V Wars

V Wars is an American science fiction horror web television series based on the eponymous novel series and graphic novels by Jonathan Maberry. The series stars Ian Somerhalder, Adrian Holmes, Jacky Lai, Kyle Breitkopf, Peter Outerbridge, Kimberly-Sue Murray and Sydney Meyer. It premiered on Netflix on December 5, 2019.[1] The series was cancelled after one season in March 2020.[2]

V Wars
Genre
Based onV Wars
by Jonathan Maberry
Starring
Theme music composerAndrew Lockington
Composer(s)Michael White
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • William Laurin
  • Glenn Davis
  • Brad Turner
  • Eric Birnberg
  • Thomas Walden
  • James Gibb
  • Ian Somerhalder
  • Lydia Antonini
  • Matthew McCluggage
  • Paul Harb
  • Ted Adams
  • Jonathan Maberry
Producer(s)Thomas Vencelides
CinematographyCraig Wright
Editor(s)
  • Geoff Ashenhurst
  • Paul Day
  • Dave Thompson
  • Paul Whitehead
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time37–57 minutes
Production company(s)
  • High Park Entertainment
  • IDW Entertainment
  • Marada Pictures
DistributorNetflix
Release
Original networkNetflix
Picture format4K (16:9 UHDTV in HDR)
Audio formatDolby Digital
Original releaseDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
External links
Website

Synopsis

V Wars follows the story of the physician/scientist Dr. Luther Swann, and his best friend Michael Fayne, as they face the evolving crisis of a deadly outbreak that fractures society into opposing factions, potentially escalating to a future war between humans and vampires.[3] The outbreak is caused by an ancient biological infectious agent, a prion, that turns humans into vampires,[4] released from ice by climate change.[5]

In the conflict, the vampire faction called Blood is opposed by the elements of the government such as Calix Niklos (Outerbridge) who plots with anti Blood senator Smythe (Atherton).[5]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring
  • Jessica Harmon as Jess Swann
  • Michael Greyeyes as Jimmy Saint
  • Greg Bryk as Bobby (six episodes)
  • Teddy Moynihan as Jergen Weber (six episodes)
  • Ted Atherton as Elegabulus
  • Jonathan Higgins as General Aldous May
  • Samantha Liana Cole as Theresa
  • Laura de Carteret as Senator Sasha Giroux
  • Bo Martyn as Detective Elysse Chambers
  • Nikki Reed as Rachel Swann (Thompson) Swann's mentally disturbed ex-wife.

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Down with the Sickness"Brad TurnerGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
2"Blood Brothers"Brad TurnerGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
3"Because I Could Not Stop for Death"T.J. ScottGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
4"Bad as Me"T.J. ScottGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
5"Cold Cold Ground"Kaare AndrewsGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
6"It's Not Enough to Have Lived"Marita GrabiakGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
7"The Night Is Darkening Round Me"Bobby RothGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
8"Red Rain"Brad TurnerGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
9"The Junkie Run of the Predator Gene"Ian SomerhalderGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
10"Bloody but Unbow'd"Brad TurnerGlenn Davis & William LaurinDecember 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)

Production

Development

On April 16, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.[6] The series was created by William Laurin and Glenn Davis, who are credited as the showrunners and executive producers of the series. Additional executive producers were set to include Brad Turner, Eric Birnberg, Thomas Walden, David Ozer, Ted Adams and James Gibb.

Production companies involved with the series include High Park Entertainment and IDW Entertainment.[6] On March 30, 2020, Netflix cancelled the series after one season.[2]

Casting

In April 2018, Ian Somerhalder was cast in the role of Dr. Luther Swann.[6] In June 2018, Adrian Holmes, Jacky Lai and Peter Outerbridge joined the main cast.[7][8] In July 2018, Laura Vandervoort, Kyle Breitkopf and Kimberly-Sue Murray were cast in the series.[9]

Filming

Principal photography began in Sudbury and Cambridge, Ontario in the end of June 2018.[10][11] Principal photography wrapped in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in October 2018.[12]

Release

On November 19, 2019, the official trailer for the series was released by Netflix.[13] The first season was released on December 5, 2019.[1]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 56% with an average rating of 6.73/10, based on nine reviews.[14]

References
  1. Gelman, Vlada (October 30, 2019). "Ian Somerhalder's Netflix Vamp Drama V Wars Sets Premiere — View Photos". TVLine. Retrieved October 30, 2019.Netflix cancelled the series on March 30, 2020.
  2. Sippell, Margeaux (March 30, 2020). "Netflix Cancels 'V-Wars' and 'October Faction' After 1 Season". The Wrap. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  3. Bucksbaum, Sydney (December 2, 2019). "Why Ian Somerhalder returned to the world of vampires for Netflix's V Wars". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
  4. "Ian Somerhalder's V Wars: 5 Reasons Why The Vampire Diaries Fans Will Enjoy The New Netflix Show". CINEMABLEND. 2019-12-05. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  5. Romero, Ariana. "V Wars' Entire Nefarious Finale Twist, Explained". www.refinery29.com. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (April 16, 2018). "Netflix Orders Vampire Drama Series 'V-Wars' Based On Book; Ian Somerhalder To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  7. Petski, Denise (June 4, 2018). "'V-Wars': Adrian Holmes To Co-Star, Jacky Lai Cast In Netflix Vampire Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  8. Petski, Denise (June 4, 2018). "'V-Wars': Peter Outerbridge Joins Netflix Vampire Drama As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  9. Petski, Denise (July 18, 2018). "'V-Wars': Laura Vandervoort, Kyle Breitkopf & Kimberly-Sue Murray Join Netflix Vampire Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  10. Aubé, Benjamin (July 25, 2018). "New Netflix series being shot in Sudbury highlights busy summer of filming". CBC Northern Ontario. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
  11. Pinto, Jordan (April 17, 2018). "Netflix commissions V-Wars". Playback. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  12. "Galt's Main Street Bridge closed for filming of Netflix series". CBC Northern Ontario. October 19, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  13. Squires, John (November 19, 2019). "[Trailer] Netflix Unleashes a Vampire Epidemic With New Horror Series "V Wars"". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  14. "V Wars: Season 1 (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
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