I Woke Up a Vampire, 2023/2024

“I Woke Up a Vampire” is a delightful fantasy comedy television series available on the Family Channel and Netflix. Netflix split up the first season into two halves. The first released on October 18, 2023 and the second half (released as season 2) released on April 4, 2024. Let’s dive into the intriguing premise:

On her 13th birthday, Carmie Henley receives an unexpected revelation: she’s not just an ordinary human. Instead, she discovers that she’s half human and half vampire. To complicate matters further, she possesses mythical powers that make navigating middle school even more challenging.

Guided by her comic nerd best friend, Kev, Carmie embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As a Vampling (a hybrid of human and vampire), she grapples with questions about her identity, origins, and the complexities of adolescence. All this while juggling puberty, participating in the middle school musical, and evading a persistent Van Helsing.

The show combines elements of supernatural fantasy, humor, and relatable teenage experiences. So, if you’re up for an entertaining blend of mythical powers and middle school drama, give “I Woke Up a Vampire” a watch! 

TRAILER

Dylan and Gorgon

CAST

Kaileen Angelic Chang as Carmela "Carmie" Henley, a blended Vampling (half vampire half human)

Niko Ceci as Kev Gardner, Carmie's friend.

Zebastin Borjeau as Dylan Hesling, a hunter who work for The Collector in season 1.

Kris Siddiqi as The Collector, a mystic gorgon.

Jayd Deroche as Aiden Henley, Carmie's adoptive brother.

Delia Lisette Chambers as Jayden Henley, Carmie's adoptive sister.

Aaliyah Cinello as Madison Spencer, a blended werewolf.

Charlotte Legult as The Shapeshifter, a vampire who is Carmie's biological mother. 

Will Coombs as Tristan, a cunning warrior fairy who appears in Season 2. He despises and wants to eradicate the human race.

Rating: 10 Stars