First Kill is an American young adult vampire series created, written, and executive produced by Victoria “V. E.” Schwab with Emma Roberts set to produce via her Belletrist Productions. It is based on the short story by New York Times best-selling author Victoria “V. E.” Schwab.[1] It was released on June 10, 2022, on Netflix.
Synopsis[]
When it's time for teenage vampire Juliette to make her first kill so she can take her place among a powerful vampire family, she sets her sights on a new girl in town named Calliope. But much to Juliette's surprise, Calliope is a vampire hunter, from a family of celebrated slayers. Both find that the other won't be so easy to kill and, unfortunately, way too easy to fall for...
Cast[]
Main[]
- Sarah Catherine Hook as Juliette Fairmont[2]
- Imani Lewis as Calliope “Cal” Burns[2]
- Elizabeth Mitchell as Margot Fairmont[3]
- Aubin Wise as Talia Burns[3]
- Jason Robert Moore as Jack Burns[3]
- Gracie Dzienny as Elinor Fairmont[3]
- Will Swenson as Sebastian Fairmont[3]
- Phillip Mullings Jr. as Theseus Burns[3]
- Dominic Goodman as Apollo Burns[3]
- Dylan McNamara as Oliver Fairmont[3]
- MK xyz as Tess Franklin[3]
- Jonas Dylan Allen as Benjamin Wheeler[3]
- Roberto Mendez as Noah Harrington[3]
Recurring[]
- Joseph D. Reitman as Clayton Cook
- Walnette Santiago as Carmen
- Polly Draper as Davina Atwood
Production[]
Development[]
15 October 2020, Netflix ordered the young adult vampire series based on the short story by New York Times best-selling author Victoria "V. E." Schwab, who serves as creator, writer, and executive producer. There will by eight one-hour-episodes. Felicia D. Henderson serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss serve as executive producers through Belletrist Productions.[1] 21 April 2021, it was announced that Jet Wilkinson will direct the first two episodes of the series.[4]
Casting[]
On March 10, 2021, Sarah Catherine Hook and Imani Lewis joined the series as the leads.[2] May 27, 2021, Elizabeth Mitchell, Aubin Wise, Jason Robert Moore, Gracie Dzienny, Will Swenson, Phillip Mullings Jr., Dominic Goodman, Dylan McNamara, MK xyz, Jonas Dylan Allen, and Roberto Mendez had joined the show's cast.[3][5]
Filming[]
On March 10, 2021, it was announced that the series was set to begin production later in 2021 in Georgia. Filming started on April 5, 2021.[6]
Release and Reception[]
The show was released on June 10th, 2021[7].
| Site | Score (Critics) | Score (User) |
|---|---|---|
| Rotten Tomatoes[8] | 61% (28 reviews) | 89% (1000+ reviews) |
| Metacritic[9] | 45/100 (8 reviews) | 9.0/10 (87 ratings) |
In total, First Kill scored almost 100 million hours viewed on Netflix globally between June 5th and June 26th (the first three weeks)[10].
First Kill was nominated for Best fictional Ship (Cal and Juliette) in BreakTudo Awards 2022[11].
Cancellation[]
On August 2, 2022, Netflix announced that First Kill was cancelled after its first an only season [12]. Supposedly this was because the number of views didn't meet expectations [13].
Victoria Schwab commented on her instagram on the cancellation[14]:
“The day I found out my first tv project was being picked up for an entire season, was one of the best days of my life. But that doesn’t mean this—the day it got cancelled—is the worst. Because the lack of a second season doesn’t erase the first. It happened, I got to see a great group of writers spin the thread, got to see an amazingly talented group of actors bring my characters to life. I know first hand, that stories never expire, that they wait for new readers, new viewers, to find them, and I’m so glad that First Kill will be there, for those who go looking. I’m proud of the cast and crew for bringing this to life with a wealth of talent and a mountain of heart, and grateful to the millions and millions of viewers who watched and championed and loved the show. Thank you.”
Efforts through the hashtag #SaveFirstKill was attempted[15][16], but no official response from Netflix has been given.
Unanswered storylines[]
- The fallout from Elinor going to jail
- Theseus as a vampire and Juliette's bond to him
- If Jules will decides to be human with Oliver's plan
- Oliver's plan to reintroduce monsters to Savannah
- The fallout from the M.O.M.S. and them believing that Calliope is a vampire
- What happens with Jules and Cal's relationship
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External links[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Emma Roberts To Produce YA Vampire Series ‘First Kill’ At Netflix
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sarah Catherine Hook & Imani Lewis To Headline Netflix’s YA Vampire Series ‘First Kill’
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 ‘First Kill’: Netflix’s YA Vampire Drama Series Sets Full Cast
- ↑ Jet Wilkinson To Direct First Two Episodes Of Netflix’s YA Vampire Series ‘First Kill’
- ↑ ready to meet more of the cast from the upcoming series, First Kill? they wont bite. (probably.)
- ↑ First Kill (Series)
- ↑ First Kill Lands Release Date at Netflix — Get First Look at YA Vampire Series
- ↑ First Kill - Rotten Tomatoes
- ↑ First Kill - TV Show Reviews - Metacritic
- ↑ ‘First Kill’ Canceled at Netflix; Won’t Be Returning for Season 2
- ↑ BreakTudo Awards 2022: Here are the winners – BTS, Blackpink, Jungkook, Kenia Os, Wizkid, Tancredi and many more
- ↑ ‘First Kill’ Canceled By Netflix After One Season979/
- ↑ Netflix Cancels Another Show After Its First Season
- ↑ Victoria "V.E." Schwab on Instagram
- ↑ savefirstkill.com
- ↑ Change.org petition