8.860 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestBlood flows and betrayal burns after a shocking turn of events leaves devastation in its wake - and tests the bonds of love between Cal and Juliette.
Falling in love is tricky for teens Juliette and Calliope: One's a vampire, the other's a vampire hunter — and both are ready to make their first kill.
Acting
Sarah Catherine Hook's thirsty stares deserve awards.
Costume
Juliette's wardrobe is serving undead coquette excellence.
Writing
Schwab's novel translates to gloriously messy TV.
Creator
V. E. Schwab
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
First Kill arrived during a sapphic vampire renaissance alongside Interview with the Vampire, finally centering queer women in a genre long dominated by straight male gaze.
Netflix canceled it after one season despite outperforming Heartstopper in initial viewership, sparking fan campaigns that proved hashtag activism rarely saves shows.
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