Reginald the Vampire

First, I read all the reviews, and they are underwhelming, to be honest. So I thought what a shame, I really like shows about vampires... Then I thought, to hell with it, why not try it out myself. So I watched the first episode and liked it, and then all the 7 episodes, which are out right now. And I don't regret a thing!

The characters are likeable, and the show doesn't bore me like most do nowadays, it's quite fun to watch. I don't get where all the hate comes from, I haven't even noticed any obvious and annoying agenda moments, which is good in my book.

Overall, I get bored easily, and this show does entertain me enough for me to write this review to dissuade others from overlooking Reginald's story! Of course, it's not perfect, but what is? The most important thing is, if you enjoy it or not.

First episode and it seems like a good fun show. It had me engaged and interested in what would happen next to Jacob Batalon's Reginald.

Good to see him in a leading role, but still bringing the comedy.

Mandela Van Peebles gives me young Mario Van Peebles vibes. So far he seems like a good choice to play the mysterious vampire mentor.

Reginald's daily experience seems quite realistic as well and shows the type of experiences people like him go through.

Hopefully the rest of the series keeps up this type of momentum and we get to see some interesting things happen for Reginald, Maurice and the rest of their mates.

The premise of the show is fun. A vampire who doesn't look like a model and isn't serious and somber; again, fun.

Unfortunately the writing is so bad you'll eventually end up hating the supposed hero. I watched nine episodes and couldn't bring myself to watch the finale.

Reginalds character is all over the place. One scene he's the bullied outsider and in the very next scene he's an overconfident jock. It's as if AI wrote this mess.

Theres a scene where he tells someone that they can't see each other (him being a vampire....) and two minutes later is happy to see said person at a party he invited her to.... it's frankly insulting.

3 Stars for the cast bc its not their fault.

I watched the first episode, feeling an origin to a superhero, but instead a vampire. Jacob Batalon as Reginald, brings the comic chemistry that he brought to the Spider Man movies, although he does not overdue it. You really like and try to root for him all the way.

Mandala Van Peebles is good as Maurice, the vampire who takes Reginald under his wing. He seems to be channeling Giancarlo Esposito. Has amusing effects. Not sure how long it will last, I mean so far I just watch the first episode. Maybe it will keep just better has it goes on, hopefully. We can never tell. I just my fingers crossed.

Its a about a new vampire. He's very special because he's not like the others. He's fat. Yes. Vampires are like the aryan race. Perfect in any way and don't allow anything else. And they also act like that in many ways. Thats a weird choice for them. Then you got politics... vampire politics. Great stuff... not! They you got some kind of scooby gang. Almost all characters are gay or bi. Only two are straight as far as i remember. Also a bit over the top maybe? Some elements are supposed to be scary, most is comedy. And our hero seems to be a really special kind of vampire in many ways. Maybe a little too special? I don't want to spoil anything but this show feels like they asked AI to create a modern vampire show with aryan vampires for an modern diverse audience and somehow make them become heros instead of villains. So at times i relly feel like wtf? Thats stupid! And then i'm entertained again. Not a great show. Not totally bad. Its mediocre and has a certain target audience. I would be surprised if this show will have more than 2 or 3 seasons.