I Woke Up a Vampire

Lore & Background

The series centers on Carmie Henley, a blended vampling (half-human, half-vampire), who learns her true nature on her 13th birthday. Her friends include Kev Gardner and Madison Spencer, a blended werewolf. The main antagonist in season 1 is Dylan, a vampire hunter working for the Collector, a gorgon-like being. Carmie's biological mother is a shapeshifter vampire, and her father is human. Season 2 introduces Tristan, a cunning warrior fairy who despises humans.

Reader's Guide

I Woke Up a Vampire is significant as a tween-oriented fantasy comedy that parodies vampire literature while exploring universal coming-of-age themes. The show was part of Netflix's slate of original live-action content for Family Channel. Netflix split the first season into two halves: the first released on October 18, 2023, and the second (labeled season 2) on April 4, 2024. Reception highlighted the show's relatable backstory and its ability to blend supernatural elements with a relatable coming-of-age story, appealing to a wide range of viewers.

Did You Know?

• The series was created by Thomas W. Lynch for the Family Channel and Netflix.
• Netflix split the first season into two halves, releasing them as separate seasons.
• The main character Carmie is a 'blended vampling' (half-human, half-vampire).
• Season 2 introduces a warrior fairy named Tristan who wants to eradicate humans.