Castlevania: Season 1

"A bloody, gothic and beautifully realized new series, even if it's frustratingly short and sometimes weirdly paced."

"The series' creators have gone above and beyond to wring a resonant story from a game that never really had or needed one."

"Castlevania is a welcome reminder that video games actually can make for compelling TV when the right people are put in charge."

"By season's end, there's a clear mission statement for arriving at a slightly more optimistic future."

"Embodies this series's slight identity crisis while also failing to embrace its core strengths."

"Even some of the series' bloodiest, dirtiest moments have an element of beauty to them, much like a death metal album cover."

"Short, potent, and dripping with reasons to want more."