| Her Gothic pedigree brings authenticity to the remake. Luke Mably. Joanna Going. Could have been better, but not bad. That first unexpected kiss. Head Prosecutor, Min Tae-yeon, was bitten by a vampire. | The ending was misogynistic and an insult to female characters. Where to Watch: You can buy all three seasons on iTunes, only two on Amazon Prime, and the entire series on DVD for a low price. Voir plus d'idées sur le thème Vampires, Vampire, Femme vampire. I'm not a huge fan of anime, but this has really nice artwork and pacing to go with its story and I found myself caught up in it and wanting to watch more. Devils Line TV-MA I have two problems with it: #1, Sarah Michelle Gellar is not very likeable (in my opinion) although she does improve as the show gains momentum in later seasons and #2, the whole "Scooby's gang" tag along characters frequently was more annoying to me than enjoyable, which, again, got better as the show continued. 23 min Their relationship is adorable to watch. | Where to Watch: You can rent/buy digitally on various platforms or buy on DVD. The writing duo of Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffatt (the powerhouse behind some of the best of new Doctor Who and Sherlock) turning to one the greatest vampire novel of all time? Overall, a decent show though, and without question it paved the way for many shows that have followed it. Elçin Sangu, But what pushed The Vampire Diaries higher than The Originals in the ranking is that the romantic ending was slightly more satisfactory. Adventure, Drama, Fantasy. Occasionally it suffers from some overdramatic dialogue, which is the problem with most anime, but this one has a really fantastic story and interesting characters. Texas Battle, Vampire : The Masquerade - Coteries of New York en jeu-vidéo ! I have to acknowledge that I am not really a fan of episodic television, preferring serial dramas that have continuing plot lines and story arcs, so some shows rate more highly than others because of this. 30 min Other love stories stood out, as well: Giles and Jenny, Spike and Drusilla (you know you loved them), and Willow and Oz for starters. 60 min There is not much fault that we can find in this adaptation, actually. All that considered, it is not the best show, it is a bit dated and since it is a soap opera (as already indicated) a bit overly dramatic sometimes, but it is still good fun. Academy Award-nominated Jean Simmons (she stars in Hamlet opposite Laurence Olivier) plays Elizabeth Collins Stoddard. Catherine Disher, Valarie Pettiford. Where to Watch: You can stream for free on Tubi and Vudu. If there were more vampires throughout the series, this supernatural fave would be much higher on the list! It’s everything a gothic story full of dark romanticism should be. Do you agree with my ranking of romantic vampire TV shows? That hot yet still wholesome shower. Fred Gwynne, The X-Files isn’t exactly a vampire show. Full of beautiful grandiose landscapes, gorgeous characters draped in fantastic attire, it is in every way just extremely lush to watch and enjoy. The first season has been enjoyable if not quite up to the level of the other two shows, but it is more interested in focusing on the prep school of the supernaturals and how they learn to live in the world and so it is a bit different than the other shows as well. The only bummer is that the canceled show ends on a cliffhanger. A young woman, destined to slay vampires, demons and other infernal creatures, deals with her life fighting evil, with the help of her friends. 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Official Grimoire: A Magickal History of Sunnydale' is a must-have for any Buffy fan. He oozes that dark, moody essence. Talk to them. Spoilers: Sookie ends up with no one. Of all the series listed here, Penny Dreadful is by far the best written. | Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire. Famke Janssen, The story line and characters are all treated with respect here and the plot unfolds at a natural and reserved pace. Another great vampire series cancelled too early. It’s more about redemption. VAMPIRE ELEMENTS ONLY - Supernatural is a terrific and engrossing show with intricate plots and two great main characters with elaborate and interesting histories. Deborah Duchene. Also, the lessons learned by the character continue to propel him forward on his quest for humanity and that leads to some quality human drama. Some may find the romance here too tragic, but there is love in tragedy. Or does it go back further when I first read L.J. This adaptation is for those who love history and the smell of old manuscripts. Action, Adventure, Drama. Instead, the series is about a young orphan girl named Amy; the government wants to experiment on her because of a vampire virus gone wrong. 3 commentaires. Announced. He’s just that good here. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Drama, Fantasy, Romance. The writing is smart, the characters are developing and growing (and Damon is just pure enjoyment) and it has its own cinematic style. They all end up trapped in a desert bar secretly run by vampires and discover a vampire conspiracy. 