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Season 2 – True Blood

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Small-town Louisiana waitress Sookie Stackhouse already is viewed as an oddball by her friends and neighbors, since she can read the minds of those around her. She doesn't exactly help her reputation, though, when she falls for Bill Compton, a 173-year-old vampire who has "come out of the coffin" along with many of his undead comrades now that a new synthetic blood has made it possible for vampires to survive without preying on humans. Still, the conservative locals aren't wild about mortal-vampire liaisons, especially Sookie's boss, Sam Merlotte, who carries a torch for her. "Six Feet Under" creator Alan Ball is behind this series adaptation of best-selling novels by Charlaine Harris.
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True Blood — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

True Blood's second season is still mostly content with delivering pulpy escapism. but it's well acted, addictive, and packs a stronger and more focused punch than the first.

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Verne Gay Newsday Silly, gross, soapy, mysterious, intriguing, exotic, erotic True Blood is fun. Even more fun this season. Jun 23, 2018 Full Review James Poniewozik TIME Magazine I'd have an easier time taking True Blood less seriously if it could make up its mind as to how seriously it wants to be taken. Jun 14, 2009 Full Review Heather Havrilesky Salon.com "True Blood" is a little less cartoonish and over-the-top than it sometimes seems. Or maybe we're too overwhelmed or distracted or disenchanted to recognize the true nature of this cartoonish, over-the-top, morally mixed-up world we're living in. Jun 14, 2009 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Search me, but True Blood brings style, brio and some fiendish frissons to the old blood-sucker clichés. Jul 18, 2018 Full Review Sarah Carlson Pajiba The Season Two premiere, though, and previews of the season to come provide hope that Ball has found his stride and that, hopefully, it can stand on its own and not as part of the latest vampire cultural craze. Jun 15, 2018 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette True Blood will never be confused with the high-quality projects HBO has staked its reputation and brand on, but it can be an entertaining pop/pulp thriller with a fair amount of comedy sprinkled in. Jun 14, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fernando C Season 2 has a drawn out concept that should have been dealt with in ONE episode. The maenade storyline starts to become SUPER ANNOYING after just a couple of episodes, so FAST FORWARD to the last episode. Even there you can easily skip the lame aftermath after the lame 'climax'. Or... jump over season 2 in its entirety, that would be ideal. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/05/25 Full Review Monique G This was just the show for me, I really loved this show and I didn’t mind the soupy elements, coz it had enough interesting characters (Eric, Tara, Snooki) and enough gore. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Rowan C Season 2 was action packed and very entertaining. I loved all of the characters and we were introduced to the all powerful Godric. Mary Ann was the main villain in this season and she gave everybody a run for their money. She forced the worst out of everybody besides the supernaturals in town and she almost got away with her plan. The Fellowship of the Sun had Goodrich captured and Eric was doing everything that he could to save Godric. Godric ended up killing himself because he was a very peaceful 2,000 year old vampire and he thought that he lived long enough. Mary Ann was a problem from the very beginning and her target was always Sam Merlotte. Sam is a shapeshifter and Bill had the idea that would soon kill Mary Ann at the end of the season. Sam made a choice and Eggs stabbed him which almost killed Sam. Bill healed Sam and Sam was able to change into a bull to kill off Mary Ann. Mary Ann thought that Sam was her all powerful god husband. Toward the end, Bill proposed to Sookie and she had to take some time to think about it. When Sookie was in the bathroom, Bill was chocked with silver and taken. At the end, Sookie came out to say yes only to find that Bill had left. Overall, a great season with some great action and even better characters. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/01/25 Full Review Liz D Oh Jessica you did make things interesting. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Brady B I love the entire True Blood series. It was some of the best TV I've seen to date! I would watch it again and recommend to any lover of the genre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/23 Full Review Raakhee N Ghosh! I haven't watched anything as bad as this series and I love vampire stories. I mean if I hate Elena Gilbert from The Vampire Diaries, Sookie Stackhouse takes the winning podium! Such a selfish, sick character. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Anna Paquin

Sookie Stackhouse

Stephen Moyer

Bill Compton

Ryan Kwanten

Jason Stackhouse

Rutina Wesley

Tara Thornton

Sam Trammell

Sam Merlotte

Chris Bauer

Andy Bellefleur

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 14, 2009 Nothing But the Blood A shocking murder outside Merlotte's bar has the people of Bon Temps reeling; Sookie and Bill's relationship is tested; Sam recalls an encounter he had with Maryann as a 17-year-old. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 21, 2009 Keep This Party Going Sookie and Bill contend with teen vampire Jessica; Jason impresses his Light of Day leaders; Maryann casts her spell at Merlotte's. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 28, 2009 Scratches Bill enlists Eric's help to save Sookie after she is attacked by a mysterious creature; Jessica finds a willing suitor in Hoyt; Tara finds her attraction to Eggs interrupted by a swirling fog. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 12, 2009 Shake and Fingerpop Bill and Sookie travel to Dallas to carry out Eric's mission; Jason falls victim to a practical joke; Maryann throws a birthday party for Tara. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 19, 2009 Never Let Me Go While in Dallas, Sookie connects with one of her own; Jason is rewarded for his hard work at the Light of Day boot camp; Eric shares a secret about his past with Bill. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 26, 2009 Hard-Hearted Hannah Sookie embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Godric; Bill is shocked when a vampire from his past resurfaces in Dallas; Jason must make difficult emotional and physical choices. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 2, 2009 Release Me Maryann and her minions put Sam in a difficult situation; Sookie uses her telepathic powers to reach out to Bill; Jason tries to sever his ties with the Fellowship of the Sun. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 9, 2009 Timebomb Sookie's captivity takes an unexpected turn; Sam makes a gruesome discovery at Merlotte's; Tara and Eggs eat a mysterious meal prepared by Maryann; Jason pays off his debt to the vampires. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 16, 2009 I Will Rise Up Eric is able to get inside Sookie's head; Lafayette and Lettie Mae try to figure out how to get Tara away from Maryann; Hoyt defends his relationship with Jessica; Eric and the vampires defend their recent actions. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 23, 2009 New World in My View Sookie, Bill and Jason return to Bon Temps; Hoyt and Jessica try to keep Maxine's madness a secret; Jason tries to rescue Sam. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 30, 2009 Frenzy Bill seeks the advice of the vampire Queen of Louisiana; Sookie and Lafayette find it difficult to protect Tara; Sam turns to an unlikely source for assistance; Hoyt's allegiance to Maxine is put to the test. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 13, 2009 Beyond Here Lies Nothin' Maryann prepares for her ultimate bestial sacrifice; Sophie-Anne warns Eric; Hoyt gets sick of Maxine's insults; Sam must put his trust in an unlikely ally. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Alan Ball
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 14, 2009