True Blood -- renewed for season 2

HBO RENEWS TRUE BLOOD, NEW SERIES FROM "SIX FEET UNDER" CREATOR ALAN BALL, FOR SECOND SEASON, WITH PRODUCTION TO BEGIN EARLY NEXT YEAR

"I am thrilled to be able to continue to work with such a talented group of writers, cast and crew to explore the characters and world created by Charlaine Harris in her novels," Ball said.

"True Blood" earns a Season 2

After just two episodes, the second of which saw a 24% ratings increase, HBO has ordered a 2nd season of Alan Ball's vampire series.