First Kill
2022
Original language: English
- drama
- mystery
The story
Falling in love is tricky for teens Juliette and Calliope: One's a vampire, the other's a vampire hunter — and both are ready to make their first kill.
What it’s like
Cool, muted nights with warm lamplit interiors give this teen vampire series a moody, slightly washed-out look, and its score leans on low synth and restrained strings that sit under the quieter scenes. The vibe is wistful and tense, a blend of coming-of-age longing and nervy dread, best suited to a late evening alone or a weeknight binge. Pacing is steady, with long stretches of conversation and glances broken by sudden, sharp bursts of action. The emotional register stays earnest and romantic, and the core arc follows two young people who feel pulled toward each other while being told they are enemies, their trust building slowly and with real hesitation. Violence is present and can be bloody, with vampire feeding and hunter combat shown on screen, though it is not constant; there is no graphic gore for its own sake, and romance stays at kissing and emotional intimacy. It suits viewers who want a sapphic romance with genre bite, drawn from a V. E. Schwab novel, and who are comfortable with a moderate amount of teen-appropriate violence.
More TV shows like First Kill
Closest in mood, pacing and theme. Tell us why you loved First Killand we’ll explain which ones fit you.
