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Will ‘Reginald the Vampire’ Be Back For Season 2?

I found myself watching the trailer for the new show Reginald the Vampire. The show, which premiered on the 5th of October, 2022, has been met with mixed reviews by television critics – but I can’t help but be drawn to it. The premise of the story is relatively simple: a high-schooler named Reginald Valentine finds out he’s a vampire and tries to come to terms with understanding his new self. When he’s not balancing his school life, he struggles with learning about how being a vampire impacts everything else in his life and how to adapt to that change. The story, so far, is incredibly relatable. I can’t help but feel an empathetic connection with Reginald. He goes through a range of emotions as he comes to terms with his new identity and everything that comes with it. He has to figure out how to drink blood without being caught by the school authorities or police, how to deal with the social stigma of what being a vampire is like – which is living in constant fear of sunlight and silver and having fangs – and trying to find common ground with his parents who don’t understand.
Who is in the cast?
- Jacob Batalon as Reginald Baskin
- Mandela Van Peebles as Maurice Miller
- Em Haine as Sarah Kinney
- Aren Buchholz as Todd
- Savannah Basley as Angela
- Georgia Waters as Penelope
- Marguerite Hanna as Ashley
- Thailey Roberge as Claire
- Ryan Jinn as Mike
- Sean Yves Lessard as LeBron
- Christin Park as Nikki
- Hannah Levien as Eve
- Julian Richings as Logan
- Jody Thompson as Gemma
- Andre Tricoteux as Erich
- Toby Berner as Wick
- Danny Wattley as Abraham
- Lucia Walters as Maurice’s Mother
Release Date:
The series was released on the 5th of October, 2022 on SYFY. Well, there is no update on the second season whether it will renew or cancel.
Will there be a season 2?
The odds of a Season 2 of the show depend on the ratings. Judging by its Season 1 numbers, Reginald the Vampire is unlikely to be renewed for a second season. At the time of publication (December 2022), there has not been any news on renewal or cancellation for Reginald the Vampire. Should it come back for another year, its story is far from over and remains unpredictable. The show premiered to an audience of .294 million viewers, but its viewership dropped to .166 million viewers by Episode 3. However, it’s hard to say whether these ratings will be enough to warrant a second season or not.
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What is the series about?
The show follows the adventures of Reginald, a monster hunter by day and an alcoholic vampire slayer by night. He uses his deadly skills to take down the supernatural creatures that attempt to take over his human life until he learns that no creature is truly human. His real life is turned upside down when he crosses paths with the beautiful vixen Blanche and their interactions lead him to a deeper understanding of his true nature as a monster. As a monster, he can turn humans into monsters. However, there is a cost: having two identities requires being two people at once. Reginald will have to learn how to be both friend and foe to save his beloved friends from certain death.
Is it worth watching?
The show received mixed reviews from critics. Some describe it as a fun and entertaining guilty pleasure. In his review of the show, James Murdock from The Glass Mansion states, “The conspiracy surrounding Reginald’s life is still not completely understood and he has been an entertaining character to watch. ” On the other hand, some critics gave it 1 or 2 out of 10 stars. In his review, Louis Cole from Tv.com said, “Reginald the vampire’s series premiere is a delightful misfire that blends romantic comedy with horror and a hint of science fiction, but not in an especially well-integrated way.”
Who can watch this series?
The show is suitable for young adults, as well as viewers who enjoy watching mysteries and science fiction. It also could be a good choice for either comedy or drama watchers. The show is a little bit strange and can be a bit confusing at times, so it might not be the best choice for children to watch.
