Castlevania

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 7, 2017
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 301 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 249 out of 301
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 301
  3. Negative: 26 out of 301
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  1. Dip0
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Stunning visuals. Great execution.
    That's how you adapt a video game series. A totally fiery series.
  2. Bruterake
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Eu achei praticamente perfeito, a animação, a dublagem e os personagens no geral. Em poucos episódios eles conseguiram passar tudo isso então vou de 10.
  3. Berik
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Castlevania, based upon the similar named video game series, is an animated show about Vlad Dracula, Trevor Belmont and the great argument: are humans bad and do they deserve mercy and forgiveness. I have not played the video games so i'm not familiar with the characters or lore.

    The first season is short but strong. In just episodes we are introduced to the lead characters, their    Castlevania, based upon the similar named video game series, is an animated show about Vlad Dracula, Trevor Belmont and the great argument: are humans bad and do they deserve mercy and forgiveness. I have not played the video games so i'm not familiar with the characters or lore.

    The first season is short but strong. In just episodes we are introduced to the lead characters, their motivations and their traits. Dracula is (understandably) enraged that the people of Wallachia, led by the church, killed his wife and wants revenge by killing every human in Wallachia. The creatures of the night roam the land, killing people at night, and somewhere in the middle we meet Trevor Belmont. He's the last member of a family of monster hunters, who finds his motivation again to fight for humanity even though they destroyed his family. This starts the war against Dracula.

    Though short in episode length and count, i think it was strong. I feel like i know what the characters are like and what their goals are. And that's a good starting point for a show. It's an excellent season, and i give it a 8/10.    … Expand
  4. MaxPaul20
    Mar 3, 2019
    8
    Netflix really hit it home with this show. usually films or shows based on videogames are usually a disaster but they really put out all the stops to make this a really enjoyable show. The art design is beautiful, the gore and violence are a perfect depiction of what Castlevania is all about. And the fact that its based off what is one of my favourite Castlevania games of all time. TheNetflix really hit it home with this show. usually films or shows based on videogames are usually a disaster but they really put out all the stops to make this a really enjoyable show. The art design is beautiful, the gore and violence are a perfect depiction of what Castlevania is all about. And the fact that its based off what is one of my favourite Castlevania games of all time. The characters are perfectly depicted of what there dialog would be like. The emotional kill of Dracula was really well done. Burt the one flaw with this is the fact that they haven't yet expanded on the show and I personally would love to see someone like Simon Belmont to be the main character in the show as it would be a great depiction of the legacy that we saw Trevor leave at the end. Overall I would really recommend this to anyone who likes gore and is trying to either look for a good show to watch or someone who is getting into anime.… Expand
  5. demonicreviews
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    IF YOU ARE AN ANIME LOVER FROM BACK IN THE 90'S YOU'LL BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT THIS ONE ISN'T LIKE THE ONES THEY PRODUCE THESE DAYS.

    I went into thinking this was going to be a typical anime with the supernatural and demons, but funny enough this one caught me off guard. I'm always looking for new anime with a thriller type background and keeps me on edge with the story line and this one    IF YOU ARE AN ANIME LOVER FROM BACK IN THE 90'S YOU'LL BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT THIS ONE ISN'T LIKE THE ONES THEY PRODUCE THESE DAYS.

    I went into thinking this was going to be a typical anime with the supernatural and demons, but funny enough this one caught me off guard. I'm always looking for new anime with a thriller type background and keeps me on edge with the story line and this one did exactly that.

    From the characters and where they come from, the build up of the side characters telling us about their current situation, to the sheer sorrow of Dracula and his son. I haven't played the games, from what I've heard, this animation adaption is far from what happens in the games, but players of the game have also told me that this story shows the depth of how far the story actually goes.

    If you want something different from the usual anime - and its all in English as well, check this anime out. It's hilarious in many different ways, and will leave you emotionally attached to characters. There are many moments where it shows the true nature of humans of our society today and what we're all capable of.

    The animation is so beautiful that you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  6. YoloDuckTV
    Jan 1, 2019
    0
    Castlevania for the NES is the worst god damn game in the animal kingdom. This game is so god damn hard, that when I tried to stab the box that contains the god forsaken game. The knife i was using **** broke in half. Even the box is as hard as my pee pee when I watch A Madea Christmas. The challenge is gay as **** too, they just spawn a bunch of enemies, and knock you back a god damnCastlevania for the NES is the worst god damn game in the animal kingdom. This game is so god damn hard, that when I tried to stab the box that contains the god forsaken game. The knife i was using **** broke in half. Even the box is as hard as my pee pee when I watch A Madea Christmas. The challenge is gay as **** too, they just spawn a bunch of enemies, and knock you back a god damn mile. **** THIS GAME!!!… Expand
  7. quake2th
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't usually like anime, but this is great.

