Castlevania: Nocturne
Netflix | Release Date: September 28, 2023
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
77
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
90
IGNHayden MearsSep 28, 2023
Season 1 Review: Castlevania: Nocturne fires on just about every cylinder it needs to. Action, horror, and period-specific turmoil coalesce in a sequel series of comparable quality to the first season of Castlevania. Read full review
89
Paste MagazineElijah GonzalezSep 28, 2023
Season 1 Review: Despite its non-ending, this series eclipses its predecessor to deliver one of the best installments in vampire fiction in some time. Read full review
80
ColliderDavid CaballeroJan 16, 2025
Season 2 Review: If it doesn't return, Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 goes out with a bang, offering more spectacle than ever before in service of a riveting and emotionally resonant storyline that hits all the right notes. Read full review
80
DeciderBrittany VincentOct 3, 2023
Season 1 Review: Castlevania: Nocturne is an exemplary way to take a popular game series and turn it into one of the most exciting animated adaptations yet. It remains to be seen the heights that animated Richter Belmont will reach, but we’re confident we’ll be left impressed. Read full review
78
The Daily BeastKambole CampbellOct 26, 2023
Season 1 Review: Despite some nagging feelings, Castlevania: Nocturne sets a strong foundation for a new chapter in this series. Read full review
75
The Mercury NewsRandy MyersOct 11, 2023
Season 1 Review: My only beef about this intricately plotted season is that its eighth episode lacks a true ending, making us gnash our teeth for another season. Read full review
75
SlashfilmCaroline CaoSep 28, 2023
Season 1 Review: "Castlevania: Nocturne" proves itself to be a worthy heir that explores fresh variations of familiar elements. Read full review
60
IGNHayden MearsJan 16, 2025
Season 2 Review: Castlevania Nocturne's sophomore season grasps for greatness in far too many places, leaving in its wake a mess of underwritten characters, abandoned emotional arcs, and empty action that saps the sequel of its power and its promise. Luckily, its voice performances – especially Iain Glen’s turn as Juste Belmont – help make up for the superficial writing. Read full review
50
ColliderTherese LacsonSep 28, 2023
Season 1 Review: The most interesting parts of the show come toward the back half of the season, when characters like Erzebet are introduced or long-lost family members make an appearance — but leading up to that, the team is rather aimless at times. Read full review
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