Bloodline
Dysfunctional family unearths dark secrets in Florida
About Bloodline
Released: 2015
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 3 Seasons
Cast
Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Sissy Spacek, Linda Cardellini, Norbert Leo Butz, Jacinda Barrett, Jamie McShane, John Leguizamo, Enrique Murciano, Sam Shepard, Chloë Sevigny, Andrea Riseborough, Beau Bridges, Taylor Rouviere, Owen Teague, Brandon Larracuente
About Bloodline
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Bloodline is a TV drama series that originally aired on Netflix in 2015. The show follows the Rayburn family, who runs a prestigious hotel in the Florida Keys. When the black sheep of the family, Danny Rayburn, returns home, long-held secrets and dark pasts are forced to the surface, leading to a chain of events that unravel the family's facade of perfection.
The series delves into themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of past actions. As the story progresses, the relationships among the Rayburn siblings and their parents become increasingly strained, leading to a dramatic and suspenseful narrative.
Making / Production
Bloodline was created by Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman. The show was filmed on location in the Florida Keys, giving it an authentic and atmospheric setting that becomes almost a character in itself. The series is known for its tight writing, intricate plotting, and complex character development.
Actors
- Kyle Chandler as John Rayburn - The responsible eldest son caught in the web of family secrets.
- Ben Mendelsohn as Danny Rayburn - The troubled and manipulative black sheep of the family.
- Linda Cardellini as Meg Rayburn - The daughter struggling to navigate her family's dark past.
- Norbert Leo Butz as Kevin Rayburn - The younger brother dealing with his own demons.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and atmospheric setting.
- Bloodline was praised for its slow-burn storytelling and suspenseful plot twists.
- Ben Mendelsohn won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Danny Rayburn.
Awards
Ben Mendelsohn won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Danny Rayburn in Bloodline.
Quotes
- "We're not bad people, but we did a bad thing." - John Rayburn
- "Family comes first. Everything else in its place." - Danny Rayburn
Music, Soundtrack
- The show's soundtrack features a haunting and atmospheric score composed by Tony Morales and Edward Rogers, adding to the suspenseful tone of the series.
About Bloodline
Bloodline is a thrilling drama following the dark secrets and misunderstandings among the Rayburn family in Florida Keys.
