Summary
Blade: The Seriesaired on Spike TV in 2006, continuing the stories from the characters' previous trilogy of films - and almost two decades later, it can be watched for free. Starring Kirk “Sticky Fingaz” Jones, theMarvelseries only lasted for a single season before being canceled. Diving deeply into who Blade is, the series was the first original, scripted drama on the network and continued the brutal and violent war against vampires from the films. While the show was not beloved, it has gained its share of fans over the years and earned a small cult status.
Despite mixed reviews for the latest projects featuring the half-vampire hunter Blade, or Eric Brooks, interest in the upcomingMCUBlademovieis at an all-time high.Following this series and the deridedBlade: Trinity, audiences are hungry for a new version of the character to reignite interest in the franchise, especially after theMCU has subtly introduced vampire lore. Following long delays around the upcoming MCU film starring Mahershala Ali, and with rumors of Sticky Fingaz’sBlade appearing inDeadpool & Wolverine, now is the perfect time to catch up onBlade: The Series.
Blade: The Series Explained
Blade: The Seriespicks up wheretheBlademoviesleft off, with Blade as an established vampire hunter in the Marvel Universe. In the series, he is joined by a cast that includes Jill Wagner as Krista Starr and Nelson Lee as Shen. Other than Blade himself,most of the characters in the series were not pulled directly from the comic pagesand were instead original creations. The show drew more inspiration from the films than the books they were based on.
The series' first season involves Starr finding an unlikely ally in Blade as she searches for the murderer of her twin brother. This search leads the two of them to Marcus van Sciver, played by Neil Jackson, who infects Krista.With Blade’s help, she can resist her vampiric urges, and the two work togetherto take down the House of Chthon. While the series tells an entire story in the released episodes, there was much setup for further seasons that never came to fruition.
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Where To Watch Blade: The Series For Free Now
For those located in other regions, the series is also available on DVD from some retailers as a box set.The pilot episodes were released asBlade: House of Chthonon disc, with some audiences referring to the episodes as the fourth Blade movie. No Blu-ray release currently exists for the series, which runs just over 9 hours.
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With the upcomingBladeMCU reboot facing continuous delays, it may be a while before new Blade stories make their way to screens. However,Blade: The Series, while not a masterpiece, was successful enough in capturing vampire action that it may go a long way to scratching that itch. With the series available for free on Tubi, there is no reason not to giveBlade: The Seriesa attempt to prepare for the character’s possible appearance inDeadpool & Wolverineand future in the MCU.
Blade: The Series
Blade: The Series follows the half-human, half-vampire Eric Brooks, also known as Blade, as he battles the vampire underworld in Detroit. Starring rapper Kirk “Sticky Fingaz” Jones, the show expands on the lore established in the Blade film trilogy, exploring Blade’s ongoing war against the supernatural forces threatening humanity. The series delves deeper into Blade’s complex struggle with his dual identity and his relentless quest for vengeance.
