Vive la révolution, Castlevania: Nocturne fans! Season 2 is nearly upon us and, to hype viewers up, Netflix has debuted a modern trailer and a set of
Vive la révolution, Castlevania: Nocturne fans! Season 2 is nearly upon us and, to hype viewers up, Netflix has debuted a modern trailer and a set of images teasing the fight ahead for Richter Belmont and his allies. After a devastating finale left the team on the run away from the seemingly invincible Vampire Messiah, Erzsebet Báthory, the war is about to spread to Paris, where the Revolution looks to make its stand. Now with Alucard back at the Belmont family’s side for the first time since the original Castlevania series ended and reflecting his appearance from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, they’re in a race against time to find any way to bring down the Lady of Slaughter before she can plunge the world into eternal darkness. The footage shows, however, that this will be a long, arduous, and emotionally trying journey for everyone.
Before the fight can truly begin, Alucard has to be brought up to speed. The Dhampir son of Dracula made a grand entrance to save Richter and company at the end of Season 1 and give them some hope at countering the Vampire Messiah, but he needs to know his enemy first. We then see flashes of Erzsebet preparing for battle, reviving her strongest soldier, Drolta, after Alucard cut her down. Things seem bleak as Richter, Maria, Annette, and the rest process their utter defeat, the Messiah’s boundless strength, and the tragic sacrifice of Maria’s mother Tera. Alucard remains confident they can pull off the seemingly impossible though, with not one, but two Belmonts at their side including Richter’s ancestor Juste, not to mention a “revolutionary witch” in Maria. Everyone is gearing up for Ezsebet’s march on Paris, with Alucard organizing the human soldiers for an all-out, desperate struggle.
Powerhouse Animation’s stunning work on Season 1 was a strength of the series before, but the trailer hits jaw-dropping modern heights when the battle begins. Nocturne’s art conveys stunning clashes of magic that show off just how much the vampire-hunting revolutionaries have grown in strength and experience since they were last seen. There will be lots of brutal bloodshed with everyone joining what could be the final fight to save the world. Yet, this season will be just as much a test of the characters’ hearts. Between confrontations with a now-vampiric Tera, the demonic Edouard, and other horrors, Season 2 threatens to send Richter and the rest to the brink of despair.
‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ Season 2 Brings Back Much of Its Killer Creative Team
Just about everyone is back in the fold for Nocturne’s second run, including series directors Samuel and Adam Deats and showrunners Clive Bradley and Kevin Kolde. Edward Bluemel once again leads the voice cast with James Callis rejoining the fold as Alucard, Pixie Davies as Maria, Thuso Mbedu as Annette, Sydney James Harcourt as Edouard, Zahn McClarnon as Olrox, Nastassja Kinski as Tera, Iain Glen as Juste, Elarica Johnson as Drolta, Aaron Neil as Mizrak, Richard Dormer as The Abbott, and Franka Potente as Erzsebet.
While the original Castlevania series following Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard was a breakout animation hit for Netflix, the lithe is starting to grow dim for this video game adaptation franchise. Samuel Deats announced last year that, after Season 2, the sequel series would go on hiatus while they await word of a renewal. The streaming landscape is quite tenuous, particularly for animation, leaving the future uncertain even for shows like Nocturne with solid reviews. Deats indicated that significant support would be needed to see the Belmont family back for more vampire-killing with a third season, but the series has no plans to go down without a fight in what could be its final run.
Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 debuts on January 16. Check out the modern images above and the trailer below.
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Richter Belmont, a descendant of the legendary vampire-hunting family, takes center stage as he confronts a resurgence of nightmarish creatures threatening humanity. Set in a richly detailed gothic universe, the series follows Richter’s journey as he hones his combat skills, discovers hidden truths about his lineage, and allies with other hunters. Each episode weaves together thrilling battles and deep lore, showcasing the relentless fight against the sinister forces that lurk in the shadows.
Release Date
September 28, 2023
Seasons
1
Showrunner
Clive Bradley
, Kevin Kolde
Watch on Netflix
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