True Blood (2008)
Kernel Score: 87% · 2,020 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
First aired: 2008-09-07
Seasons: 7 · 80 episodes
Where to watch True Blood
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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 parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that True Blood is a TV-MA supernatural drama with vampires, werewolves, and explicit erotic content.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Supernatural horror-drama involving vampires, werewolves, and undead conflict.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Described via keywords as an 'erotic thriller' with 'steamy' interspecies romance content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse
- Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton
- Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman
- Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte
- Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse
- Nelsan Ellis as Lafayette Reynolds
- Carrie Preston as Arlene Fowler
- Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton
- Adina Porter as Lettie Mae Thornton
- Chris Bauer as Andy Bellefleur
True Blood FAQ
Is True Blood good?
True Blood has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 2,020 audience ratings.
Where can I watch True Blood?
In the US you can stream True Blood on Hulu and HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is True Blood OK for kids?
True Blood is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that True Blood is a TV-MA supernatural drama with vampires, werewolves, and explicit erotic content.
What shows are like True Blood?
If you liked True Blood, try The Originals, The Vampire Diaries, Stranger Things and FROM.