Prime Video: this new series is a hit and is already seducing Internet users

After Roswell: New Mexicoscreenwriter and producer Julie Plec returned to her chosen field with vampire academy, a new series around these fantastic creatures which took its first steps on Thursday, December 22 on Prime Video. Adapted from the famous literary saga by Richelle Mead, vampire academy features Rosemarie Hathaway, nicknamed Rose, and Vasilisa Dragomir, nicknamed Lissa, two best friends linked after the terrible accident that claimed the life of the latter’s family. The first is a dhampir, a half-human, half-vampire being, who studies at Saint Vladimir’s Academy where she learns to become the official guardian of her friend, and the second is the potential future queen of the vampire kingdom and is also a student at the academy where she learns magic. Barely landed on Prime Video, the series is already a hit since it is currently in second place in the platform’s ranking, just behind season 3 of Jack Ryan. In addition to being a hit on the streaming service, vampire academy has also succeeded in attracting Internet users.

vampire academy : a delight for some viewers

Since its release on the Amazon platform, vampire academy attracted the attention of netizens. If the fantastic series has aroused the curiosity of readers of Richelle Mead’s novel, viewers are nonetheless torn. “But the Vampire Academy series is CRAZY“, “I started Vampire Academy and omg I already love it“, “Vampire Academy… incredible, it’s too my cam! And I’m only at episode 4“, “my new obsession“, can be read on Twitter. While the reactions were generally enthusiastic, many comments also highlighted how certain elements of vampire academy do not stick to those of the famous literary series. “I started the Vampire Academy series, which is supposedly an adaptation of the books. How to say, no. I think to appreciate it, one must not have read them or not expect to find the books“, “I attacked Vampire Academy. It’s a little better in terms of special effects than the film. But the game remains at the level of Vampire Diaries and then the adaptation… we are far from the books“.

“We want season 2“: these Internet users are already demanding a season 2 of vampire academy

Although some didn’t enjoy the show that much, that didn’t stop other viewers from crossing their fingers for a second season. “Now that I’ve finished Season 1 of Vampire Academy, I can say that. It’s been a very long time since I was so attached to a series and I wanted to have the sequel immediately. I’m even crossing my fingers that it doesn’t get cancelled.“, “Little tweet to remind you to watch Vampire Academy on Prime Video. Thank you very much, it’s still Top 2, it would be cool if it stayed, we want season 2“, “I just want to say don’t expect a faithful representation of the books and really keep your mind more than open. I want my season 2“, can we read in particular on the social network.

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