People appear to be fascinated by vampires due to some aspect of their existence. Is it the possibility of living forever that piques people’s interest, regardless of the consequences? If you were to ask James, who is our resident vampire enthusiast and expert, he will tell you that vampires are some of the most fascinating supernatural beings that can be found. Is it worth your time to watch First Kill now that the first season of eight episodes has been made available on Netflix? Will it satisfy my friend James craving for vampire programming of the highest caliber? Let’s get some First Kill under our belts while the (wooden) stakes are still pretty high!
Our tale starts with a young couple’s first love.
Juliette Fairmont, played by Sarah Catherine Hook, possesses a flawless existence. She gets excellent grades, is surrounded by wonderful people who are always there for her, is part of a loving family, and resides in a home that is three times as big as mine. Juliette exudes an extravagant lifestyle, as evidenced by the way that she dresses as well as the car that she drives; despite this, she is reserved, quiet, and undeniably a good person. I have the distinct impression that there is something else I ought to know about her… oh, right! She is a descendant of vampires.
Juliette and her family are legacy vampires, which means that they do not need to be bitten in order to turn into vampires. Additionally, they are able to see their reflections and can walk around during the daytime. There must be some advantages to boasting a family tree that can be traced all the way back to the Garden of Eden. When we first meet Juliette at the beginning of the first episode, she is struggling against both her lineage and her instincts, hoping that she can be as human as possible. Nevertheless, it becomes more difficult to control the desire, which makes dating more challenging.
The possibility exists that Calliope Burns is the most unattractive of all the potential suitors for Juliette’s affections (Imani Lewis). Cal, as she prefers to be known, is descended from a long line of people who have hunted monsters. However, the Burns are not your typical monster hunters; rather, they are cutting-edge killing machines of the highest caliber. Cal, on the other hand, is the youngest member of the family, and in order for her to be considered a monster hunter, she needs to make her first kill. In contrast to Juliette, who is reserved and timid, Cal comes across as cold and unapproachable. At least in the beginning, she. Therefore, it is only natural for the two to fall hopelessly in love with one another, possibly even starting a war in order to be with one another.
The play does tell the story of Romeo and Juliet in the typical fashion. lovers who were destined for greatness in their respective families but were willing to give it all up for love despite the fact that they were star-crossed. Even though it’s an old and worn-out story, I still found myself wanting more by the time it was over. I want to pursue Juliette and Cal further into the depths of their respective mythologies. It is imperative that I determine whether or not their love is truly powerful enough to triumph over all of the challenges that they are currently confronting. I’m not going to give up until there’s at least one more year.
I thought it was really cool that they took Romeo and Juliet, such a famous play, and made a same-… relationship the central focus of the plot of the show. It came as something of a shock to me that First Kill dealt with the relationship in a manner that was entirely conventional. The characters did not experience a significant coming-out moment; however, the revelation that one of them was dating a vampire or monster hunter could be interpreted as symbolizing such an event. The fact that the s…ual orientation of these two characters is never called into question is a significant development that the story has brought about.
The majority of the characters gave outstanding performances with their acting. Both Sarah Catherine Hook and Imani Lewis did an amazing job carrying this queer vampire romance as the two main characters. They did an excellent job of conveying the range of emotions involved in the conflict between love and family. On the other hand, Elizabeth Mitchell as Margot Fairmont and Aubin Wise as Talia Burns delivered the most memorable and impressive performances of the entire show.
Although Wise is a newcomer to the acting world and has a limited number of credits to her name, the talent that she displayed in each and every scene was on par with that of Mitchell, an acting veteran. These two women, who are the matriarchs of their respective families, have a difficult time striking a balance between the duties owed to their lineage and those owed to their families. The fact that episodes seven and eight stand as a testament to Mitchell and Wise’s talent is a testament to the fact that both women had scenes that were stuck in my head for days.
There were parts of it that had me groaning.
Due to the fact that the computer graphics were never consistent throughout the series, I was often left perplexed. There were times when the computer-generated imagery looked absolutely incredible, while other times it looked less than stellar. It was possible that some of the computer-generated imagery wasn’t finished in some of the scenes, but since there was no evidence to suggest that it wasn’t, I assumed that it was. The computer-generated imagery did not in any way detract from the show; however, it did cause me to raise an eyebrow here and there.
The performance of Gracie Dzienny as Elinor, the main character, did not resonate with me. Elinor, who is Juliette’s older sister, is the complete antithesis of the main character in every way. Juliette is Elinor’s younger sister. She was so sure of herself that it bordered on arrogance, and she threw herself wholeheartedly into the vampire way of life. The performance that Dzienny gave as Elinor was outstanding; however, the character herself felt like it was full of overused tropes. She came across as someone who should have been a part of Pretty Little Liars, and I had to double check more than once to make sure that the actress in question had not previously appeared in that show as well. Although it gave the impression of sloppy character development, it did add some spice to the show’s drama.
First Kill: Summary
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed watching this show because I didn’t think I would. I was under the impression that it would be a silly supernatural romance show, but it turned out to be more complex than that. The show First Kill made me think of was one that I would have watched when I was in high school and become obsessed with. It’s possible that this is why, once it was over, I found myself wanting more.
I should have known better, but as soon as I saw Emma Roberts’s name attached to the project as a producer, I realized I was going to have a wickedly good time. Therefore, you shouldn’t miss this show if you have even a passing interest in vampires, as James does. This show is perfect for you if you’re looking for a throwback experience similar to that which you got from watching shows like The Vampire Diaries when you were in high school.
