In the backwoods Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the mystery surrounding the serial killer has finally been solved. But just as things are settling down, deadly new twists threaten Sookie Stackhouse and everyone around her.
Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humour, the show takes place in the not-too-distant future, when vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The show follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and her soul mate, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy®-winning HBO series “Six Feet Under”) created and executive produces the show, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.
Other cast regulars on TRUE BLOOD include: Australia’s own Ryan Kwanten as Sookie’s brother Jason; Rutina Wesley as her best friend Tara Thornton; Sam Trammell as Sookie’s goodhearted boss Sam Merlotte; Carrie Preston as Sookie’s fellow waitress Arlene Fowler; William Sanderson as Sheriff Bud Dearborne; Chris Bauer as Detective Andy Bellefleur; Todd Lowe as Terry Bellefleur; Michelle Forbes as Maryann Forrester; Alexander Skarsgård as Eric, a Nordic vampire; Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica, a new vampire under Bill’s supervision; Mehcad Brooks as Eggs “Benedict” Talley; Michael McMillian as Rev. Steve Newlin; Mariana Kloveno as Lorena; Anna Camp as Sarah Newlin; and Jim Parrack as Hoyt Fortenberry.
Episodes:
EPISODE 1 “NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD”
WRITTEN BY ALEXANDER WOO. DIRECTED BY DANIEL MINAHAN.
A shocking murder outside Merlotte’s has the town of Bon Temps, and Sookie Stackhouse, reeling.
EPISODE 2 “KEEP THIS PARTY GOING”
WRITTEN BY BRIAN BUCKNER. DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LEHMANN.
Sookie and Bill contend with teen vampire Jessica. Jason impresses his Light of Day leaders. Maryann casts her spell at Merlotte’s.
EPISODE 3 “SCRATCHES”
WRITTEN BY RAELLE TUCKER. DIRECTED BY SCOTT WINANT.
Sookie survives a vicious assault, and strikes a deal with Eric. Jessica finds a willing suitor in Hoyt.
EPISODE 4 “SHAKE AND FINGERPOP”
WRITTEN BY ALAN BALL. DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LEHMANN.
Bill, Sookie and Jessica head to Dallas. Maryann throws Tara a birthday bash. Jason gets a promotion.
EPISODE 5 “NEVER LET ME GO”
WRITTEN BY NANCY OLIVER. DIRECTED BY JOHN DAHL.
Sookie maps out a plan to find the vampire Godric. Jason shines at boot camp. Maryann weighs her relocation options.
EPISODE 6 “HARD HEARTED HANNAH”
WRITTEN BY BRIAN BUCKNER. DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LEHMANN.
Sookie gets company in her search for Godric. Bill confronts his violent past. Sam follows Daphne into the wild.
EPISODE 7 “RELEASE ME”
WRITTEN BY RAELLE TUCKER. DIRECTED BY MICHAEL RUSCIO.
A betrayed Sam finds himself in dire straits. Bill’s attempt to rescue Sookie is thwarted by Lorena. Jason breaks a church taboo.
EPISODE 8 “TIMEBOMB”
WRITTEN BY ALEXANDER WOO. DIRECTED BY JOHN DAHL.
Sookie finds an unexpected savior in Eric. Sam makes a gruesome discovery. Jason pays off his vampire debts.
EPISODE 9 “I WILL RISE UP”
WRITTEN BY NANCY OLIVER. DIRECTED BY SCOTT WINANT.
Eric plays Sookie for a sucker, to Bill’s dismay. Hoyt and Jessica meet with Maxine. Sam flies the coop.
EPISODE 10 “NEW WORLD IN MY VIEW”
WRITTEN BY KATE BARNOW & ELISABETH R. FINCH. DIRECTED BY ADAM DAVIDSON.
Sam and Andy get a chilling reception at Merlotte’s. Sookie tries to push through the darkness consuming Tara.
EPISODE 11 “FRENZY”
WRITTEN BY ALAN BALL. DIRECTED BY DANIEL MINAHAN.
Bill seeks out a vampire queen to help quell Bon Temps’ maenad crisis. Sam turns to an unlikely source for help.
EPISODE 12 “BEYOND HERE LIES NOTHIN’”
WRITTEN BY ALEXANDER WOO. DIRECTED BY MICHAEL CUESTA.
Sookie, Sam and Bill form the last line of defense against Maryann’s diabolical plan.
DVD
Special Features:
- THE VAMPIRE REPORT: SPECIAL EDITION – Check out the past year’s biggest stories in vampire news, politics and popular culture in the special edition of The Perspective with Victoria Davis.
- FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN: REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT – Rules to live by with Fellowship of the Sun leaders Steve and Sarah Newlin.
- SEVEN AUDIO COMMENTARIES with the Cast and Crew including Alan Ball, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Michelle Forbes, Alexander Skarsgård, Rutina Wesley, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell and many more.
Approx Runtime:
Feature 646 mins
EC 35 mins
Rating:
R18+ – expected
BLU-RAY
Warner Home Video Blu-ray Discs offer resolution five times higher than standard definition DVDs, as well as extraordinarily vibrant contrast and colour and beautifully crisp sound. The new format also provides a higher level of interactivity, with instant access to extra features via a seamless menu-bar where viewers can enjoy features without leaving or interrupting the film.
Special Features:
BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVE – STEP INTO THE WORLD OF BON TEMPS WITH TRUE BLOOD® ENHANCED VIEWING ON ALL 12 EPISODES
- CHARACTER PERSPECTIVES: Learn more about what’s going on straight from the mouths of Hoyt, Pam, Karl, and Steve Newlin.
- FLASHBACK/FLASH FORWARD: Move through time in the world of Bon Temps. Flashback to relive pivotal moments or Flash Forward to reveal the significance of a certain scene.
- PRO/ANTI-VAMPIRE FEEDS: Receive news updates and information from both organisations throughout the episode and decide which camp you support.
- HINTS/FYI: Don’t miss a beat with these FYI trivia facts and show hints and clues.
ALSO AVAILABLE
- THE VAMPIRE REPORT: SPECIAL EDITION – Check out the past year’s biggest stories in vampire news, politics and popular culture in the special edition of The Perspective with Victoria Davis.
- FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN: REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT – Rules to live by with Fellowship of the Sun leaders Steve and Sarah Newlin.
- SEVEN AUDIO COMMENTARIES with the Cast and Crew including Alan Ball, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Michelle Forbes, Alexander Skarsgård, Rutina Wesley, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell and many more.
Approx Runtime:
Feature 660 mins
EC 166 mins
Rating:
R18+ – expected