Fang-tastic vampire episodes from ‘Nature’ and ‘Secrets of the Dead’

Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of thrilling episodes from “Nature” and “Secrets of the Dead.” Embrace the spooky season with Arizona PBS and explore eerie stories, interviews with Halloween enthusiasts and a look at upcoming events.

Nature: Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom at 7 p.m.

Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

Secrets of the Dead: Field of Vampires at 9 p.m.

In 2022, a terrifying discovery: a female skeleton dating from 1650, buried with a sickle across her neck and giant padlock on her toe — double protection to keep her from rising from the dead. All the evidence points to her being buried as a vampire… and she’s not alone, with more than 50 deviant burials around her. Who was she and what did these burial rituals mean?