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

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  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. 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.
  6. Paang61
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Everything you didn't see, and everything you saw in Season 1 is in Season 2.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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!!!
  10. 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.
  11. thiagoviscardi
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    This season was great. Gorgeous animations, strong history and lovely caraters make this show unique!
  12. Dip0
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Stunning visuals. Great execution.
    That's how you adapt a video game series. A totally fiery series.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. eli_fjr
    Feb 22, 2019
    9
    I really enjoyed season 1. This was 10x better. Great pacing, action, and cast of characters!!
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. Morbo
    Nov 23, 2018
    6
    I was very excited for another fast paced, bloody, witty season of Castlevania. The 1st season delivered more than I could ask for unfortunately the 2nd season was a snore fest with cringey dialogue, stupid characters, and predictable events. From the first episode Dracula seemed like a complete idiot no longer hungry for blood and every character had their fates written on theirI was very excited for another fast paced, bloody, witty season of Castlevania. The 1st season delivered more than I could ask for unfortunately the 2nd season was a snore fest with cringey dialogue, stupid characters, and predictable events. From the first episode Dracula seemed like a complete idiot no longer hungry for blood and every character had their fates written on their foreheads. It had some cool scenes and likeable characters that saved it from being completely bad. Hopefully season 3 is better.… Expand
  25. Mordahuez
    Oct 28, 2018
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate to be Negative Nancy but the great production values and gory action couldn't stop me from being disappointed in season 2. In any traditional story, the desire to see the protagonist succeed and the fear that they might fail is what creates dramatic tension. In season 2 of Castlevania, the three protagonists are put into narrative limbo, spending virtually the entire season studying in the basement of the Belmont manor. These eight episodes are almost entirely focused on an intrigue plot about Carmilla trying to overthrow Dracula. The problem is: Carmllia and Dracula both want to destroy humanity, they are both antagonists, and the audience ultimately wants both of them to fail. Whichever one of them succeeds in inconsequential, since the heroes will eventually have to leave their basement and kill the ultimate bad guy. Therefore, there is no narrative tension for the entire intrigue plot.
    It also ends up being mostly inconsequential to the story anyway. After they lock it down, the characters show up to Dracula's Castle and kick his ass, just like they would have if none of the Camellia stuff had happened.    … Expand
  26. kulstorebrou
    Nov 16, 2019
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish this was way better, but it feels like the only thing honestly going for this animation is great fight scene animation, good music, and nostalgia.... That's it.

    There was more filler of just wasting time with depressed Dracula or the heroes sitting in a library. The dialogue was horrible, and I don't care what people say about, "It was meant to sound more organic," that is a very fancy way of saying lazy writing and recording... and it honestly gets worse as it goes.

    What feels really dumb to say is one thing I would wish for is actually filler dialogue. The episode with the fight against Dracula is just so stale. Filled with sound effects, grunts, and uncertain conversations. Really, go look up the script for S2E07, it has one redeemable moment of dialogue, and that is it.

    I at least like the direction this show can possibly go, and think it has potential, but to say it's perfect and amazing... Was the bar really lowered that much?    … Expand
  27. EludiumQ36
    Nov 1, 2018
    5
    Season 2 was a longer set of 8 episodes (25-min each), and like season 1 was really engaging and full of both art and story detail. Still a fine animated series that isn't dumbed down. I really liked season 1, and this second season was doing great until episode 7, the big faceoff between Dracula and son Alucard. I didn't like how that played out at all especially as Dracula wasSeason 2 was a longer set of 8 episodes (25-min each), and like season 1 was really engaging and full of both art and story detail. Still a fine animated series that isn't dumbed down. I really liked season 1, and this second season was doing great until episode 7, the big faceoff between Dracula and son Alucard. I didn't like how that played out at all especially as Dracula was experiencing a change of heart. There were many ways this relationship could've played out and this was the least appealing. Also this must be said, now that misogyny is out of favor, writers have swung the other direction to promote misandry! What?! Why does there have to be either? It's just lazy storytelling and it'll piss off the main demographic, so additional points off for that. Finally, yes, I get the epic animated battles/fights, but come on, Sypha comes off as a master wizard which is ridic, and Trevor and Alucard make it through hordes of huge demons with minor scratches, again, ridic. Why bother with all that activity if they're going to come out of it no worse for the wear of it all? Again, poor storytelling. I'm stating the obvious here, but more than ever, this isn't small kid appropriate, I'd say it's 14+. There will be a season 3 apparently, and I'll likely watch but I'm not stoked about it given what I've described.… Expand
  28. CasandraComplex
    Oct 30, 2018
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hmmm There was something completely maverick like about the first season that I just couldn't find in the second. The second season gives me the impression that they were playing it safe and even toned down some of the limbs that the first season ventured onto that in my view, made Castlevania stand out. I even re watched the first season in order to have the narrative fresh in my mind. I'll just come out and say it, Cypher annoyed the heck out of me. Before all of you SJW knuckle heads start crying misogyny, the two main female characters fill two classic misogynistic roles. One is supposed to be a very wise scholarly type that in actual portrayal, behaves like a whining adolescent child. It would have been refreshing to see a strong female character instead like say, Xena Warrior Princess without all of the bustiers. The second female role follows yet an other Lady Macbeth stereotype. So the two examples of women are the highly educated and sassy Cypher whose only strength comes from her powers, and has the emotional maturity of an adolescent longing for a father figure in romance. The second female role is the," Femme Fatal" type that is insipid, deceitful, calculating, manipulative and power hungry while secretly vying to betray allegiance in order to steal power. The relationship between Trevor Belmont and Cypher was so per-ordained and followed such a well worn out dynamic of being annoyed with each other then, ultimately falling in love that it just pissed me off. It gives one the feeling that the show was dumbed down. While re-watching the first season, I don't know if my memory is playing tricks on me or what but the scene where the Bishop meets his demise, it seems as though part of the graphic part of that scene was cut out to make it less , well, graphic. Maybe some religious types complained I don't know but I wouldn't be surprised. The plot and dialog all followed the most conventional of story telling that I was rather bored of it all by the time our hero's camped out in the Belmont family Library/vault. Why do artists constantly give in to the homogenizing forces of big business and big money?… Expand
  29. Honest-Yan
    Nov 13, 2018
    4
    Seems to be an animation of people talking for a long time, with just their lips moving, and vampires seem to have very few facial expressions. Occasional fights, with limited animation again, which has so few frames it looks like it could have been made in PowerPoint, with still images floating about. This lack of animation happened in 90's anime, when it cost a lot more to make, butSeems to be an animation of people talking for a long time, with just their lips moving, and vampires seem to have very few facial expressions. Occasional fights, with limited animation again, which has so few frames it looks like it could have been made in PowerPoint, with still images floating about. This lack of animation happened in 90's anime, when it cost a lot more to make, but seriously, the 90's stuff had much better animation. Some of the creatures look OK, not great and they don't turn up often. The first season seemed better because it gave the impression that it was building towards something, even if it wasn't. Was OK to have on in the background while doing something else.… Expand
  30. Percussorem
    Nov 10, 2018
    3
    Piece of ****, they took one of the greatest villaisn of cinema/video-game and turn him in a generic villain.

    Besides that, they keep u 6 episodes preparing u for a plot that won't happend.
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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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