Thanks to a Japanese scientists 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. | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery | 7 Seasons | 80 Episodes | Series Premiere: Sep 7, 2008 | Last/Latest Episode: S07 E10 on Aug 24, 2014