10 Shows Like the Vampire Diaries

After the release of the Twilight series, vampire mania really hit the country hard. If you are a lover of the supernatural, then you should check out some of the television shows on this list. Designed to be like the Vampire Diaries, these shows have a teenager or a supernatural focus. If we left any of the shows like the Vampire Diaries out, make sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page!

Beauty and the Beast

Although very few people have heard of this series, it happens to be a great one. It is about to start its fourth season, so you will have plenty of episodes to watch during a weekend marathon. Basically, this show focuses on the mysterious group known as Muirfield. Detective Catherine and Doctor Vincent are being hunted by the organization, so they are trying to avoid attracting any attention. The back story of Catherine’s life fuels much of the plot. At a young age, she was rescued during her mother’s murder by someone who she remembers as a beast.

Being Human BBC

Everything gets better with a British accent tossed into the mix! With Being Human, you get a television show that intermingles young adults, drama and the supernatural. The main focus of the show is on three roommates who are a werewolf, vampire and a ghost. During the show, the three roommates have to navigate the delicate balance of fitting into the human world and the paranormal world.

Arrow

For a superhero show, Arrow is one of the best. Oliver Queen is the star. He is notorious for being a spoiled billionaire who disappeared for five years. When he returns to the city, he starts to clean up crime and becomes a vigilante. After premiering on the CW, this show quickly became a favorite. Based on the original DC Comics, it blends science fiction, mystery, drama and action seamlessly together for a highly enjoyable, entertaining hour.

Lost Girl

As far as rankings and the critics go, Lost Girl lost out. It is a bit corny and ridiculous at times, but there is something about the characters that just keeps you coming back for more. Produced in Canada, Lost Girl is centered around a succubus called Bo. She has the unfortunate trait of killing anyone she sleeps with until she meets the werewolf, Detective Dyson. While occasionally predictable, the show is worth watching. Once you get an episode or two in, you will be hooked.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Created by Joss Whedon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer remains one of the best vampire shows of all time. It ran from 1997 to 2003 so there are plenty of episodes available to watch if you stream online or use Netflix. Although some of the characteristics are similar to a typical teen drama, Sarah Michelle Geller (Buffy) really cranks it up a notch. Buffy’s job is slaying demons, vampires and supernatural beings. She does this with the help of her friends and outside help. If you want to find shows like the Vampire Diaries, then you cannot afford to miss out on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Demons

Demons is another British show that managed to make the list. In this show, you get the story of a teenager who relizes that he is the lone remaining descendant of the famous vampire hunter, Van Hesling. As the story progresses, the teenager must learn how to fight supernatural beings while still balancing the rest of his human life.

True Blood

One of the more recent shows on this list is the famed supernatural drama, True Blood. The entire premise of the show is that vampires have existed alongside humans forever without anyone realizing. Two years before the show started, a Japanese scientist created a “True Blood” that allows vampires to stop consuming human blood. This discovery caused the vampire world to split into two factions. While one group wants to coexist openly alongside humans, the other group wants to retain their secrecy. The show begins with Sookie Stackhouse waitressing. She can read minds and suddenly meets a vampire called Bill. With seven seasons of the show available, you will have plenty time with your favorite supernatural beings.

Blade

Although most people remember the Blade movies, few remember that a television series was actually made. The television show was inspired by the half-human and half-vampire character of Blade. The screenwriting was done by the same man who wrote Man of Steel and the Dark Knight (David S. Goyer), so that fact alone should get you to watch it. Originally produced by the Spike network, this 2006 series was actually quite good.

Being Human US

I am pretty certain that Being Human is the best vampire show that the United Kingdom has ever produced and that explains why the United States made a great remake of it. If you like the first Being Human, you will like this one. It mixes together the teenage quest for normalcy with the supernatural in a surprisingly refreshing plot line. Basically, three supernatural beings decide to become roommates: a werewolf, a ghost and a vampire. They must straddle the line between the supernatural and human world while navigating the experience of growing up. It had a great final season, and is certainly worth a few hours of your time. Once you try one or two episodes, you will want to see all of it.

Moonlight

For paranormal romance, you do not have to look any farther than Moonlight. This supernatural film blends romance and horror together for a story line that always keeps you on your seat. Basically, Mick St. John is a vampire who primarily focuses on cases that deal with the undead. To help along his way, he has the help of his vampire mentor, Josef. The romance is added into the mix with the addition of the reporter, Beth. The show averaged seven million viewers each episode, but that was apparently not enough to renew it for another season. Produced in 2007, it spanned a total of 16 episodes on CBS. It might not be a show that is exactly like the Vampire Diaries, but it is fairly close.

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