    The graphics is impressive, heavily inspired from Symphony Of The Night and Bloodlines, the story of Season 1 is adapted from Castlevania 3+SOTN, while Season 2 does its own thing.

    Characters are good, voice acting is mostly ok, very awful for Sypha, but that can be improved.

    Best moments:
    - Alucard introduction: as soon as you see the first gears moving, you know where this is going. Great way to pay homage to Symphony Of The Night, the authors did their homework.

    - Castlevania theme: it takes so **** long for it, but when FINALLY into one of the last episodes of Series 2 they play Castlevania song it's the best part of the whole show. You have almost given up hope for hearing it, when suddenly it strikes out of nowhere and you get what you want. It does not last much, but it's the best part of the whole series. This is basically what everyone was waiting for since the first episode, surely they knew how to build for it. Without giving any hint whatsoever until the action starts.

    Overall, good job, very well done. This proves that good movies can be made out of games, just do your research and stay faithful to the material.    … Expand
  8. GrantD243
    Nov 5, 2018
    8
    Despite its short length, the first season of Castelvania sets up an interesting story for season two while also providing some fantastic action sequences.
  9. EludiumQ36
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    Though season 1 is a short 4 episodes (25-min each) long, it was really engaging and full of both art and story detail; in fact, you may find yourself watching it a second or third time to capture bits and pieces missed from first viewing. It's one of the few animated series that isn't dumbed down. You'll say to yourself, "wow, this is pretty decent." I'm stating the obvious here, but thisThough season 1 is a short 4 episodes (25-min each) long, it was really engaging and full of both art and story detail; in fact, you may find yourself watching it a second or third time to capture bits and pieces missed from first viewing. It's one of the few animated series that isn't dumbed down. You'll say to yourself, "wow, this is pretty decent." I'm stating the obvious here, but this isn't small kid appropriate, I'd say it's 14+. I'm stoked for season 2 which just got released, and it's a more satisfying 8-episode run. (I'll review that shortly.)… Expand
  10. Mrcool1989
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Castlevania season 1 was great. Voice acting was on point as to was the story.
  11. Mordahuez
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Literally perfect.
    Season 1 is a first act, the beginning of a story, rather than a full season of content, but it isn't the fault of the studio that Netflix only ordered 4 episodes. Also, it is a perfect first act. Beautiful animation, acting, and voice work. The delightfully gory action and powerful character drama are all perfectly balanced. It stays true to the material of the games    Literally perfect.
    Season 1 is a first act, the beginning of a story, rather than a full season of content, but it isn't the fault of the studio that Netflix only ordered 4 episodes. Also, it is a perfect first act. Beautiful animation, acting, and voice work. The delightfully gory action and powerful character drama are all perfectly balanced. It stays true to the material of the games and pleases fans without pandering or alienating non-fans. Literally perfect.    … Expand
  12. CasandraComplex
    Oct 27, 2018
    9
    Very adult themes, humor and horror. I find the animation style and content rather reminiscent of the animated film," Heavy Metal" I never play video games so didn't know the game that it was based on. In fact, the most video games that I ever played was our families Atari console back in the 80's. Never the less, this short series really stands out in how very grown up and matter of factVery adult themes, humor and horror. I find the animation style and content rather reminiscent of the animated film," Heavy Metal" I never play video games so didn't know the game that it was based on. In fact, the most video games that I ever played was our families Atari console back in the 80's. Never the less, this short series really stands out in how very grown up and matter of fact it is about it's themes and story telling. There is something nostalgic about that of which I can't put my finger on. It's unflinching in it's portrayal of Catholic religious figures who persecuted and demonized the people who were the early pioneers of the sciences. One could say that it is almost a metaphor for the period in time when the Black Death Plagued European, Middle Eastern and Asian societies. The conversation with the Bishop and the demon was particularly cathartic, humorous and then gruesome. I would recommend this to any of my adult thinking friends but not to the ones who have a limited capacity for critical thinking. Plot summery, we have the bad guys, a wronged husband whose loss of his mortal wife must be avenged with all the dark arts of the underworld and our reluctant and flawed hero who holds a masters degree in underdog sarcasm. Sometimes the dialog is difficult to hear correctly, I had to turn the volume way up. I absolutely loved this series and definitely recommend it to adults or mature thinking young adults..… Expand
  13. Arlene123
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    Don't listen to the haters, it's a pretty f**** awesome series. I hope season 2 to be as good as this one. Decent, violent with interesting characters, full of action, mystery and a great voice cast.
  14. marlinspike
    Aug 19, 2018
    2
    I watched them and there were only 4 episodes. I was ready to see the series finale an then it was over. what was that about?
  15. mattkerr494
    Apr 8, 2018
    7
    Watched 8th Feb 2018

