Is anyone watching this show? I just watched the first episode finally last night. It's pretty different for a TV vampire tale. I can't recall but is this based off some books? I'm going to watch a few more and see where it goes. Not a show for the kids that's for sure.
I've never heard of this. Sounds interesting though.
I just got HBO last week, maybe I'll take a look.
I don't have HBO (cue single tear), but I see the book series where I work everyday. I think they're called the Soosie Stackhouse Chronicles, but I could be wrong. I might try give them a read when the Christmas holidays come up.
yeah, it's the Sookie Stackhouse series. I hear they are pretty good. I've also heard that they were "Chicklit" from my wife.
The good news is that it's a likable series. My wife, father-in-law, and brother-in-laws, and I all like the show.
The bad news is that the season just ended and it's a cliffhanger that won't be resolved until summer.
Quote from: Just X on December 01, 2008, 02:23:08 PM
yeah, it's the Sookie Stackhouse series.
???? I thought it was based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries book series by Charlaine Harris
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Southern_Vampire_Mysteries (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Southern_Vampire_Mysteries)
It is a very good show, but is not for the kids, I kinda of see it as a story of two races clashing
but its not black vs white its living vs dead (Not living?)
check it out......
"But you don't have to take my world for it"
~Java
Quote from: Java The Hut on December 01, 2008, 05:31:56 PM
Quote from: Just X on December 01, 2008, 02:23:08 PM
yeah, it's the Sookie Stackhouse series.
???? I thought it was based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries book series by Charlaine Harris
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Southern_Vampire_Mysteries (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Southern_Vampire_Mysteries)
It is a very good show, but is not for the kids, I kinda of see it as a story of two races clashing
but its not black vs white its living vs dead (Not living?)
check it out......
"But you don't have to take my world for it"
~Java
Yeah, read the link you sent. the protagonist is Sookie Stackhouse.
I got halfway through the first episode; I like the concept but I find the characters unbelievably annoying. Might give it another go with some of the later episodes.
I've heard the first episode is a little rough, but I'm a big Alan Ball/Six Feet Under fan, so I plan on renting it when it's released on DVD. Of course, I'll be slightly behind the times, but I can deal with that. :)
Yeah, I've only watched the first episode and most of the characters are pretty shallow and not very likable. Sookie is about the only one so far that I kind of like.
Quote from: celestialteapot on December 01, 2008, 08:36:24 PM
I got halfway through the first episode; I like the concept but I find the characters unbelievably annoying. Might give it another go with some of the later episodes.
Where did you watch it? (and i don't mean in your living room ;) )
Might check this out if I can find it. Is it on in the UK yet?
Quote from: Dangelus on December 04, 2008, 11:43:25 PM
Might check this out if I can find it. Is it on in the UK yet?
If celestialteapot's seen the first episode, it must be around in some form.
I believe it's going to be shown on FX next year or something but I watched it the sneaky way :blush
Naughty teapot, for your shenanigans we shall pour coffee in your pot. ;)
Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on December 05, 2008, 04:15:29 AM
Naughty teapot, for your shenanigans we shall pour coffee in your pot. ;)
Noooooooooooo!!!!
Season Two starts this coming Sunday!
True Blood Season 2 Trailer (HBO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qufAFY7FL0U#ws-lq-lq2-hq-vhq)
True Blood is BACK (HBO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HQk-p6hIE0#ws-lq-lq2-hq)
Anyone watching this show for season 2? It's pretty cool and they have upped the intensity I think. Keep in mind there is a lot of violence and sexual situations as it is on HBO so the show isn't for kids or even for some adults. But I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
I'm still tuning in, I want to know what the story is with Ensign Ro.... err.... Maryann (Michelle Forbes)
I think her story is going to be the hook for season 2
Yeah - she seems very interesting.
I don't have HBO.. but I hope to catch it on DVD.. I've heard it starts off slow but really picks up.
Anyone keeping up on this for season 2? It's really been good. Very interesting and lots of new things going on. Loved the Godric character from the last episode. Very cool show.
I really loved the most recent episode. It seems a few other folks did too:
'True Blood' ratings: They're huge!
by Michael Ausiello
Categories: 'True Blood', News
This is batty! True Blood hit another ratings high on Sunday, surging to a best-ever 5.3 million viewers. That's up 20 percent over last week's record 4.5 million viewers. Bottom line: The show's unstoppable! Here are three reasons why (four if you include the hunky interviewer).
