Vampire TV

Vampires are hot. Twilight might have started the most recent craze, but these fanged monsters have captured teen imaginations for ages. Here is a collection of vampire-themed TV that your teens 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.

Network: Disney Junior (2017)
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The Addams Family (Live Action TV Series)

age 8+

Kooky, spooky classic is still fun for tweens.

Network: Syndicated (1964)
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The Munsters

age 8+

Tame '60s monster comedy is all about family.

Network: Syndicated, TV Land (1964)
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Dark Shadows

age 10+

Kitschy gothic soap is too spooky for young kids.

Network: Syfy (1966)
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Angel

age 13+

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

Network: Syndicated, TNT (1999)
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

age 13+

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

Network: FX (1997)
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Valemont

age 14+

Moody vampire series relies heavily on mobile tech.

Network: MTV, Online (2009)
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What We Do in the Shadows

age 14+

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

Network: FX (2019)
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Being Human

age 15+

Edgy British show about "monsters" examines human nature.

Network: BBC America (2009)
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Being Human (U.S.)

age 15+

Horror series is clever but heavy on sex and gore.

Network: Syfy (2011)
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The Originals

age 15+

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

Network: CW (2013)
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Vampire Academy

age 15+

Female-forward drama set at school has mature content.

Network: Peacock (2022)
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The Vampire Diaries

age 15+

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

Network: CW (2009)
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Blade: The Series

age 16+

Creepy vampire show isn't for kids.

Network: Spike (2006)
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Blood+

age 16+

Powerful girl battles vampires in gory anime.

Network: Cartoon Network (2007)
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Blood Ties

age 16+

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

Network: Lifetime Television (2007)
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Dracula

age 16+

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

Network: NBC (2013)
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True Blood

age 18+

Sexy, bloody vampire drama for adults only.

Network: HBO (2008)