Firebite 2021
What is Firebite?
Firebite is an Australian supernatural drama television series that follows two Indigenous Australian hunters on a mission to confront the last colony of vampires. Set in a remote South-Australian desert mining town, the series portrays the hunters' quest within a landscape that harbors the final vampire stronghold.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 16, 2021
- Last aired
- Feb 3, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC+
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Firebite is an Australian supernatural drama television series that follows two Indigenous Australian hunters on a mission to confront the last colony of vampires. Set in a remote South-Australian desert mining town, the series portrays the hunters' quest within a landscape that harbors the final vampire stronghold. The show was created by Warwick Thornton and Brendan Fletcher, with direction from Thornton and Tony Krawitz. Produced as a co-production between See-Saw Films and AMC Studios, Firebite debuted on AMC+ and aired for eight episodes. The series features a cast including Rob Collins, Shantae Barnes-Cowan, Callan Mulvey, and Yael Stone. It draws on Indigenous storytelling traditions and blends them with vampire mythology in a distinctive Australian outback setting.
Should you watch it?
“Two Indigenous Australian hunters battle a vampire colony hidden in a remote desert mining town.”
- unique cultural perspective
- distinct desert setting
- intense violence
- dark themes
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural action set in isolated environments.
The series contains graphic violence and dark themes suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pest Control Dec 16, 2021
- E2 The Last Bloodhunter Dec 23, 2021
- E3 We Don't Go Down Dec 30, 2021
- E4 Vampire Mythology Bullshit Jan 6, 2022
- E5 I Wanna Go Home Jan 13, 2022
- E6 The Bastard King Jan 20, 2022
- E7 Hero's Life Jan 27, 2022
- E8 The Rise Of The Fallen Feb 3, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of Firebite?
The series is set in a remote mining town located in the South-Australian desert.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows two Indigenous Australian hunters.
What is the central conflict?
The hunters are on a quest to battle the last colony of vampires.
Is the series a fantasy?
Yes, the plot centers on a vampire stronghold in a modern-day setting.
What genre is the show?
It is a supernatural action series.