60 min Sadly, the urban fantasy series starring the handsome Paul Blackthorne (Arrow) was canceled after one short season. The acting and writing is all really good and the story is just fantastic. And good versus evil. Après la mort de son plus jeune fil, tuer par des Loup-Garous, elle a transformé ces enfants en Vampire pour les protéger de ces monstres. Easily one of the best of the genre. This is a reality show parody. Like most anime, it has moments that don't ring true, but there is a lot to like about the story. The third season ended too abruptly. The romantic scenes are gorgeous. Where to Watch: You can buy/rent digitally on various platforms or buy the full series on DVD. This Steampunk adaptation of Dracula was to die for. The first season was overall pretty terrific and if you are unfamiliar with the original film, be prepared for a really fun ride. Daniel Gillies, Thankfully, you can always check out the books if you need an ending. Quincy Fouse, Actually, the entire cast is fantastic. May other shows take lessons from the chivalrous Mick! In fact, the portrayal of the people of city was one of the strengths of the series, and there were some common vampire tropes about what defines us as human and the curse and appeal of an eternal life that made this a stronger series than many on this list, and it hooked me with the strength of its acting and character arcs, but it felt a bit short in its ending of the first season. The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. Jill Wagner, But their love story isn’t the only bright light. Drama, Fantasy, Horror. Still, as this came from Joss Whedon, did any of the love stories turn out all that great? Blood is a medical drama but with a vampire twist, of course. TV-14 | The Gates started out kind of slow as a strange combination of cop mystery and soap opera supernatural drama, but about halfway through the season, it amped up it's supernatural storyline and started taking on a bit of a darker note which made it much edgier. 44 min Not Rated But what I have seen is spooky, gloomy, and full of dark romanticism that would make Lord Byron proud. Too bad, the audience didn’t feel the same. So on edge like a sweet lion that could bite at any moment. You can be anything that you choose if you apply yourself and try hard to work toward that goal. Meanwhile, Barbara Steele, iconic for her roles in Italian Gothic horror films in the 1960s, enters as Dr. Hoffman. Voilà comment MOI j'aurais aimé voir se terminer la série, alors ne vous étonnez pas si vous trouvez des incohérence en plus de l'élision de Kennedy. I’m still waiting for a new love interest for Alaric. The writers have really created a very dynamic cityscape of characters and stories, and have shown so much of it through the almost Shakespearean unfolding drama of the Original family and their constant power struggles, bickering, and damaged souls. There’s also an evil and Byronic vampire named Gwi who embodies the essence of a vampire. And Eva Green’s performance mesmerizing. Non, elle vit dans une grande ville dans l'état de L... La vie d'Elya. In present day Okinawa, a young amnesiac girl named Saya combats vicious, shape-shifting vampires. Your email address will not be published. Reeve Carney. Oh, and unpopular opinion, I would have liked more with Kate. Originally intended as a TV series in Russia and also adapted as a three part theatrical release, this is one of the more interesting series on the list as it uses the life and stories of the author Nikolai Gogol, to tell its detective/horror story. Not Alcide. So, yeah. The story is about a secret government group hunting down vampires (though no one calls them vampires). BONUS! The series stars the likable Amanda Tapping, who plays Dr. Helen Magnus, an immortal, intelligent scientist creating sanctuaries for abnormals, beings with extraordinary abilities. With "A Discovery of Witches" this year, we got a faithful adaptation. Where to Watch: You can watch on Freeform for free or stream on Hulu. He was Mick. Stars: TV-MA Yan Tsapnik. But when an agent (Brad) disagrees with their methods, he goes rogue and will do anything to protect her before it’s too late. Then there’s Clary’s best friend Simon, who gets turned into a vampire. The relationship between the supernatural roommates works in the best metaphorical way. Yoon San (Lee Joon) a private detective suddenly becomes a vampire. But the real standout is the connection to folklore and mythology. But he’s always 100 percent brilliant and entertaining. But, at least, it lasted two seasons! Joo-Young Kim. Demons could have been the British Buffy. This show really gets philosophical at times. This first season ended on an interesting high note, and I am hopeful this very funny show will be around a while longer. You are young you have the whole world open to you. Where to Watch: Stream on Tubi, Vidi, and Amazon Prime. Wow. Halfway through the season, the focus on the characters' ever growing story lines and less on the weekly cop mysteries was really getting good, (it was almost noir at moments) but in the final few episodes of the season, it really lost a lot of its mystery and its momentum. 