: The series is frequently compared to The Walking Dead for its bleak world-building and Buffy the Vampire Slayer for its female-led monster hunting.
A high-ranking vampire turned human by Vanessa who becomes a staunch ally. Tricia Helfer Introduced in Season 4 as the ultimate "Dark One". Viewer & Critic Reception Van Helsing (2016–)
: Later seasons shift focus to a younger generation, including Vanessa's biological daughters, Violet and Jack, who possess their own unique vampire-fighting abilities. Core Cast Description Vanessa Van Helsing Kelly Overton : The series is frequently compared to The
A deaf survivor whose secret past makes him a major recurring antagonist. Aleks Paunovic Viewer & Critic Reception : Later seasons shift
The television series is a dark, post-apocalyptic reimagining of the classic vampire hunter legend that aired for five seasons and 65 episodes on Syfy . Series Premise & Plot