Fantasy lovers who miss the drama and bloodsucking fun of shows likeTrue BloodandThe Vampire Diarieshave reason to celebrate, because a new vampire-centered TV show is set to hitNetflixnext month, and just in time forPride month, the series will feature aqueer romanceat its front.
What happens when you're a teen vampire, but you fall in love with a vampire hunter? That's the conflict that drivesFirst Kill, the newest original series from Netflix, which will premiere on June 10 with eight brand-new episodes.
Based on V. E. Schwab's story of the same name from the short story collection吸血鬼从未变老:故事Fresh Bite, the show follows Juliette (Sarah Catherine Hook), a shy high schooler (and a vampire) who meets and quickly falls for new student Calliope (Imani Lewis), who unfortunately comes from a line of monster hunters. As Calliope feels the pressure from her family to hunt and Juliette fends off her urges to feed, the couple will determine whether their love is strong enough to overcome these obstacles.