina didn't need the effect because she's a far superior actor, the change in Elena was immediate to the viewer.
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
I mean Paul's acting in s3 e5 was iconic and terrifying! It was good, they just used different soundtracks for each of them. The sound effect they use with this is the soundtrack building up and stopping
@erieluvie09053 жыл бұрын
Well, here they did give her a sound effect, just different from what they gave to Stefan. And no, she's not in any way superior than Paul Wesley. You don't have to bring another down to praise your fave, especially someone who's actually really good at their job.
@valentinelove56313 жыл бұрын
I heard that secen when elena breakdown it was really that she lost someone but the secen still give me Chills
@heatherlicious82244 ай бұрын
People always talk about how good Nina’s performance in this episode is and this episode made my cry so bad! Nina Dobrev 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@cait71403 жыл бұрын
Idk how you haven’t cried yet in this show honestly, I know exactly what happens and I still cry!!
@Fvmousjaae23 жыл бұрын
We don’t dislike him it’s just that all of our favorite characters died and he’s still alive
@shehulkgolding22063 жыл бұрын
I just realized "Shane" talks about being a witch vs VAMPIRE specifically and not just immortal.
@melozn-u1s3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite reactions of yours
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
I'm still wondering how Shane got out the cave with a completely destroyed leg😂 did he just crawl out and like no one saw him the entire time he was tryna get out??
@TheShiawasena3 жыл бұрын
true! i never thought about that 😂
@jsbaldo55562 жыл бұрын
"Rebecca still on the lost island' Juz chillen... was what i thought after you said that.
@FurryFumbles3 жыл бұрын
Lord this episode here broke my heart🥺
@laurajaynenolan21493 жыл бұрын
This is one of the episode reactions I am most looking forward to 😁👏
@LavenderHaze2123 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this one 🥺
@lolobbs80373 жыл бұрын
Same omg 🥺
@alexisbaker5783 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Sofia-sg6ds3 жыл бұрын
Guys we are one episode away from.. you know what I mean 😌
@alexisbaker5783 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean
@lea92013 жыл бұрын
Ohhh I know what you mean😏
@tochiiii3 жыл бұрын
I actually don’t know what u mean💀💀
@Sofia-sg6ds3 жыл бұрын
Spoiler!! Hayley and Klaus have sex in s4ep16
@aianajones87023 жыл бұрын
The acting in this episode was A1 👏🏽
@jessjasmin063 жыл бұрын
omg I'm SO EXCITED for 4x20
@myway5343 жыл бұрын
No humanity Elena!!! Love her so much!
@C-Iris3 жыл бұрын
I'm sending you a BIG hug JerBear! 🤗 This episode was so emotional
@Boo-lp1zf3 жыл бұрын
Watch - nairobi || losing your mind - Nairobi [S4] || Knocking On Heaven’s Door - Nairobi Hold On || La Casa De Paper - A tribute [S4] My favorite character on the show La Casa De Papel Money Heist
@Melod1am.3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this episode..great reaction like always :) Keep up the Matt love!
@iossight10216 ай бұрын
tha break down scene always makes me tear up
@originalallig17013 жыл бұрын
I don't want to make light of this situation, because Elena is truly destroyed, but every time I watch this episode I think of when Lisa Lefteye Lopez, from TLC, burns down her boyfriends house (IRL). She was so hurt about something that he did that she burned a pair of his shoes and kept putting stuff on the flames, until the whole dang house burned to the ground. I think Elena did the same thing, she was so hurt all she could do was burn that house to the ground. (Can't blame her with two sets of dead parents, a dead foster parent, and a dead brother). It is a hard episode to watch but a good one...
@fayo32163 жыл бұрын
Nina has just lost her grand father before this épisode
@casie66093 ай бұрын
Just a rumor.
