True Blood (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Series · ★ 7.6

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Released in 2008, True Blood is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama and mystery series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. True Blood stars Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse, Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton, Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman and Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, True Blood has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Blood page.

If you liked it. Fans of True Blood tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch True Blood (2008)?
In US, True Blood is available to stream on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is True Blood worth watching?
True Blood holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in True Blood?
True Blood stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Sam Trammell and Ryan Kwanten.
When was True Blood released?
True Blood was released in 2008.