First Kill is an American supernatural teen drama series based on the short story of the same name by V. E. Schwab. The series tells the story of Juliet Fairmont, a teenage vampire who is searching for her first kill, and Calliope Burns, a teenage vampire hunter who is also looking for her first kill. When the two girls meet, they are immediately drawn to each other, but their families’ feud complicates their relationship.
The series was created by Victoria Schwab and premiered on Netflix on June 10, 2022. It stars Sarah Catherine Hook as Juliette Fairmont and Imani Lewis as Calliope Burns. The series also features Jonas Dylan Allen, Gracie Dzienny, Aubriana Davis, Dominic Goodman, Phillip Mullinger Jr., and Elizabeth Mitchell.
First Kill was praised for its diverse cast, its representation of LGBTQ+ characters, and its unique premise. The series was also a ratings success, and it was quickly renewed for a second season. However, in August 2022, Netflix announced that the series had been canceled after one season.
Despite its cancellation, First Kill remains a popular and well-regarded series. It has a loyal fan base, and it has been praised for its originality and its exploration of teenage love and identity.
First Kill – Season 1 – Summary
In the quaint town of Savannah, Georgia, teenage vampire Juliette Fairmont grapples with the daunting task of making her first kill, a rite of passage essential to secure her place among her powerful vampire family. As Juliette’s symptoms of delayed transformation intensify, her desperation grows, leading her to set her sights on Calliope Burns, the new girl in town.
Unbeknownst to Juliette, Calliope harbors a secret of her own. She comes from a long lineage of renowned monster hunters, the Burns family, sworn to protect humanity from supernatural threats. Calliope, still seeking her first kill to prove herself to her family, is intrigued by Juliette, unaware of her true nature.
Fate takes a twist when Juliette attempts to make her first kill, only to be thwarted by Calliope’s intervention. Caught between their opposing destinies, the two girls find themselves drawn to each other, their connection deepening despite the ancient feud between their families.
Juliette struggles to reconcile her feelings for Calliope with her family’s expectations, while Calliope must confront her growing attraction to Juliette and the possibility that her target is not the monster she was trained to hunt.
As their families clash and danger looms, Juliette and Calliope must navigate the complexities of their forbidden love, challenging the boundaries of their respective worlds and the very identities they were raised to embrace.
First Kill – Season 1 – Trailer
