Castlevania (2017)
Warren Ellis’s dark, anime-inspired Netflix series pits vampire hunter Trevor Belmont against the full fury of Dracula’s supernatural army.
Castlevania - Series Information
- Original Title: Castlevania
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Warren Ellis
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 32
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 7, 2017 (United States - TV-MA), July 7, 2017 (Canada - 18+), July 7, 2017 (United Kingdom - 15), July 7, 2017 (Germany - 18), July 7, 2017 (France - 18), July 7, 2017 (India - A), July 7, 2017 (New Zealand - 18), July 7, 2017 (Australia - R 18+), July 7, 2017 (Brazil - 16), July 7, 2017 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Frederator Studios, Powerhouse Animation Studios, Project 51 Productions, Adishankarbrand
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Замок Трансільванії (UA), Кастлевания (RU), Castlevania (KR), Ma Cà Rông Castlevania (VN), 恶魔城 (CN)
Castlevania - Plot
A vampire hunter fights to save a besieged city from an army of otherworldly beasts controlled by Dracula himself.
Castlevania - Trailer
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Blood will seek blood.
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Castlevania - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Warren Ellis
Main Cast
- Richard Armitage
- James Callis
- Alejandra Reynoso
- Adetokumboh M’Cormack
- Jaime Murray
- Bill Nighy
- Theo James
- Jessica Brown Findlay
- Ivana Miličević
- Yasmine Al Massri
Writers
- Warren Ellis
Executive Producers
- Adi Shankar
- Ted Biaselli
- Fred Seibert
- Warren Ellis
- Kevin Kolde
Castlevania - FAQs
Where can you stream Castlevania online?
Castlevania is available to stream exclusively on Netflix, including the ad-supported Netflix Standard with Ads tier. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home for those who prefer to own a copy.
Is Castlevania based on a video game?
Yes, Castlevania is directly adapted from Konami’s long-running video game franchise of the same name, drawing most heavily from Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse (1989). The animated series follows Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard — all iconic characters from the games.
Who are the main voice actors in Castlevania?
The principal voice cast includes Richard Armitage as Trevor Belmont, James Callis as Alucard, Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha Belnades, Adetokumboh M’Cormack as Isaac, Jaime Murray as Carmilla, Bill Nighy as Saint Germain, Theo James as Hector, and Jessica Brown Findlay as Lenore.
How many seasons and episodes does Castlevania have?
Castlevania ran for four seasons and 32 episodes in total. Season 1 contained 4 episodes, Season 2 had 8, and both Seasons 3 and 4 each delivered 10 episodes. The series concluded in 2021, with the final season wrapping up the story of Trevor, Sypha, and Alucard.
Is Castlevania worth watching for non-gamers?
Absolutely. Castlevania earned widespread critical acclaim for its sharp writing, complex characters, and stunning animation. Praised by critics on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb alike, the series stands on its own as a compelling dark fantasy drama, requiring no prior knowledge of the video game series to enjoy.
What is the content rating for Castlevania?
Castlevania is rated TV-MA in the United States, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, strong language, and dark thematic content including demonic imagery, religious corruption, and brutal combat sequences. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Who created and wrote the Castlevania animated series?
Warren Ellis, the acclaimed British comic book writer known for works such as Transmetropolitan and Planetary, created and wrote all four seasons of Castlevania. The series was produced by Frederator Studios and Powerhouse Animation Studios, with Adi Shankar serving as a key executive producer.
Does Castlevania have a satisfying ending?
Season 4 concludes the series with a definitive and largely well-received finale. Most storylines are resolved, including the fates of Trevor Belmont, Sypha, and Alucard. Fans and critics generally praised the ending for providing emotional closure while honoring the tone and character arcs built across all four seasons.
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