Van Helsing
Created by Neil LaBute
On Syfy
A post-apocalyptic action-adventure built on a high-stakes premise of vampire-overrun Earth, sustained across five seasons with moderate tension and consistent forward momentum.
Vanessa Helsing, the daughter of famous vampire hunter and Dracula nemesis Abraham Van Helsing is resurrected five years in the future to find out that vampires have taken over the world and that she possesses unique power over them. She is humanity’s last hope to lead an offensive to take back what has been lost.
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Questions people ask
Is Van Helsing violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is Van Helsing scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Van Helsing easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Van Helsing sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Van Helsing leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Ensemble
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Like Van Helsing
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Van Helsing
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Van Helsing, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Van Helsing, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Van Helsing, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
