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Gen V is a new young adult drama series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2023. Set at America's only university exclusively for vampires, the show follows a group of freshman vampires as they navigate college life while trying to control their urges. The main characters include Juliette, an idealistic vampire determined to change antiquated vampire laws; Kingsley, a rebellious vampire playboy hiding a tragic past; Elinor, a Type A overachiever vampire trying desperately to impress her wealthy vampire family; Xavier, a devoutly religious vampire struggling with his beliefs; and Felicia, a brilliant but awkward vampire scientist more comfortable in the lab than social situations.

In this world, vampires peacefully coexist with humans thanks to synthetic blood and strict rules enforced by the Vampire Council. But some vampires believe it's time to break free of antiquated laws and fully integrate with human society. This leads to growing tensions between reformers like Juliette and traditionalists who wish to maintain vampire secrecy.

On campus, the vampires must feed without killing, resist the allure of human blood, and keep their abilities hidden. This isn't easy when you have supernatural strength, speed, enhanced senses, and mind control powers. The show explores what it means to be young in a time of change while dealing with all the typical college experiences - making friends, competing for grades, falling in love, and figuring out your place in the world.

There's plenty of drama as hot-headed vampires let jealousy, anger and romantic passions overwhelm their judgment. Juliette and Kingsley hide a secret romantic history that keeps complicating their current relationships. Felicia pursues a forbidden scientific breakthrough. Xavier struggles with a growing addiction. And Elinor will do whatever it takes to be number one.

Outside school, there are growing signs of trouble in the vampire community as radical factions push for vampires to stop hiding and force humans into submission. Vampire leaders struggle to maintain control as civil unrest grows. Our characters will be tested as divisions in the vampire community threaten to turn violent.

Gen V has been praised for reinventing the vampire genre for a younger audience. While vampires at the school deal with familiar teen problems, there's the added twist of doing so with supernatural powers and a killer thirst for blood. The show walks a fine line between vampiric fantasy and contemporary coming of age drama. Fans cite the diverse cast, witty dialogue, soapy romance and ample twists as reasons to watch. If you're looking for a fun vampire show with equal parts bite and heart, Gen V delivers plenty of guilt-free fangs and stakes.

Gen V is a series that ran for 2 seasons (16 episodes) between September 29, 2023 and on Amazon Prime Video