    I'm keeping my eye on this series. Its promising. Hopefully it doesn't become another interesting idea dropped before it gets the chance to live out its potential by Netflix.
  16. Juggz
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    I really loved it and I am a huge Castlevania fan from the beginning....the show didn´t dissapoint, only the lack of original OST
  17. BillyHerrington
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    Amazing how one good writer can make a 4 episode long season that great. I cant wait for more.
  18. raporgi
    Dec 22, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lame. Castlevania lacks the spooky, mysterious atmosphere and just plain creepy fun. Instead we get a long winded rant againt Christianity. Warren Ellis is a hack.… Expand
  19. jaasieljunior
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    Tinha tudo para ser horrível. mas acabou sendo satisfatório. Diferente da adaptação Death Note , Castlevania consegue passar um bom roteiro e adaptação ,mesmo que boa parte das pessoas conheçam o enredo de castlevania através do game.
  20. LasPlays
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    La verdad que lo que son los gráficos o animación mejor dicho me han gustado bastante.
    La historia y la forma que esta relatada del juego Castlevania se ve muy bien y creo que para mi gusto se merece un 10, no solo por la reseña de que se pueden hacer buenas series y películas de juegos.
    No como el mortal kombat o remedir a dragón ball revolution que esas si son una caca.
  21. kjatafoxhound
    Oct 28, 2017
    2
    Bad experiment. Looks like a gothic tale of hatred against religion and farmers. All are topics and a confused message. The protagonist is horrible and stupid.
  22. vaaron
    Oct 28, 2017
    8
    The animation is smooth and fluid, the atmosphere fits the theme and the voice acting is great. The pacing is still very slow for a 90 minute season, more steady content would have got the story going better. Nevertheless an enjoyable experience for Castlevania fans and like-minded. Second season needs higher production value.
  23. mugen_is_here
    Oct 18, 2017
    10
    I loved this show! I played a little of the original game so I cannot really comment on whether this brought out the game theme well enough. However, I would definitely say that if I see this TV series as it is, without caring about the original game, then I would say it's gripping as hell.

    I loved the character development. The variety of characters. the suspense build up in different    I loved this show! I played a little of the original game so I cannot really comment on whether this brought out the game theme well enough. However, I would definitely say that if I see this TV series as it is, without caring about the original game, then I would say it's gripping as hell.

    I loved the character development. The variety of characters. the suspense build up in different situations. The music. The fights. The style. Overall, I loved the plotline.

    I'm waiting for the next season.    … Expand
  24. BabeRuthless38
    Sep 19, 2017
    0
    I remember playing the original game when I was a kid, and later playing a bunch of the series up through the masterpiece that was Symphony of the Night. This show perfectly captures what we all loved about the games:

    - The way Trevor spends most of the series brawling with inbred peasants and slaughtering Christian priests, instead of fighting monsters - The fact that Trevor never    I remember playing the original game when I was a kid, and later playing a bunch of the series up through the masterpiece that was Symphony of the Night. This show perfectly captures what we all loved about the games:

    - The way Trevor spends most of the series brawling with inbred peasants and slaughtering Christian priests, instead of fighting monsters
    - The fact that Trevor never meets Dracula, who is barely even in the series
    - The way we see almost nothing of Dracula's castle
    - The incessant gratuitous gore that would make Quentin Tarantino queasy
    - Trevor being a foulmouthed drunken vagabond instead of a selfless, aristocratic hero

