Vampire Academy Review Of Season 1: The Peacock Series Is Full Of Promise

Looking for a new romantic vampire series to watch? Find out everything you need to know about Vampire Academy based on the bestselling book series by Richelle Mead.

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Vampire Academy, the bestselling teen romance YA series by author Richelle Mead, was first published in 2007. Fifteen years later, we finally have the TV show we’ve been waiting for!

The Vampire Academy television series premiered on September 15, 2022, on Peacock. The final episode aired on October 27, 2022, with ten episodes of Vampire Academy airing.

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OFFICIAL SEASON 1 DESCRIPTION

One as a powerful Royal, the other a half-vampire Guardian trained to protect against the savage ‘Strigoi’ who threaten to tear their society apart.

VAMPIRE ACADEMY CAST 

In the main role, newer Australian actress Sisi Stringer stars as Rose Hathaway, the snarky and fierce Dhampir (half-vampire guardian) who is best friends with the Royal, Lissa, and begins falling in love with a new guardian, Dimitri.

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VAMPIRE ACADEMY REVIEW

Is it somewhat derivative? Yes. Is it addictive and entertaining? Also, yes. Most importantly, the Vampire Academy TV series is intensely romantic.

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THE STORY

In Vampire Academy, there are three different types of vampires. - The Royals - The Dhampirs - The Strigoi

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OVERALL THOUGHTS

With royal scheming, fascinating vampire mythology, and several addicting romances, Vampire Academy is a paranormal treat for those who love the genre.

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