Castlevania

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 7, 2017
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 125 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 13 out of 125
  3. Negative: 11 out of 125
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  1. Clrblndmax
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    The second season of Castlevania is just incredible. The powerful animation, art direction, composing and voice overs that made the first (albeit short) season so mouthwatering. This is a slower burn than the the first and spme will be disappointed by the fact that it's not constant fights. But the fights that are there are chock full of cool coreography and animated extremely well.The second season of Castlevania is just incredible. The powerful animation, art direction, composing and voice overs that made the first (albeit short) season so mouthwatering. This is a slower burn than the the first and spme will be disappointed by the fact that it's not constant fights. But the fights that are there are chock full of cool coreography and animated extremely well. Everyone is also fleshed out and I really think the women in the show steal the spotlights at points. The amount of fan service without beating you over the head with it is appreciated (especially having an orchestrated bloody tears in episode 7). Easily worth the binge and multiple rewatches. Season 3 cannot come soon enough.… Expand
  2. EmperorZoltan
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Castlevania season two is a brilliantly executed modern take on the classic tale of Dracula that is absolutely worth your time. It vastly improves on the foundations laid in season one, bringing to live a wonderfully executed tale of loss, regret, rage, betrayal and violence. Shifting the focus away from the adventurers to instead Dracula and his court, this season focuses more on theCastlevania season two is a brilliantly executed modern take on the classic tale of Dracula that is absolutely worth your time. It vastly improves on the foundations laid in season one, bringing to live a wonderfully executed tale of loss, regret, rage, betrayal and violence. Shifting the focus away from the adventurers to instead Dracula and his court, this season focuses more on the nature of Dracula's madness and those whom aid him in his cause. Meanwhile, the adventurers struggle to survive and attain the means to confront Dracula.

    Action scenes are fantastically choreographed and thrilling to watch and far more numerous than season one, although well spaced to maximize their narrative impact and tension. Building to a thrilling conclusion built atop a series of masterfully executed character stories, our cast of players are fully fleshed, flawed, relatable and lifelike.

    I can say with full confidence that Castlevania season 2 is the best interpretation of the classic vampire tale since Bram Stoker's Dracula, and in many ways actually surpasses it. Unmissable and well worth sitting through the less competent but nonetheless entertaining season one.

    10/10, though with the minor caveat that the squeamish will find the extreme violence on display quite disconcerting, though never unnecessary.    … Expand
  3. johnyct9760
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    It was great a must watch for any longtime fan! They really breathed life into some pretty cookie cuter characters that have come and gone over the years. And it REALLY stayed true to the lore, in a lot of great ways. No spoilers but the ending is a real tear jerker for myself
  4. Mrcool1989
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    I love the first season so it wouldn't be a surprise that I would enjoy the second season. I binge watch this season only to start watching it again lol I would recommend this series for anybody into Castlevania, anime or both.
  5. Belmontcain
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Seems almost surreal in a way, to see this. I used to daydream about how these characters interacted as a kid playing Dracula's curse, and it is oddly close to my imagination. It has a great amount of fan-service that fans of the franchise will appreciate, and it will add a layer of enjoyment, but it isn't necessary to enjoy this series. The contrast between Alucard and Trevor is noteSeems almost surreal in a way, to see this. I used to daydream about how these characters interacted as a kid playing Dracula's curse, and it is oddly close to my imagination. It has a great amount of fan-service that fans of the franchise will appreciate, and it will add a layer of enjoyment, but it isn't necessary to enjoy this series. The contrast between Alucard and Trevor is note perfect and strikes a distinctive balance to the narrative. Also, Dracula's motivations are unpacked in a manner where you actually side with him at times, which is a smart way to tell this story. The political machinations of the vampire underworld also add an unexpected complexity to the series in way that lets it play out in slow, but purposeful way. When the action does pick up it feels earned and exciting as a result of its pacing. This is absolutely the best video-game adaption of any medium ever made, which sounds hyperbolic, but if you are a gamer who has been let down time after time with shoddy adaptions, which change everything to the point the work could be called something else and not miss a beat, you are in for a real treat. I would call this a 9 for people who just want to watch an amazing series of anime that has exceptional writing that rivals any fantasy novel out right now, and a 10 for the game fans that will smile when Trevor Belmont finds out what is in that treasure chest at the Belmont castle. A can't miss adventure for fans of the series, and a great piece of fantasy horror for literally any fan of those genres.… Expand
  6. Tersak
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    The second season of Castlevania is surprisingly amazing and surpassed my expectations. It has charismatic and well-development characters, great plot and dialogues, and a frenetic climax that closes in an incredible way the story begun in the first season. And best of all: it has MORE episodes!!!
  7. Daniel_Campbell
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    The show is has great visuals, amazing fight choreography, and pays tribute to the games without being overtly trying to please the game fanbase. It's simply put a great show that somehow manages to capture the visceral feel of the game while transcending it in both narrative and character development.