3. The series about a teen orphan girl named Elena who falls into a romantic triangle with two vampire brothers works. To top it all off, a couple of the stories are romantic. Sometimes, he’s a hero. TV-MA I had high hopes for this. Natasia Demetriou, | Alexis Denisof, I would love to see this concept revamped and redone, it could have been amazing, but as it was, it was still really great. Drama, Mystery, Heartless follows Sofie and Sebastian - two siblings with a deep dark and fatal secret. It’s a life full of good, and amazing things. That being said, here are the best of the genre so far. Jôji Nakata, Julian Luna, the undead Prince of the City, leads the Vampire Clans as he falls in love with Caitlin, a human reporter. Dark Shadows was a daytime soap opera that ran every day from 1966 until 1971 with 30 minute long episodes, and has been extremely influential on the genre. The first season is hit or miss, but the quality of the episodes increase greatly as the show continues. Dracula: The Series Stars: A werewolf, a vampire, and a ghost all live together, and craziness soon ensues. The series just never had time to go anywhere because of the cancellation. Swoon! Where to Watch: You can stream on Amazon Prime and Hulu. Not to mention, to all the paranormal romance fans out there. Something about the essence of a vampire romance captured my young heart and never quite let go. | Claire’s temptation for human blood and desire to be good at the same time make for compelling characterization and television. Stars: Josh Hartnett, Every new rendition of Dracula can be judged on both its own story and its faithfulness or differences from the Stoker original. | Sure, some of the special effects are weak and the production quality lower budget, but this Canadian series more than makes up for it with a great cast and entertaining scripts. It’s just so fun. Sticky Fingaz, Also, it wins over Buffy because it did not have Sarah Michelle Gellar. Vanessa Helsing, distant relative of famous vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing, is resurrected only to find that vampires have taken over the world. My one and only complaint is that I wish the writers would have made the characters slightly more obscure. Then there’s the Byronic romance between Mitchell and Annie. They present their life to the audience with a very wholesome ignorance of their own strangeness and this produces some of the best jokes of the show. TV-PG From the immortality, brooding Byronic Heroes, star-crossed obstacles, and intense stares between lovers (or obsessions), something about the genre appeals. com, Your email address will not be published. Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller. Marisol Nichols, VAMPIRE ELEMENTS ONLY - Supernatural is a terrific and engrossing show with intricate plots and two great main characters with elaborate and interesting histories. Note: As this focus is on romantic vampire TV shows, I didn’t include several series. (The Stefan and Caroline twist will always make my younger self cringe though.) 45 min A truly great show worth watching, even if the vampire narrative is not as substantial. I was so in. It has less humor than the original, but with the same premise it is worthy of the list. (Okay, maybe Timothy Dalton in Jane Eyre.) Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix, Youtube, and Showtime. Tania Raymonde, Action, Drama, Fantasy. | | Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Their screen presence shines here. I’m just saying. I sat and watched the entire first series in one night because I just couldn't get enough. Together, there is an intense beauty to be found within the words and story of John Logan’s masterful series Penny Dreadful. Oh, and for the millions of fans who adore the beautiful book series by Deborah Harkness. Jesse Garcia, Where to Watch: Stream on Hulu, buy/rent on various platforms, or buy on DVD. Despite predictable horrible reviews from critics (who rarely appreciate romantic vampire series), Moonlight went on to win the People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama and for a good reason. | A spin-off series of The Vampire Diaries focusing on the original vampire family and a rivalry in New Orleans, it has an intriguing back story for the characters, not to mention two rivals in a power struggle for dominance of a city. Plus, there’s romance too. Another show sadly canceled too early, but definitely one of the best of the genre. I mean, when Angel first appeared? Timothy Dalton, This show had me laughing harder than I have in a very long time. Based on a fun book series, The Dresden Files was equally enjoyable and campy. Content Note: TV-MA but feels mostly TV-14 the majority of the time. Just don’t call them werewolves or vampires. The love story of Mick and Beth is also gorgeous and emotionally compelling.