After two seasons on Syfy, it has been officially confirmed via an exclusive fromTVLinethatReginald the Vampirehas been canceled. An adaptation ofJohnny B. Truant’sFat Vampirebook series,Reginald the Vampireblended abloody concoction of horror and comedyto make what some felt to be some of the most refreshing television in recent memory. However, after a successful first outing, viewership dipped in the second, with the show not proving popular enough to warrant a renewal by executives.Reginald the VampireSeason 2only just finished on July 10, with themost recent finale still a fond memory in the minds of fans.
Produced by Great Pacific Media, Modern Story Company, December Films, and Cineflix Studios, the show followedJacob Batalon’s unlikely vampire Reginald Andres who struggles to fit in with a beautiful, athletic vampire aesthetic that feels ripped from the Twilight stories. Against all the odds, Reginald becomes the unsung hero of his community, with love, fear, and a deadly villain ready to try and stop him. The show featured many an eye-catching name, including the likes ofMandela Van Peebles(Wu-Tang: An American Saga),Em Haine(Chilling Adventures of Sabrina),Savannah Basley(SurrealEstate),Aren Buchholz(When Calls the Heart),Christin Park(Charmed),Georgia Waters(Siren),Sean Yves Lessard(12 Dares of Christmas) andMax Montesi(The 100).
The Fate of Another Syfy Favorite Hangs in the Balance
It’s currently a tough time to be a fan of Syfy. Not only hasReginald the Vampirebitten the dust, butResident Alienhas also moved to USA. However, one of the network’s best-loved shows is still awaiting its fate, with theChuckyseries not yet renewed by executivesat its shared partnership between Syfy and USA. Based on the iconicChild’s Playfranchise,Chuckyhas proven to be one of the more successful projects at Syfy, with 24 episodes across three seasons airing to date. However, the destiny ofReginald the Vampiredoes place question marks aboveChucky, with arecent volatile network industry seeing plenty of big-name shows lose their immunity to the ax.
Much likeReginald the Vampire,Chuckyalso only recently shared its latest season, with the Season 3 finale debuting on May 10. Viewing figures are also majorly reduced compared to the Season 2 finale, and stand at a similar total to that ofReginald the Vampire, which makes for even more worrying reading. Nevertheless, the decision has not yet been made, so stay tuned to Collider to find out when any information is officially released.
Reginald the Vampirehas been officially canceled at Syfy. you’re able to watch all episodes of Season 1 and 2 right now on Hulu.
Reginald the Vampire
Reginald, an unlikely hero in a world of beautiful and vain vampires, navigates the complexities of vampire society with humor and heart. Facing challenges like a demanding boss and unrequited love, he redefines what it means to be a vampire, tackling issues of self-esteem and social acceptance.
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