| Bgcolour |
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|---|---|
| Season number | 7 |
| Network | HBO |
| First aired | June 22, 2014 |
| Last aired | August 24, 2014 |
| Num episodes | 10 |
| Episode list | List of True Blood episodes |
The seventh and final season of the HBO supernatural drama series True Blood premiered on June 22, 2014 and contained ten episodes.[1] The season was ordered on July 15, 2013.[2] At the beginning of September it was announced that it would be the final season.[3][4] The season was preceded by a farewell special titled "Farewell to Bon Temps", in which executive producers Alan Ball and Brian Buckner united with various cast members to reminisce about the series and gave a special preview of the final season.[5]
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse
- Stephen Moyer as Bill Compton
- Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte
- Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse
- Rutina Wesley as Tara Thornton
- Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman
- Chris Bauer as Andy Bellefleur
- Kristin Bauer van Straten as Pam Swynford De Beaufort
- Amelia Rose Blaire as Willa Burrell
- Lauren Bowles as Holly Cleary
- Tara Buck as Ginger
- Anna Camp as Sarah Newlin
- Gregg Daniel as Reverend Daniels
- Nelsan Ellis as Lafayette Reynolds
- Aaron Christian Howles as Rocky Cleary
- Joe Manganiello as Alcide Herveaux
- Noah Matthews as Wade Cleary
- Bailey Noble as Adilyn Bellefleur
- Jim Parrack as Hoyt Fortenberry
- Nathan Parsons as James Kent
- Adina Porter as Lettie Mae Daniels
- Carrie Preston as Arlene Fowler Bellefleur
- Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Nicole Wright
- Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica Hamby
- Karolina Wydra as Violet Mazurski
Special guest cast
- Robert Patrick as Jackson Herveaux
- Michael McMillian as Steve Newlin
- Jessica Tuck as Nan Flanagan
- Todd Lowe as Terry Bellefleur
- Rutger Hauer as Niall Brigant
- Lois Smith as Adele Stackhouse
Guest cast
- Patricia Bethune as Jane Bodehouse
- Tanya Wright as Deputy Kenya Jones
- Riley Smith as Keith[6]
- Will Yun Lee as Mr. Gus[7]
- John Rezig as Deputy Kevin Ellis
- Tess Alexandra Parker as Rosie
- Brett Rickaby as Vince McNeil
- Paula Jai Parker as Karen
- Dustin Ingram as Ronnie
- Shannon Lucio as Caroline Compton
- Ashley Hinshaw as Brigette
- Isabella Rice as Sarah Compton
- Dale Raoul as Maxine Fortenberry
- Robert Baker as Mack
- Lucas Adams as Lou
- Eugene Byrd as Jerome
- Brianne Davis as Belinda
- Chelsea Ricketts as Lucinda
- Natalie Hall as Amber Mills
- John W. Godley as Big John Dickson
- Brian Poth as Matt
- Stacy Haiduk as Jenny
- Louis Ozawa Changchien as Hiroki
- Shishir Kurup as Guru Sanbir Dutta
- Gilbert Uwuor as Minus
- Matthew Holmes as Charles Dupont
- Paul Rae as Dark Figure
- Maz Jobrani as Moroccan Proprietor
- David Bickford as Reverend Skinner
- Arthur Darbinyan as Najat
- Massi Furlan as Nizar
- Lily Knight as Betty Harris
- Gabriella Wright as Sylvie
- Drew Rausch as Julian Fortenberry
- Željko Ivanek as The Magister
- Christian Pitre as Victoria
- Jamie Luner as Amanda
- Bess Armstrong as Nancy Mills
- Brett Rice as Paul Mills
- Kathleen York as Madeline Kapnek
- Michael Rothhaar as William Compton Sr.
- Marcia de Rousse as Dr. Ludwig
- Malcolm Goodwin as Joe Thornton
Episodes
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Ratings
| Episode number (Production number) | Title | Original air date | Ratings share (Adults 18–49) | Viewers (in millions) | Rank per week on Cable |
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| 71 (7.01) | "Jesus Gonna Be Here" | June 22, 2014 | 2.2[8] | 4.03[8] |
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| 72 (7.02) | "I Found You" | June 29, 2014 | 1.6[10] | 3.06[10] |
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| 73 (7.03) | "Fire in the Hole" | July 6, 2014 | 1.7[12] | 3.20[12] |
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| 74 (7.04) | "Death Is Not the End" | July 13, 2014 | 1.7[14] | 3.23[14] |
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| 75 (7.05) | "Lost Cause" | July 20, 2014 | 1.9[16] | 3.57[16] |
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| 76 (7.06) | "Karma" | July 27, 2014 | 1.8[18] | 3.38[18] |
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| 77 (7.07) | "May Be the Last Time" | August 3, 2014 | 1.7[20] | 3.39[20] |
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| 78 (7.08) | "Almost Home" | August 10, 2014 | 1.8[22] | 3.34[22] |
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| 79 (7.09) | "Love Is to Die" | August 17, 2014 | 1.8[24] | 3.56[24] |
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| 80 (7.10) | "Thank You" | August 24, 2014 | 2.1[26] | 4.04[26] |
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Production
A seventh season was ordered on July 15, 2013, and was later announced to be the final season.[2][4] Brian Buckner continued as executive producer and showrunner.[4]
At the end of December 2013, actor Luke Grimes, who had portrayed the vampire James in the sixth season, asked to be released from his contract over creative differences (according to cast and crew Grimes didn't want to play the role once he found out his character was going to be bisexual in season seven).[28][29] Australian actor Nathan Parsons was later announced as his replacement.[30] After having recurring roles as Ginger and Lettie Mae Thornton since the first season, both Tara Buck and Adina Porter were promoted to series regulars.[31][32]
Filming on the final episode wrapped in the early hours of July 10, 2014.[33][34] Charlaine Harris, author of the series of novels on which the show is based, filmed a cameo for the series finale (she was director for Eric and Pam's commercial).[35]
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