Parents' Guide to Vampirina: Teenage Vampire

Parents need to know that Vampirina: Teenage Vampire is a fun musical sitcom for tweens based on the preschool show Vampirina, both adapted from the book series by Anne Marie Pace. It follows now-teenage vampire Vee Hauntley (Kenzi Richardson) as she leaves her family in Transylvania to follow her dreams in a performing arts school in the United States—all while trying to keep her identity a secret. Expect lots of fish-out-of-water comedy and a strong focus on friendship, being yourself, and following your dreams. It's mostly lighthearted, but there's also an ongoing plot about vampire hunters, which could be scary for some viewers. While the show is never violent, there's talk of stabbing; characters hold "slayer stakes" as weapons and are shown carrying pitchforks. Vee's vampire transformation includes purple eyes and pointed fangs. Her younger brother is a ghost character who sometimes appears with red eyes and a distorted voice. Teens flirt, and there's occasional use of mild language like "dang it!" All of that said, the show is anything but dark: It's full of color, comedy, laugh tracks, and catchy original songs.