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Castlevania: Nocturne

Name: Castlevania: Nocturne
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2023-09-28
Cast: Edward Bluemel, Thuso Mbedu, Pixie Davies, Aaron Neil, Elarica Johnson

2023 | 2 seasons | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and animation lovers. If you loved Castlevania or Angel, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

As revolution sweeps France, Richter Belmont fights to uphold his family's legacy and prevent the rise of a ruthless, power-hungry vampire ruler.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; spent 4 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 286K people sought it out in the past year