True Blood: Season 5

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Season Details & Credits

HBO | Season Premiere Date: June 10, 2012

Starring: Todd Lowe, Christopher Meloni, Lauren Bowles

Summary: The return of presumed dead vampire leads the Vampire Authority to pay a visit to Bill and Eric.

Creator: Alan Ball and Alan Ball

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E12. Save Yourself
Air Date: August 26, 2012
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S5:E11. Sunset
Air Date: August 19, 2012
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S5:E10. Gone, Gone, Gone
Air Date: August 12, 2012

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Linda Stasi

Jun 8, 2012

They've added a new element that makes it something I can finally (I'm sorry) sink my teeth into. They've added politics as blood sport. Read full review

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Verne Gay

Jun 6, 2012

A densely packed, well-paced gothic horror soap with surprisingly funny twists placed at the worst. Read full review

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Robert Bianco

Jun 7, 2012

Summer TV at its witty, riveting best. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Jun 5, 2012

The show is still crazily entertaining. [11 Jun 2012, p.41]

Lori Rackl

Jun 8, 2012

While politics come into play later, it is human emotions such as grief, regret and loss that fans can look forward to sinking their teeth into at the start of the season. Read full review

Willa Paskin

Jun 8, 2012

It's with much appreciation that I report that Season 5 of True Blood is not about the introduction of any new magical creatures (though the fairies are up to some B-story shenanigans), but the long-discussed Authority, the seven-member governing body of all vampires everywhere. Read full review

Dan Fienberg

Jun 11, 2012

The first four episodes of Season 5 find True Blood at its most directionless and meandering. Read full review

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nicoo

Jun 11, 2012

Great first episode, opening new story lines and solving past ones, this could be one the best seasons yet love the new characters and I cant wait for the rest of the season

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mgyukeri

Jul 15, 2012

The fifth season of True Blood is a mixed bag. While new character Roman is a clearly bad dude, the story focuses more on previous series villain Russel. Without the format the series is known for (seasonal villains and all), it's hard to really compare this season with the rest. Lafayette'sThe fifth season of True Blood is a mixed bag. While new character Roman is a clearly bad dude, the story focuses more on previous series villain Russel. Without the format the series is known for (seasonal villains and all), it's hard to really compare this season with the rest. Lafayette's brujo magic and the Vampire Authority are probably the weakest stories the series has seen yet, though. It seems like this season's quality lies with Sam and Luna's story, where shifters are hunted down by Obama mask clad rednecks. The only way Blood can bring back quality is by letting a couple of the supporting characters finally die. Too much time is wasted by letting characters stand around. I still have hope in the future of this show.… Expand

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fbtimesofficial

Aug 17, 2015

Season five works. The story is too far-fetched and even the musical score, that is overplayed throughout, makes the entire thing seem laughable, but this fifth season is able to pass the test in that it's such a guilty pleasure to watch. Everything is flawed here, but it's worth it becauseSeason five works. The story is too far-fetched and even the musical score, that is overplayed throughout, makes the entire thing seem laughable, but this fifth season is able to pass the test in that it's such a guilty pleasure to watch. Everything is flawed here, but it's worth it because we want to see what happens to the characters we know and love, which isn't necessarily a bad thing when you're talking about a show like True Blood. The final minute or two of the season finale is worth sticking around for as well.… Expand

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Sincerey

Sep 4, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, in my honest opinion, this season sucked so much! I've seen every single episode of the series and compared to the other seasons, it was just crapola. I found this to be a season of nonstop religion and quite honestly, we get enough of that crammed down our throats through the media and religious bigots coming to our door everyday. Lilith needs to go. Yesterday. When Lilith goes and Bill returns to normal, then I will be happy. It was a bad idea to bring religion into this show... the ratings will show that.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

libbycritiques

Sep 17, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The writers created too much chaos and too little for the audience to latch onto and care about. I don… Expand

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theatreshorror

Jun 23, 2012

This Show is based off a really good series of books. Season one was fantastic in sticking to the storyline. Now 4 seasons later in season 5 i use the therm "based" loosely. The Series has strayed from the original storyline and flew off in it's own direction. I'm NOT happy about it andThis Show is based off a really good series of books. Season one was fantastic in sticking to the storyline. Now 4 seasons later in season 5 i use the therm "based" loosely. The Series has strayed from the original storyline and flew off in it's own direction. I'm NOT happy about it and don't wish to continue watching something that has gone so far from the original story. If you have seen the show but not read the books, don't read past book one.… Expand

4 of 5 users found this helpful41

annie_87

Aug 6, 2012

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am so tired of all those story lines that is never connected in anyway and that dam lock-down is driving my nuts. I love the books and the fact that the characters stays in the same storyline and that it actually follows true to a great ending but this series it has become one of the most annoying one I have ever seen. HBO easily create beautiful thing but this is just pitiful… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

54
- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: June 22, 2014
Season 6

58
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: June 16, 2013
Season 5

74
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: June 10, 2012
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  S5:E12. Save Yourself
  Air Date: August 26, 2012
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  S5:E11. Sunset
  Air Date: August 19, 2012
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  S5:E10. Gone, Gone, Gone
  Air Date: August 12, 2012
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  S5:E9. Everybody Wants to Rule the World
  Air Date: August 5, 2012
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  S5:E8. Somebody That I Used to Know
  Air Date: July 29, 2012
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  S5:E7. In the Beginning
  Air Date: July 22, 2012
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  S5:E6. Hopeless
  Air Date: July 15, 2012
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  S5:E5. Let's Boot and Rally
  Air Date: July 8, 2012
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  S5:E4. We'll Meet Again
  Air Date: July 1, 2012
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  S5:E3. Whatever I Am, You Made Me
  Air Date: June 24, 2012
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  S5:E2. Authority Always Wins
  Air Date: June 17, 2012
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  S5:E1. Turn! Turn! Turn!
  Air Date: June 10, 2012
Season 4

74
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 26, 2011
Season 3

79
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 13, 2010
Season 2

74
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 14, 2009
Season 1

63
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 7, 2008