Parents' Guide to

First Kill

By Ty'Kira Smalls, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

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

TV Netflix Drama 2022
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

Community Reviews

age 14+

Based on 8 parent reviews

age 15+

Calliope is needed

This show is so beautiful. 8 episodes for season 1 is not enough but watch it and form your own opinion. I want someone to love me this way. I cannot believe a show like this sapphic, poc, and vampire exists. Don't sleep on first kill.

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
2 people found this helpful.
age 10+

NICE

Something a mature 10 year old is aloud to watch with parents consent in my opinion.

This title has:

Educational value
Great messages
Great role models
Too much violence
1 person found this helpful.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (8):
Kids say (9):

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.

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