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📊 Series Specifications
Network BBC One
Episode Runtime ~29 min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 6
Original Language EN
Creator Emily McDonald
The Reluctant Vampire (2026)
Created by Emily McDonald
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Returning Series Series Status:
Currently airing weekly on international broadcast networks.
Synopsis
A young vampire finds out he is not in fact a vampire at all, and has to live a double life.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1 (Series 1)
6 Episodes E1 Episode 1
Being a vampire has never come naturally to Val, but as he is heir to the throne, all eyes are on him to live up to expectations. When his mum reveals a huge secret, all becomes clear.
E2 Episode 2
Val’s curiosity about human life gets the better of him, and he decides to explore the village, finding himself torn between two worlds.
E3 Episode 3
Leading a double life is proving tricky for Val. Victor’s nemesis visits the castle, and Val realises he needs to be in two places at once to keep friends and family happy.
E4 Episode 4
Val faces a dilemma when vampire hunters arrive in the village, and he’s torn between protecting his friendship with Gertie or his family. Vernon’s convinced Val’s hiding something.
E5 Episode 5
Wilf goes missing, and the vampire family decide to disguise themselves as humans and venture into the village to rescue him.
E6 Episode 6
Val’s initiation ceremony day approaches, and he has no idea how he’ll pass his vampire test. He realises he can no longer live a double life and is faced with a difficult choice.