# I Woke Up a Vampire

I Woke Up a Vampire is a fantasy comedy television series created by Thomas W. Lynch for the Family Channel and Netflix. The series premiered on May 5, 2023.

## Synopsis

On her 13th birthday, Carmie discovers that she's half human, half vampire – and that mythical powers make middle school way more complicated. Then, when she finds out a hunter is coming for her, things get even more out of hand!

## Characters
### Main characters

* Kaileen Angelic Chang as Carmela "Carmie" Henley, a blended vampling (half vampire half human)
* Niko Ceci as Kev Gardner, Carmie's friend.
* Zebastin Borjeau as Dylan Helsing, a hunter who works for the Collector in season 1.
* Kris Siddiqi as the Collector, a mystic gorgon.
* Jayd Deroche as Aiden Henley, Carmie's adoptive brother.
* Delia Lisette Chambers as Jayden Henley, Carmie's adoptive sister.
* Aaliyah Cinello as Madison Spencer, a blended werewolf.
* Charlotte Legult as the Shapeshifter, a vampire who is Carmie's biological mother.
* Will Coombs as Tristan, a cunning warrior fairy who appears in Season 2. He despises and wants to eradicate the human race.

### Supporting characters

* Rainbow Sun Francks as Bill Henley
* Ipsita Paul as Aasha Henley
* Jenni Burke as Elaina Johnson
* Ana Araujo as Leanna Timmons
* Alyssa Hidalgo as Jewel, the Collector's Daughter

## Episodes

First aired in 1 season of 16 episodes on Family Channel. Netflix then chose to separate them into 2 seasons of 8 episodes each. The second season was released in the year 2024.

### Series overview

| Season | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released | Network |
| 1 | 16 | 16 | October 17, 2023 (2023-10-17) | October 17, 2023 (2023-10-17) | Family Channel (Canada) Netflix (United States) (2 Seasons) |

### Season 1 (2023)

| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Canadian air date | Netflix |
| 1 | 1 | "Vampire!!!!!" | Warren P. Sonoda | Thomas W. Lynch | May 5, 2023 (2023-05-05) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 2 | 2 | "Power Play" | Warren P. Sonoda | Renuka Singh | May 12, 2023 (2023-05-12) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 3 | 3 | "Mirror, Mirror" | Michael McGowan | Ryan Devlin Lynch | May 19, 2023 (2023-05-19) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 4 | 4 | "Siblings" | Michael McGowan | Veronika Paz | May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 5 | 5 | "Family Tree" | Warren P. Sonoda | Thomas Comway | June 2, 2023 (2023-06-02) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 6 | 6 | "Creature Feature" | Warren P. Sonoda | Carley DeNure | June 9, 2023 (2023-06-09) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 7 | 7 | "Uncovered" | Michael McGowan | Ryan Devlin Lynch | June 16, 2023 (2023-06-16) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 8 | 8 | "The Musical" | Michael McGowan | Thomas W. Lynch | June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23) | October 17, 2023 | TBA |
| 9 | 9 | "My People" | Lisa Rose Snow | Unknown | July 7, 2023 (2023-07-07) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 10 | 10 | "Track and Steal" | Lisa Rose Snow | Unknown | July 14, 2023 (2023-07-14) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 11 | 11 | "The Dance" | Unknown | Unknown | July 21, 2023 (2023-07-21) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 12 | 12 | "Wild and Free" | Unknown | Unknown | July 28, 2023 (2023-07-28) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 13 | 13 | "Secrets and Lies" | Unknown | Unknown | August 11, 2023 (2023-08-11) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 14 | 14 | "Vamptitude" | Unknown | Unknown | August 18, 2023 (2023-08-18) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 15 | 15 | "Fan Con" | Unknown | Laura Carrione | August 25, 2023 (2023-08-25) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 16 | 16 | "Family Reunion" | Unknown | Unknown | September 1, 2023 (2023-09-01) | April 4, 2024 | TBA |

## Production

The show's creator unveiled a new series in partnership with Netflix as part of its slate of original live-action content for Family Channel.
Netflix split up the first season into two halves. The first released on October 18, 2023 and the second half (released as season 2) released on April 4, 2024.

## Reception

On Decider.com said "adults tend to know what to expect from kid-oriented comedies with teens or tweens. Lots of fast-talking, precocious kids, with some over-the-top gags. But they also expect a story full of friends, family and at least some sort of interesting backstory for the characters. The main character in a new Netflix tween series certainly has that interesting backstory."
Shabnam Jahan said in LeisureByte: "Netflix has a special way of introducing new teen series, and they never fail to impress. They really know how to grab the audience's attention, and this show is no exception. The story is fascinating; it revolves around a teenage girl who has no idea about her true identity until she turns thirteen. Suddenly, her world is completely turned upside down when she learns that she's half human and half vampire. What's great about this show is that it tackles universal themes, making it more than just a supernatural thriller. It's a relatable coming-of-age story that resonates with a wide range of viewers".