True Blood - 10 Biggest Deaths

True Blood would not be True Blood without death! The writers have shocked the viewers time and time again with surprise characters deaths since season one. To pay my respects to the fallen, I have compiled a list of the "10 Biggest Deaths" in True Blood history.

10. Roman Zimojic

Although Roman was only with us for a short time, his death was both huge and shocking because of the caliber of actor who portrayed him- no one expected Christopher Meloni to sign onto the series and last only a handful of episodes as the Guardian of the Vampire Authority before being staked through the heart by Russell Edgington.

9. Adele Stackhouse

No one saw the brutal murder of Sookie's kindly grandmother coming! Few deaths have had such a lasting impact on the characters left behind, with Adele being perhaps the most referenced deceased character throughout the series.

8. Maryann Forrester 

The main antagonist of season 2, Maryann was mysterious, psychotic and seemingly invincible. Up until her final moments, it seemed unlikely that the people of Bon Temps would ever be able to destroy this crazy maenad!

7. Queen Sophie-Anne

Although no one really expected Bill to perish in his battle with the much older and stronger Queen Sophie-Anne at the end of season 4, it was a shock to discover Bill's decades old alliance with Nan Flanagan and the AVL which lead to the bloody death of the Queen of Louisiana.

6. Nan Flanagan

The highly sarcastic and witty spokeswoman for the AVL and Chancellor of the Authority, Nan Flanagan always seemed untouchable, until her position of power slowly deteriorated over the course of Season 4, culminating in her unexpected death at the hands of Bill Compton in the season finale.

5. Nora Gainesborough

This former Chancellor of the Authority and member of the Sanguinistas, was the beloved vampire sister of Eric and progeny of Godric. Nora has the distinction of being the first victim of the deadly Hepatitis V, and her death scene was among the most gruesome of the True Death's seen on True Blood, and one of the only moments seen to cause Eric to cry.

4. Alcide Herveaux

Poor Alcide never really stood a chance- he constantly put himself in harms way in order to protect his beloved Sookie, only to never have her truely love him back. If only he had of stayed in Mississippi, he never would have feel victim to the anti-supernatural vigilantes in Bon Temps.

3. Terry Bellefleur

One of the most emotional death scenes in True Blood history! Who didn't shed a tear as Arlene sung to her husband Terry as he slowly passed away from a fatal gunshot wound in season 6 or during the emotional scenes that followed in subsequent episodes?

2. Godric

The death of this two thousand year old vampire devastated his progeny, Eric, providing the viewer with the first glimpse at the Viking vampires capacity for loyalty and love and is one of the most memorable moments of season 2.

1. Tara Thornton

Tara has the distinction of being the first top-billed regular character to meet the True Death, and that is why her death was undoubtedly the biggest in True Blood history, despite the insulting off-screen nature of her demise and the bizarre storyline that followed this gigantic characters death in the season 7 premiere.

True Blood - 10 Best...Characters

Now that True Blood's finale is rapidly approaching, I thought I would mark the occasion by writing a series of "Best" posts, beginning with True Blood's 10 Best Characters.

10. Bill Compton

Of all the regular characters on the show, Bill's allegiance was perhaps the most in question. Although he began the show as the most human of the vampires we were introduced to, Bill switched from "good guy" to "bad guy" countless times over the seasons. His romance with Sookie has been the anchoring storyline of the show and has endured countless betrayals and even his transformation into "Billith" in season 6.

9. Sookie Stackhouse

The main protagonist of the entire series, Sookie Stackhouse, has been at the centre of all the drama and action that's taken place in Bon Temps over the years. Although she has made countless questionable choices and infuriated the shows loyal fanbase immeasurably, True Blood could never have been True Blood without this telepathic waitress.

8. Jason Stackhouse

Sookie's sex-crazed and lovable brother has produced much of the comedic value to be found in the show as he struggled to make sense of the crazy-happenings that Bon Temps has endured over the years. Jason has also undergone some of the most substantial character growth of any of the series regulars, transforming from a selfish boy to a responsible, if slightly thick, officer of the law.

7. Jessica Hamby

The shows resident baby-vamp, Jessica, has been at the centre of countless romances and the dramas that come with them since her introduction into the series. She has grown from a naive Christian teenager into a strong, independent vampire under Bill's watchful eye after he was forced to turn her at the end of season 1.

6. Tara Thornton

Sookie's best friend and the shows resident survivor, Tara, suffered tragedy after tragedy, culminating in a gun-shot wound to the head that resulted in her being turned into the thing she most despised- a vampire. Against the odds, Tara seemed to find some solace in her new life with her maker, Pam, only to meet the True Death in an insulting off-screen death in the premiere of season 7.

5. Sarah Newlin

Although certainly not the most threatening villain in the history of the show, Sarah was undoubtedly the best. Hilariously portrayed by Anna Camp, Sarah's downward spiral from religious zealot to full blown mental-case has been some of the most entertaining television provided by the show (who will ever forget her thanking Jesus after her murder of Ms. Suzuki at vamp camp?)

4.  Arlene Bellefleur

Although initially one of the more minor regular characters, Arlene's ability to invoke both overwhelming emotion and fits of laughter have made her one of the most beloved and important characters on the show. Here's to hoping this feisty waitress gets the happy ending she deserves after ensuring so much tragedy over the years!

3. Lafayette Reynolds

The flamboyant short order cook at Merlotte's Bar and Grill, Lafayette has endured, racism, homophobia, spiritual possession and the death of his boyfriend, all the while managing to deliver line after line of superb dialogue and never messing his make-up.

2. Eric Northman

This one thousand year old Viking vampire has been one of the most popular characters on the show for good reason. Eric has personified what it means to be a vampire in the world of True Blood since the beginning of the show, often in form-fitting sweats or with no clothes at all.

1. Pamela Swynford De Beaufort

Eric's progeny and only weakness, Pam has been True Blood's most compelling character over the years due to her snarky attitude, loyalty to Eric, impeccable style and most importantly, her ability to consistently produce the most quotable dialogue of any character on the show. If only there was a Pam-centric sequel in the works!