Netflix Reveals 'Castlevania' Season 4 In New Action-Packed Trailer

The latest trailer for Netflix’s anime adaptation of the classic “Castlevania” series is now live, and it seems like they’re compensating from the previous season’s relatively tame pacing with explosive action scenes right from the get-go.

“Castlevania” Season 4 will be a direct follow-up to the third season’s multiple plotlines. It will continue the individual stories of Alucard, Hector and the joint adventure of Trevor and Sypha as they continue their struggle with the creatures of the night.

The third season was a very slow burn, which mostly served as a setup for a chain of big events. While the show did end on a high note, it was ultimately a cliffhanger that offered no real resolution to any of the ongoing conflicts that the characters are embroiled in.

However, Season 4 appears to be the big climax that will hopefully have the paths of each character converge with each other and meet their respective endings.

In typical “Castlevania” fashion, a renowned monster slayer from the Belmont bloodline is tasked with preventing the resurrection of Vlad Tepes, also known as Dracula. In the case of the animated series, Trevor Belmont will once again be setting off to prevent a mysterious faction of vampires from literally dragging Dracula out of Hell.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads: “Wallachia collapses into chaos as factions clash: some attempting to take control, others attempting to bring Dracula back from the dead. Nobody is who they seem, and nobody can be trusted. These are the end times.”

Netflix’s “Castlevania” has generally been well-received by viewers for its faithfulness to the game’s established world and its treatment of its characters. The animation quality, while somewhat choppy, is more than acceptable. Its action scenes are well-made and each character is fleshed-out with unique quirks and personalities.

Unfortunately for fans of this animated series, Season 4 will be the final one. However, Netflix is planning on creating a new “Castlevania” series, possibly exploring the history of the Belmont clan or diving into the future with one of Trevor and Sypha’s descendants.