More True Blood scoop...
learn more here:
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/25/true-blood-ratings-theyre-huge/ (http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/25/true-blood-ratings-theyre-huge/)
I just got all caught up, and I'm in real time now. I've watched seasons 1 and 2 in about a week, and now I CAN't STAND waiting for the new episodes. What a great show. I just love Alan Ball. Six Feet Under was fantastic, and this show has got me totally hooked now. I'm interested in the fiction, I recently acquired the complete series of novels this show is based on, but I am hesitant to read them because I don't want to spoil the TV show. I'm sure I will break down when season 2 comes to a close and we have to wait a year for season 3.
The show really is incredible, and I'm not just saying that because of the more 'adult' elements (thought they certainly don't hurt!)
The world that the characters inhabit is very detailed and interesting, and I'm sure we're only getting a peak at the rich world that exists in the books. Speaking of which, I plan on getting into them as well, just as soon as this season ends.
Really wondering how they're going to overcome this season's Big-Bad. It's gonna be a fun finale!
Glad others are enjoying it too. I agree, the characters are very interesting and it is a rich world. This season has been quite the ride I think. Excited to see how it all turns out.
I have never seen this show, but recently Chris sent me a link to one of the characters (Eric) and I couldn't get over how much the actor looked like my husband! Either Dave is a moonlighting actor or he's a vampire...should I be concerned? :D I hate vampires but I'm going to have to check it out.
Eric is sort of a big, Viking kind of guy on the show. The couple pictures and video I have seen of Dave make me also see they have a similar look. But has Dave ever had hair this long? :)
Eric is my favorite character on the show. As a human he was shown to be a Viking and was turned into a vampire rather than murdered because of his skills and prowess on the battlefield. In present day he is the vampire "Sheriff" in the area of Louisianna where the show takes place. I like his portrayal better than the main vampire in the show, Bill Compton, because so far at least he is less constrained by human values and morals and just seems like a cool, bad ass, super powered monster. You wouldn't want to mess with Eric.
I also love his scenes in the show because so far they have mostly been all about the political/power structure of the vampire subculture, which for some reason I find fascinating. I hope they go into more detail about that in future episodes.
I'm enjoying Eric's development too, but I didn't like what he did to Lafayette. I enjoy all the characters, but I think I like Bill a bit better since he seems closer to the character of Angel on the Buffy spin-off. I like seeing Bill try to stick to his human values and fight his vampire side. In any case, this show is just a lot of fun to watch, for me at least.
Am I the only one that feels kind of weird to see Rogue naked and doing naughty things?
Quote from: Just X on August 28, 2009, 08:19:16 AM
Am I the only one that feels kind of weird to see Rogue naked and doing naughty things?
Yeah, that was a bit weird at first. But she looks a lot different than in her X-Men days. I like her as a blonde too.
Quote from: Rico on August 28, 2009, 08:02:40 AM
I'm enjoying Eric's development too, but I didn't like what he did to Lafayette. I enjoy all the characters, but I think I like Bill a bit better since he seems closer to the character of Angel on the Buffy spin-off. I like seeing Bill try to stick to his human values and fight his vampire side. In any case, this show is just a lot of fun to watch, for me at least.
I just feel like the whole vampire with a human heart thing has been done before, and I would kind of rather see more of the pure anti hero in Eric.
Quote from: Just X on August 28, 2009, 08:19:16 AM
Am I the only one that feels kind of weird to see Rogue naked and doing naughty things?
Weird maybe, but are you complaining? Plus wasn't she a bit naughty in "Almost Famous" as well? There is some precedent there if I remember correctly.
Quote from: Rico on August 28, 2009, 07:06:16 AM
Eric is sort of a big, Viking kind of guy on the show. The couple pictures and video I have seen of Dave make me also see they have a similar look. But has Dave ever had hair this long? :)
LOL, see! It is him. ;) Dave's family is Norwegian...and he's 6' 4", but he has never had his hair that long. He has, however, sported the slicked back style (back when we first met) that I've seen in other photos of this character. Hummm... is it Buffy violent or Slasher movie violent? I guess it is on HBO so the later is probably true. I'm just curious whether I should seek out a download or rental somewhere.
