True Blood, based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries books by Charlaine Harris, aired between 2008 and 2014, and using this guide you can find out how to watch it online with a free trial. The series follows Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress who stumbles across a strange, supernatural world when she meets a certain Bill Compton, a well-mannered gent and 174 year old vampire!
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True Blood preview
A new synthetic blood product, called Tru Blood has been developed that has allows vampires to come out of their coffins and mingle with humans. But there are sections of society who want nothing to do with these ancient blood suckers, and anti-vampire organisations have started campaigning to see the back of them.
But Sussie, a local waitress who just happens to have fallen head over heels for a handsome vampire, is out to defend her man and his kind. There are also vampires who are not so hot about conforming to human ways – hell-bent on drinking real blood.
Starring Anna Paquin (Flack), Stephen Moyer (The Gifted) and Sam Tramell (Homeland) every episode of True Blood series is now available on demand in Australia and using the information in this guide you can find exactly how and where to watch it.
True Blood trailer
If you haven’t seen True Blood yet, check out this trailer for season 1 to have an idea of what the TV series is all about.
How many seasons of True Blood are there?
The vampire-themed series aired on TV for seven seasons. True Blood premiered in September 2008 with the final season airing in August 2014. In Australia, all seasons are available for streaming on demand with streaming services Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
| Seasons | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2008 | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Season 2 | 2009 | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Season 3 | 2010 | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Season 4 | 2011 | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Season 5 | 2012 | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Season 6 | 2013 | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Season 7 | 2014 | BINGE / Foxtel |
How to watch the TV series online in Australia?
The complete True Blood box set is currently available On Demand with Foxtel. Here in Australia, Foxtel On Demand can be accessed via either Foxtel or Foxtel from Telstra.
To watch the entire series on Foxtel with a Standard or HD TV, you have several choices, including subscribing to the Foxtel Plus pack to access over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
Complete seasons of True Blood are also available on the streaming services Foxtel Now and BINGE (both offer free trials). Being an HBO series, True Blood isn’t available on free to air.
Stream True Blood on BINGE
To get started on your True Blood streaming, Australia has BINGE, every episode of which can be accessed right away via a 14-day free trial. After your BINGE free trial period expires, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans for watching the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand.
A Basic subscription to BINGE costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans are ad-free and subject to cancellation at any time.
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Stream True Blood on Foxtel Now
Another alternative for your True Blood streaming is Foxtel Now’s free 10-day free trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app.
After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. For more streaming options, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
Watch True Blood on Telstra
You can also watch True Blood on selected streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra!
Cast of True Blood
Award-winning actress Anna Paquin stars as the main protagonist Sookie Stackhouse, alongside Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton and Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman. Below is the main cast of True Blood throughout its seven-season run.
Other TV shows on Foxtel and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and BINGE library is home to a huge range of the best BINGE TV shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and top documentaries you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like The Staircase, Euphoria, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and watch.
Streaming devices for Foxtel and BINGE
Watching True Blood is easy on Foxtel, Foxtel Now and BINGE, all of which are compatible with several devices. To watch on your TV, the streaming services are supported on Apple TV, Telstra TV, selected Android TV, Google Chromecast, and many others. To watch on Fetch TV, you’ll need to buy seasons or the entire show.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 11 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
