I Woke Up a Vampire
| I Woke Up a Vampire | |
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| Genre | Fantasy comedy |
| Created by | Thomas W. Lynch |
| Starring |
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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 | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Sherry King |
| Production locations | Toronto, Ontario Romania |
| Running time | 23–27 minutes |
| Production companies | Tom Lynch Company WildBrain |
| Original release | |
| Network | Family Channel (Canada) Netflix (United States) |
| Release | May 5, 2023 – present |
I Woke Up a Vampire is a fantasy comedy television series on the Family Channel and Netflix.[1][2]
Synopsis[edit]
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[edit]
Main characters[edit]
- Kaileen Angelic Chang as Carmela "Carmie" Henley, a blended vampling (half vampire half human)
- Niko Ceci as Kev Gardner, Carmie's friend.
- Zebastin 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 The Shapeshifter, a vampire who is Carmie's biological mother. [4]
- Will Coombs as Tristian, a cunning warrior fairy who appears in Season 2. He despises and wants to eradicate the human race.
Supporting characters[edit]
- Rainbow Sun Francks as Bill Henley
- Ipsita Paul as Aasha Henley
- Jenni Burke as Elaina Johnson
- Ana Araujo as Leanna Timmons
- Alyssa Hidalgo as Jewel, The Collector's Daughter
Episodes[edit]
First aired in 1 season of 16 episodes on Family Channel, Netflix then choose to separate them in 2 seasons of 8 episodes each.
Series overview[edit]
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | Network | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | May 5, 2023 October 17, 2023 | Family Channel (Canada) Netflix (United States) (2 Seasons) | ||
Season 1 (2023)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original release date | Netflix | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Warren P. Sonoda | Thomas W. Lynch | TBA | May 5, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 2 | 2 | "Power Play" | Warren P. Sonoda | Renuka Singh | TBA | May 12, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 3 | 3 | "Mirror, Mirror" | Michael McGowan | Ryan Devlin Lynch | TBA | May 19, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 4 | 4 | "Siblings" | Michael McGowan | Veronika Paz | TBA | May 26, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 5 | 5 | "Family Tree" | Warren P. Sonoda | Thomas Comway | TBA | June 2, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 6 | 6 | "Creature Feature" | Warren P. Sonoda | Carley DeNure | TBA | June 9, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 7 | 7 | "Uncovered" | Michael McGowan | Ryan Devlin Lynch | TBA | June 16, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 8 | 8 | "The Musical" | Michael McGowan | Thomas W. Lynch | TBA | June 23, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 9 | 9 | "My People" | Lisa Rose Snow | Unknown | TBA | July 7, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 10 | 10 | "Track and Steal" | Lisa Rose Snow | Unknown | TBA | July 14, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 11 | 11 | "The Dance" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | July 21, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 12 | 12 | "Wild and Free" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | July 28, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 13 | 13 | "Secrets and Lies" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | August 11, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 14 | 14 | "Vamptitude" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | August 18, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 15 | 15 | "Fan Con" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | August 25, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 16 | 16 | "Family Reunion" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | September 1, 2023 | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
Production[edit]
The show's creator unveiled a new series in partnership with Netflix as part of its slate of original live-action content for Family Channel.[5]
Netflix split up the first season into two halves. The first released on October 18, 2023 and the second half (released as season 2) released on April 4, 2024.[6]
Reception[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (2024-03-07). "'I Woke Up A Vampire' Will Return for Season 2 at Netflix in April 2024". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "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.
External links[edit]
- 2023 American television series debuts
- 2023 Canadian television series debuts
- 2020s American children's comedy television series
- 2020s Canadian children's television series
- 2020s Canadian comedy television series
- American children's fantasy television series
- Canadian children's comedy television series
- Canadian children's fantasy television series
- Canadian English-language television shows
- Family Channel (Canadian TV network) original programming
- Netflix children's programming
- Television series about teenagers
- Television series about vampires
- Television series about werewolves
- Television series by DHX Media