I like it because some of the characters are really well developed and interesting and the plot is great and always moving forward.
Although that is all going downhill for me. I don't need to be rude but Kevin Williamson did a wayyyyyyyy better job handling the show. Sorry but Julie's like a fan girl always listening to the fans these past 11 episodes.
I watch for the ships, tbh. Damon/Elena, specifically. In S1 I loved all the characters and watched for the plot, but the plot sucks now so I watch for Delena. I also watch for Elena, Jeremy, Alaric, and Damon, and Matt as individuals but they hardly get their own SLs. That's it really.
Becasue it's awsome! Period. Btw, I think toi shoul explain in your question if toi wonder if it's worth starting watching & toi want to knowwhat's good about it, ou whatever your reason is. Right now it looks like toi don't like the montrer & ask its fans why they like it, so your question looks kind of "spammish".