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Malcolm Bright is a gifted criminal psychologist, using his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a manipulative mother, a serial killer father still looking to bond with his prodigal son and his own constantly evolving neuroses. Bright's only ally is his sister, Ainsley, a TV journalist who wishes her brother would take a break from murder and have a normal life. Unfortunately for his sister, the only way Bright feels normal is by solving cases with the help of his longtime mentor, NYPD Detective Gil Arroyo. Arroyo's one of the best detectives around, and he expects no less from his team, which includes Detective JT Tarmel, a born-and-bred New Yorker who questions whether Bright is a psychopath himself.more

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Episode 1

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 01: Strange Love

In this inaugural episode, Deborah and Kristin break down episode one, "Strange Love," written and directed by creator Alan Ball. They come out of the coffin to discuss creating a pilot, bringing True Blood to the screen and sit down with the author of the True Blood novels herself, Charlaine Harris.

Episode 2

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 02: The First Taste

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down episode two, "The First Taste," written by Alan Ball and directed by Scott Winant. They dive into the small town of Bon Temps and take a look at its big personalities. They also dissect the famous opening titles and speak with the musician behind the iconic True Blood theme song, Jace Everett.

Episode 3

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 03: Mine

Sex, politics, and rock n roll. This week, Deborah and Kristin look at episode three, “Mine,” written by Alan Ball and directed by John Dahl. They explore all the sex, magic, and vampire politics in the True Blood world. They also discuss the show’s score and soundtrack with its musical masterminds, Nathan Barr and Gary Calamar.

Episode 4

Escape from Dragon House

Deborah and Kristin break down episode four and are joined by production designer Suzuki Ingerslev.

Episode 5

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 05: Sparks Fly Out

Deborah and Kristin break down episode five, "Sparks Fly Out," directed by Daniel Minahan. They dive into why this episode is a fan-favorite in the season, looking at Bill's flashbacks, Nelsan's stellar performance, and the shocking episode cliffhanger. They also gain more direct insight from the episode's writer, Alexander Woo.

Episode 6

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 06: Cold Ground

Deborah and Kristin discuss episode six, "Cold Ground," written by Raelle Tucker and directed by Nick Gomez.

Episode 7

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 07: Burning House of Love

This week, Deborah and Kristin look at episode seven, "Burning House of Love," written by Chris Offutt and directed by Marcos Siega. They examine how the power of belief can influence someone's life and witness a backwoods exorcism. Deborah and Kristin also sit down with the exorcist herself, Aisha Hinds, to spill all the details of her experience playing Miss Jeanette.

Episode 8

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 08: Fourth Man in the Fire

This week, Deborah and Kristin break down episode eight, "Fourth Man in the Fire," written by Alex Woo and directed by Michael Lehman. They dive deep into a state of delusion and analyze our characters' deeply rooted fantasies. They also speak with everyone's favorite "non-cool" vampire, Stephen Root, to discuss all things Eddie Fournier.

Episode 9

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 09: Plaisir D'Amour

This week, Deborah and Kristin dig into the minds of the dangerous denizens involved in all the Bon Temps drama. They speak with Carrie Preston, who plays Arlene Fowler, to get the human perspective amongst all the supernatural. Later, they hear from special effects foreman Michael Arbogast, who shares his insight into all the blood.

Episode 10

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 10: I Don't Wanna Know

This week, Deborah and Kristin groove to the rhythm of episode 10, "I Don't Wanna Know," written by Chris Offut and directed by Scott Winant. They discuss the hard truths that the Bon Temps residents have to face as plotlines come to a head. They also sit down with the Bon Temps bar owner himself, Sam Trammell, who discusses what makes Sam Merlotte such an enticing mystery man.

Episode 11

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 11: You'll Be the Death of Me

Deborah and Kristin break down episode 11, "To Love is to Bury," written and directed by Nancy Oliver.

Episode 12

Truest Blood: A True Blood Podcast 12

Deborah and Kristin wrap up season 1 by discussing episode 12, "You'll Be the Death of Me," written by Raelle Tucker and directed by Alan Ball.

About this Show

Prodigal Son

Malcolm Bright is a gifted criminal psychologist, using his twisted genius to help the NYPD solve crimes and stop killers, all while dealing with a manipulative mother, a serial killer father still looking to bond with his prodigal son and his own constantly evolving neuroses. Bright's only ally is his sister, Ainsley, a TV journalist who wishes her brother would take a break from murder and have a normal life. Unfortunately for his sister, the only way Bright feels normal is by solving cases with the help of his longtime mentor, NYPD Detective Gil Arroyo. Arroyo's one of the best detectives around, and he expects no less from his team, which includes Detective JT Tarmel, a born-and-bred New Yorker who questions whether Bright is a psychopath himself.

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