I Woke Up a Vampire

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| runtime = 23–27 minutes

| genre = Fantasy comedy

| creator = Thomas W. Lynch

| starring = {{Plainlist|

Kaileen Angelic Chang
Niko Ceci
Zebastin Borjeau
Ana Araujo
Aaliyah Cinello
Ana Araujo
Jayd Deroché
Kris Siddiqi

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| music = Raney Shockne
Thomas W. Lynch

| composer = Raney Shockne

| country = United States
Canada

| language = English

| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|

Stephanie Betts
Angela Boudreault
Anne Loi
Josh Schwartz
Thomas W. Lynch

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| producer = Sherry King

| location = Toronto, Ontario
Romania

| camera = Single-camera

| company = Tom Lynch Company
WildBrain

| network = Family Channel (Canada)
Netflix (United States)

| first_aired = {{Start date|2023|05|05}}

| last_aired = present

| num_seasons = 2

| num_episodes = 16

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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.{{cite web|url = https://kidscreen.com/2023/02/09/wildbrain-unveils-new-content-slate/|title= WildBrain Television unveils new content slate|date= February 9, 2023}}{{cite web|url = https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/netflix-s-i-woke-up-vampire-season-1-release-date-cast-plot-watch-teen-horror-comedy|title = Netflix's I Woke Up a Vampire season 1: Release date, cast, plot, where and how to watch this teen horror comedy|date = October 14, 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!{{cite web|url= https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/i-woke-up-a-vampire-cast-news-release-date|title= 'I Woke Up a Vampire': Everything to Know About the Coming-of-Age Series|date= October 17, 2023|website= Nerflix.com/Tudum}}

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.{{cite web|url= https://collider.com/i-woke-up-a-vampire-ending-explained/|title= 'I Woke Up a Vampire' Ending Explained: Who Is the Mysterious Shapeshifter?|date= October 27, 2023|website= Collider.com}}
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=

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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.{{cite web|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2023/02/09/i-woke-up-a-vampire-joins-wildbrains-content-slate/|title =I Woke Up a Vampire joins WildBrain's content slate|date= February 9, 2023}}

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.{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Kasey |date=2024-03-07 |title='I Woke Up A Vampire' Will Return for Season 2 at Netflix in April 2024 |url=https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/i-woke-up-a-vampire-will-return-for-season-2-at-netflix-in-april-2024/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=What's on Netflix |language=en}}

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."{{cite web|url=https://decider.com/2023/10/17/i-woke-up-a-vampire-netflix-review/|title= Stream It Or Skip It: 'I Woke Up A Vampire' On Netflix, Where A Girl Becomes A Vampire On Her 13th Birthday|website=Decider.com|date= October 17, 2023}}

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".{{cite web|url=https://www.leisurebyte.com/i-woke-up-a-vampire-review/|title= I Woke Up a Vampire Review: A Fun Coming-of-Age Vampire Story with No Horror|date= October 17, 2023|website= LeisureByte.com}}