In fact, it is that classic Gothic story that has propelled it to the top of this list. Stars: Three twenty-somethings share a house and try to live a normal life despite being a ghost, a werewolf, and a vampire. Perhaps a bit derivative at times, (it share similarity in both style and overall plot to Tim Burton's Legend of Sleepy Hollow), it is still very good fun. Every episode added a new element to this fantastic world and the acting and story lines just kept getting better. Eiza Gonzlez. Stars: () Drama, Fantasy, Horror. Hahah. Her hand bursts into flames which also sets Goatee Owners body ablaze. The season takes some unexpected and interesting turns, and unlike most of the shows on this list (except perhaps True Blood and Being Human), I went through this series in one day, it was that compelling. A family of power-hungry thousand-year-old vampires look to take back the city that they built and dominate all those who have done them wrong. Drama, Fantasy, Mystery. Its important to have someone to depend on in the times when it feels like theres nowhere to go and the situation seems like it can only get worse. This is our hero, YOON SAN (Lee Joon), who narrates, The night is a life of its own. This show had me laughing harder than I have in a very long time. I woke up at 1:30 am, and had a hard time going back to sleep. Thats for the cops to figure out, San says, and Gu-hyung tells his detective friend that theyll be charging him for the services next time. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, He does, however, take issue with Sans casual attire and tries dressing him up for the field because theyre dignified private investigators. Sophia Myles, Start Watching. I am always a sucker for a good bromance and pair it with the gritty OCN feel and I am on board for the long haul. Explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, scientist Victor Frankenstein and medium Vanessa Ives unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London. Dracula (2013) Although not fully explained, were given a few clues in this conversation: the owner of the house Gu-hyung and San live in is currently abroad, and Gu-hyung believes that someone known as Mutt is a headache for the police. Once Uberwald's undead are invited into the castle to celebrate the birth of King Verence's daughter, they seem to be moving in permanently. As the past flashes through his mind, Sans eyes glow honey gold, unlike the other vamps. Present day. Stars: The Vampire Detective follows a common storyline and many K-drama tropes, but it's still a bingeworthy show and ranks high on the list of K-dramas with a vampire storyline ranked. | I'm glad it's being subbed. Stars: He vows to find a cure in time. He wouldnt tell her what was going on, so she followed him one night and saw him with a strange woman. I am so happy to see Lee Joon back on my screen. sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna, Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. It continues to improve as it endures, with season 2 better than season 1 in many ways and season 3 even better. Salem's Lot (while both versions are worthy, they were too short to be considered a series).Updated: 10/1/22, TV-MA (function(d, s, id) { Angela Bassett, Nikolay Gogol, a young Third Section clerk, is desperate: his own books seem shallow and mediocre, so he keeps buying entire print runs just to burn them all. Only jewellery caught light in such a dimmed place. Going back and starting from the beginning of the series, I've come to discover why so many people fell for this show. Stars: Tied together by the three main characters' intersecting stories, I found myself liking this one, even though it wasn't very original, because the characters were all so enjoyable and had a great dynamic together. Tania Raymonde, There are also some great moments in the writing where the nature of good vs. evil and what choices define us are examined. Gu-hyung and San tase those around them in the darkness, giving Gyu-min enough time to slip through the doors. Matt Berry, David Boreanaz, I thought it sounded familiar but it really is Danger by MC Sniper. They demand to know where the guy with the hood went, and Gu-hyung tases one guy for stuttering. Another violent one, it is still one of the most compelling series I have seen. Jji Nakata, He explains that the victim wouldve invited a close friend like Jae-kyung inside at any hour, and surmises that the ongoing struggle moved from the hallway into the bedroom where Jae-kyungs glasses were knocked off. She punishes Goatee Owner with a hard slap, but puts a finger to her mouth to signify that this matter should never reach the chairmans ears. We are entering a golden age of television where better production and