Common Sense Media Review
By Joly Herman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Tween-targeted, superpower-focused comedy has violence.
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I Woke Up a Vampire
What's the Story?
In I WOKE UP A VAMPIRE, Carmie (Kaileen Chang) awakens from a nightmare where she's being chased by a voice whispering "vampling," only to find herself floating above her bed. It's her 13th birthday, and something is very different. For one, there's the floating thing, and now her bulldog is talking to her in English. On her walk to school with her friend Kev (Nico Ceci), Carmie kicks a trashcan in frustration and it goes flying across the street and gets stuck in a tree. Always the optimist, Carmie isn't fazed by these changes; in fact, she thinks it's her time to shine in the school musical. Will her powers go away? Or will they intensify? How will they affect her life?
Is It Any Good?
A lukewarm script and middling special effects hinder a cute premise in this tween vampire series. There are middle school mean girls, a weird comic book shop, budding superpowers, adoption themes, and TikTok-type dance numbers in I Woke Up a Vampire -- all of which will draw middle-school viewers to the action-packed series.
The violence and threat are on the light side for a vampire show, though spooky voices coming from dark clouds might frighten the most sensitive viewers. Parents will probably get a little bored, wishing for some juicy Easter eggs to keep the content fresh for them, too.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how when Carmie finds out she's got superpowers, her best friend works hard to help her stay safe. How does teamwork help you feel good?
Carmie's curiosity is piqued when she begins to learn about her superpowers thinking they came from her birth parents. What mysteries do you want to solve?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 17, 2023
- Cast : Kaileen Chang , Niko Ceci , Zebastin Borjeau
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Holidays
- Character Strengths : Communication , Curiosity , Teamwork
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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