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Castlevania (TV series)

Castlevania is an American adult animated dark fantasy action television series created by Warren Ellis for Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Castlevania is an American adult animated dark fantasy action television series created by Warren Ellis for Netflix. Based on Konami’s Castlevania video game franchise, it follows Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard as they fight Dracula and other supernatural threats in Wallachia. The series ran for four seasons from 2017 to 2021 and was followed by Castlevania: Nocturne in 2023.

Premise

The series centres on a vampire hunter’s struggle to protect Eastern Europe from Dracula and his forces. The story is set primarily in Wallachia and draws especially from Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse.

Production and release

Castlevania was created and written by Warren Ellis for Netflix. It premiered in 2017, ran for four seasons, and concluded in 2021.

Relation to the video games

The show adapts and reinterprets material from Konami’s Castlevania games. Its opening seasons are most directly tied to Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, while later material expands the setting and characters.

Legacy

The series helped establish Castlevania as a notable adult animated adaptation of a video game property. Netflix later expanded the franchise with Castlevania: Nocturne.

Key facts

  • The series premiered on Netflix on July 7, 2017, and ended on May 13, 2021.
  • It is based on Konami’s Castlevania video game franchise.
  • The first two seasons adapt Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse.
  • The main characters include Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard.
  • A sequel series, Castlevania: Nocturne, premiered in 2023.
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Canadian context

The series is available on Netflix in Canada and has been part of the platform’s international adult animation catalogue.

Frequently asked questions

What is Castlevania on Netflix?
It is an American adult animated dark fantasy action series based on Konami’s Castlevania video games.
Who created Castlevania?
The series was created and written by Warren Ellis.
How many seasons does Castlevania have?
The series has four seasons.
When did Castlevania first air?
It premiered on Netflix on July 7, 2017.
When did Castlevania end?
The fourth season was released on May 13, 2021.
Is Castlevania connected to Castlevania: Nocturne?
Yes. Castlevania: Nocturne is a sequel series set in the same franchise.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castlevania_(TV_series)
    Supports: Series creator, format, premise, release dates, season count, and relation to Castlevania: Nocturne.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80095241
    Supports: Netflix listing, TV-MA rating, four-season count, synopsis, and creator credit.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6517102/
    Supports: Series basis in Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and setting in Wallachia.