    /sarcasm

    You get my point. Look, Warren Ellis: we get it. You hate Christianity and when you got the chance to write a story about a noble family that battles Count Dracula you instead made an ultraviolent fanfiction about corrupt, psychotic priests run amok and the scruffy Mary Sue drifter who kills them all with slurred wisecracking and whip-fu. I'm sure college sophomores will think that's, like, totally edgy, man, but anyone who just wanted to see a great series of games translated to the screen is in for a huge disappointment at this hacky, ham-handed caricature. It only shows any life once Alucard shows up, i.e. the last 5 minutes of a 100 minute series. Not worth your time.    … Expand
  25. bob13bob
    Sep 4, 2017
    4
    has promise, but not executed well enough. just random fights not making sense, doesn't have the cleverness, creativeness, or character development of many better animes: attack titan, naruto, death note, etc.
  26. SilentTactician
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    Castlevania: Season 1 was something I watched in in one night and wished immediately that there was more. Excellent animation, voice acting, character development and embodiment of the video game. Kept to the core characters and captured the emotion/ambiance of the video game. Not for children as there are scenes of gore and slaughter. However, the gore serves a purpose and isn't a mainCastlevania: Season 1 was something I watched in in one night and wished immediately that there was more. Excellent animation, voice acting, character development and embodiment of the video game. Kept to the core characters and captured the emotion/ambiance of the video game. Not for children as there are scenes of gore and slaughter. However, the gore serves a purpose and isn't a main focus of the tv show but rather an accurate demonstration of what would happen if a horde of demons were released. Can't wait for a season 2!… Expand
  27. ClappyCamper
    Aug 22, 2017
    9
    Way better than I expected. The voice actors really make the show shine and the dialogue coupled with the underlying themes of the show are beautifully crafted. The characters feel like actual people and the plot contains some actual wisdom in it.

    The visual aspect alone makes the show worth watching. Both gruesome and fluidly animated, the fight/action scenes are very articulate and    Way better than I expected. The voice actors really make the show shine and the dialogue coupled with the underlying themes of the show are beautifully crafted. The characters feel like actual people and the plot contains some actual wisdom in it.

    The visual aspect alone makes the show worth watching. Both gruesome and fluidly animated, the fight/action scenes are very articulate and stimulating. Definitely give it a try.    … Expand
  28. AllanBarbosa
    Aug 22, 2017
    7
    The only four (4) episodes really impacted the development of the Castlevania story, but other mistakes could be avoided like the odd animation and the insanely horrible script of the first episode, forced gore and also about Dracula's wife. But his action scenes, the Belmont dubbing and the season finale r the why I have not given a mixed rating for this netflix original animation series.The only four (4) episodes really impacted the development of the Castlevania story, but other mistakes could be avoided like the odd animation and the insanely horrible script of the first episode, forced gore and also about Dracula's wife. But his action scenes, the Belmont dubbing and the season finale r the why I have not given a mixed rating for this netflix original animation series. I hope the 2nd season will be better than this season.… Expand
  29. rusopex
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    Very well produced and written, voices are perfect! I would have given a 10 or 9. I gave an 8 just because we only got 4 episodes, but I can't wait for the next episodes to come out.
  30. Kenmei
    Aug 13, 2017
    9
    Awesome "series" if extremely over the top. Can't ignore the elephant in the room though that this season is the length of a decent sized movie. Almost felt like Netflix was preparing to cancel it in case it was bad. But it's definitely not. I'm totally down for many more seasons to come from this. A good 10-12 episode would be amazing with this cast and performance level.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Matt Gerardi
    Jul 10, 2017
    75
    While the animation and writing in this first “season” occasionally stumble along the way, the series’ creators have gone above and beyond to wring a resonant story from a game that never really had or needed one. It’s a promising start, and while this isn’t saying much, that alone makes it one of the most successful video game adaptations to date.
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  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Will Ashton
    Jul 10, 2017
    60
    Bleak, bold, blackhearted, brutal and very, very bloody, Netflix’s Castlevania is an uneven, weirdly paced but vividly realized and often captivating anime adaptation, one that propels the video game genre to newfound heights and a promising, if very short, glimpse at the show’s potential.
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  3. Collider
    Reviewed by: Dave Trumbore
    Jul 10, 2017
    80
    This definitely isn’t kid friendly. And yet the violence and gore serves the story, one that’s not about a simple action-packed adventure of a trio of heroes wandering the Wallachian countryside, but the very real battle of complex heroes fighting for what’s right and protecting the innocent from darkness, death, and ignorance.
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