From ‘True Blood’ to ‘Murderbot’: 6 Must-Watch Alexander Skarsgård Movies and TV Shows to Watch

Alexander Skarsgård has had an impressive and long career with roles spanning different emotional spans, continents, and genres. He has been a blood-thirsty vampire to different kinds of complex villains, to even existentially varying androids.
His performance in different roles has been unexpected, unforgettable, and layered to perfection. Whether it is the first time for you to see him perform in the upcoming Apple TV+ show, Murderbot, or have followed his work through the years. Let’s dive into some of his most notable works across the years.
1. True Blood: Eric Northman (2008-2014)
One of Skarsgård’s breakout roles was in True Blood, where he played the role of Eric Northman. He was a 1000-year-old Viking vampire in the show that aired on HBO. Initially, he was introduced as a merciless enforcer, but with time, his character arc grew brilliantly, and he became one of the most loved and complex characters on the show.
His performance in different roles has been unexpected, unforgettable, and layered to perfection. Whether it is the first time for you to see him perform in the upcoming Apple TV+ show, Murderbot, or have followed his work through the years. Let’s dive into some of his most notable works across the years.
1. True Blood: Eric Northman (2008-2014)
One of Skarsgård’s breakout roles was in True Blood, where he played the role of Eric Northman. He was a 1000-year-old Viking vampire in the show that aired on HBO. Initially, he was introduced as a merciless enforcer, but with time, his character arc grew brilliantly, and he became one of the most loved and complex characters on the show.
- 5/12/2025
- by Roma Dean
- FandomWire
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