Summary

• Syfy canceled Reginald the Vampire after season 2 due to likely low viewership numbers.
• The main cast, including Jacob Batalon, was set to return for season 3, continuing the story.
• Storylines in season 3 would have delved into new threats and further explored supernatural discrimination.

Syfy's newest hit series Reginald the Vampire has already delivered two hilarious and heartfelt seasons thus far, but the series was canceled before season 3. Based on the novel Fat Vampire by Johnny B. Truant, the series concerns an average Joe named Reginald who dreams of a more exciting life. However, when he suddenly finds himself transformed into a vampire, Reggie soon learns he may have bit off more than he can chew. Taking a page from predecessors like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Reginald the Vampire mixes humor with suspense to deliver a uniquely modern macabre tale.

Though the series failed to make a big splash when it debuted on the Syfy Channel in 2022, Reginald the Vampire earned decent marks from critics, who particularly praised the lead performance of Jacob Batalon (via Syfy's best original shows represent a mix of genres, from its science fiction namesake to paranormal comedies. The second season was the biggest test of Reginald the Vampire's future, and Syfy opted to end the show after its sophomore outing.

Reginald The Vampire Season 3 Is Canceled

Syfy Has Pulled The Plug On Reginald The Vampire

Syfy took a chance on Reginald the Vampire season 2, but it seems as if the network's gamble didn't pay off in the long run. As such, Syfy has opted to cancel Reginald the Vampire just days after the conclusion of its sophomore season. No reason has been given for the cancelation, but it is likely due to the viewership numbers, which could have fallen far short of what the network was looking for. This news comes on the heels of Syfy's other hit show, Resident Alien, being moved to the USA Network with a slashed budget.

Reginald the Vampire season 2 concluded on July 10, 2024.

Reginald The Vampire Season 3 Cast

Who Could Have Returned For Season 3?

Despite the cliffhanger ending of the horror comedy show's second season, the bulk of the cast could have returned for season 3. One near-certain return is that of Jacob Batalon as the titular reluctant vampire, and the Spider-Man: No Way Home star has earned high praise for his leading turn after establishing himself as a legitimate ing star in the aforementioned MCU movies. Mandela Van Peebles would probably have been back as Reggie's vampire creator, Maurice.

The formerly villainous Angela could have also likely returned as she continues to build a new friendship with Maurice and Reginald, meaning Savannah Basley could have reprised her role. Furthermore, Reggie's will-they-won't-they love Sarah adds a lot of intrigue to the series, and Em Haine would likely have come back to continue to strengthen their bond.

The presumptive cast of Reginald the Vampire season 3 includes:

Reginald The Vampire Season 3 Story

Reggie's New Life Only Gets More Complicated

The twist ending of Reginald the Vampire is even more tragic because fans will probably never get closure about what happens next.

The twist ending of Reginald the Vampire is even more tragic because fans will probably never get closure about what happens next. After forgiving Uriel and rescuing Sarah from the in-between place, Reginald didn't notice when Sarah had a vision of being a vampire herself. This sets up a host of possibilities for what's in store in season 3, but the answers likely won't come. Sarah could have been seeing the future, or it could have revealed some dark force that had overtaken Sarah.

Each season of the show introduced a new overarching conflict, and Reginald the Vampire season 3 would likely have followed that trend with some new threat. Likewise, Reginald's fight against supernatural discrimination would have continued in season 3, and his kindhearted nature would have caused more problems in the world of vampires and other monsters.