• Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 28, 2023
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Reviewed by: Hayden Mears
    Sep 28, 2023
    90
    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.
  2. Reviewed by: Elijah Gonzalez
    Sep 28, 2023
    89
    Despite its non-ending, this series eclipses its predecessor to deliver one of the best installments in vampire fiction in some time.
  3. Reviewed by: Brittany Vincent
    Oct 3, 2023
    80
    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.
  4. Reviewed by: Kambole Campbell
    Oct 26, 2023
    78
    Despite some nagging feelings, Castlevania: Nocturne sets a strong foundation for a new chapter in this series.
  5. Reviewed by: Randy Myers
    Oct 11, 2023
    75
    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.
  6. Reviewed by: Caroline Cao
    Sep 28, 2023
    75
    "Castlevania: Nocturne" proves itself to be a worthy heir that explores fresh variations of familiar elements.
  7. Reviewed by: Therese Lacson
    Sep 28, 2023
    50
    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.