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Truest Blood

“You’ll Be the Death of Me” with Alan Ball

May 2, 2022
The podcast features Alan Ball, the show's incomparable showrunner, discussing the season finale of True Blood. Topics include second chances for characters, the design of vampire fangs inspired by rattlesnake fangs, and the creative process of breaking down episodes in a writers' room.
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  • True Blood's groundbreaking portrayal of female sexuality allowed for a nuanced exploration of this topic on television.
  • Anna Paquin's magnetic presence and commitment to her character stood out during the casting process for True Blood.

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The Impact of Female Sexuality in True Blood

The portrayal of female sexuality in True Blood, in an open and clear-eyed way, provided a platform for a complex and varied conversation about this topic. This depiction was groundbreaking for the time, offering a nuanced exploration of female sexuality, a narrative rarely seen on television in previous decades.

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