True Blood (2008– )

In a world where vampires have "come out of the coffin", Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton, a vampire.

Creator:

Alan Ball

Stars:

Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 17 wins & 80 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Anna Paquin	...	Sookie Stackhouse (64 episodes, 2008-2013)
Stephen Moyer	...	Bill Compton (64 episodes, 2008-2013)
Sam Trammell	...	Sam Merlotte (64 episodes, 2008-2013)
Ryan Kwanten	...	Jason Stackhouse (63 episodes, 2008-2013)
Rutina Wesley	...	Tara Thornton (63 episodes, 2008-2013)
Chris Bauer	...	Andy Bellefleur (63 episodes, 2008-2013)
Nelsan Ellis	...	Lafayette Reynolds (63 episodes, 2008-2013)
Alexander Skarsgård	...	Eric Northman (61 episodes, 2008-2013)
Carrie Preston	...	Arlene Fowler (61 episodes, 2008-2013)
Jim Parrack	...	Hoyt Fortenberry (58 episodes, 2008-2012)
Todd Lowe	...	Terry Bellefleur (58 episodes, 2008-2013)
Deborah Ann Woll	...	Jessica Hamby (52 episodes, 2008-2013)
Kristin Bauer van Straten	...	Pam De Beaufort (50 episodes, 2008-2013)
William Sanderson	...	Sheriff Bud Dearborne (38 episodes, 2008-2012)
Lauren Bowles	...	Holly Cleary (31 episodes, 2010-2013)
Joe Manganiello	...	Alcide Herveaux (31 episodes, 2010-2013)
Michael McMillian	...	Steve Newlin (27 episodes, 2008-2012)
Kevin Alejandro	...	Jesus Velasquez (26 episodes, 2010-2012)
Janina Gavankar	...	Luna Garza (26 episodes, 2011-2013)

Storyline

The series follows Sookie Stackhouse, a barmaid living in Louisiana who can read people's minds, and how her life is turned upside down when the Vampire Bill, walks into her place of employment two years after vampires 'came out of the coffin' on national television.

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Plot Keywords:

vampire | louisiana | waitress | homosexual | long title sequence | 

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Taglines:

Waiting sucks (Season 3)

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

HBO

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 September 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Czysta krew

Filming Locations:

Blue Cloud Movie Ranch - 20000 Blue Cloud Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Your Face Goes Here Entertainment, Home Box Office (HBO)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Maryann is supposedly a Maenad. In Greek, this is a female follower of Bacchus, the God of Wine. To illustrate that point, Maryann is often seen drinking a glass of wine.

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Quotes

Eric Northman: I've seen your website... it's very low rent.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Movie Review: Halloween Horror Top 25, nr. 8: Daybreakers (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Bad Things"
(uncredited)
by Jace Everett

User Reviews

Love at First Bite

Another interesting, entertaining, and slightly on the odd side series from HBO that should have more than enough sex and blood for those more discerning fans of our mythical long toothed friends, the vampires.

On the other hand, some may find it little more than an "R" rated soap opera with teeth.

I'm more forgiving. I liked the first episode, thought it had a fairly strong cast, and the story held my interest, even though some of the southern accents sounded a bit strange. Still, having a lead character who is wound a little too tight, there's a reason for that, is a fresh enough idea and Anna Paquin, as Sookie Stackhouse...you heard that right, is well cast.

I'm looking forward to the next episode. Maybe this new show will reach right out and bite you.