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Castlevania: Nocturne

2023–2025 · 2 seasons

A gorgeously animated, brooding gothic adventure that blends revolutionary upheaval with bloody supernatural combat and a heavy sense of legacy.

Created by
Clive Bradley
Genres
Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama
Starring
Edward Bluemel, Thuso Mbedu, Pixie Davies
Tagline
I pray for you, Richter Belmont.
Overview
As revolution sweeps France, Richter Belmont fights to uphold his family's legacy and prevent the rise of a ruthless, power-hungry vampire ruler.

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Stream in the UK
  • Netflix
More options Data from JustWatch
Created by
Clive Bradley
Genres
Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, Drama
Starring
Edward Bluemel, Thuso Mbedu, Pixie Davies
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • revenge
  • family
  • identity
  • corruption
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
  • animated
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror6
Humour3
Realism3
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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Genres
animation, sci-fi & fantasy, drama
Created by
Clive Bradley
Written by
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Starring
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Music
Trey Toy, Trevor Morris
Length
2 seasons, 16 episodes
Network
Netflix
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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