The show can be violent, but to me it's never slasher movie violent. Actually, the occasional nudity and sexual situations might be more of an issue - to some people. It is an HBO series and they don't hold too much back, but I never find it gratuitous.
Interesting episode this week. In two weeks we get the season 2 finale.
[spoiler]I kind of liked this week's show - to a point. Although letting Tara get loose was dumb after all they went through to cure her before. I might have been tempted to let Maryann have her after she got away. I liked the vampire queen and felt she was played well. She acted like a bored little kid, which maybe after hundreds of years of living would do to you.
Not sure what to think about the egg and the ending or Eric flying? Can Bill fly too or is this something vampires learn as they get older?[/spoiler]
I was pretty disappointed with this week's episode.
[spoiler]I know comments like these are Monday morning quarterbacking, but I think the episode would have worked much better if the townsfolk under Maryanne's sway were played as more sinister and evil than just ridiculous like they seemed to me. There were so many moments that were just flat out stupid. Rico mentioned one with the whole Tara thing. Eric in Tara's mom's dress made was just dumb and not scary at all, I don't care how traumatized I was I would have burst out laughing if I saw that. The egg/nest made me laugh out loud too, and I don't know if that is what they were going for. Also Sookie's brother Jason has gone down a completely unbelievable route. I mean I know the guy is dumb and not the most self aware person, but I find his character arc to be beyond unbelieveable. His scenes now are just annoying, whereas earlier in the season his story was cool and interesting. Overall I think I'd rather this be a dark, disturbing series, with some comic moments thrown in to release the tension, but it seems they are treating the whole thing like a joke right now. I hope things change.[/spoiler]
I'm enjoying every episode. I got what they were trying to do with the last episode and I loved it.
Yeah, I liked it too. Some things bugged me a little, but this is still one cool and fun show to watch. Not like anything else on TV.
So season 2 down, I liked the final episode alot. I think they wrapped up the story nicely and left things sufficiently "hung" to keep us all on the edge of our seats for season 3.
[spoiler]I loved Maryanne's end, it was a great effect seeing her decay and die when Sam crushed her black heart in his fist. I think it is pretty obvious that it was Eric who kidnapped Bill at the end of season two. He pretty much said to the Queen that he was going to take care of Bill, and the black gloves on his hands would indicate to me that it was a vamp holding the silver noose that was thrown over Bill's head. Anyone else have a different prediction? [/spoiler]
I enjoyed the finale - mainly. But I had a few problems with it. See below:
[spoiler]It seemed very obvious to me that Sam was the bull. Is Maryanne that stupid? I mean I liked that it was Sam that got in her in the end, it just seemed a bit easy. Especially since she knew what he could do and with Bill right there too. I wanted Sookie to help out more, like maybe when Sam gets stabbed she gets so upset she lets out a burst of energy and turns the town all back to normal and they turn on Maryanne. Gods weaken when their followers don't follow them anymore. I'm not sure why they killed Eggs off. Seemed kind of pointless. And yeah, I agree it sure looks like it was Eric that grabbed Bill at the end. Maybe a bit too obvious. [/spoiler]
But still, overall a great season.
Yeah, after seeing the show, I have a few thoughts:
[spoiler] 1) It was kind of dull and anti-climatic. I think that maryanne was so hungry for it to happen, that she believed it when she saw what she wanted to see.
2) I didn't like how the horns became arms in sam's transformation.
3) I knew Eggs was a dead man from the beginning, it was only a matter of how.
4) As bad as I feel for Sookie, I really think Bill is an idiot. When you threaten an obviously more powerful vampire, you should expect something to happen.
I don't know where you got the God's weakening mythos from Rico, but in previous episodes, when they discussed the meneads, Bill was told that they were immortal because they believed they were and that they actually wanted to die, but could only do so when the god who never comes arrives. I think that it was just her hopes being answered that allowed her to believe, but again the exchange was still anti-climatic. I expected them to take Sam's heart, but I think that's why they had Sookie do what she did so that there could be a chase.
I think that they wrapped up the story too soon and wasted too much time with the remainder of the wrap up. While I really enjoyed the season, the finale was kind of ... meh.