@jasrellpatterson77743 жыл бұрын
Her dropping down crying was real it wasn't a 'act' I forgot why but it was real
@tillyct89373 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh it's the big episode
@youreinvalid84933 жыл бұрын
Not sure if there's anything you could do about it even if you wanted to,but just so you know there's a person called "Nishant Kumar" who's commented on the past few videos, just so you're aware majority of their comments contain spoilers. Not sure if they're doing it on purpose or not, but just so you know!
@marita2g3 жыл бұрын
Jeremy really needs to get some mods here! ;o
@pyxelly05063 жыл бұрын
This person is almost impossible to avoid, you see him everywhere. I think this person is a troll honestly who wants to messing up the comment section. Jeremy should have mods, I think this would be more cool for him to read the comments and for viewers to not have a notification of a troll when you just want to talk with others about the show and the episodes.
@youreinvalid84933 жыл бұрын
@@marita2g he really does!
@youreinvalid84933 жыл бұрын
@@pyxelly0506 yeah it really puts on dimmer on the usual amazing atmosphere going on in the comments. Usually you can interact with people and any time you get a notification you know it's someone discussing the video or show. It may sound silly but I actually quite enjoy the little community that these reactions have created, I love seeing the same people under every video and people who wouldn't interact outside of this comment section having a conversation. Hopefully trolls don't become a common thing, we'd done so well to avoid them for so long!
@simonbrushes3 жыл бұрын
Nina’s acting was phenomenal here. I often go back-and-forth with whether Damon had much of a choice in telling Elena to turn it off. In one way, I think that he probably could have talked her down. But on the other hand, if he lost his brother he would probably want to turn it off too. When it comes to Elena, Damon will often base his decisions on what he would do if it was happening to him. What would be less pain for her right now and then worry about consequences later.
@nikkis73753 жыл бұрын
After all these years, I’m still upset about the damn house lol
@bel410la3 жыл бұрын
Jer If you think there is any world where Katherine took the cure for herself you are mistaken. There is no way she would ever want to be human again. Also Nina Dobrev when she was breaking down was still to this day the best scene of acting I've ever seen from her.
@naiva52393 жыл бұрын
Jeremy: poor Matt aww TVD fans : We don’t care about him lol 😂
@someone-cv4xc3 жыл бұрын
19:20 Old Taylor can't come to the phone right now... Why? Cause she's dead
@JerBearReacts3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@zainabo36623 жыл бұрын
amazing acting in this ep, but i hate how Bonnie's only plot thus far is everyone's problem fixer
@flyingkendojr49783 жыл бұрын
I think it is because Julie plec didnt want bonnie to still be in the show
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
Well her plotline in this season is actually interesting, but it's just sad because it's about her basically being manipulated. Would have been nicer seeing Bonnie actually process what the fuck happened to her mind this season..
@zainabo36623 жыл бұрын
@@yusurkassem4174 yeah, I guess. But the whole time the mentioned Bonnie it was like “get me Bonnie, she needs to fix this”. I get she’s the witch but damn. And it’s not the first time, when Elena became a vampire they were all like were is Bonnie she needs to fix this even though she was going through stuff with he grams. Sure the might have called once ore twice, but no one went over to her place to see how she was doing, and Stefan only went because he needed something.
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
@@zainabo3662 yep i do agree with that! Her interactions with the main cast tend to be limited unless they need her help. So even though she had an interesting storyline this season, it was completely separate (with Shane, her dad and Silas mostly) with no characters really caring what's happening to her most of the time which is sad
@angelsanay3803 жыл бұрын
best episode in this season definitely
@JudgeFudge573 жыл бұрын
Maybe not the best for me but definitely the best performances and one of the most memorable episode of the show (like in the top 10 for sure)
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
There's so many good episodes this season it would be hard to choose! This episode was one of the slower ones plus super sad so personally i don't really like it, but it does have one of the best performances of show!
