The poster is actually for May sweeps, but it’s out now and we figured you wouldn’t want to wait. The Vampire Diaries returns after a teeny bit of time away, but we know that for diehard fans, every day away from new views of Mystic Falls residents is agony.

Never fear, we have three videos for you, the promised poster, and even The CW‘s Episode Guide for tonight, for those of you who want to know what’s going to happen before actually seeing it happen. If you’d prefer to not be spoiled, just click to another post after you’ve ogled the poster.

TV Spot: The Vampire Diaries – Heart of Darkness Preview
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Featurette: The Vampire Diaries – Heart of Darkness Producer’s Preview
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Clip: The Vampire Diaries – Heart Of Darkness Clip
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The CW Episode Guide (Heart of Darkness)
TYLER RETURNS TO MYSTIC FALLS – Elena and Damon set off together to make sure Jeremy is safe in Denver, and to see if his special abilities can help reveal the information they need about ancient vampire bloodlines. It doesn’t take them long to learn that Jeremy has been hanging with the wrong people. Stefan and Klaus both go to brutal extremes in their search for the missing weapon. Caroline is thrilled when Tyler returns to town, but Tyler soon suspects that something has been going on between Caroline and Klaus. Matt has his hands full trying to keep Rebecca busy organizing the school’s upcoming 1920s Decade Dance. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Brian Young and Evan Bleiweiss.

The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley, airs Thursdays at 8/7c on The CW.