[/spoiler]
A followup:
[spoiler]My comment about gods weakening when their followers or "flock" leave is a general statement that is typical of several legends. The vampires seemed to not know much about Maryanne so they could have really come up with anything in the end - especially since the vampires still don't know what Sookie was capable of. One problem with shows that build to a big finish over most of a whole season is it is hard to live up to the build up. I thought it was ok, but I would have done things a bit different.[/spoiler]
Oh well, on to Dexter!
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on September 15, 2009, 07:44:22 AM
Oh well, on to Dexter!
OH YEAH! And I'm almost caught up. Just have the season three finale to still watch and then I'm good for season four on Sept. 27th!
Wow.. they are on season four.. didn't this just start last year. Are they short seasons?
Quote from: StarTrekFanatic5 on September 15, 2009, 09:05:59 AM
Wow.. they are on season four.. didn't this just start last year. Are they short seasons?
We diverged into talking "Dexter" a bit Kenny. For the record, "True Blood" just finished season two up. "Dexter" starts season 4 up at the end of this month. These cable series usually only do about 12 episodes per season. But for me, they are some of the most interesting things on to watch these days.
Me too, percentage wise there are more series on pay cable channels that I watch regularly now than there are on network channels.
And the cable programmers make up for the short seasons (generally ten or twelve eps like Rico said) by making you wait for more than a year between the season finale and the next season premiere...um, wait a sec, that sucks too... :confused :confused :confused
Watched the season three premiere episode last night. Man, this show just gets better and more interesting each season. They seem to be amping things up a notch too (not that it was low before). Anyone else watching the new season yet?
I don't have HBO.. but I hope to catch up on them with the DVD's.. looks like my kind of series.
The female Vamps in this series are so incredibly hot. I feel like a schmo being manipulated so easily, but the Queen, Eric's sidekick (who reminds me of undead Angelina Jolie), and Bill's protege are all so goddamn sexy I'll watch the show just to see them.
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on June 16, 2010, 11:12:30 AM
The female Vamps in this series are so incredibly hot. I feel like a schmo being manipulated so easily, but the Queen, Eric's sidekick (who reminds me of undead Angelina Jolie), and Bill's protege are all so goddamn sexy I'll watch the show just to see them.
Agreed! And don't forget Sookie and Tara!
Tara gets on my nerves, I wouldn't mind if something bad happened to her. I'm looking forward to seeing what's the story with Sookie's abilities, hopefully they wont drag that element out too long.
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on June 16, 2010, 11:12:30 AM
The female Vamps in this series are so incredibly hot. I feel like a schmo being manipulated so easily, but the Queen, Eric's sidekick (who reminds me of undead Angelina Jolie), and Bill's protege are all so goddamn sexy I'll watch the show just to see them.
Hmmm..you make a strong case for me to check this show out...
Hot woman.. is that the only reason to watch this show.. beginning to worry it may not be my thing after all.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on June 17, 2010, 05:58:18 PM
Hot woman.. is that the only reason to watch this show.. beginning to worry it may not be my thing after all.
Actually there was scene in the first episode of this season between two of the "hot hunks." You would have liked it Kenny!
LOL.. I was asking is there more to the show then hot people.. are the stories good.. the acting.. etc...
But thanks Rico for the heads up... :)
Oh yes Kenny - there is much more to the show than hot people. The stories and acting are awesome. But it never hurts to have a good looking cast.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on June 17, 2010, 05:58:18 PM
Hot woman.. is that the only reason to watch this show.. beginning to worry it may not be my thing after all.
. No not the only reason but definitely one that compels me to keep tuned in. Alan Ball has a recurring theme in all of his series that illustrates the fine line between sex and violence, but this series practically oozes sexuality in every scene. It could make some types of people uncomfortable, so maybe it isn't your cup of tea Kenny. I certainly wouldn't watch this show with my grandmother, thats for sure.
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on June 17, 2010, 07:34:31 PM
It could make some types of people uncomfortable, so maybe it isn't your cup of tea Kenny. I certainly wouldn't watch this show with my grandmother, thats for sure.
After all these years Jobydrone4of20 thought you knew me better :) ... I look forward to checking them out.
Sex and violence are a pretty big part of the show, but the characters and their relationships are what keeps me coming back each week - to see what happens next.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on June 18, 2010, 12:49:01 AM
After all these years Jobydrone4of20 thought you knew me better :) ... I look forward to checking them out.
