| I Woke Up a Vampire | |
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| Genre | Comedy Fantasy |
| Created by | Thomas W. Lynch |
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| Music by | Raney Shockne Thomas W. Lynch |
| Composer | Raney Shockne |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Running time | 23–27 minutes |
| Production companies | Tom Lynch Company Family Channel Wildbrain |
| Original release | |
| Network | Family Channel Netflix |
| Release | May 5, 2023 – present |
I Woke Up a Vampire is a Canadian-American comedy fantasy family horror show on Family Channel and on Netflix.[1][2]
Synopsis
On her 13th birthday, Carmie discovers that she's actually half human, half vampire and that mythical powers make middle school way more complicated.[3]
Characters
Main characters
- Kaileen Angelic Chang as Carmie Henley, a blended vampling (half vampire half human)
- Niko Ceci as Kev Gardner, Carmie's friend.
- Zebastian Borjeau as Dylan Hesling a hunter who work for The Collector in season 1.
- Kris Siddiqi as The Collector, a mystic gorgon.
- Jayd Deroche as Aiden Henley, Carmie's adoptive brother.
- Delia Lisette Chambers as Jayden Henley, Carmie's adoptive sister.
- Aaliyah Cinello as Madison Spencer, a blended werewolf.
- Charlotte Legult as Shapeshifter[4]
Supporting characters
- Rainbow Sun Francks as Bill Henley
- Ipsita Paul as Aasha Henley
- Jenni Burke as Elaina Johnson
- Ana Araujo as Leanna Timmons
- TBA as Jewel, The Collector's Daughter
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 8 | October 17, 2023 | ||
Season 1 (2023)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original release date | Netflix | Prod. code |
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| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | May 5, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 2 | 2 | "Power Play" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | May 12, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 3 | 3 | "Mirror, Mirror" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | May 19, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 4 | 4 | "Siblings" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | May 26, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
Production
The show's creator will association with Netflix unveiled a new series in partnership with Netflix as part of its slate of original live-action content for Family Channel.[5]
As of mid-October 2023, I Woke Up a Vampire has not been greenlit for season 2. The series premiered in the US and beyond only about a week ago. Netflix will likely observe how it performs in the international market before making any decision on its future.[6]
Reception
On Decider.com said Adults tend to know what to expect from kid-oriented comedies with teens or tweens. Lots of fast-talking, precocious kids, with some over-the-top gags. But they also expect a story full of friends, family and at least some sort of interesting backstory for the characters. The main character in a new Netflix tween series certainly has that interesting backstory.[7]
Shabnam Jahan said in Leisure byte "Netflix has a special way of introducing new teen series, and they never fail to impress. They really know how to grab the audience’s attention, and this show is no exception. The story is fascinating; it revolves around a teenage girl who has no idea about her true identity until she turns thirteen. Suddenly, her world is completely turned upside down when she learns that she’s half human and half vampire. What’s great about this show is that it tackles universal themes, making it more than just a supernatural thriller. It’s a relatable coming-of-age story that resonates with a wide range of viewers".[8]
The direction by Tommy Lynch is commendable, as he seamlessly weaves together supernatural elements with the challenges of growing up. The cinematography captures the whimsical and magical elements of the series, adding to its visual appeal.[9]
References
- ↑ "WildBrain Television unveils new content slate". February 9, 2023.
- ↑ "Netflix's I Woke Up a Vampire season 1: Release date, cast, plot, where and how to watch this teen horror comedy". October 14, 2023.
- ↑ "'I Woke Up a Vampire': Everything to Know About the Coming-of-Age Series". Nerflix.com/Tudum. October 17, 2023.
- ↑ "'I Woke Up a Vampire' Ending Explained: Who Is the Mysterious Shapeshifter?". Collider.com. October 27, 2023.
- ↑ "I Woke Up a Vampire joins WildBrain's content slate". February 9, 2023.
- ↑ "I Woke Up a Vampire Season 2 Release Date Rumors: Is It Coming Out?". October 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Stream It Or Skip It: 'I Woke Up A Vampire' On Netflix, Where A Girl Becomes A Vampire On Her 13th Birthday". Decider.com. October 17, 2023.
- ↑ "I Woke Up a Vampire Review: A Fun Coming-of-Age Vampire Story with No Horror". LeisureByte.com. October 17, 2023.
- ↑ "I Woke Up A Vampire Netflix Review 2023: Unveiling The Exciting Spooky-Sweet Secrets Of This Binge-Worthy Web Series!". October 17, 2023.