acting are making for some really interesting serial dramas and supernatural shows have a niche now. Anika Noni Rose, A very good show overall. Stars: 01 Vampire Detective - Ep. Played with in-Verse, as a successful series of detective novels based on Dan's exploits kicks off a craze for Unnatural Detective fiction, vampire detectives included. Gu-hyung and San pretend to be health inspectors to gain entry, and Gyeo-wool remains outside as lookout. One day, Yoon San is turned into a vampire. He tries to solve various cases while also trying to uncover the mystery surrounding himself. It's like watching the series Cops with vampires, werewolves, and zombies, and while I'm not a big fan of comedy shows, or parodies, this one really made me laugh. A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires. He looks up, and just in time too, as Gyu-min pounces from above and kicks him down. Give this one a go, you won't be disappointed. Told theyre not out of the woods just yet, San throws the lighter at the scared, gullible wolves who dive for it. We havent been introduced to the drawbacks to Sans new undead status, but no one else in this dramaverse knows either because Gyu-min created the solution and died. Russell Tovey, So when she asks that they pull over, he chases after her to check on her. 45 min TV-14 1 edition Jack Fleming, ace reporter, always had a weak spot Want to Read Rate it: Book 2 Lifeblood Devils Line 60 min Overwhelmed by emotion, he agrees to take on her case. Vampire Detective) is a South Korean television drama starring Lee Joon, Oh Jung-se, Lee Se-young and Lee Chung-ah. Eric Bogosian, $199.99 + $7.00 shipping. There are quiet moments of horror that build and sneak up on you. Midnight is a safe haven for those who are different, but with the presence of outsiders, the residents band together and form a strong and unlikely family. 60 min Vampire Detective TV Series 2016 IMDb RATING 6.6 /10 228 YOUR RATING Rate Crime Fantasy Yoon San (Lee Joon) a private detective suddenly becomes a vampire. AMAZING DETECTIVE #14, FR, Golden Age, Horror 1952, Pre Code, Atlas. Well come to know her as HAN GYEO-WOOL (Lee Se-young), and she wonders if the portrait of the landlord hanging on the wall is of actor Ryu Seung-ryong (a visual cameo, it seems. Looking forward to see what kind of power he will get after that injection.. it's only airing one ep a week ? When San asks to whom, Gyu-min replies that they dont know how scary that woman is. Hwang Jae Gook [Doctor Hwang's mother] Support Role. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; Happy Sunday!Big toy haul today! It has some very creepy moments and tells the story of the taking over of a small village and all the many people of it. Drama, Fantasy, Horror. 44 min The game hasn't received the rework that has been planned. I'm enjoying this one so far, but I think I'm ready for a break when this one ends. However, a strange miracle system helped him repeatedly solve mysterious cases, turning him into an impudent ruffian detective! Gu-hyung is relieved to see that hes conscious before turning his attention to the pretty assistant SE-RA (Jei of Fiestar). The Passage, on the other hand, has gone in a completely different direction. rerun and repackaged throughout the 1970s. Only thing I don't like is only having one episode a week. Jamie McShane, Sam Huntington, cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access Smith, details the lives of two brothers, Damon and Stefan Salvatore, who have been living as vampires for centuries. Nigel Bennett, Nina Dobrev, Crime, Drama, Fantasy. This is a reality show parody. He first appeared in the first episode of the third season. 60 min I love an anti-hero (a villain) that you still want to root for, and this has one of the best of them in the character of Klaus. I have two problems with it: #1, Sarah Michelle Gellar is not very likeable (in my opinion) although she does improve as the show gains momentum in later seasons and #2, the whole "Scooby's gang" tag along characters frequently was more annoying to me than enjoyable, which, again, got better as the show continued. It's the first OCN drama for me and i'm hooked! Wasnt there a time in your life when you wanted to protect someone? San asks. The first season was overall pretty terrific and if you are unfamiliar with the original film, be prepared for a really fun ride. I have to admit, though, that by the end of the first season they really started breaking away from the original plot and that is a good thing. Claire Holt, But with these two to have Sans back, I dont think the beautiful vamp has anything to worry about. | Stephen Moyer, | Demons I'm not sure how I survived that with American TV. So far its straightforward and easy to