Ha ha Actually Kenny I think of all the people on this forum, other than Rico of course, I think I've gotten a pretty good sense of your taste over the years. I am pretty sure you'd get a big kick out of this show. Watch from the begining though, don't try to pick it up in the middle. You'd be missing alot of great stuff from the first two seasons.
edit: also it takes a couple of episodes to get a feel for the characters. I remember I had to watch for a little while before I got sucked in (pun intended)
Kenny's a prude. ;)
Been enjoying season three quite a bit. About at the midway point now and just watched episode six last night. I know I'm liking a show when there are some nasty, evil bad guys that I want gone. Good stuff!
Oh, here's a fun little pic from Comic Con with two of the stars of the show and a cardboard cutout of one of their missing cast members who couldn't attend. :)
Just came across this picture.. do you find it sexy or disturbing.. or maybe a little of both??
A little of both. To be honest, I think it's kind of blah, they could have done something more interesting, IMO.
I've never watched the show, doesn't really interest me at all (pretty tired of the whole vampire genre already), but Kenny, I find it a bit disturbing to be honest.
Oh, and THIS IS MY 200th POST!! YEAH!! :):):)
That's quite a picture and I still love the series. I have to say this season has been pretty bloody so the pic sort of represents the series - to a degree. But it's much deeper than that. I always say, don't judge a book by it's cover. I actually think most of you would get a kick out of the series.
Yeah, it doesn't turn me off from considering watching, whci i don't but have heard I should, I just think it's kind of unoriginal. Look, we're naked and bloody! So what?
Quote from: Bryancd on August 19, 2010, 10:58:18 AM
Yeah, it doesn't turn me off from considering watching, whci i don't but have heard I should, I just think it's kind of unoriginal. Look, we're naked and bloody! So what?
Hmm, Bryan you must read different magazines or go to other places on the web than I do. I have to say I haven't seen a lot of naked, blood covered pics of people in my day. ;)
P.S. My older son was talking to me about this show the other day because I guess a bunch of girls come over to watch it on his HBO on Sunday nights. I told him dude, whatever it takes to get the ladies in your apartment! :)
That reminds me I need to renew my subscription to "Blood and Skin"... ;
Quote from: Bryancd on August 19, 2010, 10:58:18 AM
Yeah, it doesn't turn me off from considering watching, whci i don't but have heard I should, I just think it's kind of unoriginal. Look, we're naked and bloody! So what?
Wow Bryan...you're not visiting South Phoenix newstands are you? ;) Or subscribing to the website Ben Quayle used to write for? Under an assumed name of course ;)
Also, for those that are interested. This series is based on a series of novels. I may pick a few up sometime and give them a look.
http://www.amazon.com/Sookie-Stackhouse-8-copy-Boxed-Blood/dp/0441018238/ref=pd_ts_zgc_b_25_1_i?ie=UTF8&s=books&pf_rd_p=1272395882&pf_rd_s=right-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=507846&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1QZP2F337WFKTQHK1J1Q (http://www.amazon.com/Sookie-Stackhouse-8-copy-Boxed-Blood/dp/0441018238/ref=pd_ts_zgc_b_25_1_i?ie=UTF8&s=books&pf_rd_p=1272395882&pf_rd_s=right-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=507846&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1QZP2F337WFKTQHK1J1Q)
I for one am very excited to pick up this series.. gonna get a Wii (ordered it) and I can get netflix through it (I think) so I should be able to stream them (if my internet is fast enough).. if not I can always rent the DVD's.. what season are they on now... 3?
Current season is three. And there are only 12 episodes per each season.
Quote from: Rico on August 20, 2010, 02:41:58 PM
Current season is three. And there are only 12 episodes per each season.
Thanks Rico.. that's not too bad.. I should be able to catch up.. actually I don't have HBO so I have time before S3 comes out on DVD.
Well, the season is coming to a head now. One episode left. I've really enjoyed this season a lot. Very interesting stuff going on. And it seems the two main stars got married in real life recently too. Congrats to Anna and Stephen!
Pretty good finale to season three, some interesting twists and turns. But I thought they left a bit too much hanging. One other thing about this season was many of the characters were kept apart much more than in past seasons. Not sure I liked it that way as much. It was like there were all these separate stories going. Now, I still enjoyed the season but I do hope next year they bring them all together a bit more.
