Blade: The Series (2006)
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Blade continues his war against vampires in this TV continuation, facing the House of Chthon. This 2006 Marvel series sits outside the MCU timeline, so you can watch it on its own without any homework. At 9h, it is rent or buy only in the US right now.
| Release date | June 28, 2006 |
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Why it’s worth knowing about
Spike TV's short-lived continuation with Sticky Fingaz as Blade, a rare attempt to keep the franchise alive on television after Trinity stumbled.
About Blade: The Series
Krista Starr comes home to Detroit from the war in Iraq and finds that her twin brother has been killed. Digging into his death, she learns he was a "familiar," a human serving a vampire in the hope of being turned. Then she's turned herself by Marcus Van Sciver, a powerful member of the vampire House of Chthon. Blade recruits her to go undercover among the vampires, and Krista uses her new position to search for her brother's killer while Marcus works on a secret plan of his own.
David S. Goyer, who wrote Blade and Blade II, created the show for Spike with New Line Television and Marvel. Geoff Johns co-wrote the two-hour pilot and several episodes. Sticky Fingaz (credited as Kirk "Sticky" Jones) replaces Wesley Snipes as Blade, with Jill Wagner as Krista, Neil Jackson as Marcus and Jessica Gower as Chase. It ran for 13 episodes from June 28 to September 13, 2006. The premiere was Spike's most-watched original series debut, but ratings faded, reviews were mixed, and it was canceled after one season.
Good to know
- It takes place after Blade: Trinity, and the pilot refers to that film's events.
- The two-hour pilot was released on DVD as Blade: House of Chthon.
- It was the second TV show to premiere on iTunes before airing on regular television.
- Geoff Johns later said the cancellation came down to production costs, not a lack of interest from the network.
How to watch it
Watch it after all three Blade films, since it continues from Blade: Trinity. Start with the two-hour pilot, House of Chthon, which sets up the season. Keep in mind that it ends after one season, so some threads are left unresolved. It has nothing to do with the MCU, and Sticky Fingaz plays a colder, quieter Blade than Wesley Snipes did.
Where to watch Blade: The Series in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Not currently on a US subscription service |
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| Rent or buy | Apple TV |
Where to watch Blade: The Series outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
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| United Kingdom | Not included | Not available |
| Canada | Not included | Not available |
| Australia | Not included | Not available |
| India | Not included | Not available |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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Blade: The Series FAQ
Who plays Blade in Blade: The Series?
Sticky Fingaz, credited as Kirk "Sticky" Jones, plays Blade, replacing Wesley Snipes from the films.
Why was Blade: The Series canceled?
Ratings dropped after a strong premiere, and Spike confirmed in September 2006 that there would be no second season. Co-writer Geoff Johns said the cost of production was the main reason.
Is Blade: The Series connected to the movies?
Yes. It's set after Blade: Trinity and was created by David S. Goyer, who wrote the first two films, though Blade is played by a different actor.
Can you skip Blade: The Series?
Yes, skip it if you like. It’s a Marvel title, but not part of the MCU timeline.
How many episodes does Blade: The Series have?
Blade: The Series is a one-part special.
Is Blade: The Series part of the MCU?
No. It’s Marvel, but it was made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe.