Heirs of the Night (2019)
A supernatural coming-of-age series set in 1889, where young vampire heirs from rival European clans must unite to survive.
Heirs of the Night - Series Information
- Original Title: Heirs of the Night
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Diederik Van Rooijen
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: German, English, Italian, Norwegian
- First Air Date: October 25, 2019 (United Kingdom - 12), October 25, 2019 (Germany - 12), October 25, 2019 (France - 12), October 25, 2019 (Spain - 12)
- Networks: NRK3, ZDF, NDR Fernsehen
- Production Companies: Lemming Film
- Production Countries: Norway
- Alternative Titles: Heirs of the Night (FR), 黑夜继承者 (CN)
Heirs of the Night - Plot
1889: the five remaining vampire clans in Europe are training to survive. In their midst is 14-year-old Alisa who has the power to choose between eternal life as a vampire or for all vampires to live as humans.
Heirs of the Night - Trailer
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Heirs of the Night - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Diederik Van Rooijen
Main Cast
- Anastasia Martin
- Ulrik William Græsli
- Aisling Sharkey
- Charlie Banks
- Liam Nicolosi
- Scarlett Rousset
- Jordan Adene
- Ines Høysæter Asserson
- Florian Bartholomäi
- Tatjana Nardone
Writers
- Diederik Van Rooijen
- Maria von Heland
Executive Producers
- Fleur Winters
Heirs of the Night - FAQs
Who is Alisa and why does she matter in Heirs of the Night?
Alisa is a 14-year-old vampire girl at the heart of the series who possesses a rare and extraordinary gift: the ability to choose between granting all vampires eternal life or transforming them into humans. Her decision shapes the fate of every clan in Europe, making her the most pivotal character in the story.
Is Heirs of the Night suitable for younger audiences?
Heirs of the Night is designed with younger viewers in mind. Its release ratings across Europe were classified as suitable from age 12, and its 25-minute episodes, coming-of-age themes, and school-setting adventure make it an accessible supernatural series for tweens and teens rather than a dark adult horror show.
Where can you stream Heirs of the Night?
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How many seasons and episodes does Heirs of the Night have?
The series ran for two complete seasons, each containing 13 episodes, for a total of 26 episodes. It aired from 2019 to 2020 and has since concluded, giving the story a defined beginning and end across its full run.
What makes Heirs of the Night different from other vampire shows?
Rather than centering on adult hunters or brooding immortals, Heirs of the Night focuses on teenage vampire heirs from rival European clans forced to train together in 1889. The historical setting, multinational cast, and coming-of-age dynamics give it a distinctly fresh feel within the crowded vampire genre.
Which networks originally aired Heirs of the Night?
The series was broadcast across several European public broadcasters simultaneously, including NRK3 in Norway, ZDF in Germany, and NDR Fernsehen. This co-production model reflects the show's multinational European identity, with cast and dialogue spanning German, English, Italian, and Norwegian.
What are some shows similar to Heirs of the Night?
Fans of Heirs of the Night tend to enjoy other vampire-focused series such as First Kill, The Vampire Diaries, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Van Helsing. For a darker, more adult take on supernatural lore, Penny Dreadful and Interview with the Vampire are also strong recommendations.
Is Heirs of the Night based on a book series?
Heirs of the Night is adapted from the German book series of the same name by Ulrike Schweikert. The novels follow young vampire heirs from different European clans navigating rivalry, alliance, and survival — themes the television series translates faithfully into its two-season run.
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