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    True Blood

    • TV Series
    • 2008–20142008–2014
    • TV-MATV-MA
    IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    232K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    205
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    • Cast & crew
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    Anna Paquin, Ryan Kwanten, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Nelsan Ellis, and Rutina Wesley in True Blood (2008)
    Watch the full trailer for HBO's original series "True Blood".
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    DramaFantasyMystery

    Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.

    • Creator
      • Alan Ball
    • Stars
      • Anna Paquin
      • Stephen Moyer
      • Sam Trammell
    Top credits
    • Creator
      • Alan Ball
    • Stars
      • Anna Paquin
      • Stephen Moyer
      • Sam Trammell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 355User reviews
    • 197Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes81

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    TopTop-rated
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 38 wins & 158 nominations total

    Videos43

    What Roles Has Evan Rachel Wood Turned Down?
    Clip 2:52
    What Roles Has Evan Rachel Wood Turned Down?
    Thank You
    Clip 0:48
    Thank You
    Love Is to Die
    Clip 0:50
    Love Is to Die
    May Be the Last Time
    Clip 0:17
    May Be the Last Time
    Episode 7
    Clip 0:39
    Episode 7
    Return to Oz
    Clip 0:37
    Return to Oz
    Episode 3
    Clip 0:34
    Episode 3
    "Please, Let Me Help"
    Clip 0:57
    "Please, Let Me Help"
    "It's Because of My Blood, Right?
    Clip 1:00
    "It's Because of My Blood, Right?
    "It's Not Safe Here"
    Clip 0:23
    "It's Not Safe Here"
    Sam Faces Bill
    Clip 0:30
    Sam Faces Bill
    Dinner with Arlene, Terry and Patrick
    Clip 0:44
    Dinner with Arlene, Terry and Patrick

    Photos2235

    Alexandra Breckenridge in True Blood (2008)
    Alexander Skarsgård and Allan Hyde in True Blood (2008)
    Allan Hyde in True Blood (2008)
    Anna Paquin in True Blood (2008)
    Jessica Tuck in True Blood (2008)
    Anna Paquin in True Blood (2008)
    Jim Parrack in True Blood (2008)
    Karolina Wydra in True Blood (2008)
    Will Yun Lee in True Blood (2008)
    Ashley Hinshaw in True Blood (2008)
    Kristin Bauer van Straten in True Blood (2008)
    Ryan Kwanten in True Blood (2008)

    Top cast

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    Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin
    • Sookie Stackhouseas Sookie Stackhouse
    81 episodes81 eps • 2008–2014
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • Bill Comptonas Bill Compton
    81 episodes81 eps • 2008–2014
    Sam Trammell
    Sam Trammell
    • Sam Merlotteas Sam Merlotte
    81 episodes81 eps • 2008–2014
    Ryan Kwanten
    Ryan Kwanten
    • Jason Stackhouseas Jason Stackhouse
    81 episodes81 eps • 2008–2014
    Chris Bauer
    Chris Bauer
    • Andy Bellefleuras Andy Bellefleur
    81 episodes81 eps • 2008–2014
    Nelsan Ellis
    Nelsan Ellis
    • Lafayette Reynoldsas Lafayette Reynolds
    81 episodes81 eps • 2008–2014
    Carrie Preston
    Carrie Preston
    • Arlene Fowleras Arlene Fowler
    81 episodes81 eps • 2008–2014
    Rutina Wesley
    Rutina Wesley
    • Tara Thorntonas Tara Thornton
    80 episodes80 eps • 2008–2014
    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • Eric Northmanas Eric Northman
    76 episodes76 eps • 2008–2014
    Deborah Ann Woll
    Deborah Ann Woll
    • Jessica Hambyas Jessica Hamby
    71 episodes71 eps • 2008–2014
    Kristin Bauer van Straten
    Kristin Bauer van Straten
    • Pam De Beaufortas Pam De Beaufort
    67 episodes67 eps • 2008–2014
    Todd Lowe
    Todd Lowe
    • Terry Bellefleuras Terry Bellefleur
    66 episodes66 eps • 2008–2014
    Jim Parrack
    Jim Parrack
    • Hoyt Fortenberryas Hoyt Fortenberry
    66 episodes66 eps • 2008–2014
    Lauren Bowles
    Lauren Bowles
    • Holly Clearyas Holly Cleary
    48 episodes48 eps • 2010–2014
    Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello
    • Alcide Herveauxas Alcide Herveaux
    42 episodes42 eps • 2010–2014
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Sheriff Bud Dearborneas Sheriff Bud Dearborne
    39 episodes39 eps • 2008–2012
    Michael McMillian
    Michael McMillian
    • Steve Newlinas Steve Newlin
    38 episodes38 eps • 2008–2014
    Adina Porter
    Adina Porter
    • Lettie Mae Thorntonas Lettie Mae Thornton
    32 episodes32 eps • 2008–2014
    • Creator
      • Alan Ball
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Set in modern times, vampires roam the Earth and are humans' mortal enemies. However, a substitute has been found for human blood, a substitute that vampires can consume with the same effect as human blood. This is True Blood. Now humans and vampires can co-exist in harmony, and even form relationships. But there will always be rogue elements on both sides ready to exploit the uneasy truce. —grantss
    human vampire relationshipvampirewitchshapeshifterbare breasts85 more
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    • Taglines
      • You Know You're Hooked (Season 4)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Mystery
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Joe Manganiello (Alcide Herveaux) originally auditioned for the role of Cooter.
    • Goofs
      When Sookie is eating Adele's pie, the amount of pie on the fork keeps changing between shots.
    • Quotes

      Pam: To Arlene's children: You make me so happy I never had any of you.

      Eric Northman: No, c'mon Pam, they're funny. They're like humans, but miniature. 'Teacup humans'.

    • Connections
      Featured in Science of the Movies: Crafting an Action Figure (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Bad Things
      (uncredited)

      by Jace Everett

    User reviews355

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Writing and acting superb
    I write this review as a "want to be writer". Not someone with any real skill or credibility. However when you want to become a writer as a youth it is usually driven from the art of actually writing. Dialogue, action and character development. This show is very well written, Alan ball clearly is gifted. Not just skill but talent. I think this show was only good for 5 seasons and they should have left it at that. Shows make the mistake of going on, not just because they can. Because the audience ask for it, I remember Vince Gilligan saying he could have had more seasons of breaking bad, but chose not to. I didn't understand at the time but I do now. This show is not meant to go on and on, it's a story. It was meant to end at the right time. This could easily have gotten 10 stars from me if they made this show 5 seaons.
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    FAQ16

    • Is "True Blood" based on a book?
    • What does the title, "True Blood," mean?
    • Why does the world know about vampires?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 7, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Swedish
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Thuan Huyet
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Your Face Goes Here Entertainment
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 55min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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