---
title: "Firebite"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/firebite-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 138525
imdb_id: "tt14814570"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 8
runtime_minutes: 42
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 23
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Firebite (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/firebite-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two Indigenous Australian hunters battle a vampire colony hidden in a remote desert mining town."

### Why Watch
- unique cultural perspective
- distinct desert setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense violence
- dark themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains graphic violence and dark themes suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, action, gritty, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (8 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 8
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (38%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 5 (63%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Warwick Thornton, Brendan Fletcher
- **Networks / Studios**: AMC+

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rob Collins** as *Tyson Walker*
- **Shantae Barnes-Cowan** as *Shanika 'Neeks'*
- **Callan Mulvey** as *Vampire King*
- **Yael Stone** as *Eleona*
- **Tessa Rose** as *Aunty Maria*
- **Ngaire Pigram** as *Kitty*
- **Kelton Pell** as *Jalingbirri*
- **Jai Koutrae** as *Spud*
- **Elaine Crombie** as *Coralee*
- **Alice Scheid** as *Scarlett*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of Firebite?
The series is set in a remote mining town located in the South-Australian desert.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows two Indigenous Australian hunters.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The hunters are on a quest to battle the last colony of vampires.

### Q: Is the series a fantasy?
Yes, the plot centers on a vampire stronghold in a modern-day setting.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is a supernatural action series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Home - Bellevue School District](https://www.bsd405.org/)
- [Firebite - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firebite)
- [Firebite (TV Series 2021-2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14814570/)
- [Home - Bellevue High School](https://bellevuehigh.bsd405.org/)
- [Firebite (TV Series 2021-2022) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/138525-firebite)
- [Home - Strategic Plan](https://strategicplan.bsd405.org/)

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