This is a South Korean drama special featuring multiple interconnected stories.

One of the central characters is a woman named Anna, who lives with her mother but hides a significant secret: she is a lesbian and is struggling to come out. Her story is intertwined with other characters facing their own personal struggles.

While the title might suggest a direct link to traditional vampire narratives, the series primarily uses the name metaphorically or features a character named Dracula in a non-traditional context, focusing more on human drama and societal issues. It's a different kind of 'vampire' story, centered on personal secrets and emotional burdens.

This is a TV adaptation attempt based on the classic 1987 vampire film.

It aimed to bring the story of two brothers moving to a California beach town and discovering its hidden vampire underworld to the small screen, with new characters and updated storylines.

While the pilot was produced, the series ultimately did not move forward with a full season order, making it a lesser-known entry in the vampire TV landscape compared to the enduring legacy of the movie.

While not strictly about traditional vampires, this series features a group of death row inmates experimented on with a virus that turns them into highly contagious, telepathic, vampire-like creatures called 'virals.'

Based on Justin Cronin's book trilogy, the story follows a young girl named Amy and the federal agent protecting her, as she might be the key to stopping the impending apocalypse.

It's a thrilling blend of sci-fi, horror, and drama, exploring themes of survival, humanity, and the bond between its central characters against a terrifying threat.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by vampires, this series flips the script on the classic tale.

Vanessa Van Helsing, a distant relative of the legendary vampire hunter, awakens from a coma to discover she has a unique ability to turn vampires back into humans.

She becomes humanity's last hope, leading a resistance against the vampire hordes in this action-packed, often brutal take on the mythos. It's a survival story centered on a powerful female protagonist.

A neo-noir detective series with a vampire twist! Mick St. John is a private investigator in Los Angeles who happens to be a vampire.

Cursed with immortality, he uses his unique abilities to solve cases, often involving the supernatural world, while grappling with his past and his feelings for a mortal woman.

Despite its short run, the show gained a dedicated following for its blend of crime procedural, romance, and vampire lore, offering a moodier, more adult take on the genre.

This series (referring to the US adaptation, though the UK original is also great!) follows a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost who share a house in Boston, trying to live normal lives despite their supernatural conditions.

It's a story about found family, addiction, and the struggle for humanity when you're anything but. The dynamic between the three roommates provides both comedic and deeply dramatic moments as they navigate their unique challenges.

Interesting Detail: The US version, while based on the UK show, developed its own distinct storylines and character arcs after the first season.

A spin-off from 'The Vampire Diaries,' this show centers on the Mikaelson siblings – Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah – the original vampires who have lived for over a thousand years.

Returning to their ancestral home in New Orleans, they become embroiled in the city's supernatural politics, clashing with witches and werewolves while trying to protect their family and build a new kingdom.

It delves deep into the history and complex family dynamics of the very first vampires, offering a darker, more adult perspective than its parent show.

From the minds of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan comes a terrifyingly unique vampire outbreak story.

When a mysterious plane lands at JFK with all passengers dead, CDC epidemiologist Dr. Ephraim Goodweather discovers a parasitic virus turning people into bloodthirsty creatures unlike traditional vampires.

This series takes a more biological and horrific approach to vampirism, focusing on a global pandemic and a desperate fight for survival against a rapidly spreading threat. It's gory, intense, and features some truly unsettling creature design.

Step into the dark, atmospheric world of Victorian London where literary monsters are real.

This beautifully shot series brings together iconic characters like Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and various vampire figures (including nods to Dracula) in a complex, interwoven narrative.

Eva Green's performance as the enigmatic and troubled Vanessa Ives is particularly captivating, grounding the show's exploration of faith, identity, and the fight against internal and external demons. It's a sophisticated and often terrifying take on classic horror tales.

A cornerstone of supernatural teen drama! Set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, this series centers on Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), a high school student who finds herself caught in a love triangle between two ancient vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore.

Packed with romance, intricate lore, shocking twists, and a revolving cast of supernatural creatures, 'The Vampire Diaries' built a massive fanbase and launched a successful franchise.

Interesting Fact: The show significantly expanded on the vampire mythology from L.J. Smith's book series, introducing concepts like The Originals and The Other Side that would fuel years of storytelling.

Spinning off from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' this series follows the soulful vampire-with-a-soul, Angel (David Boreanaz), as he moves to Los Angeles to open a supernatural detective agency.

Angel and his team of quirky companions fight demons, vampires, and evil law firms while grappling with themes of redemption, morality, and the struggle against inner darkness.

Did you know? The show initially struggled to find its footing but hit its stride in later seasons, delving into darker, more complex narratives that many fans consider some of the best storytelling in the Whedonverse.

Dive into the steamy, gothic world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, where vampires live openly among humans thanks to a synthetic blood substitute called 'Tru Blood.'

Anna Paquin plays Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress who falls for a brooding vampire, thrusting her into a dangerous world of fangs, fae, witches, and werewolves.

Based on Charlaine Harris's 'The Southern Vampire Mysteries' novels, this show is known for its adult themes, complex mythology, and unapologetically wild plotlines. It's Southern Gothic supernatural drama at its finest!

A true pop culture phenomenon that redefined the 'chosen one' trope! Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy Summers, a teenage girl balancing high school drama with her destiny as a vampire slayer.

Set in the Hellmouth-adjacent town of Sunnydale, the series masterfully blends supernatural horror, action, comedy, and deeply emotional character arcs.

Fun Fact: The show's creator, Joss Whedon, initially conceived Buffy as a reversal of the horror cliché where the 'ditzy blonde' always gets killed first. He wanted to see that girl kick butt instead!

Prepare for absolute hysterics! This mockumentary-style series follows four ancient vampire housemates navigating the absurdities of modern life on Staten Island.

From trying to understand email to dealing with energy vampires (yes, that's a thing!), every episode is packed with dry wit and hilarious situations.

Did you know? It's based on the critically acclaimed film of the same name by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, who are also executive producers and writers on the show, ensuring that signature comedic tone carries through flawlessly.