    The only reason I'm not giving it a perfect 10 is because it get a little slow around    The show is has great visuals, amazing fight choreography, and pays tribute to the games without being overtly trying to please the game fanbase. It's simply put a great show that somehow manages to capture the visceral feel of the game while transcending it in both narrative and character development.

    The only reason I'm not giving it a perfect 10 is because it get a little slow around the middle of the second season, but finishes strong. Also, half the characters have a really annoying little tendril of hair that hangs down in front of their face. It seems minor, but is rather annoying and I just want to cut it off. :-)    … Expand
  8. Paang61
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Everything you didn't see, and everything you saw in Season 1 is in Season 2.
  9. jcolin
    Oct 30, 2018
    9
    So. Good. The animation is amazing, the character development is phenomenal, the fight scenes are the best I've ever seen. The only reason i didnt give it a 10 is for not having a main openly gay character.
  10. mrmonster
    Nov 2, 2018
    9
    Absolutely loved it. This season took everything the first season did right and did it so much better. It was awesome through and through. Can't wait for season 3.
  11. giodonaire
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    esta temporada, ha sido muy buena. el autor no se contenta con el solo gore de la primera temporada, sino que hay más desarrollo de personajes. lo mejor para mi ha sido todas las conspiraciones en el castillo de drácula. espero con ansias la tercera temporada.
  12. Psychic_Mantis
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    It was a delight to watch! Not only did they nail the Castlevania feel, but I was at the edge of my seat at the end of every episode.
  13. GrantD243
    Dec 2, 2018
    7
    Whereas season one of Castlevania felt too short with only four episodes, season two struggles to take full advantage of the eight episodes it had at its disposal. There are a lot of pointless, extremely surface level conversations, and it's quite obvious that some scenes were inserted purely to help fill the required episode length. However, the overall story is still interesting and theWhereas season one of Castlevania felt too short with only four episodes, season two struggles to take full advantage of the eight episodes it had at its disposal. There are a lot of pointless, extremely surface level conversations, and it's quite obvious that some scenes were inserted purely to help fill the required episode length. However, the overall story is still interesting and the action sequences are downright fantastic. Season three has potential, but I'm keeping my expectations reserved.… Expand
  14. Alisaris
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The voice casting was really good, the characters had a huge development even compared to the games and the producers managed to keep a good show, balancing drama with fighting. However, some major changes to Hector and Isaac caused an awkward effect in the plot, because the original ones could perfectly fit in the series storyline, but they still preferred to change them for whatever reason.… Expand
  15. imthenoob
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Season 2 is such a massive step up from the first season. Increasing the number of episodes really helped develop the characters and story. The animation remains as stunning as it was in the first season and the violence is bound to excite a lot of die-hard fans. It makes me very excited for season 3.
  16. Michael_Forman
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    The second season overdelivered with a guaranteed interlude of murder, gore, and battle in every episode. The actions scenes were lengthy and well choreographed. If the heroes were engaged in a fight, the collection of horrors they dispatched (the bird creature being notable) gave a fight and finish befitting their unique form. In all, the season was so successful (especially the finalThe second season overdelivered with a guaranteed interlude of murder, gore, and battle in every episode. The actions scenes were lengthy and well choreographed. If the heroes were engaged in a fight, the collection of horrors they dispatched (the bird creature being notable) gave a fight and finish befitting their unique form. In all, the season was so successful (especially the final battle) that I will be rewatching the episodes from the beginning.

