Syfy’s horror fantasy Van Helsing has been given a renewal for a fifth and final season. The show had been premiered in 2016 and a satisfying series for viewers and dedicated fans worldwide. The series, an offshoot of the famous Dracula movie, was inspired by Zenescope’s graphic novel titled Helsing. Set in an apocalyptic world, the vampire series looks at the life of Vanessa Van Helsing as she hunts down vampires in the hopes of saving the human race, following her ancestor’s (Abraham Van Helsing) heritage of being a vampire hunter. Created by Neil LaBute, the show has got mixed reviews from season one up until this point. Rotten Tomatoes gave the series an 82% rating, while Metacritic delivered a 54% rating.
Van Helsing Season 5 Episodes Guide & Recap:
| Episodes | Title | IMDB Rating | Telecast Date | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Past Tense | 7.2 | 16 April 2021 | After awaking in the Dark Realm, Jack is transferred through a portal with the words, “Kill The Dark One” to lead her. Jack notices some well-known faces as she seeks for The Dark One. |
| Episode 2 | Old Friends | 6.6 | 23 April 2021 | Jack unites units with her once declared enemy who discloses a deadly weapon that will support the Van Helsing’s kill The Dark One. |
| Episode 3 | Lumina Intunecata | 7.3 | 30 April 2021 | Jack challenges The Dark One with a new associate whose devotions may not be trusted. |
| Episode 4 | State of the Union | 6.9 | 7 May 2021 | Axel and Julius rouse in the Sunshine team where a well-known face unveils their injuries truth. |
| Episode 5 | Sisterhunt | 5.6 | 14 May 2021 | Violet and Ivory are on the way from Fort Collins with Sisterhood. Violet must hazard everything to hold the amulet out of the hands of The Dark One. |
| Episode 6 | Carpe Noctis | 6.4 | 21 May 2021 | Axel and Julius meet Nina on the Van Helsing trail. An influential figure from the past of Julius, but is she as innocent as he thinks? |
| Episode 7 | Graveyard Smash | 6.8 | 28 May 2021 | While Axel and Julius resume their Van Helsings search, Violet and Ivory decide to reveal a new clue towards one step forward of The Dark One. |
| Episode 8 | Deep Trouble | 6.0 | 4 June 2021 | Axel, Violet, Jack and Ivory are on their route to D.C. when the military attack guides them to take cover in a discarded mine. Although the mine may not be as harmless as they imagine. |
| Episode 9 | The Doorway | 5.8 | 11 June 2021 | Vanessa wishes Axel into the Dark Realm, where they both uncover past secrets that may serve them in the future. |
| Episode 10 | E Pluribus Unum | 6.6 | 18 June 2021 | Axel and Violet accidentally release an influential figure from America’s history who could support change the wave in their fight against the Dark One. |
| Episode 11 | Undercover Mother | 7.0 | 18 June 2021 | Since the Dark One tries to deliver her full potential against the Real World and her programs are interfered with by an unknown visitor to the White House. |
| Episode 12 | The Voices | 7.4 | 18 June 2021 | Lastly, Vanessa, Axel, Jack, Violet and Ivory join in the real world again and start their project to bring down The Dark One. |
| Episode 13 | Novissima Solis | 7.0 | 25 June 2021 | Finally, the unit faces the Dark One in a difficult battle that will influence humanity’s fate. |
Van Helsing Season 5 Cast: Who will be in?
The cast of the series include
- Kelly Overton stars as Vanessa Van Helsing. The lead actress.
- Jonathan Scarfe plays Axel, a soldier dedicated to wiping out the vampires.
- Christopher Heyerdahl stars as Sam, a survivor of a vampire uprising.
- Vincent Gale plays a vampire named Flesh. Formerly a human being who was turned by Julius.
- Rukiya Bernard plays the role of Sarah, a doctor, and scientist who Vanessa cured.
- Others cast and possible cast member include
- Aleks Paunovic (Battle Star Galactica).
- Tricia Helfer (Dark Blue).
- Richard Harmon (The 100).
- Nicole Munoz (Defiance), and
- Pro-wrestler Big Show.
Van Helsing Season 5 Release Date: When will it air?
The renewal for season five was announced in December 2019, and following this announcement was a sad footnote that the fifth season will be the final for the show. It was, therefore, noted that the season would air sometime in 2020. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, production was delayed. It is therefore expected that the show will air most likely in November or December 2020. But this series is delayed and released on April 16, 2021.
Syfy stated that season 5 would be the final chapter when the renewal status of season 5 was confirmed in December 2019. Unfortunately, there is no release date for the Van Helsing season 6. Fans would be better off not hoping or waiting for the same thing.
The future of ‘Van Helsing’ is uncertain at the moment. It’s possible that if it’s approved for season 6, it won’t be until 2022 or 2023, but this is just an assumption.
Van Helsing Season 5 Plot: What will happen next?
Vanessa Van Helsing, the last hope for mankind following the blowing up of Yellowstone Caldera, which covered up the globe with volcanic ash. She has the power to turn vampires back to human beings, because of her special blood. This ability she possesses makes a must-kill target for vampires in the region. With a soldier and doctor by her side, she leads a resistance to overcome the vampire hordes. Remember last season the Dark One escaped from the realm and impersonated the president of America. Vanessa and her sister Scarlett hunt a founding group of vampires termed Elders so as to smash them. Knowing that it will be the last season, the story will be rounded off, giving fans much-needed closure.
Van Helsing Season 5 Trailer: When can we watch it?
The trailer for the coming season is out. You can watch it to know the Van Helsing storyline, here is the trailer for the last season:
Are you happy or sad? May be this will be the last season for Van Helsing.