As long as Tara stays gone I'm ok. Best scene in the whole finale was her driving out of town!
Finally got my S1 Disc 1 from Netflix.. can't wait to watch this series.
I think you will enjoy it Kenny. Oh, there is a comic series out now too. I've read the first issue and it's pretty good. Really captures the characters attitudes, speech and the art is well done too. Check it out if you are a fan of the series.
Learn more here:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/07/22/true.blood.comic.book/index.html (http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/07/22/true.blood.comic.book/index.html)
After years of wanting to see this series ( I don't have HBO) I finally rented Disc 1 of the first season. Everyone I talked too and who knows me said I would enjoy it. So last night Harry and I sat down to watch episode 1. Harry wasn't sold on it yet but said he would watch the first episode and then let me know if he wanted to continue or not.
We watched it and then a few moments later we watched the second episode and would have continued to watch if there were more then 2 episodes on that disc.
Needless to say I LOVED IT.
Though it's been out for a while I didn't really know much about it.. I mean I knew it was about vampires and that the main character Sookie was telepathic. But that was about it. I didn't know the Vampires "Came out of the Caskets" and were fighting for civil rights. Which was AWESOME because it pretty much mirrors gay people and how they are fighting for their rights, minus the undead, killing people part. :) Lot's of blood, which I expected and didn't mind. Lot's of sex which I don't mind or course.. but I guess I'm not use to it in TV shows, though I did watch Sex and the City a bit. But the one thing that really surprised me about the first few episodes was the humor.. both Harry and I laughed out loud, though out both episodes. There was some great dialogue.. and I liked how you cared about the characters so quickly. The main characters were charming, funny and charismatic. I mean we've only seen two episode but when Sookie was getting . attacked you just wanted Bill to come and rescue her and kill that couple. Which he does in the next episode but man I was hoping he would make them suffer a bit.
Anyways... I'm bummed that there are only two episodes per disc and that it will take at least 2 days to return the disk and get a new one.. I might have to go out and buy me the DVD's for my Birthday unless I can find a friend who has them already.
I can't wait to see more of this series.
Glad you've jumped in Kenny. Yes, the series is A LOT more than just about vampires. For me, it's the characters that have kept me coming back to see what happens next. Keep us posted on how you like the rest too.
One of the shows I'm covering on the podcast today. See if this trailer for the first season whets your appetite for some great TV!
True Blood Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK1D9vGJePc#)
Been meaning to check this one out.
Season Four starts on June 26th! Going to be awesome! Check out this short teaser trailer!
True Blood: Season 4 New Promo "The Wait is Almost Over" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBU28d9YH08#ws)
Some new posters have popped up for the new season. Here's one of them.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=78120 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=78120)
First three minutes of season four as a little teaser preview....
True Blood Season 4: First 3 Minutes! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bMRPpjOJ70#ws)
Getting pretty excited for the return of "True Blood" this coming weekend on June 26th. Another cool preview...
[embed=560,349]<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CPSnb0b1Sqo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>[/embed]
Season Four starts tonight!!! Oh, yeah!
True Blood: Season 4 - Witches vs. Vampires Trailer (HBO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvdSHbRLTPw#ws)
HBO Go is doing an early premiere of next weeks episode if you just can't get enough True Blood from the premiere.
I enjoyed the first episode back for this season. Still have to watch last night's episode. Lots of changes going on for the characters this year it seems. Great to have it back for the summer.
Episode two for the new season was even better and more intriguing. We get to learn some new things and many plot points for the new season are getting set into motion. Great start so far!
Fun pic of many of the cast at Comic Con 2011.
Anyone keeping up with this season? We have witches, panthers, and shifters - oh my! :)
Kind of letting this show fall by the wayside, especially since it will be available on HBO Go indefinitely for whenever I have some time to catch up.
Quote from: Jobydrone4of20 on August 02, 2011, 08:45:59 AM
Kind of letting this show fall by the wayside, especially since it will be available on HBO Go indefinitely for whenever I have some time to catch up.
As long as you still subscribe to HBO - right? Do they keep the past seasons up too??
Yes to both, if you believe the dates listed in the app, every episode from every season will be continuously available until at least 12/31/2012
Awesome news - season five approved! Oh, and this season is getting really good too!
HBO has renewed the hit show "True Blood" for a 12-episode fifth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Created by Alan Ball, the series will begin production of new episodes later this year in Los Angeles, with debut set for summer 2012.
"I am thrilled that 'True Blood' continues to enjoy a phenomenal reception from both subscribers and critics," noted Lombardo. "Alan Ball and his gifted team have devised the greatest thrill ride on TV."
"I remain amazed and delighted by the enthusiasm of our viewers," says Ball. "I can't imagine having more fun than this."
Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the Emmy®-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin, and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people's thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Series creator Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy®-winning HBO series "Six Feet Under") is also an executive producer of the show, which is based on the bestselling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.
Read more: HBO Renews True Blood for Season Five - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=80977#ixzz1Um6Ug3Xu (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=80977#ixzz1Um6Ug3Xu)
My wife is starting to read the novels on her iPhone. She snagged my iPad last month did a marathon of all the past seasons on HBO Go. She loves this show and is bummed I am not watching the new episodes with her on Sunday nights. I have got to set aside three or four hours and get current.
I have been watching this show with my wife for a couple years, I was dragged in a bit but I like it. I am REALLY digging the witch vs. vampire story line....they finally found something for Tara to do besides yell and complain. Cool fight at the end of last nite's episode, gave Sookie and Eric a break from their crazy activities! The show has been firing very well this season for sure.
Another cool episode this week. I'm really liking the Bill, Eric, Sookie love triangle going on. And Sookie's dream sequence this week was pretty hot! This season is really heating up.
P.S. One tiny thing that bugs me just a little is the need they seem to have for every episode to end in a mini-cliffhanger. I'm coming back to watch, no need to try and con me.
Season finale coming up tomorrow night. In true, "True Blood" fashion you think the season is kind of wrapped up in the episode before the last one, and then they shock you with something unexpected. Been a pretty cool season so far. Looking forward to the finale.
Season 5 of this great series coming in June. Here's a cast picture and a little teaser video.
http://youtu.be/VB7uWvbUgk0 (http://youtu.be/VB7uWvbUgk0)
Season 5 starts June 10th! Can't wait!
True Blood Season 5: Trailer #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vJdU3XrS_Q#ws)
Looks like a great season is coming...
True Blood Season 5: Trailer #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPUO2DpBPOE#ws)
Season 5 starts tomorrow night!!!
The Buzz: True Blood Season 5 Premiere (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk0wLh4x5OU#ws)
While I generally enjoy the show on some level...does anyone else think the show has jumped the shark? I like it, but name me someone on this show with no "powers". I like the idea of vampires merging into society, that's compelling. But you need a "normie" to be the counterbalance, and that's not Sookie.
Doesn't matter, I have been watching and probably will continue. Just a thought.
I am only half-way through the first season, and finding that I like this show. I didn't think I would.
Quote from: Bromptonboy on June 21, 2012, 03:16:57 PM
I am only half-way through the first season, and finding that I like this show. I didn't think I would.
Welcome to the vamp fun! It's really a great series! You have lots of cool stuff to look forward to seeing.
Quote from: Chris-El on June 21, 2012, 03:06:27 PM
While I generally enjoy the show on some level...does anyone else think the show has jumped the shark? I like it, but name me someone on this show with no "powers". I like the idea of vampires merging into society, that's compelling. But you need a "normie" to be the counterbalance, and that's not Sookie.
Doesn't matter, I have been watching and probably will continue. Just a thought.
My problem with this show, although I do continue to watch, is that there are too many characters that I just cannot stand and wish would be killed. Series regulars Lafayette, Jason, Arlene, and ESPECIALLY Tara make me cringe when they're on screen and I just can't stand their stories. This is one of my wife's favorite shows though, so I am kind of stuck because we need stuff to watch together.
Hah-ha! That was like me and my wife with Sex in the City. She loved the show, and I would watch with her - since there was enough eye-candy to keep me from hating it... ;)
I am only in the first season (show 7), and I like all the characters. Some are a bit over the top, that is true. Maybe as you say, they jump the shark in later seasons.
Joby is correct about the numbers of characters, but I happen to enjoy most of them. But Pete, if you can handle all the characters in Game of Thrones then this series will be a piece of cake for you! :)
I didn't mean there were too many characters, I meant there were too many that I wish would die
Quote from: Jobydrone on June 22, 2012, 08:47:32 AM
I didn't mean there were too many characters, I meant there were too many that I wish would die
Ah, I see the distinction. But Jason? He's so dumb & lovable! :)
With Jason it's that every season his stories are so far removed from whatever else is going on in the series (and usually so ridiculous and uninteresting) that I just want them to stop and get back to what I'm really interested in. He also reminds me of a kid in high school that was a REAL douche, so nothing I can do about that. Finally, I'll admit I'm totally jealous that every episode he gets to make out with Deborah Ann Woll...hoo boy she's amazing.
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Quote from: Jobydrone on June 22, 2012, 06:22:39 AM
Quote from: Chris-El on June 21, 2012, 03:06:27 PM
While I generally enjoy the show on some level...does anyone else think the show has jumped the shark? I like it, but name me someone on this show with no "powers". I like the idea of vampires merging into society, that's compelling. But you need a "normie" to be the counterbalance, and that's not Sookie.
Doesn't matter, I have been watching and probably will continue. Just a thought.
My problem with this show, although I do continue to watch, is that there are too many characters that I just cannot stand and wish would be killed. Series regulars Lafayette, Jason, Arlene, and ESPECIALLY Tara make me cringe when they're on screen and I just can't stand their stories. This is one of my wife's favorite shows though, so I am kind of stuck because we need stuff to watch together.
Yeah, my wife as well. The character I have hated from day 1 is Tara. I was hoping she would croak....but no. Jason I like. The whole Arlene and Terry subplot I could care less about. I want more vampires doing cool stuff! Enough of this other stuff.
And Jessica...yeah, she's pretty much what I look forward to.
Season has been pretty fun so far. Oh, there is a new ongoing comic book series out now. Two issues are out. Here's the cover to issue one. I bought it digitally for my iPad for only $1.99. Good read.
Already renewed for a season six! Nice!
http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/hbo-renews-true-blood-the-newsroom-20120703 (http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/hbo-renews-true-blood-the-newsroom-20120703)
Season five is really starting to get good. Lots going on - maybe too much in a way. Most recent episode was very enjoyable. Anyone else keeping up on this series?
I am still working my way through season one, but I do really like it.
Anyone watch the season 5 finale yet? I liked most of it, but still have a few thoughts... (spoilers ahead)
[spoiler]I'm very happy Eric killed Russell E. finally. I've grown to like Eric more and more. He has a kind of black & white attitude I like. I'm happy he got his revenge on Edgington. Most of the episode tied up quite a few things, but the cliffhanger ending was kind of lame. I wanted to see Bill & Eric go at it - maybe we will in season six. Bill has certainly fallen from grace now. He has to die in the new season I think. Overall it wasn't the best of seasons, but it definitely had some fun moments.[/spoiler]
Season Six starts on June 16, 2013! :biggrin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGgt_jllHcA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGgt_jllHcA#ws)
If I get caught up on season 5 I might watch this along with my wife this season...but I'm not 100% motivated to do this ATM. I lost my love for this series sometime around the end of S03 or early s04. I remember 4 feeling like a chore to watch. Becky still loves it though,
It's had some ups and downs but I still find the show a lot of fun to watch. Love the setting and feel of the series set down south with all this supernatural stuff going on. Season 5 had some good stuff in it too. Big final episode last season that left some big stuff open to deal with in season six too.
I have only watched part of season 1 of this show. This summer the wife and kids are going to the old country for 5-weeks - so I will be a bachelor for those weeks. I will catch up on this show then in a few weeks of double-header episodes each night. :)
Bringing this thread back for the final season of "True Blood" coming in a couple of weeks. I've really enjoyed this series a lot - my favorite of the vampire tv & movies over the last several years. And this last season looks to be really great!
Trailers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu3Tw4-pKg4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu3Tw4-pKg4#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmO6dn0YHbA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmO6dn0YHbA#ws)
I really have to knuckle down and start watching this show.
Quote from: Bromptonboy on June 02, 2014, 10:35:31 AM
I really have to knuckle down and start watching this show.
Late at night. Not for the kiddies.
I put this video together to celebrate the final season of "TRUE BLOOD" starting tonight!
"True Blood" - Fever on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/98888011)