True Blood (2008)
HBO's landmark dark fantasy series where vampires demand civil rights and desire runs as deep as the bayou.
True Blood - Series Information
- Original Title: True Blood
- First Air Year: 2008
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Created by: Alan Ball
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (56 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 80
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 7, 2008 (United States - TV-MA), September 7, 2008 (Canada - 18+), September 7, 2008 (United Kingdom - 18), September 7, 2008 (Germany - 16), September 7, 2008 (France - 12), September 7, 2008 (India - A), September 7, 2008 (New Zealand - 18), September 7, 2008 (Australia - R 18+), September 7, 2008 (Brazil - 18), September 7, 2008 (Mexico - D)
- Networks: HBO
- Alternative Titles: Sangre Verdadera (AR), True Blood (US), ნამდვილი სისხლი (GE), แวมไพร์พันธุ์ใหม่ (TH), True Blood (BR), خون واقعی (IR)
- Production Companies: Your Face Goes Here Entertainment, HBO
- Production Countries: Singapore, United States of America
True Blood - Plot
Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed overnight from legendary monsters to fellow citizens. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides. But in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.
True Blood - Trailer
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Thou shall not crave thy neighbor.
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True Blood - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Alan Ball
Main Cast
- Anna Paquin
- Stephen Moyer
- Alexander Skarsgård
- Sam Trammell
- Ryan Kwanten
- Nelsan Ellis
- Carrie Preston
- Rutina Wesley
- Chris Bauer
- Kristin Bauer
Writers
- Kate Barnow
- Elisabeth R. Finch
- Brian Buckner
- Alan Ball
- Alexander Woo
Executive Producers
- Alan Ball
- Gregg Fienberg
True Blood - FAQs
Where can you stream True Blood online?
True Blood is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) and Hulu with a subscription. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is True Blood based on a book series?
Yes. True Blood is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries, a series of novels by Charlaine Harris, also known as the Sookie Stackhouse series. The books began with Dead Until Dark in 2001 and ran for thirteen installments, providing the show's core characters and setting.
Who are the main actors in True Blood?
True Blood stars Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse, Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton, and Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman. The ensemble also includes Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Nelsan Ellis, Rutina Wesley, Carrie Preston, Chris Bauer, and Kristin Bauer.
Did True Blood win any major awards?
True Blood earned numerous award nominations throughout its run. Anna Paquin won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama Series for Season 1. The show also received multiple Emmy, SAG, and Critics' Choice nominations, cementing its status as one of HBO's most acclaimed genre series.
How many seasons and episodes does True Blood have?
True Blood ran for 7 seasons and 80 episodes on HBO, from September 2008 to August 2014. Each of the first five seasons contained 12 episodes, while Seasons 6 and 7 were shorter at 10 episodes each. A specials collection also exists.
Why was True Blood cancelled after Season 7?
HBO and showrunner Brian Buckner mutually agreed to end True Blood with Season 7, feeling the story had reached a natural conclusion. Ratings had declined from their Season 4 peak, and the creative team preferred a planned finale over an extended run that risked diminishing the series' legacy.
What is the content rating for True Blood?
True Blood is rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong sexual content, graphic violence, nudity, and adult language throughout its run, consistent with HBO's premium cable programming standards.
What genre is True Blood and what is it about?
True Blood is a dark fantasy drama blending Sci-Fi, mystery, and erotic thriller elements. Set in Louisiana after vampires reveal their existence, it follows telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse navigating romance, prejudice, and supernatural politics in the fictional small town of Bon Temps.
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