CBS is betting big on vampires this fall. Eternally Yours, a new half-hour comedy from the creators of Ghosts, premiered on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. The show follows Charles and Liz, a vampire couple whose 500-year marriage has lost its spark, until their daughter brings home a very human boyfriend.
The series comes from Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, the duo behind CBS’ hit comedy Ghosts. The show’s journey to the screen took over a decade, with the script first written in 2015 before finally getting a full series order in 2026.
The cast is a mix of sitcom veterans and rising stars. Here is a complete breakdown of who plays who in Eternally Yours.
Ed Weeks as Charles
Ed Weeks leads the series as Charles, a vampire who was nobility back in the Middle Ages and now works as a pencil pusher in modern-day Seattle. Charles is old-fashioned and set in his ways, pining for the days of centuries past.
Weeks is best known for his role as Jeremy Reed on The Mindy Project. He also appeared in The Good Place and Silicon Valley. Port described Charles as being inspired by his own long-time friendship and working partnership with Wiseman.
Allegra Edwards as Liz
Allegra Edwards stars as Liz, Charles’ wife of 500 years. The show opens in 1526 Austria, where Liz asks Charles to turn her into a vampire because she cannot get enough of him. In the present day, Liz is more free-spirited and progressive than her husband, trying to keep up with the times.
Edwards previously appeared in Upload and had a recurring role as the spirit Donna on Ghosts seasons three and four. She described her character’s motivation as rooted in parenthood, saying Liz wants to set a better example for their daughter.
“If our kid is looking to us for what to emulate in a relationship, that after hundreds of years might actually elicit some change,” Edwards said.
Jaren Lewison as Max
Jaren Lewison plays Max, the earnest human boyfriend who enters the vampire household and turns everything upside down. Max is dating Charles and Liz’s daughter, Emma, and his arrival forces the couple to confront whether their love can survive forever.
Lewison is best known for playing Ben Gross in the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. He also appeared in 90 Feet from Home.
The premiere episode ends with a major twist involving Max. An accident leads to Charles biting Max, turning him into a vampire as well. Lewison spoke about his character’s state of mind after the transformation.
“I think that Max is really overwhelmed,” Lewison said. “I know that it’s hard for Emma”.
Helen J Shen as Emma
Helen J Shen plays Emma, the daughter of Charles and Liz. Emma is a vampire who has started a serious relationship with a human, which creates tension in the family. She is described as a vampire with a phobia of serious relationships before meeting Max.
Shen comes from a Broadway background, having starred in Maybe Happy Ending. She also appeared in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Parker Young as Jesse
Parker Young plays Jesse, a nearly 200-year-old vampire who lives with the family. Jesse is married to a human named Phyllis and has been since they met in 1985 when he pulled up in his Trans Am. Jesse is described as a lovable goofball.
Young is known for his roles in The United States of Al and Suburgatory. He spoke about what drew him to the show.
“From the moment I read the script, I thought it was hilarious and just a fun, fresh take on vampires,” Young said. “It’s just a really fun, family comedy”.
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Rose Abdoo as Phyllis
Rose Abdoo plays Phyllis, Jesse’s human wife. Phyllis is kept in the dark about the vampire nature of her family through regular mind wipes. Abdoo described the show’s appeal as rooted in familiar relationship dynamics.
“The writing jumped off the page. To me, it’s like exactly the way I talk to my husband,” Abdoo said.
Abdoo also appeared on Ghosts as Paula, creating a direct link between the two shows. She is known for her roles in Gilmore Girls and Hacks.
Tristan Michael Brown as Mort
Tristan Michael Brown plays Mort, one half of a set of half-vampire fraternal twins. Mort has a unique gift: he can read the family dog’s mind.
Brown previously appeared in Pretty Freakin’ Scary and Bunk’d.
Shylo Molina as Henry
Shylo Molina plays Henry, the other half of the half-vampire twin set. Henry is Mort’s brother and shares the household with the rest of the coven.
Molina’s previous credits include The Afterparty.
Where to Watch Eternally Yours
Eternally Yours airs weekly on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. New episodes stream live on Paramount+ for Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand the day after they air for Essential subscribers.
For viewers outside the United States, Paramount+ is available in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Latin America, and parts of Europe and Asia. In India, the show streams on Paramount+ via JioCinema and other local partners. New episodes release weekly rather than all at once.
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