Bloodline: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: March 20, 2015

Starring: Linda Cardellini, Kyle Chandler, Jamie McShane

Summary: The return of eldest son Danny Rayburn (Ben Mendelsohn) to his Florida keys hometown for the anniversary of his parents' (Sissy Spacek and Sam Shephard) hotel causes tension and secrets to spill out amongst his family including his three siblings: John (Kyle Chandler), Kevin (Norbert Leo Butz), and Meg (Linda Cardellini).

Creator: Todd A. Kessler and Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Part 13
Air Date: March 20, 2015
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S1:E12. Part 12
Air Date: March 20, 2015
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S1:E11. Part 11
Air Date: March 20, 2015

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Apr 15, 2015

Buoyed by a bravura performance from Australian Ben Mendelsohn (The Dark Knight Rises) as prodigal son Danny Rayburn, Bloodline is an absorbing, fractious family drama that captivates despite giving away Season 1’s major development in the very first hour. Read full review

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Chuck Barney

Mar 19, 2015

Through it all, Bloodline sucks you in and keeps your nerves in a vise. Read full review

Melissa Maerz

Mar 13, 2015

There are times when Bloodline feels closer to a soap like How To Get Away With Murder than the sunshine state noir it wants to be. But three episodes in, owing to quick plotting and strong performances, I'm hooked. [20/27 Mar 2015, p.86] Read full review

Brian Lowry

Mar 2, 2015

Nothing here is especially groundbreaking. But Bloodline smartly dives into its soapy doings with multiple plots, as well as an impressive acting roster. Read full review

Emily VanDerWerff

Mar 23, 2015

Too much of those first nine episodes is taken up with vague hints of something dramatic happening just over the horizon.... Chandler, Mendelsohn, and Spacek all give searing performances. In particular, the final confrontation between Chandler and Mendelsohn is filled with meaty moments that both actors sink their teeth into. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Mar 19, 2015

It’s binge-worthy, make no mistake. But still, a few well-placed casual moments among family members would help, so that the story can breathe a bit, and so can we. Read full review

Margaret Lyons

Mar 19, 2015

Individually, the performances are terrific.... Bloodline presents itself so generically. You can get away with lousy dialogue, or underdeveloped acting, or common character types, or an unspecial visual style. Just not all of it at once. Read full review

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DoNotBlink

Mar 21, 2015

I wasn't planning on watching this show, but when it was featured on the Netflix site I decided to take the plunge. After two episodes I was all in. While the acting from Sam Shepard, Sissy Spacek and Kyle Chandler is solid this is Ben Mendelsohn's show. We quickly identify his Danny as theI wasn't planning on watching this show, but when it was featured on the Netflix site I decided to take the plunge. After two episodes I was all in. While the acting from Sam Shepard, Sissy Spacek and Kyle Chandler is solid this is Ben Mendelsohn's show. We quickly identify his Danny as the central antagonist, but as the series progresses it is clear that no one in the Rayburn clan is truly innocent. Unrighted wrongs and the ripple effects of decisions from the distant past drive the drama. Every episode ratchets up the intrigue and intensity and by the fifth hour the hooks are in. I've read some of the critics' reviews complaining about the characters being generically drawn types. I think this is by design. At the onset we see the Rayburns as the caricatures the authors intended. Slowly their true motivations and nuanced flaws emerge and the talent of the cast is allowed to emerge. Nevertheless after the first episode one wonders how the show runners can get out of the box they've constructed for themselves. Surely this show can only last a single season. In this sense the show is a grand magic trick. I've completed all 13 episodes and let me just say the writers have pulled off an escape act that would make even Houdini proud.… Expand