follow, which allows the show to spend more time on other areas, like building character relationships or how our new vamp will use his new powers (other than vampiric strength) for his crime-solving benefit. He also has the uncanny ability to tell where the victim of his cases died, and how they died based on their blood's smell and taste. Everything about this screamed brilliance, but like all things done by Steven Moffatt, the story starts with a bang and ends with a whimper. I finished before going to bed. Vampire Academy: 2022- US English 1 10 based on the novels series of the same name by Richelle Mead: Vampire ang Daddy Ko: 2013-2016 Philippines Filipino 2 169 The Vampire Detective: 2016 South Korea Korean 1 12 Vampire Prosecutor spinoff The Vampire Diaries: 2009-2017 US English 8 171 based on the book series of the same name by L. J. Smith . So I really hoped that Vampire Detective wouldnt suck (har) and worked to keep my expectations low. Comedy, Horror. San heads out in all-black and is barely interested as Gu-hyung snaps photos of a wealthy woman smooching a younger man. Carpe Jugulum by Terry Pratchett. I am not usually a fan of episodic cop type shows, but the very ambiguous nature of the moral dilemmas in this show really caught my attention, not to mention the unusual sci-fi element that was added to the story. In my book, that makes this one a winner. These things bother me! Ive enjoyed watching him build his acting repertoire over the years, even if I havent caught all of the projects hes been in. Danielle Rose Russell, Rhona Mitra, | | By what name was Vampire Detective (2016) officially released in Canada in English? The series poster looks like a nod to '80s romance novel covers . Evgeniy Stychkin, Tae-Yeon rejects the life of a vampire and he survives by drinking the blood of dead people and still lives as a righteous prosecutor . | the girl's older brother that she lied he was her boyfriend. 1 min. But whats odd about it is that he quit his job not too long ago. TV-14 2021 . Alex O'Loughlin, Lucinda Corentine (Lucy) is a highborn vampire P.I. Where did the blind cat delivered to her doorstep come from? | Madison Taylor Baez. The dialogue and relationships are all frequently subtle too, which just adds to its appeal. It gets its name from the 19th century series of pulp fiction stories, often horror in content, that were once sold for a penny and very popular. 43 min Check out our unboxing and review of the NEW Mcfarlane Gold Label Dick Grayson Robin, Vampire Joker, Dark Detective Joker, . Eri Kitamura, Count Duckula A mockumentary following a police force as they deal with various perpetrators who are mostly supernatural in nature. He seems to hold his own, but its clear that Tae-woo is much more skilled than he is and pins him into defeat. to see Yoo-jin holding a gun. As a follow up story to The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, but not as strong as the previous shows, it has only a few main characters from its predecessor shows, and some random cameos from others. Gregg Chilingirian. Kim Dae Heung. The art and concept for this are fantastic. A look into the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century. He preys on guilty people to feed on and takes jobs as a private detective for income. Yvonne De Carlo, And yeah, now i realized Lee Joon is something, really handsome and cool!!! It was kind of weird for the hematologist's girlfriend to catch fire, get goatee dude burning and then for him to burn up before her. However, they have enough episodes including the vampire trope (or a main character that is a vampire) to have been included on the list, although ranked lower for this than on the quality of the show alone.Also, please note that this list is not exhaustive. Unlike with the Strain, (a similar story of an impending vampire apocalypse) here we have a story that creates so many dynamic and well developed and human characters, that you cannot help but be drawn in. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Astonishing #18 Nice Pre-Code Horror Vampire Golden Age Atlas Comic 1952 VG at the best online prices at eBay! Note: This drama airs on cable channel / pay TV which has a relatively small audience compared to free-to-air TV / public broadcasters (KBS, MBC, SBS, and EBS). For now, I hope), only to be told it isnt. The first season has been enjoyable if not quite up to the level of the other two shows, but it is more interested in focusing on the prep school of the supernaturals and how they learn to live in the world and so it is a bit different than the other shows as well. | TV-14 Even though our hero in San suffered from physical limitations as a human, I liked that he had limitations, if only because weve seen so many dramaland heroes run effortlessly without needing to catch a breath. Thanks for the recap Gummimochi. Grace Gummer, Anna Paquin, | Stars: There won't be a season two which is disappointing because it had all the makings of a very good show. