Series synopsis
Van Helsing is an American mystery sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Syfy on September 23, 2016. It ended on June 25, 2021. It was created by Neil LaBute. It stars Kelly Overton, Paul Johansson, Rukiya Bernard and Aleks Paunovic.
Vanessa Helsing, the daughter of famous vampire hunter and Dracula nemesis Abraham Van Helsing is resurrected five years in the future to find out that vampires have taken over the world and that she possesses unique power over them. She is humanity’s last hope to lead an offensive to take back what has been lost.
Premise
Vanessa Helsing, the daughter of famous vampire hunter and Dracula nemesis Abraham Van Helsing is resurrected five years in the future to find out that vampires have taken over the world and that she possesses unique power over them. She is humanity’s last hope to lead an offensive to take back what has been lost.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kelly Overton as Vanessa Van Helsing
- Paul Johansson as Dimitri
- Rukiya Bernard as Doc
- Aleks Paunovic as Julius
- Vincent Gale as Flesh
- Caroline Cave as Jolene
- Neal McDonough as Hansen
- Trezzo Mahoro as Mohamad
Supporting cast
- Jonathan Scarfe as Axel Miller
- Hilary Jardine as Susan
- Keeya King as Violet
- Nicole Muñoz as Jack
- Tricia Helfer as Dracula
- Tim Guinee as Ted
- David Cubitt as John
- John Cassini as Max Maddox
Guest cast
- Cory Gruter-Andrew as Troy Johnson
- Dustin MacDougall as Shade
- Toby Levins as Bosworth
- Nelson Wong as Nguyen
- Donny Lucas as Chad Johnson
- Cassidy Nugent as Tabby
- Tammy Gillis as Monica
- Marc Anthony Williams as Security Official
- Karina Frislev as Sister
- Adrian Petriw as Colin / Daywalker #1
- Sean Millington as Large Man
- Colleen Winton as Abigail
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 65 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 23, 2016 | December 9, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 13 | October 5, 2017 | January 4, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 5, 2018 | December 28, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 13 | September 27, 2019 | December 20, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 13 | April 16, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Help Me Vanessa Helsing, a distant relative of the famous vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing is resurrected, but soon realizes that the world was conquered by vampires. Tya is humanity's last hope to lead people to regain their lost. |
September 23, 2016 |
| 2 |
Seen You In the days leading up to "The Rising," Vanessa is attacked and left for dead by an intruder. When Doc discovers anomalies in Vanessa's bloodwork, Axel and the Marines come to retrieve the body, only to become marooned in the hospital when all hell breaks loose outside the building. |
September 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
Stay Inside The hospital's power source is damaged, jeopardizing the protective UV lights. Vanessa and Axel head into Seattle to scavenge parts, leaving the others to fight against the vampires amongst themselves. |
September 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Began Again Vanessa and Mohamad search for Dylan as Dmitri's citadel crumbles around them; Flesh acquires an unexpected ally in one of the Resistance Fighters; Taka clashes with the Vampire Elite. |
October 5, 2017 |
| 2 |
In Redemption Vanessa fights to get her daughter out of the citadel; Dmitri and Antanasia hatch a plot to stop Vanessa; Mohamad risks his life to save Vanessa and Dylan. |
October 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
Love Bites Vanessa makes a horrific decision to save her daughter; Axel and a former ally struggle to survive in the wild; a group of juvenile delinquents come face to face with a sadistic vampire. |
October 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fresh Tendrils Vanessa is once again resurrected and must confront her family's legacy; Axel, Scarlett and the others fend off Blak Tek's forces, who hope to add Scarlett to their list of lab rats. |
October 5, 2018 |
| 2 |
Super Unknown To find its totem, the First Elder brings Vanessa, Scarlett and Axel to an abandoned insane asylum protected by powerful vampires, where they discover the legacy of a long dead Van Helsing relative. |
October 12, 2018 |
| 3 |
I Awake Vanessa relives the memories of her ancestor, Lily Van Helsing, in Colonial Hong Kong. There, she learns to control her dark side and fights the B'ah, the second vampire Elder. |
October 19, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dark Destiny With the amulet in hand, Vanessa and Lily escape from Elder Sam and return to the real world. |
September 27, 2019 |
| 2 |
Dark Ties After Violet's attack, Julius and Doc find information that Hansen will do anything to keep quiet. |
October 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
Love Less A grieving and aimless Axel rescues an enigmatic Max, who returns the favor with a job offer. |
October 11, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Past Tense After waking in the Dark Realm, Jack is sent through a portal with only the words to guide her. |
April 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
Old Friends Jack joins forces with her once-sworn enemy, who reveals a dangerous weapon that will help the Van Helsing's kill the Dark One, but the consequences of using this weapon are dire. |
April 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Lumina Intunecata Jack faces off against the Dark One with a new ally whose allegiances may not be trusted. |
April 30, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 2016 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2021 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |