True Blood

[MzzRach]

Is anyone else watching this new show on HBO? They've only aired 2 episodes so far, but I am kind of digging it. It's an interesting premise. Graphic violence and sex, though, so if that offends you, this show may not be for you.

Here's a link to the show's page on HBO.com:

HBO: True Blood

[purrtykitty]

DH has been watching, which of course means I catch some of the show, too. It is pretty interesting, the whole Vampires' rights premise is a bit amusing. It will be interesting to see how the show plays out.

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty

It is pretty interesting, the whole Vampires' rights premise is a bit amusing. It will be interesting to see how the show plays out.

Yes, it will be indeed. The vampires' rights thing is very interesting - potential for some interesting political allegories, at least.

[Janice]

I caught the first episode, but missed the second (I'll catch it this week) and so far it's OK. Being a fan of the books, it's always difficult to have the world in your imagination totally turned upside down after seeing it visualized by someone else.

TBH - I don't think I like either of the actors picked for the main characters (Bill and Sookie).

[MzzRach]

I did not realize this was based on books - I am a total book worm. Worth checking out, Janice?

[Dahlia_Rayn]

I watched the first episode, it intrigues me thus far, but we'll have to see if it holds my interest.
I usually love all things vampire!

[Janice]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach

I did not realize this was based on books - I am a total book worm. Worth checking out, Janice?

Sure, the author is fairly prolific and has a couple other series that I like too. The authors name is Charlaine Harris.

[Shimmer]

It was a train wreck for me, honestly. The acting was...horrid. I only watched the first episode, admittedly, but that was enough to make my ears and mind very unhappy.

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer

It was a train wreck for me, honestly. The acting was...horrid. I only watched the first episode, admittedly, but that was enough to make my ears and mind very unhappy.

LOL! Wasn't quite that bad for me, found it interesting enough to keep me watching a few episodes before I decide whether or not to continue.

It's been kind of a mix of cheesy and intriguing to me so far. I'm hoping that it improves, we'll see.

[aziajs]

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Originally Posted by Janice

TBH - I don't think I like either of the actors picked for the main characters (Bill and Sookie).

Oooohh..I agree about Anna Paquin. She is SO annoying. She looks so dim-witted and lost half the time. She's always looking so awkward and uncomfortable. I do like Bill, though. I think he's a good actor. I never read the books though so I have nothing to compare him to.

As for the show, I like it. I always like vampire movies and tv shows so that's not a surprise.

[Dreamergirl3]

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Originally Posted by aziajs

Oooohh..I agree about Anna Paquin. She is SO annoying. She looks so dim-witted and lost half the time. She's always looking so awkward and uncomfortable. I do like Bill, though. I think he's a good actor. I never read the books though so I have nothing to compare him to.

As for the show, I like it. I always like vampire movies and tv shows so that's not a surprise.

ITA! I'm going to keep watching and see where it goes. At least they got rid of that one girl, Sookie's best friend from the pilot episode. She was TERRIBLE, lol.

[aziajs]

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Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3

ITA! I'm going to keep watching and see where it goes. At least they got rid of that one girl, Sookie's best friend from the pilot episode. She was TERRIBLE, lol.

Who was that? I thought her best friend was that black chick. I wish they would get rid of her. She is ignorant as hell and always angry. I'm a bit over the angry, ignorant, black bitch characters. They could have done better.

[Care]

omg i get together with my friend on sundays now to watch this show

soooo freaking funny!

[elmo1026]

I love this show. I am a vampire lover. and i just started the twilight series so this show appeals to me. I love how they are connection the vampires to their human relatives. I love how they are discussing Vampires like it is a mob. I am actually falling in love with the some of the characters like TARA. I love her voice. this show is at the top of my list.

[Dreamergirl3]

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Originally Posted by aziajs

Who was that? I thought her best friend was that black chick. I wish they would get rid of her. She is ignorant as hell and always angry. I'm a bit over the angry, ignorant, black bitch characters. They could have done better.

Yup, Tara. In the pilot she was played by Brook Kerr and was replaced by Rutina Wesley (from that How She Move movie). If you think the sterotypical angry black girl character is annoying, you should have seen her played by Brook! SO BAD omg, I couldn't help but laugh every time she spoke.

[Janice]

FYI - If you missed the second episode (LIKE ME!) it's coming on again tonight @ 10:30 CST. I'll be watching it. (so NO MORE spoilers!)

[gooblyglob]

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Originally Posted by Dahlia_Rayn

I usually love all things vampire!

it sounds interesting - I hope it shows in Australia (although I should check if it hasn't already, I'm terrible at following what's on tv as I don't watch it too much nowadays)

[aziajs]

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Originally Posted by elmo1026

I am actually falling in love with the some of the characters like TARA. I love her voice.

Really?????? I want to claw her mouth or my ears off every time she talks.

[elmo1026]

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Originally Posted by aziajs

Really?????? I want to claw her mouth or my ears off every time she talks.

I love southern accents. Pretty much I am a suffer for an accent. especially, if a guy has a british accent i am in love.

[Shimmer]

That's not Southern.
It's affected, but not Southern. :/
Which is sad because that region of LA has a fantastic cadence. :/

[Janice]

ugh.


this is going to be difficult.


I *want* to like it.

[aziajs]

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Originally Posted by Shimmer

That's not Southern.
It's affected, but not Southern. :/
Which is sad because that region of LA has a fantastic cadence. :/

Right. She sounds retarded and I have never heard a southern accent that sounded like that. They need to get her to a dialect coach.

[j_absinthe]

Wow, I was really anticipating having the same reaction as many of you when I first heard about the show.

The books did nothing for me, and the ads made it look terrible. I am, however, a sucker for a cheesy horror-drama series, and this one is doing just fine for me so far. I've only seen the second episode, and not being familiar with the books that much, I honestly really enjoy it.

It's definitely hard for me not to see the Buffy comparisons because I was...am, a Buffy fan. With that aside, I have hope for the show.

As far as Tara, I don't think she's the typical bitchy black friend. I think she's got layers, she's merely projecting her frustrations of a so far wasted life in the South. Her situation would probably make me bitchy too.

My only main question is why couldn't Anna Paquin hold down a Southern accent as Rogue for the X-Men movies, especially having already won an Oscar?

[stacylynne]

I watched the 1st 2 episodes & i'm hooked. There is something about vampire movies/shows that is intriguing. I'll keep watching to see what happens.

Here are some vampire movies that I love
Dracula - a classic
Lost Boys - original & love this movie
Interview with a vampire - um kirten dunst only movie she was good in, can't go wrong with brad pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Boderes & Christian Slater
Blade - loved the 1st one

[zeroxstar]

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Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3

ITA! I'm going to keep watching and see where it goes. At least they got rid of that one girl, Sookie's best friend from the pilot episode. She was TERRIBLE, lol.

haha THIS is true. & normally i dislike anna paquin but i think she looks pretty good and is doing a good job so far! Plus i love anything vampire & can't wait for the twilight movie for my fix so this i'm soo glad this show started! I love it!