Summary As Isaac and his army of night creatures descend on Carmilla’s castle, Hector rushes to finish his preparations before the bloody reunion begins. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of Castlevania, make it this one.

Summary With Greta’s help, Alucard sets out to guide the villagers to his castle for protection. Sypha pushes back on Zamfir’s leadership. Isaac makes a move. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of Castlevania, make it this one.

Summary Alucard travels to Danesti, where he makes a dramatic entrance in the nick of time. Also, the scholar Saint Germain reflects on his own twisted path. Our Take An all-timer. If you sample one episode of Castlevania, make it this one.

Summary Isaac gets under Varney’s skin. Vampires Morana and Striga receive an urgent message from Carmilla. Belmont and Sypha get a look at Targoviste. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

Summary Lenore urges Hector to not test Carmilla’s patience. Belmont and Sypha cross paths with Zamfir, a fearsome guard with a suspicious mind. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Belmont and Sypha continue to battle beasts loyal to Dracula, but it’s getting a little old. Meanwhile, Alucard receives a guest. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Castlevania works.

Summary With the portal to hell open, Trevor and Sypha must battle an onslaught. Meanwhile, the Judge shares a disturbing legacy, and Hector learns his fate. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Night falls on Lindenfeld and all manner of hell breaks loose. Also, Isaac meets the Magician, Hector makes a pledge, and Zumi and Taka make a move. Our Take Everything Castlevania does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.

Summary Something is alive in the priory’s basement, and for Belmont and Sypha, time is of the essence. Lenore opens up to Hector about Carmilla’s plans. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Castlevania works.

Summary As Saint Germain makes unsettling discoveries, Isaac marches toward a showdown. Meanwhile, Belmont and Sypha question a monk — aggressively. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.