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The vampire genre is saturated these days with mainstream offerings Twilight, True Blood, and The Vampire Diaries joining a slew of independent productions. Considering this glut it’s hard for a new vampire series to stand apart, but Bleed manages to do just that. Drawing comparisons to Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the blend of comedy and horror found in this series is refreshing.

The interactive potential of the internet is explored in the new Canadian drama series, Radio Free Krakow. While casual observers can follow the story of radio vigilante and suspected nutjob Sol, those wanting to be more involved can actively participate in the series. It's an exciting use of the internet, which only hints at how far online series will go.

Two years in and some 12 episodes later, After Judgment has become one of the most popular science fiction series online. In the vein of Jericho and The Road, this webseries is set in a post-apocalyptic world which never sees night. For added value, the channel also features episodes of the prequel series, Before Judgment.

Vampires are the new pirates, with women everywhere swooning over the lads from Twilight and True Blood. Dead and Lonely turns the tables on the trend, offering us not a modern love story but a tense dramatic thriller. When an unsuspecting young single meets a lonely bloodsucker, we're left wondering how their first date will end.

Harper's Island is the latest buzz show, a horror mystery series which has people talking the way Desperate Housewives and Lost did at the height of their success. If you're not in the know, you can catch up with all full episodes available online.

But beware. This is gory stuff, so if your stomach isn't strong you may need to steer clear.

Everything old is new again, and one of the most recent revivals is Knight Rider. The 1980s drama thriller has been given a slick new makeover with another Mike, played by Justin Breuning, and a high-tech new KITT.

It's a little grittier than the original, but that’s likely to help its appeal with a whole new audience. You can catch all the episodes from the first season here as we wait for the next one!

She might love the color pink, but there’s nothing feminine about our latest action hero Natalie Cross. This hired hitwoman is the star of Pink, an action packed adult black comedy series.

Pink is well into its third series, but you can catch up with all the episodes online. With each clip lasting just three minutes, it’ll take no time to get you clued in.

The latest addition to our thriller category is Coma, a gritty webseries with a star-studded pedigree. It was produced by Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment, and it sees Michael Madsen and George Hamilton in the lead roles.

Celebs they might be, but the actors aren't going to win any awards for their turns in this show. The writing also tends to be a little cheesy. But it's visually stunning, and rollicking good fun.

Pushing Twilight seems more like a psychological experiment than your run-of-the-mill thriller drama series, and this is a big part of its charm.

This unique web series came from the Red Bull "After Hours: Web Series Challenge, a competition which gave amateur filmmakers the chance to work with a big budget. Perhaps it’s this grassroots approach which gives this series its fresh appeal.

It's a slow burner though, with the first two episodes appearing a little cheesy at times. Stick with it for the full seven though and you'll be rewarded.

Fear Itself brings thrills, chills, and a healthy dose of horror to tVadio. If the darker side of life floats your boat, this series definitely will. It's got some of the best directors in the biz, and some stellar acting talent. What's not to love?

But with all the blood and gore, make sure you send your kids out of the room first!