I Woke Up a Vampire
A teen discovers she is half vampire on her 13th birthday.
I Woke Up a Vampire is a fantasy comedy television series created by Thomas W. Lynch for the Family Channel and Netflix. It serves as a parody of vampire literature and premiered on May 5, 2023.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 23–27 minutes
- Genre
- Fantasy comedy; Parody
- Creator
- Thomas W. Lynch
- Starring
- Kaileen Angelic Chang
- Niko Ceci
- Zebastin Borjeau
- Ana Araujo
- Aaliyah Cinello
- Jayd Deroché
- Kris Siddiqi
- Music
- Raney Shockne; Thomas W. Lynch
- Composer
- Raney Shockne
- Country
- United States; Canada
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Characters
Kaileen Angelic Chang plays Carmela "Carmie" Henley, a blended vampling. Niko Ceci portrays Kev Gardner, Carmie's friend. Zebastin Borjeau is Dylan Helsing, a hunter working for the Collector in season 1. Kris Siddiqi plays the Collector, a mystic gorgon. Jayd Deroche and Delia Lisette Chambers play Carmie's adoptive siblings Aiden and Jayden Henley. Aaliyah Cinello appears as Madison Spencer, a blended werewolf. Charlotte Legault is the Shapeshifter, Carmie's biological mother. Will Coombs plays Tristan, a warrior fairy in season 2. Rainbow Sun Francks, Ipsita Paul, Jenni Burke, Ana Araujo, and Alyssa Hidalgo also appear.
Reception
Decider.com noted that adults expect fast-talking, precocious kids and over-the-top gags from tween comedies, and that the main character in this series has an interesting backstory. Shabnam Jahan of LeisureByte wrote that Netflix introduces new teen series in a way that grabs audience attention, and that the story of a teenage girl learning she is half human and half vampire on her 13th birthday tackles universal themes, making it a relatable coming-of-age story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which network aired I Woke Up a Vampire?
I Woke Up a Vampire aired on Family Channel (Canada) and Netflix (United States).
How many episodes of I Woke Up a Vampire are there?
I Woke Up a Vampire has 16 episodes across 2 seasons.
When did I Woke Up a Vampire end?
I Woke Up a Vampire last aired on 1 September 2023.
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