The WORST episodes of Castlevania: Nocturne

Every episode of Castlevania: Nocturne ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Castlevania: Nocturne!

The new series shifts the action from 15th century Wallachia to 18th century France during the revolution.

Last Updated: 9/14/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing

7.31

271 votes

#1 - Freedom Was Sweeter

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2023

In shock after a loss, Annette shares the story of her escape from slavery and her journey from Saint-Domingue. Chaos erupts at a public gathering.

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7.43

297 votes

#2 - Horror Beyond Nightmares

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2023

As the threat of a Vampire Messiah looms, Tera's past holds dark omens for the future. Annette, Edouard, Richter and Maria head for the château.

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7.48

335 votes

#3 - A Common Enemy in Evil

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2023

An attack on their camp spurs vampire hunter Richter and young mage Maria to seek the help of the Abbot of Machecoul. Strangers bring news from abroad.

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7.55

232 votes

#4 - A Living Legend

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2025

Alucard seeks help from Richter and his friends in the wake of a devastating loss. Elsewhere, Erzsebet makes plans to conquer Paris.

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7.63

257 votes

#5 - The Natural Order

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/28/2023

Drolta makes a persuasive pitch to Olrox, and Annette encounters an old enemy. Revelations shed new light on Maria and Richter's family histories.

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7.64

209 votes

#6 - The Widow's Window

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2025

As Maria's magic intensifies, Mizrak urges the Abbot to repent and reverse his loyalties. Alucard's party arrives in Paris at the height of revolution.

7.67

266 votes

#7 - Horrors Rising from the Earth

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2023

Olrox voices doubts to Mizrak about the Abbot's alliances. Desperate to help a friend, Annette leads a risky mission over Richter's objections.

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7.69

215 votes

#8 - Angel of Death

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2025

Drolta's dark past unfolds as Alucard, Annette and Richter set out in search of Sekhmet's missing soul. Maria encounters her mother in her new form.

7.71

254 votes

#9 - Blood Is the Only Way

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/28/2023

Emboldened by her victories, the Vampire Messiah steps into the spotlight. Richter flexes new abilities. Olrox makes a surprising proposal.

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7.71

212 votes

#10 - Into the Abyss

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/16/2025

Maria confronts her dark side as Annette and Richter follow orders to find and destroy the city's undead. Olrox considers his fate in the fight ahead.

7.73

215 votes

#11 - Ancestors

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/16/2025

Annette embarks on a perilous journey into the spirit world that sparks a shocking transformation — and sets the stage for an epic showdown.

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7.94

217 votes

#12 - Monstrous Things

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/16/2025

Annette, Richter and Alucard seek Sekhmet's mummy at the Louvre, where spirits seem to be lighting the way. Juste intervenes in a deadly confrontation.

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7.95

262 votes

#13 - Guilty Men to Be Judged

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2023

While Richter learns about the Belmont legacy, Annette searches for the wisdom of her own ancestors. Edouard attempts to get through to a comrade.

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8.29

240 votes

#14 - A Line of Great Heroes

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/16/2025

With the future at stake, Richter and friends join forces against a terrifying new evil that puts their powers — and the Belmont legacy — to the test.

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8.38

276 votes

#15 - Devourer of Light

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/28/2023

With the Abbot poised to make an unthinkable sacrifice and Erzsebet's plans already in motion, Richter and his allies hurl themselves into battle.

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8.44

236 votes

#16 - Grenadye Alaso

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/16/2025

Chaos erupts under a blood-red sky as the battle for Paris begins, with Alucard's allies on one side and Erzsebet's army on the other.

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