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True Blood 2008

“Thou shall not crave thy neighbor.”

★ 7.6/10 · 2,091 votes TV-MA Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMystery 7 seasons · 80 eps Ended
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What is True Blood?

The television series True Blood is an American fantasy horror drama that revolves around a telepathic waitress living in a rural town. The series is produced and created by Alan Ball and is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries, a series of novels by Charlaine Harris.

Type
TV series
Year
2008
Status
Ended
Episodes
80
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 7, 2008
Last aired
Aug 24, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
HBO
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
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88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.1/10
🎬 Production Scale9.3/10
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The television series True Blood is an American fantasy horror drama that revolves around a telepathic waitress living in a rural town. The series is produced and created by Alan Ball and is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries, a series of novels by Charlaine Harris. The show is set in a world where vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens thanks to the invention of synthetic blood. The story takes place in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, where the main character, a telepathic waitress, encounters a strange new supernatural world. Anna Paquin stars in the series as the telepathic waitress, and the show also features other creatures living among humans. The series was created by Alan Ball and features a cast including Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, and Sam Trammell. The show has received a rating of 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb.

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Should you watch it?

“Vampires emerge from hiding after synthetic blood allows them to coexist with humans in Louisiana.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on popular novels
  • engaging supernatural premise
Keep in mind
  • contains mature themes

Watch it if you enjoy supernatural dramas set in small-town environments.

The series is a fantasy horror drama containing mature content.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It follows a telepathic waitress named Sookie Stackhouse who encounters a vampire named Bill Compton.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Alan Ball.

Is it based on books?

Yes, it is based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries novels by Charlaine Harris.

Where is the show set?

The story takes place in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Louisiana.

What is the premise of the world?

Vampires have revealed themselves to society following the invention of synthetic blood.

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