First Kill is a brand-new teen vampire drama that premiered on Netflix on June 10. The series tells the tale of an undead vampire and her hunter lover; created and written by V.E. Schwab. The first season concluded with many unanswered questions and cliffhangers.
Sarah Catherine Hook stars as Juliette, while Imani Lewis takes the role of Calliope in this production. It also features Elizabeth Mitchell playing Margot and Gracie Dzienny playing Elinor.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Season 1 Release Date | June 10 on Netflix |
| Plot | Sapphic teen vampire drama with cliffhangers |
| Cast | Sarah Catherine Hook, Imani Lewis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Gracie Dzienny |
| Season 1 Reception | Mixed to positive reviews (52% Rotten Tomatoes, 90% audience rating) |
| Season 2 Renewal Status | Not yet renewed, awaiting Netflix’s decision |
| Season 2 Expectations | Likely to continue Juliette and Calliope’s story, facing challenges |
| Main Themes | LGBTQ+-friendly, teenage vampire love story |
| Cast for Season 2 | Sarah Catherine Hook, Imani Lewis, Elizabeth Mitchell, Gracie Dzienny, and more (unclear) |
| Campaign for Renewal | Cast and fans hopeful for Season 2 renewal |
Season 1
First Kill is an engaging sapphic fantasy teen drama, captivating viewers from its very first episode. It tells a romantic love story between a vampire slayer and bloodsucker falling for each other, leaving fans craving more as the season concluded with a dramatic cliffhanger ending. Starring Sarah Catherine Hook and Imani Lewis as Juliette and Calliope; Emma Roberts plays Apollo; Karah Priess as Margot; it earned mixed to positive reviews both from critics and audiences alike with 52% score on Rotten Tomatoes; 90% audience rating respectively.
The show centers around Juliette Fairmont (Sarah Catherine Hook), an heirloom teenage vampire and Calliope “Cal” Burns, her hunter lover from a celebrated family of vampire hunters. While both are struggling to escape violent families and find each other romantically, their romance becomes threatened due to unexpected events that come their way.
The series, created based on a short story by Victoria V. E. Schwab, remains unknown on Netflix; however, its first season was an immense success, earning itself a large fanbase while all cast and crew are eagerly looking forward to returning for more of this unique show.
Season 2
First Kill stands out as an LGBTQ+-friendly adaptation that defies genre tropes by merging classic vampire love story with that of modern young adult literature. Created by Victoria Schwab (adapting her short story of the same name for Netflix’s series), its first season ended with an unsatisfying cliffhanger leaving fans craving more.
However, the show has yet to be renewed by streaming giant Netflix; they often wait several months before making their decision on any given series renewal decision. Fans should remain optimistic and continue spreading word of what a great series this is!
The inaugural season of this supernatural teen drama was an outstanding success, featuring Sarah Catherine Hook as Juliette Fairmont and Imani Lewis as Calliope Burns as Sarah Catherine Hook and Imani Lewis played by Imani Lewis. Dominic Goodman as Apollo was joined by Elizabeth Mitchell as Margot Fairmont Gracie Dzienny Elinor Fairmont Jason R Moore Jack Burns Aubin Wise Talia Burns respectively with episodes directed by Eriq La Salle Amanda Tapping Jet Wilkinson
This story follows two teenage girls from opposing families – one being vampires and the other, vampire hunters – as they fall for each other and find love together. But once their families learn they are enemies, their relationship becomes tenuous.
Release Date
After an incredible debut of First Kill, which concluded with an explosive cliffhanger, fans are eagerly awaiting season two. Based on V. E. Schwab’s short story of the same name, this sapphic fantasy teen drama tells the tale of two vampires and vampire hunters falling in love and has garnered massive following on social media; critics are divided in their response but audience reactions have been mostly favorable; currently holding 52% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The new season will likely focus on Juliette and Calliope’s tenuous relationship, while they flee Oliver. Not only must they contend with each other as lovers but also have to face Theo being hunted down as a dying vampire who lives under her sister Theo’s care – something which calls into question their future together.
Cast members of The Blacklist show are hopeful it will get renewed for another season on Netflix and are mounting a campaign in support of this. Dom Goodman who plays Apollo has expressed his thanks to fans and thanked them for the support. He noted it was an honour bringing their story of black hunters to screen, adding that he hopes the show would return someday. Additionally, Sarah Catherine Hook will reprise her role as Juliette Fairmont alongside Imani Lewis playing Calliope Burns, Elizabeth Mitchell as Margot, Jason Robert Moore as Jack, Jason Robert Moore as Jack and Gracie Dzienny as Elinor when returning for season 2.
Cast
Juliette and Calliope, two young lovers navigating a world filled with vampires and monster hunters, meet when their families’ rivalries cause tension between them and each other as their romance causes unease between both camps. Additionally, this tale explores themes of sapphic love for an interesting twist on traditional teenage dramas.
Cast members include Imani Lewis as Calliope Burns, Sarah Catherine Hook as Juliette Fairmont, Gracie Dzienny as Elinor Fairmont and Elizabeth Mitchell as Margot Fairmont – each providing compelling performances with some chemistry between them – but it remains unclear whether any will return for season 2.
Jason Robert Moore plays Jack, an unknown vampire working for the family that hunts Fairmonts and Burns. He previously appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Kings, and The Unusuals.
First Kill ends its debut season with several cliffhangers, leaving open the possibility for renewal, however, Netflix has yet to make their decision about renewal or not. Netflix typically waits several months before making a call on whether a show will return. So it is crucial that we keep spreading word if we want First Kill back for season two; additionally it helps that audiences and critics alike have welcomed it enthusiastically.
