Steve Newlin

Vampire Steve Newlin and his signature over-the-shoulder sweater was back and better than ever in True Blood Season 5, and although we have a long six-month hiatus ahead of us, we can't stop thinking about him! While we think he'll be back next season, after he scurried off in the finale, we can't be sure!

While we're all waiting on pins and needles, check out five things you need...

When Steve Newlin first appeared on True Blood, he was a vampire-hating evangelist on a mission to eradicate the “species" — but by the end of Season 5, he was not only a vampire himself, but also The Authority spokesperson!

And when it came to crafting both sides of his character, portrayer Michael McMillian originally turned to cultural icons, including a polarizing former...

Has anyone seen Steve Newlin? We're worried that he's currently wandering the Bon Temps backwoods, surrounded by roving packs of unicorns, heartbreak, and the faint smell of Sookie and Bill's lovemaking.

Last time we saw The Rev, he had run off into the great unknown after witnessing Russell Edgington's death — speaking of, time to pour some out for our fallen homie — and we...

When it comes to True Blood pairings, things are pretty straightforward: Sookie and almost every male supe on the show, Jessica and Jason, Lafayette and Jesus (RIP), Luna and Sam … and the list goes on.

But once in awhile, we’re thrown a curveball — like Sam and Tara — and find ourselves confused. Is this a popular pairing? Are there hoards of Sam and Tara fans out...

While the True Blood vampires can’t enjoy the sunny San Diego skies — although Russell Edgington won’t stop trying — many other Bon Temps supes can.

Although she wasn’t in character, pint-sized star Chloe Noelle was snuggling up to a penguin at SeaWorld in San Diego on Aug. 2, 2012.