    Lastly, the writers successfully developed over the season the heroes as well as a pair of truly unlikeable villains. With the new episodic formula of story and battle, I am looking forward to the third season.    … Expand
  17. Davrosdaleks1
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    As entertaining as the first season was, it was mostly setup. Dracula only appears in the beginning. This season pays off your patience as it successfully builds upon and concludes the events from before.

    Considering how sparsely we saw Dracula last and how nebulous his army was, I was pleased that the focus was mostly put on him this time. We get to meet his generals, all with unique    As entertaining as the first season was, it was mostly setup. Dracula only appears in the beginning. This season pays off your patience as it successfully builds upon and concludes the events from before.

    Considering how sparsely we saw Dracula last and how nebulous his army was, I was pleased that the focus was mostly put on him this time. We get to meet his generals, all with unique personalities and goals. Dracula is rather interesting in his desire to end humanity. Rather than go with the traditional villain goals and plans, he is a fully tragic figure, a man who has lost all faith in anything and is spiraling. The heroic trio of vampire hunter Trevor, sorceress Sylpha, and Dracula's son Alucard work really well off of each other, especially the two guys who have a whole frenemy thing going on. There's of character development and backstory here, but unfortunately the action mostly doesn't happen till the end. There is a LOT of people planning, debating, and researching.

    Comic book veteran Warren Ellis does well with most of the dialogue. However, when there are regular old-fashioned human protagonists, such as corrupt priests or thieves, it is as forced and over-the-top as it was last season. Luckily there is a lot less of that here.

    The action that does happen is quite good. The final battle in particular is worth the wait. I'm also pleased to say the backgrounds are a little more colorful. There's a lot less of the constant brownish red from last season.

    Voice acting is solid all around. The VIP is surprisingly Peter Stomrarre (Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Prison Break) in a semi-humorous role as a viking vampire.    … Expand
  18. eli_fjr
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed season 1. This was 10x better. Great pacing, action, and cast of characters!!
  19. ecorona21
    Oct 31, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first thing I noticed was the colors and animation had change and not for the good. Story line did not disappoint but they seemed to loose track with the night creatures, in the first season they came down with a rain of blood and they were not all brainless creatures, the dialog before they killed the cardinal was amazing, on the second season they seem brainless but failed to explain why forge masters have that power. The most epic moment was on the pre-final battle when "Bloody tears" started to sound! wow... Not to mention the Epic ending... Whats not to like? superb! I cant wait for a third season.… Expand
  20. donmopa
    Nov 18, 2018
    7
    As a Castlevania fan, I enjoyed it, there are elements and references that generates a better atmosphere. However, it lacked action, it waited until the sixth chapter to get into it. Also, 7 chapters to finally use an original video game song it's too much.
  21. Bruterake
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Outro 10 que q isso cara muito bom que absurdo, o jeito das lutas serem animadas entretenimento puro, gostei como fechou esse arco e tudo de bom da primeira continua parte aqui.
  22. thiagoviscardi
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    This season was great. Gorgeous animations, strong history and lovely caraters make this show unique!
  23. Dip0
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Stunning visuals. Great execution.
    That's how you adapt a video game series. A totally fiery series.

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  1. Collider
    Reviewed by: Dave Trumbore
    Oct 26, 2018
    100
    All of this heady material slows the pace down a bit, but the excellently animated action sequence (of which there are plenty to enjoy) give each episode a nice punch-up. All in all, these eight new episodes of Season 2 will give you everything you wanted from Castlevania and more.
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