The television series is a dark, post-apocalyptic reimagining of the classic vampire hunter legend that aired for five seasons and 65 episodes on Syfy . Series Premise & Plot
: A race to prevent (and later confront) the resurrection of Dracula , the ruler of the vampire species.
: The series is frequently compared to The Walking Dead for its bleak world-building and Buffy the Vampire Slayer for its female-led monster hunting. Van Helsing (2016–)
A high-ranking vampire turned human by Vanessa who becomes a staunch ally. Tricia Helfer Introduced in Season 4 as the ultimate "Dark One". Viewer & Critic Reception
: Reviewers noted that the show significantly changes in its final two seasons, shifting away from survival horror toward a grander fantasy mythos, which received mixed reactions from long-time fans. A high-ranking vampire turned human by Vanessa who
: Later seasons shift focus to a younger generation, including Vanessa's biological daughters, Violet and Jack, who possess their own unique vampire-fighting abilities. Core Cast Description Vanessa Van Helsing Kelly Overton
: Vanessa's search for her daughter and her eventual discovery of her deep ancestry. : Later seasons shift focus to a younger
Set in a future world dominated by vampires after a catastrophic volcanic eruption (known as "The Rising"), the show follows (Kelly Overton). Vanessa awakens from a three-year coma to discover she is humanity's last hope because her unique blood composition allows her to turn vampires back into humans by biting them.