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How many times has it happened with you when you have mentioned vampires and someone instantly went, “You have to watch The Vampire Diaries”? And then the next person adds True Blood or The Originals like they’ve just discovered fire?

For most, their following reaction is a sigh and a forced smile with a slight nod. We get it, people. The classics had their moment. But there is a whole new breed of bloodsuckers waiting to be noticed, and honestly, they deserve it.

And just like you, we were frustrated too, so we thought of bringing you a whole new list of vampire shows on Netflix. You might have heard about some of them, but chances are you’ll discover quite a few.

These are the stories that don’t just stop at love triangles and dramatic diary entries. They go deeper and talk about revenge and survival. They explore how immortality actually feels when the centuries start to pile up and how monsters adapt to modern times. It’s time we accept that the vampire shows on Netflix have evolved.

So if you’re ready to ditch the usual suspects and find something that actually surprises you, here are seven shows that reimagine the undead with depth, drama, and something more than just being bloodsuckers.

Seven Netflix vampire shows to stream right now

Castlevania (2017–2021)

Think of this show as something that happens when someone gives Game of Thrones a gothic twist, just like anime. For a fact, this is an animated show. Imagine vampires running wild. Castlevania is a show about Trevor Belmont, who is a monster hunter. This man reluctantly teams up with a mage and Dracula’s own son, Alucard, to stop humanity’s extinction.

It’s a show that has breathtaking battles but also deep emotional arcs, and this contradiction is what makes it so close to reality. At some points, you’ll actually sympathise with Dracula, which feels illegal but also kind of amazing. If you love sharp storytelling and consider tragicness your vibe, you should start with this.

Castlevania: Nocturne (2023– )

If Castlevania is about wars and heartbreak, Nocturne is about rebellion and rebirth. It is set during the French Revolution and follows Richter Belmont. Yes, another one who is stuck between power and politics as vampires rise to control the world.

But there is a fresh energy to it. You get more diversity and characters who feel layered rather than legendary. It’s so much more than just a sequel and a true example of how good stories evolve with time.

Interview with the Vampire (2022– )

This one is basically about two ridiculously dramatic men ruining each other’s lives for eternity, and it is amazing. Louis is a sweet guy living in early 1900s New Orleans until he meets Lestat. He is a charming but totally unhinged vampire who turns him into one, too. This one is a modern remake of the 1994 cult film that starred Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, but honestly, the new version is even juicier.

And though it starts as an intense love story, in no time it becomes toxic in the most fascinating way. They fight, they make up, they adopt a vampire child (yes, seriously), and they keep wandering through decades of immortal drama.

Legacies (2018–2022)

Sure, it’s connected to The Vampire Diaries, but Legacies stands on its own as a magical academy story that’s known for its snark and sincerity. It starts with Hope Mikaelson, daughter of ancient vampires and werewolves, who attends the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, basically Nevermore Academy, with emotional trauma.

But between battling monsters, managing friendships, and wrestling with her supernatural lineage, Hope becomes one of the most grounded heroines in the entire franchise. So if Wednesday is your vibe, this one is for you.

Midnight Mass (2021)

Midnight Mass pretends to be a small-town church drama, but trust us, it’s a vampire story in disguise. It’s set on this creepy little island where a new priest shows up, and suddenly, people who were sick start getting better. The old start looking young again, and everyone’s calling it a miracle. But something feels seriously off.

The “miracles” start to feel more like curses, and soon the church is hiding way more than prayers. This is one of those shows that makes you question every glowing halo scene in horror movies. Plus, the writing is brilliant.

Vampires (2020)

If you’ve ever felt like high school is already hard enough, try being half-human, half-vampire in Paris. That’s Doina’s life in Vampires. It’s a French Netflix series that’s quite dark and weirdly relatable at the same time. Her mum makes her take pills to suppress her vampire side, but when she skips them (because, duh, rebellion), her powers kick in and attract a whole underground vampire society.

It’s got lots of drama and family secrets, and that European cool factor where even mess looks chic. Starring Oulaya Amamra as Doina and Suzanne Clément as her mum, it’s a short binge.

Van Helsing (2016–2021)

This last one is for the girls who’d definitely survive the apocalypse. Van Helsing follows Vanessa Van Helsing (played by Kelly Overton), who wakes up from a coma to find the world completely taken over by vampires. Like, the apocalypse happened while she was napping.

But here’s the twist: her blood can turn vampires human again. So she basically becomes humanity’s last hope, whether she wants to or not. It’s gory and full of powerful women who don’t flinch when things get ugly. Over five seasons, it goes from survival horror to a full-on epic about revenge and saving the world while looking like a total badass.