Netflix's Castlevania Review: 4 Ups And 1 Down

1. It's Very Up-To-Date

Dracula's wife, Lisa, is burned on suspicion of witchcraft. She's a firm believer in science and uses it to cure people, but her work is questioned by the Church. The fact that she gained that knowledge thanks to her relationship with Dracula doesn't help her case either. The Church blames the people for the subsequent plague which hits Earth - according to the bishop their faith was too weak and God wanted to punish them.

Finding a scapegoat or a reason to justify constant failure and suffering isn't nothing new, but now, when the world's misfortunes are blamed on Islam and refugees, it's really important that shows like Castlevania remind the audience that populism has always been a problem. These issues need to be commented and addressed one time after another, as they provide the viewer with a new perspective. Instead of being ignorant, they inspire awareness and action - which are always good.