The best episodes of Castlevania
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- 01
Belmont and Sypha join forces with their old friend Alucard — and not a moment too soon. As the battle rages, Varney reveals his true form.
- 02
With nothing less than the future of humanity at stake, Belmont, Alucard and Sypha do battle with their immortal enemy: Dracula.
- 03
As Isaac and his army of night creatures descend on Carmilla's castle, Hector rushes to finish his preparations before the bloody reunion begins.
- 04
Belmont, Sypha and Zamfir battle Varney, Ratko and their unholy army. Alucard's castle falls under attack, and Saint Germain shares his scheme.
- 05
Not content to live in a cage, Lenore chooses another fate. Alucard opens his castle. Sypha wonders if she's lost Belmont for good.
- 06
Does he really have what it takes to live up to his family's reputation? It's time for Belmont to pick his fate. Also, Dracula prepares for the fight.
- 07
With the portal to hell open, Trevor and Sypha must battle an onslaught. Meanwhile, the Judge shares a disturbing legacy, and Hector learns his fate.
- 08
Belmont strives to save Gresit from certain doom and comes face to face with a shocking truth.
- 09
Night falls on Lindenfeld and all manner of hell breaks loose. Also, Isaac meets the Magician, Hector makes a pledge, and Sumi and Taka make a move.
- 10
As Godbrand's thirst grows stronger, Carmilla tries to recruit Hector. Isaac shows his loyalty, and Belmont shares a family story with Sypha.
- 11
A headstrong young woman seeks out forbidden knowledge, and a corrupt bishop courts disaster by enraging a legend.
- 12
Belmont and Sypha continue to battle beasts loyal to Dracula, but it's getting a little old. Meanwhile, Alucard receives a guest.
- 13
With the war between humans and vampires seemingly settled, the survivors -- both good and evil -- look toward the future.
- 14
With Greta's help, Alucard sets out to guide the villagers to his castle for protection. Sypha pushes back on Zamfir's leadership. Isaac makes a move.
- 15
Isaac gets under Varney's skin. Vampires Morana and Striga receive an urgent message from Carmilla. Belmont and Sypha get a look at Targoviste.
- 16
Something is alive in the priory's basement, and for Belmont and Sypha, time is of the essence. Lenore opens up to Hector about Carmilla's plans.
- 17
Belmont explores the catacombs of Gresit and makes a disturbing discovery. As night falls on the city, the beasts return for blood.
- 18
Belmont and Sypha's plan to leave Lindenfeld hits a snag. Isaac and the Captain debate the merits of humanity. Hector tries to get a read on Lenore.
- 19
Belmont travels to his family's archives, along with Sypha and a cynical Alucard. Godbrand voices a suspicion about Dracula's motives.
- 20
Lenore continues to spend time with Hector, slowly earning his trust. Saint Germain experiences a telling nightmare about the Infinite Corridor.
- 21
Lenore urges Hector to not test Carmilla's patience. Belmont and Sypha cross paths with Zamfir, a fearsome guard with a suspicious mind.
- 22
Alucard travels to Danesti, where he makes a dramatic entrance in the nick of time. Also, the scholar Saint Germain reflects on his own twisted path.
- 23
Varney and Ratko discover their plan is working — but who gets the credit? Also, Zamfir finally takes Belmont and Sypha underground.
- 24
Carmilla presses forward with her plan despite Godbrand's disappearance. Sypha makes a startling discovery while combing the archives.
- 25
Dracula entrusts a deadly -- and personal -- mission with two humans who truly hate humanity, not knowing that he himself has become a target.
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