Blade: The Series

Blade is a half-man, half-vampire who employs his extraordinary powers in a crusade to save mankind from the demonic creatures who walk the night. Set in Detroit, Blade investigates the vampire house of Chthon. Along the way he forms an uneasy alliance with Krista Starr, a former military veteran who becomes entrenched in the world of vampires while investigating the murder of her twin brother.

Blade (2006) is a United States action horror series created by David S. Goyer for Spike, adapting the Marvel comic book hero into a single twelve-episode season set in modern Detroit. Sticky Fingaz plays Blade, a half-human, half-vampire who hunts the demonic creatures that prowl the night, while Jill Wagner plays Krista Starr, a former military veteran drawn into the vampire world as she investigates the murder of her twin brother. Nelson Lee appears as Shen, and Neil Jackson as Marcus Van Sciver, among other figures tied to the vampire house of Chthon. Each episode mixes case-driven investigation with ongoing mystery, as Blade pursues vampire houses through the city's nightlife and shadowed streets while forming an uneasy alliance with Krista. The tone is gritty and violent, with dark urban atmosphere and a grounded sense of danger, though the series leans on action spectacle more than existential reflection. Fans of Blade (1998), Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel will find a similar blend of vampire mythology, supernatural crime and comic book heroics. The show was canceled after its single season, leaving its central storyline unfinished.

Audiences rated the single season negatively, with its vampire-hunting action and Detroit setting not lifting it above a modest level.

• Blade (1998)shared vampire action horror tone, supernatural crime investigation, comic book superhero origin
• Angelshared urban supernatural mystery, vampire underworld, monster hunting in a modern city
• Buffy the Vampire Slayershared supernatural action, vampire hunting, serialized monster mythology

Created by

David S. Goyer

Release Date

2006-06-28

Episode runtime

45 min

Rating

6.2 / 10 (92)

What is Blade: The Series about?

A half-vampire hunter takes on a Detroit vampire house alongside a grieving ex-soldier investigating her twin brother's murder.

What is Blade: The Series like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Blade: The Series as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Blade: The Series violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Blade: The Series as moderate.

What did critics think of Blade: The Series?

Audiences rated the single season negatively, with its vampire-hunting action and Detroit setting not lifting it above a modest level.

Which shows are like Blade: The Series?

Shows with a similar feel include Blade (1998), Angel, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

How long is Blade: The Series?

Blade: The Series: 1 season, 12 episodes.

Is Blade: The Series still running?

No, Blade: The Series was canceled.

Where can I watch Blade: The Series?

In United States, Blade: The Series is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.