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The Vampire Diaries
The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
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How are the recommendations for The Fosters selected?
This list currently uses 20 matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama, Romance and Family help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
15 of 20 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Disney+ (7), Netflix (6) and HBO Max (5). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like The Fosters?
17 of 20 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: The Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars and One Tree Hill.