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. TV-MA Eva Green, I swear the music in the nightclub was an electronic version of the vampire prosecutor soundtrack? My Babysitter's a Vampire Nelson Lee, Jason Dohring, There was a short anime film on the same subject and a live action version of the story a few years back as well, both good, but this is the best of the three as it allows for plenty of opportunity to develop this great story. based on the short story, of the same name, in, utilized vampires in story arcs from 2001 to 2003, remake of the 1979 miniseries based on the, Netflix production based on a comic book series, loosely based on the three animal characters presented in the original book, a spinoff; the titular character originated from the 1981 series. That was fun. (function(d, s, id) { TV-14 Another show where the vampire elements are minor to the overall storyline, the main character here is a medium who can interact with the dead in a town full of human and non-human misfits. Whats inside is no fridge, but an office, and San uses the card again to gain access to the computer. He apologizes for getting lost, and thats when a goateed man walks through the other door. 270 min It's so good to see him still acting. 24 min Sam Reid, TV-MA Goatee Owner runs to his car but finds that his tires are flat. The adventures of the half human/vampire hunter. Vampires have a long history on TV, dating back to the long-running soap opera Dark Shadows, and continuing in present day via shows like The CW's Legacies and Netflix's recent adaptation of Dracula. Stars: | Nicolaj Kopernikus, Gyeo-wool screams that shes fine, but its not like Gyu-min can go out into the sunlight. Vicki Nelson, a former homicide detective turned private investigator, and Henry Fitzroy, a 470-year-old vampire, form a unique team solving cases and dealing with the supernatural world. Releases English 2023-04-02 The Vampire (?) Tru Ohkawa, Kyle Schmid makes a fantastic vampire, and by the time the show ended I was really saddened to have to let the characters go. 24 min She says this was too dangerous of an undertaking but refuses to get back in the car. Yes, it is sort of a teen drama, but that takes a back seat to the continually engrossing and intricate plots. This show does a good job of making the investigations of the P.I. I will be interested to see where they go from here.UPDATE: Alas! San doesnt eat, but he does point out Gyu-min (Jae Hee) leaving the house. The show touches on a few different genres, such as mystery, horror, and comedy. Jeong-hun Yeon, Sometimes you arent so lucky. When it comes to female detectives, it doesn't get much more iconic than Nancy Drew. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Gu-hyung doesnt see anything wrong with borrowing the expensive camera from their generous and wealthy landlord. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; vampire secondary to the hero's story line. | He stops the machine and draws in long breaths before taking his medication and clutching his chest over his gunshot wound. Whoops. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers. The first season takes the story about to the mid-point of the first book. It goes to some very dark places, and these places have absolutely no humor or levity to lighten things. Deborah Duchene. Nancy has been solving mysteries since 1930 in books, in movies, and in her . It gets its name from the 19th century series of pulp fiction stories, often horror in content, that were once sold for a penny and very popular. Korean dramas, Chinese dramas, Taiwanese dramas, Japanese dramas, Kpop & Kdrama news and events by Soompi, and original productions -- subtitled in English and other languages. Shido is like the noir version of D from Vampire Hunter D in that he works to protect humans from his own kind. San follows him to the upper level, where the clubgoers enjoy ruby-colored drinks and sucking on each others necks. In fact, one of the plot points of the first book was Gomez recognizing that he needed to overcome the angst because it was impeding his survival. that was it. Most of the season I found myself irritated with the majority of the characters or otherwise not particularly caring about them or for them one way or another, which is really too bad because this could easily be the Walking Dead of vampire shows, but it never quite got there. Her eyes glow red and she pushes Gyeo-wool away before taking on Goatee Owner. 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