True Blood Timeline ( Real )

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September 7, 2008

True Blood Series Premiere

The television series True Blood premiered on HBO, introducing audiences to the supernatural world of vampires and other creatures in Bon Temps, Louisiana.

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August 24, 2014

True Blood Season 7 Finale

The final episode of True Blood aired, concluding the series after seven seasons and wrapping up the main storylines.

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August 25, 2009

True Blood DVD Release

The first season of True Blood was released on DVD, allowing fans to own and watch the series at their convenience.

True Blood Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2000s

Bill Compton Returns to Bon Temps

Bill Compton, a vampire who fought in the Civil War, returns to his hometown of Bon Temps, Louisiana and meets Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress.

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Early 2000s

Sookie Discovers Bill is a Vampire

Sookie Stackhouse learns that Bill Compton is a vampire, which changes her worldview and leads her into the supernatural world.

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Early 2000s

Vampires Reveal Their Existence

Vampires come out of hiding and reveal their existence to humans, leading to social and political changes.

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Early 2000s

Sookie and Bill Start a Relationship

Sookie Stackhouse and Bill Compton begin a romantic relationship, navigating the challenges of human-vampire interactions.

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Early 2000s

Introduction of Eric Northman

Eric Northman, a powerful vampire sheriff, is introduced and becomes an important figure in Sookie's life.

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Mid 2000s

The Vampire Authority is Established

A governing body called the Vampire Authority is introduced, controlling vampire activities and politics in the United States.

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Mid 2000s

Sookie Discovers Her Fairy Heritage

Sookie learns that she is part fairy, which explains her telepathic abilities and introduces new dangers.

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Mid to Late 2000s

Bill Becomes the Vampire King of Louisiana

Bill Compton is crowned as the vampire king of Louisiana after defeating the previous king, Godric.

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Mid to Late 2000s

The Fellowship of the Sun is Formed

The anti-vampire religious group called the Fellowship of the Sun becomes active, creating conflict and violence.

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Late 2000s

The Vampire and Human Conflict Escalates

Conflict between humans and vampires intensifies, with attacks and politics dividing communities.

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Late 2000s

Sookie and Eric Develop a Complicated Relationship

Sookie and Eric Northman develop a complex relationship marked by trust, betrayal, and attraction.

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Late 2000s

The Revelation of the Maenad

A dangerous Maenad, a wild and unpredictable supernatural being, is unleashed causing havoc in Bon Temps.

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Late 2000s

Bill is Turned into a Vampire God

Bill Compton is transformed into a vampire god, greatly increasing his power and influence.

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Early 2010s

The War Against Lilith

Vampires battle ancient vampire goddess Lilith, who threatens their existence and the world.

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Early 2010s

Sookie and Alcide Start a Relationship

Sookie forms a romantic relationship with Alcide Herveaux, a werewolf who becomes one of her protectors.

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Early 2010s

The Death of Tara Thornton

Tara Thornton, Sookie's best friend, dies after being turned into a vampire and struggling with her new existence.

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Early 2010s

The Vampire Authority is Overthrown

The Vampire Authority falls after internal power struggles and external challenges, reshaping vampire politics.

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Early 2010s

Sookie Loses Her Fairy Powers

Sookie loses her fairy powers after conflicts with other supernatural beings and personal sacrifices.

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Early to Mid 2010s

The Final Battle in Bon Temps

The climax of the series features a final confrontation among vampires, humans, and other supernatural creatures in Bon Temps.