Vampire Academy: next episode, cast and everything we know about the new Peacock series

Vampire Academy is a stylish new series about a school where vampires and their elite guards learn the ropes. Julie Plec, the woman behind hit series like The Vampire Diaries, The Originals and Legacies, is behind this new Peacock series geared toward young adults.

Filmed on location in Spain, the series features lavish costumes and decadent sets. It's absolute eye candy, and when paired with the show's intense story dynamics it's easy for viewers to be drawn in.

Here’s everything we know about Vampire Academy season 1.

When is the Vampire Academy season 1 release date?

Vampire Academy season 1 premiered Thursday, September 15, in the US on Peacock. The first four episodes dropped on September 15 and then the remaining six episodes release weekly starting September 22.

The show arrives on Friday, September 16, in the UK, available exclusively on Peacock through Sky and NOW.

Next episode of Vampire Academy season 1

The next episode of Vampire Academy airs Thursday, September 22, and it titled "Near Guard, Far Guard."

Vampire Academy episodes:

Vampire Academy season 1 episode 1: "Pilot"
Airdate: September 15, 2022
"After Rose and Lissa's plans for the future are upended by tragedy, a new Guardian puts Rose's job at risk. Meanwhile, Lissa comes to terms with her new role at court as danger lurks beyond the wards."

Vampire Academy season 1 episode 2: "Earth. Air. Water. Fire."
Airdate: September 15, 2022
"Lissa fears that the world will learn her secret and Rose is faced with the consequences of her actions."

Vampire Academy season 1 episode 3: "Death Watch"
Airdate: September 15, 2022
"The Dominion suffers a devastating loss, Rose finally meets her match and Christian receives some shocking news."

Vampire Academy season 1 episode 4: "Benchmark"
Airdate: September 15, 2022

Vampire Academy season 1 episode 5
Airdate: September 22, 2022

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What is Vampire Academy season 1 about?

Here’s the description of Vampire Academy from Peacock:

"From executive producer Julie Plec comes a story of romance, friendship, death, sex and scandal. Vampire Academy is based on a series of young adult paranormal romance novels by international bestselling author Richelle Mead. In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women’s friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter royal vampire society. This serialized and sexy drama combines the elegance of aristocratic romance and the supernatural thrills of the vampire genre.

"Vampire Academy is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Julie Plec will serve as showrunner, writer and executive producer for the series. Marguerite MacIntyre will serve along with Plec as writer, executive producer and co-showrunner. Emily Cummins, Don Murphy, Susan Montford, Deepak Nayer and Jillian DeFrehn also serve as executive producers."

Who is in Vampire Academy season 1 cast?

Vampire Academy stars Sisi Stringer (Force of Nature, Mortal Kombat) as Rose Hathaway and Daniela Nieves (Save Me, Five Points) as vampire Lissa Dragomir. Lissa is a Moroi princess and Rose is training to become a Dhampir, a guardian to the princess. Rose and Lissa are best friends but they come from very different worlds.

With so many books in the Vampire Academy series, it’s not surprising that there are lots of characters tied to the story.

Here’s a list of the Vampire Academy season 1 cast:

• Daniela Nieves as Lissa

• Sisi Stringer as Rose

• Kieron Moore (Sex Education) as Dmitri

• André Dae Kim (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) as Christian

• Jennifer Kirby (Call the Midwife) as Alberta

• Craig Stevenson (My Lovely Neighbors) as Dane

• J. August Richards (Angel) as Victor

• Alex Hafner (Cable Girls) as James

• Nikol Kollars (Foundation) as Moira Ozera

• Jim Sturgeon (Vigil) as Hans

• Mia McKenna-Bruce (Last Train to Christmas) as Mia

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Is there a trailer for Vampire Academy season 1?

The trailer for Vampire Academy season 1 hints at the structures that govern this complex vampire society and the challenges that Rose and Lissa face moving forward.

The teaser for Vampire Academy season 1 reveals a stylish new world where the vampire elite rule.

How to watch Vampire Academy season 1

Vampire Academy season 1 streams exclusively on Peacock. You might have Peacock as part of your existing cable package, or you can subscribe to the streaming service directly. You can also subscribe to the service and access it through platforms like Roku and Fire TV.

If you’re in the UK you can watch Vampire Academy season 1 on Peacock on September 16, available through Sky and NOW.