We all enjoy horror films and television shows, but we really enjoy monster films and series, especially if the monsters are werewolves. There have been some horrifying werewolves in movies, as well as some that are simply terrifying. I’m not talking about the werewolves from the ‘Twilight Saga’ in either of these films; they were completely different (sorry, Twilight fans!). But what we’re seeing is something more terrifying and terrible, like a true monster.
After the release of ‘Teen Wolf’ in 2011, the world of werewolves began to catch up with TV shows, and as cliché as the name may appear, it was actually rather fantastic. However, making werewolves the main characters of a film or series is still uncommon; only a few succeed, while others cast them as supporting characters alongside vampires or other creatures. If you believe that werewolves deserve to be loved, then check out these Netflix shows that feature werewolves in some fashion. Here’s a list of Netflix’s best werewolf TV shows that are now available to watch.
Castlevania (2017 – present)
This is one of the most excellent anime horror series available. It’s hilarious, dark, clever, moving, and completely engrossing. The story of ‘Castlevania’ is set in medieval Europe and follows the darkly inviting and exciting adventures of formerly disgraced hunter Trevor Belmont as he and his fellow hunters take down evil monsters, slowly closing in on Count Dracula and his legion of bloodthirsty vampires from annihilating mankind. Richard Armitage and Theo James, among others, provide voices for this gorgeously animated series. If you enjoy mysticism and supernatural creatures such as werewolves and vampires, ‘Castlevania’ is a must-see.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018-2020)
Sabrina Spellman, a young witch, faces the ultimate option on her 16th birthday in ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.’ Sabrina soon discovers that managing her half-witch, half-mortal nature isn’t as simple as it appears when she is forced to choose between her family’s fanciful world of witches and staying in the human world with her pals. Furthermore, with evil from the witch world threatening Sabrina’s family and friends, she utilizes her power to protect people she cares about. The television drama, which also features a variety of other mythical creatures, even follows Amalia, a werewolf, as she confronts her fate after meeting the adolescent witch.
Hemlock Grove (2013)
Eli Roth produces this show, which is based on a book by Brian McGreevy. It follows the lives of the residents of the Pennsylvania town of Hemlock Grove. Everyone in town, rich or poor, has strange secrets that they keep hidden from the rest of the population. However, unexpected events throw everything on its head, and soon, everyone’s secrets are no longer secrets. Everything that had been hidden behind closed doors until now begins to be revealed, and nothing is as it appears. This show is fantastic, but only if you have the patience to watch it. Only then will you be able to establish a positive judgment of the show and its characters if you try to absorb rather than repel the strangeness of the show and its characters.
Okay, so this series (based on a Japanese manga) lives up to its name in every way. The word “bizarre” is right there in the title. Going into the series, you can anticipate it to be eccentric, odd, and magical. What you don’t expect is how much you’ll enjoy it. In addition to being darkly humorous, smart, and fantastical, ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ is also darkly funny, smart, and fantastical. It follows Jonathan Joestar (or JoJo) as he competes with his stepbrother, who has gone vampire, for possession of the Joestar fortune.
Legacies (2018 – present)
The CW expanded the TWD universe with another spin-off series, ‘Legacies,’ after ‘The Vampire Diaries’ and ‘The Originals’ ended. ‘Legacies’ follows the next generation of vampires, werewolves, hybrids, and witches as they gather at The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted in Mystic Falls to study the mystic arts. Hope Mikaelson, the daughter of original vampire Klaus and werewolf Hayley, is at the center of the story. Other characters on the program include Alaric Saltzman’s twin children Lizzie and Josie, as well as some amazing new ones. ‘Legacies’ is a coming-of-age show that features our favorite supernatural entities.
Sirius the Jaeger (2018)
This is an original Japanese animation series set in the Imperial Capital of 1930. It centres around a group of humans known as the Jaegers who arrive in Tokyo with their strange hunting instruments to hunt Vampires. Yuliy, a werewolf with a distinct aura from the others, joins forces with them after his village is attacked and burned to the ground by a group of Vampires. Yuliy and the Jaegers fight “The Arc of Sirius” together, with each of them having a different reason for murdering the vampires. But there’s more in store for them. The plot is exactly what you’d expect it to be, with interesting characters and plenty of action. But it’s still a lot of fun, and if you like action, gore, and vampires with some pretty interesting characters, then this is the show for you.
The Kirlian Frequency (2019)
‘The Kirlian Frequency’ is a bizarre show that has a creepy vibe about it. The plot centres around a late-night radio DJ who tells tales from the outskirts of Kirlian, a long-lost land in Argentina. Most people are unaware of this series, which is hidden among the many others on Netflix, but those who have watched it realize that it is a gem. Each episode lasts about ten minutes and offers a separate bizarre story with only one common thread: the unknown city of Kirlian, which is inaccessible to ordinary people. The show is completely original and unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. If you enjoy short horror stories, you will undoubtedly enjoy this presentation.
The Order (2019)
A college student decides to join a secret order, which leads him to a world he never knew existed: a realm where werewolves and black magic experts are at odds. The show will make you roll your eyes at first since everything is so predictable. But, as time goes on, everything simply becomes wilder and stranger, but that’s when it starts to get better as the plot deepens. Even the actors do an excellent job representing their roles. It’s also one of the most recent werewolf programs, so you’ve only missed season one up until now. You still have time to catch up on this one before the next season begins, and it just gets better from there.
The Originals (2013 – 2018)
‘The Originals’ is a spin-off of ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ in which “the Original” vampire family returns to New Orleans to confront a threat that their eldest brother Klaus faces. The Mikelson siblings are at the center of the series. Klaus discovers that his child, a miracle magical baby, is being carried by Hayley, a werewolf. However, in order to ensure the kid’s safety, the siblings must battle evil powers such as witches, werewolves, and other vampires, who are all out to get rid of the infant. This spin-off has a wonderful cast and a great location, and it’s at times better than the original program. This show, unlike “The Vampire Diaries,” is not a coming-of-age story and delves deeper into the characters and plot, making it much darker than the original. If you enjoyed ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ you will enjoy this one much more, and you will be surprised because it is genuinely great.
The Vampire Diaries (2009 – 2017)
The Vampire Diaries, a popular teen drama, begins with a quarrel between two vampire brothers, one benign and the other wicked, who are fighting for the love of the same girl. However, as the show progresses through the seasons, it becomes richer and darker, with magnificent arcs of sorrow, love, betrayal, fraternity, and redemption. The series is set in the creepy town of Mystic Falls, which is home to vampires, werewolves, witches, and hunters, among other supernatural creatures. The intertwined love lives of Damon, Stefan, and Elena are all highly compelling, and you’ll have a hard time picking a favorite sibling. Without a question, the show’s strongest moments come from the bromance between two brothers who were formerly fairly close. You just know Stefan and Damon would kill or die for each other, despite their disagreements. Sure, the later seasons (just the last two) drag a little, but the series concludes with a gratifying complete circle for all of the characters.