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JohnnyBeeBadd

Jun 25, 2016

This might be the "smartest" show i have ever seen. The dynamics of "The Rayburn" clan is brilliantly scripted. I watched the First Season in under 24 hours, I couldn't stop watching it. Season One has dark comedy, tragedy and is, perhaps, the most "believable" drama i have stumbled across.This might be the "smartest" show i have ever seen. The dynamics of "The Rayburn" clan is brilliantly scripted. I watched the First Season in under 24 hours, I couldn't stop watching it. Season One has dark comedy, tragedy and is, perhaps, the most "believable" drama i have stumbled across. The acting is fantastic and the plot from show to show plays out fairly predictable once you understand The Rayburn's (in Season One, that is). Season Two (most notably Episode 4) is a jaw dropper. The curveball's (think Sandy Koufax/Doc Gooden-esque curveball) really start flying from "Go" but Bloodline is definitely something to experience and enjoy. Be prepared for a pleasant surprise, hard knocks and all.… Expand

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DavidV293

Apr 7, 2015

And I was thinking that Dexter was the perfect series. When I finished Dexter I was searching for some new series and none of them got my attention. When Netflix introduce this series I expecting a boring cliche type plot but NO. This is clearly my favorite show and I finished it duringAnd I was thinking that Dexter was the perfect series. When I finished Dexter I was searching for some new series and none of them got my attention. When Netflix introduce this series I expecting a boring cliche type plot but NO. This is clearly my favorite show and I finished it during Spring Break. If you're looking for an intense or interesting series than this is for you. Worth my damn time.… Expand

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gkbos1

Jul 29, 2015

excellent acting
excellent screenplay
amazing writing.
This is such a deep story and its told very well. The acting is so convincing it reminded me of what family life was on a tropical vacation spot. ...but its so much deeper than that.

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Jiferitic

Mar 26, 2015

I binged this show all weekend! I have a home in the Keys. The locations, many of the characterizations, even the weather conditions, accurately capture this world. If the series seems to progress at a slower pace, this only serves to build suspense, much like a good novel. Since life in theI binged this show all weekend! I have a home in the Keys. The locations, many of the characterizations, even the weather conditions, accurately capture this world. If the series seems to progress at a slower pace, this only serves to build suspense, much like a good novel. Since life in the Keys is very laid back, any credible story in that location would probably not suit fast-paced urbanites! Visitors know that there is only one road in and one road out -- much like the journey of the main tortured character played by actor, Ben Mendelsohn. His character, Danny, almost leaves several times, only to return -- a familiar compulsion for those of us who inhabit the Keys. The events leading to the climax were often agonizing but most of the loose ends were tied up in the end and it all made sense. I fervently hope the show returns next season. I can hardly wait to see what happens next !… Expand

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123rosana

Apr 23, 2015

I just finished season one and I loved it. The reason I gave a score rating 8 is because Ben Mendelsohn was the show and he was amazing and the writers decided to kill him of the show. Bad choice. Yes all the other actors are good but this was Ben Mendelsohn's show. Bring him back.

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xwhiteswan

Mar 8, 2017

i don't watch many shows these days with dark story lines but i was completely drawn into bloodline. this slowly unfolding tense story has got me hooked. the cast is terrific. i'm halfway through season 2 and look forward to season 3. i'm sad to hear of it's cancellation after the thirdi don't watch many shows these days with dark story lines but i was completely drawn into bloodline. this slowly unfolding tense story has got me hooked. the cast is terrific. i'm halfway through season 2 and look forward to season 3. i'm sad to hear of it's cancellation after the third season. for all the critics who criticize it's slowness i say f them. there are plenty of fast moving tv shows with fast talking people for them. i like bloodline just the way it is.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 26, 2017
Season 2

60
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: May 27, 2016
Season 1

75
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 20, 2015
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  S1:E13. Part 13
  Air Date: March 20, 2015
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  S1:E12. Part 12
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  S1:E11. Part 11
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  S1:E10. Part 10
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  S1:E9. Part 9
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  S1:E8. Part 8
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  S1:E7. Part 7
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  S1:E6. Part 6
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  S1:E5. Part 5
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  S1:E4. Part 4
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  S1:E3. Part 3
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  S1:E2. Part 2
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  S1:E1. Part 1
  Air Date: March 20, 2015