Vampire TV

Last updated: October 25, 2023

Twilight and The Vampire Diaries might have fueled the most recent craze, but these fanged monsters have captured teen imaginations for ages. Here is a collection of vampire-themed TV that your kids might be clamoring to watch; but read the reviews first -- not all vampire TV is created equal.

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Vampirina

age 5+

Vivacious vampire girl's adventures promote tolerance.

Disney Junior Kids' Animation (2017)

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The Addams Family (Live Action TV Series)

age 8+

Kooky, spooky classic is still fun for tweens.

Syndicated Comedy (1964)

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The Munsters

age 8+

Tame '60s monster comedy is all about family.

Syndicated , TV Land Comedy (1964)

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Dark Shadows

age 10+

Kitschy gothic soap is too spooky for young kids.

Syfy Drama (1966)

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Angel

age 13+

Buffy spin-off fights new demons in L.A.

Syndicated , TNT Science Fiction (1999)

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

age 13+

Teen vampire series has female role model; sex, violence.

FX Science Fiction (1997)

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Valemont

age 14+

Moody vampire series relies heavily on mobile tech.

MTV , Online Drama (2009)

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What We Do in the Shadows

age 14+

Great dark humor and horror in worthy movie follow-up.

FX Comedy (2019)

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Being Human

age 15+

Edgy British show about "monsters" examines human nature.

BBC America Drama (2009)

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Being Human (U.S.)

age 15+

Horror series is clever but heavy on sex and gore.

Syfy Drama (2011)

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The Originals

age 15+

Vampire spin-off is as steamy, bloody as the original.

CW Drama (2013)

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The Vampire Diaries

age 15+

Blood, violence are the real draw in angsty vampire drama.

CW Drama (2009)

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Vampire Academy

age 15+

Female-forward drama set at school has mature content.

Peacock Drama (2022)

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Blade: The Series

age 16+

Creepy vampire show isn't for kids.

Spike Science Fiction (2006)

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Blood Ties

age 16+

P.I. and vampire partner take a bite out of crime.

Lifetime Television Drama (2007)

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Blood+

age 16+

Powerful girl battles vampires in gory anime.

Cartoon Network Anime (2007)

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Dracula

age 16+

Blood, sex, and plot twists revamp a classic horror tale.

NBC Drama (2013)

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True Blood

age 17+

Sexy, bloody vampire drama for adults only.

HBO Drama (2008)

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