@nightfrost18913 жыл бұрын
19:19 she did it before taylor swift
@carmenalmonte28213 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize the vampire diary burned in Elena's house
@bruty16 Жыл бұрын
With no otherside, all supernaturals would be made immortal..which means eventually humans would cease to exist Complete armageddon.. Damn.
@Heroesfullyalive3 жыл бұрын
Meh. At this point in watching the show, Matt didn't really bother me. He was just kinda there. Occasional annoyance but that was it. It just occurred to me that Tyler could have called Caroline anytime. Could have switched phones or at least called from random phones from time to time. I already hated him but that made me hate him all the more.
@Boo-lp1zf3 жыл бұрын
Can u watch the Berlin Tribute || Natural. He’s a character on Money Heist and my favorite character and show !!
@carolina-fy1by3 жыл бұрын
yeeeess this is one of my favorite episodes
@amyahhoffman69303 жыл бұрын
Right on time
@rebekalausten87113 жыл бұрын
Would you react to “Skam” the original one I would have so much fun to see you react to that
@Runner-Boy3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the people in the last video will spoil more
@jadamonae35873 жыл бұрын
I love this episode.
@zackstoner45233 жыл бұрын
John is a true Gilbert. Jenna was not a Gilbert at all ever. Why she was buried with the Gilbert's is the question. Jenna was a sister inlaw...
@cahmass67993 жыл бұрын
Legacies new episode just showed they have rebuild the house *_*
@teeny03133 жыл бұрын
This man is sad for Caroline and Matt Lmaooooo
@darktheg.o.d55413 жыл бұрын
As a person who doesn't like Matt I can say half of it is because I feel he had more potential
@Runner-Boy3 жыл бұрын
Yeah true but people just Hte on him so much
@darktheg.o.d55413 жыл бұрын
@@Runner-Boy Yeah but their is plenty of reason to hate Matt like any character and it's kinda a meme to me tbh
@changedmynamebcyallwouldnt..3 жыл бұрын
as a certified elena hater this episode is the one exception where i just won't tolerate elena slander
@anandiganguly30863 жыл бұрын
Probably the best performance from Nina in the whole show. Truely heartbreaking.
@zarahdevisscher62183 жыл бұрын
Please react to Gansta's Paradise- Raymond Reddington from Runlittlewolf its from The Blacklist
@kodykoolrocks3 жыл бұрын
i think ppl dislike matt because he’s “useless”. he’s human and has no powers or special storylines aside from a couple small ones. but i think he brings the humanity, the “normal” to the show since everyone else is abnormal
@kaileyhall87703 жыл бұрын
SPOILERS: plus I feel many people dislike him for how he acts in the later seasons espically season 7 for sure
@yusurkassem41743 жыл бұрын
Yep i think it's that and a mix of reasons. He's supposed to be the human one with simple human problems that the audience can relate to. Problem is many people watching the show don't want to see that. They want to see supernatural stuff so they quickly become disinterested in Matt because he's not why they're watching the show, and he's deemed boring like you said. The other aspect where i feel like he's the character we're supposed to 'relate to'. Now this works for some people watching the show, obviously like Jer he finds that part of his character appealing. But this doesn't apply to a lot of the audience and the main reason is because he doesn't really like vampires. Ever since he found out about them he completely disliked them, which is fair enough. But that takes some of the relatibility part out of it, because the people watching the show are Choosing to watch vampire stuff! Aka they are into the supernatural stuff, so making Matt's dislike of them not relatable and just annoying at times. Having this human character can be an important factor to shows like these, i just personally don't think the writers did the best job at it. Obviously some people would disagree as they do like Matt meaning the writers achieved their goal with it. But to make him more likable or relatable i do feel like they should have made him someone a bit more interested in the supernatural things (just like the audience is), instead of having his character one minute say he doesn't want to get involved and the other he's killing originals. Like you said his character is supposed to serve the purpose of bringing the humanity into the show. Other supernatural shows also tend to have these characters but (for example teen wolf) they succeeded in the likeable and relatable aspect making their human characters loved!