Blade

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Season 1
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 84
  3. Negative: 15 out of 84

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  1. DavidM
    Aug 3, 2006
    10
    I just love this show. especially the character marcus. He is just fantastic as the intelligent, scary, evil man. Also the conflict waiting to explode between Christa and Chase is exiting and tense. i don't really like the cop investigatin the ashers. he kind of takes away from the show for me. I think Sticky Jones is doing a real good job as Blade. You just have to forget Wesley I just love this show. especially the character marcus. He is just fantastic as the intelligent, scary, evil man. Also the conflict waiting to explode between Christa and Chase is exiting and tense. i don't really like the cop investigatin the ashers. he kind of takes away from the show for me. I think Sticky Jones is doing a real good job as Blade. You just have to forget Wesley Snipes' played him and not try to compare the two. the only thing that sucks is it's only on once a week… Expand
  2. MistyF.
    Jun 30, 2007
    9
    Bring it back we want to see how things end in the vampire world
  3. TheApocalypse
    Jun 30, 2006
    7
    Yes it is cheesy, and yes the acting could be better, and yes the tedium of the backstory hampered the first episode, however, the last 35 minutes actually made a weekly series seem pretty interesting. Not great, but definitely worth a look from people who liked the flicks...
  4. leeannm
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    Great Show i can't stop watching it never missed an episode. It's got me hooked...
  5. donh
    Aug 9, 2006
    9
    I can't for thursday to get here so I can see blade kick some blood sucking ass.
  6. JaredJ
    Oct 5, 2006
    9
    Blade the series works because there is nothing else on tv that dares to show the vampiric struggle of good vs evil. The actors are sharp, the scripts make sense, The show involves you emotionally. Not everybody likes CSI.
  7. JesseF
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    Good Series, better than I expected
  8. ChrisJ
    Jul 12, 2006
    10
    Awesome show. Better than the lameass third movie.
  9. MarkC
    Jul 18, 2006
    7
    I can't say I agree with some of the comments as I liked the show's storyline and supporting actors, particularly Jill Wagner, but I think Kirk Jones is terrible and stereotyped in his acting. Nevertheless, I didn't expect to, but I'm hooked on this show. (The first one I've ever watched on Spike)
  10. mary-janel
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    I LOVE this show i wish it could be on for 2 hours on wed. Or atleast twice a week.I think Blade and Krista should hook up also they would make such a good couple.
  11. JayC
    Jul 4, 2006
    8
    Far better than expected. Jones has some big boots to fill (not just Snipes but Blade himself). He is not trying to be Snipes. He is trying to be Blade and has pulled it off.Tthe show started a little slow but built up to be a great episode and has left me yearning for my next bite.
  12. CoreyB
    Sep 11, 2006
    10
    this show has done what the third film failed to deliver, It has the story that finally bites back and gives you something to look forward to in a comic based tv program. yes at first a little slow but now full speed ahead and "sticky jones" is now Blade. The writing for this show is one in a million and has brought blade back
  13. AshleyP
    Sep 10, 2006
    10
    I love this SHOW! It's got action, suspense, lust, betrayal, I absolutely love it all! It gives a better insight on the lives of vampires and how they work, something you didn't get from the Blade movies. I love it and it's great, I hope it comes from back for a another season, I don't care what anyone else says
  14. JudyB
    Sep 9, 2006
    10
    great show! Love it.
  15. RebeccaM
    Feb 5, 2007
    10
    I loved it!!!
  16. Deborahc
    Jun 30, 2007
    7
    Blade the series can be an great program, however too much girl on girl interest. The actors are likable and I think people will continue to watch. When will it re-air?
  17. LucJ
    Dec 20, 2006
    10
    Best Vampire show
  18. PandaK
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    Sticky is my new fantasy; this adds dimension. Blade is SHARP and SWEET
  19. savannaha
    Jul 19, 2006
    10
    i love it cause my beautiful friend Jill is it, it's totally fun and gory if you like video games and action stuff then you'll really love this show........
  20. MichaelG
    Jul 19, 2006
    8
    blade is the kind of spinoff that has potential in spades, but it remains to be seen how far they can take the momentum lost after blade 1/2/trinity. i liked the potential, but a lot of the elements of the pilot were very amateurish, i.e. vampire ash addicts and the utter lack of social impact. like the rash of shows with special abilities, ie. 4400, dead zone, ghost whisperer, medium, blade is the kind of spinoff that has potential in spades, but it remains to be seen how far they can take the momentum lost after blade 1/2/trinity. i liked the potential, but a lot of the elements of the pilot were very amateurish, i.e. vampire ash addicts and the utter lack of social impact. like the rash of shows with special abilities, ie. 4400, dead zone, ghost whisperer, medium, house, smallville, angel, buffy, blade will have to find some kind of calling outside of the typical vamp genre which has been rather well plumbed by the ten or so years of angel/buffy storylines.… Expand
  21. WilliamW
    Jul 20, 2006
    9
    This is a great show, I want to see a mecury commercial during it.
  22. JoshH
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    I watch Blade every wensday
  23. RyanN
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    Love the show!
  24. JamesK
    Aug 13, 2006
    10
    Great show and getting better each episode
  25. andyb
    Aug 23, 2006
    10
    yep suprised i was expecting a load of bull---- but i love it.Each week it gets better and the story is giving me my weekly fix of all things bad ass.
  26. John
    Sep 13, 2006
    10
    Great show!!! Great writing!!! It follows the films perfectly. They dio great with what they have, small budget and creating the origin story. Origin stories are tough to do, but David Goyer has delivered just like he did in the films.
  27. kadayip
    Sep 15, 2006
    10
    The show was a bit hackneyed at first, but it has improved with each episode and carved a little niche in my viewing habits. If you can see past the flaws it's an engaging ride.
  28. DanO
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    This is a great show. It has allowed both the character of Blade as well as the story to develop and has gone place where the movies haven't. Kirk Jones really embraced the character of Blade, and is not living in Wesley's shadow. From what I understood, the show was doing well, and it had decent ratings. Am I wrong? Is the show in danger of cancellation? Well, If Spike TV does This is a great show. It has allowed both the character of Blade as well as the story to develop and has gone place where the movies haven't. Kirk Jones really embraced the character of Blade, and is not living in Wesley's shadow. From what I understood, the show was doing well, and it had decent ratings. Am I wrong? Is the show in danger of cancellation? Well, If Spike TV does decide to cancel Blade, I promise to boycott thier network for the rest of my life!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  29. JessicaB
    Oct 19, 2007
    10
    I love it!! It is sooo much fun to watch. Even if I have to go behind my moms back and watch. I still love it. PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!
  30. DarrenP.
    Jan 5, 2008
    10
    I thought blade was one of the best series on television. I watched it every chance I got. The series ended with a huge cliffhanger, I truly hope that it will be brought back so that all of the fans can tune in and see what happens. please bring blade back.
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Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best TV Season of 2006
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#36 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
49

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 5 out of 15
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    Certainly a superhero needs to have gravitas, but Jones takes it too far -- further than Wesley Snipes in the "Blade" movies.
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    50
    "Blade" could work as an earnest fantasy. It just doesn't, yet.
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  3. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    25
    A tediously bloody bore.
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