V Wars
A vampire outbreak threatens human civilization.
V Wars is an American science fiction horror television series based on the anthology series of the same name and comic book by Jonathan Maberry. It premiered on Netflix on December 5, 2019, and was canceled after one season in March 2020. The series follows Dr. Luther Swann and his friend Michael Fayne as they confront a deadly outbreak that turns humans into vampires, threatening to spark a war between factions.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Science fiction / Horror / Thriller / Drama
- Based On
- V Wars · Jonathan Maberry
- Starring
- Ian Somerhalder · Adrian Holmes · Laura Vandervoort · Kimberly Sue-Murray · Sydney Meyer · Kandyse McClure · Michael Greyeyes · Jacky Lai · Kyle Breitkopf · Peter Outerbridge
- Theme Music Composer
- Andrew Lockington
- Composer
- Michael White
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Num Seasons
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 10
- Executive Producer
- William Laurin · Glenn Davis · Brad Turner · Eric Birnberg · Thomas Walden · James Gibb · Ian Somerhalder · Lydia Antonini · Matthew McCluggage · Paul Harb · Ted Adams · Jonathan Maberry
- Producer
- Thomas Vencelides
- Cinematography
- Craig Wright
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Lore & Background
The series was created by William Laurin and Glenn Davis, who served as showrunners and executive producers. It was produced by High Park Entertainment and IDW Entertainment. Principal photography began in Sudbury and Cambridge, Ontario in late June 2018 and wrapped in Toronto, Ontario in October 2018. The cast includes Ian Somerhalder as Dr. Luther Swann, Adrian Holmes as Michael Fayne, Jacky Lai as Kaylee Vo, Kyle Breitkopf as Desmond Swann, Peter Outerbridge as Calix Niklos, Kimberly-Sue Murray as Danika Dubov, and Sydney Meyer as Ava O'Malley. Recurring cast members include Laura Vandervoort and Kandyse McClure.
Reader's Guide
V Wars is significant as a Netflix original series that adapts Jonathan Maberry's anthology and comic series. It explores themes of societal fracture and a pandemic-like outbreak caused by a prion released from ice due to climate change. The series received mixed critical reviews, with a 56% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on nine reviews. Critics noted its B-movie appeal and fun elements but criticized weak character development and lack of focus. The series was canceled after one season on March 30, 2020, leaving its story of a brewing war between humans and vampires unresolved. Its legacy lies in its attempt to blend horror and social commentary within the vampire genre.
Did You Know?
- The series is based on an anthology series and comic book by Jonathan Maberry.
- The outbreak is caused by an ancient prion released from ice by climate change.
- The series was canceled on March 30, 2020, after one season.
- Principal photography took place in Sudbury, Cambridge, and Toronto, Ontario.
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