Parents' Guide to First Kill

TV Netflix Drama 2022
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Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Lesbian vampire teen drama has lust, violence, and blood.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 15+?

Any Positive Content?

Parent and Kid Reviews

age 14+

Based on 8 parent reviews

age 13+

Based on 11 kid reviews

What's the Story?

Vampire Juliette Fairmont (Sarah Catherine Hook) and vampire hunter Calliope Burns (Imani Lewis) are both ready for their FIRST KILL. Well… "ready" is debatable. Socially awkward Juliette isn't ready to kill a human to drink blood, even at the expense of her health. As her stern mother Margot (Elizabeth Mitchell) urges her, lay low and don't show anyone who you are. That is until she meets Calliope, who is fiercely loyal to her family's mission to purge Savannah of all monsters. She is ready to prove that she's got what it takes to become a vampire slayer. But when Juliette and Calliope meet and slowly fall in love, what will happen to their family legacies?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 8 ):
Kids say ( 11 ):

This modern, diverse approach to the teen vampire romance genre is refreshing yet meandering. First Kill is the product of the angst of Twilight, the tender queer sweetness of But I'm a Cheerleader, and the classic family conflict of Romeo and Juliet. Like most melodramas, there are twists and turns that can either pull you to the edge of your seat or be confusing and drag at times. Older teens (especially ones into the supernatural) will find this to be a fun watch, but the violence, sexual content, and language might be iffy for younger viewers.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about traditions in First Kill. Both protagonists come from families that have attached their values deeply to their identities. How does this affect the characters? What are the pros and cons of these traditions? What are the similarities and differences in each family's traditions?

  • Juliette must adhere to her family's legacy, even if she doesn't agree with it. How do teens deal with the pressures they face every day? Can you draw any parallels between Juliette's personal life and high school experience in the real world?

  • The show explores teamwork and compassion, amongst friends and sometimes even enemies. Why are these important character strengths?

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