True Blood

[Guest sirce]

I like Tara more, because in the first ep she was basically just the rude best friend. But she made me laugh in the second ep when she was making up the husband. Showed me that she can be humorous. Also, I think that in the beginning I also didn't like her much because in the books Tara doesn't really play such a big role. But in the tv show, we even meet her family and personal life etc., which is new to me. Now I'm more used to it.

I also watched a preair version. I think they made an improvement with the new actress. The other actress was more annoying to me (she talked really fast and seemed even more the rude sterotype black woman).

I think this show is also borderline pornography.... hence why it's on HBO.

I know it's on HBO, and even though I can handle it, but I wished they just did the nudity/sexuality a little bit less. Like, in the second ep Sookie was wearing this short green/white bikini with half a dress attached as her normal daydress. I just thought that was so trashy. I know it's probably for the male audience, but still. Then there is the actual sex, I also thought the vamp tape was ridiculous. They don't have to remove it, but I hope they focus a bit less on the sex in the future. (I don't have to see Jason humping some woman in every ep)

[Guest pink1e]

i love this series. I just started reading it, I'm on the second book.

Does anyone have the 3rd ep (pre-air) already? the megavideo was removed =(

[Guest loveprint]

I think this show is also borderline pornography.... hence why it's on HBO.

I don't know, I probably wouldn't go that far, but there's definitely a lot of sex in it. I guess I don't mind it too much, but I would prefer it without. Or even less. T_T;; I'm going to lose count how many times I see Jason have sex with a girl.

But the show's good. I'm looking forward to the next ep. And they've officially renewed the show for a second season. Satisfied. (:

[Guest tofu plushie]

I guess the sex scenes are kind of shocking for some people but, I didn't think they were that bad lol. I didn't even think it was borderline pornography but, that's just me.. I also think those sex scenes in the 1st episodes did serve an important function to the story in explaining Jason's character.

I liked Tara in the 1st episode. But, I am really glad they toned down Tara's character the 2nd episode. I finished reading the first 2 books in the Sookie series which were great =) I think it's great that Tara and Lafayette have expanded roles in the show. I am curious to see what kind of back history they will build for them and see their characters develop.

Oh, and vampire Bill is so sexy^^ I can't wait to see more of him

[Guest suki_*]

I know it's on HBO, and even though I can handle it, but I wished they just did the nudity/sexuality a little bit less. Like, in the second ep Sookie was wearing this short green/white bikini with half a dress attached as her normal daydress. I just thought that was so trashy. I know it's probably for the male audience, but still. Then there is the actual sex, I also thought the vamp tape was ridiculous. They don't have to remove it, but I hope they focus a bit less on the sex in the future. (I don't have to see Jason humping some woman in every ep)

i just say it's borderline because this shows way longer segments of sex scenes than other shows would have on other tv shows. but people are so use to having sex in shows that it's no longer seen as porn or any of that sort, i'm not saying it's a horrible show i watch it but at the same time it's graphic definitely not the the little kids who are twilight fans and what not.

i don't know if it's bad but the way sookie dresses i agree it's really trashy i guess it's also reinforcing the stereotype of people living in small hick towns are just trashy lol. sorry taking the arts really makes me see the little details and think alot about what the media is portraying to the younger audience at the same time. they're successful at regulating sex scenes as something normal nowadays.

with that said, the show is good, vampire is hot, sookie is cool, and jason is a rainbow... oh yeah tara's a potty mouth, it's really funny how she swoons everytime jason is around her.

[LucasBunny]

I saw a piece of this

Anna Paquin is sooooo pretty

and the main guy is hot as hell!

[Guest Sky's Crying]

Is episode 3 supposed to air this coming Sunday?? Anyone know?

[Guest tofu plushie]

Is episode 3 supposed to air this coming Sunday?? Anyone know?

Yes, it'll air on Sunday, sep. 21 =]

[Guest res0nate]

HBO RENEWS TRUE BLOOD, NEW SERIES FROM "SIX FEET UNDER"

CREATOR ALAN BALL, FOR SECOND SEASON,

WITH PRODUCTION TO BEGIN EARLY NEXT YEAR

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2008 - HBO has renewed the new drama series TRUE BLOOD for a second season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, Programming Group and West Coast Operations. Created by Alan Ball, the series will begin production of new episodes early next year in Los Angeles, with debut set for summer 2009.

"We are absolutely thrilled that the critics and our viewers have embraced TRUE BLOOD," noted Lombardo. "Alan Ball has done it again - made an addictive series that is unlike any other."

"I am thrilled to be able to continue to work with such a talented group of writers, cast and crew to explore the characters and world created by Charlaine Harris in her novels," Ball said. "It really is a joy to go to work every day and I couldn't be happier to be back home at HBO."

On a side note, the sex scenes aren't even that bad.

[Guest Sky's Crying]

Yes, it'll air on Sunday, sep. 21 =]

Okay awesome! I can't wait to pick up my copy of Dead Until Dark this week! (The bookstore had to order it for me.)

Anyways, I'm so happy that it's being renewed for a second season. I hope the show gets more viewers

By the way, am I the only one who just loved this scene?! Bill was so hot! lol. I'm surprised Sookie didn't strip off her clothes when he asked her to take her hair clip out, lol

[Guest mj07]

I just watched the first two episodes and REALLY liked it! I think this is the first time I've watched an adaptation of books I love and not been disappointed. I like some of the changes they've made, and can't wait for the next episode.

*cough* I'm not a prude or anything, but I do think there was a little too much of Jason and his sex life. Some of that wasn't really necessary, but I guess it draws viewers!

[Guest pink1e]

On a side note, the sex scenes aren't even that bad.

Yeah, HBO could have made it, seriously, borderline pornography. The sex scenes are more or less like rated R movies. Considering the amount of sex in the book, I'd say they've taken out a lot.

[Guest suki_*]

After watching 2 episodes back to back, i picked up their accent... it's very irritating but easy to impersonate without effort!!!

of course hbo can make it more pornographic, for the older audience i guess the sex scenes are fine, as for the youngins though, that would be a different story.

i'm just imagining those 12-16 year old Twilight'ed fans thinking that this show is going to be a spin off of their beloved vampire love story book.

i think the show is okay, but i guess i'm just too concerned for the younger audience... like the age 18 and under group not to sound like a prude either though.

i saw the preair of the 3rd episode this morning on release but when i came back tonight to see if it's still there it was gone!

[Guest CorrectionYourWrongImRight]

i dont know, quiet honestly, those sex scenes dont bug me at all, lol, but the accent is pretty annoying. i love this show so far. esp the little one liners . those "god hate fangs" and "coming outta the coffin" bits are awesome LOL

[Guest loveprint]

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There was this topic on imdb that the show is a metaphor for homosexuality. I think it's ridiculous, but the topic poster seems set on it. And it's because of words. The use of 'fang-bangers', for one. He/she says that represents people in the gay community who want to get AIDS/HIV. So it relates to how the women invitingly have sex with the vampires. Also that 'God hates fangs' thing. The poster is most set on this quote. Basically he/she just said to take the 'n' out of fangs.

Most people on imdb think they've just had too much to drink, buut whatever. Though it'd be interesting to bring up.

And with the whole sex thing. I honestly wouldn't mind if they toned it down a bit, but if they kept it as it is, I wouldn't really give, either. I know what Suki is saying, with the younger audience and all, but there is so much sex nowadays... but with the Twilight thing, I agree. I'm sure that many people will give the show a go because they're Twilight fans, and I guess they're in for a surprise, but you know, there's not much we can do.

By the way, I'm thinking of reading the books. I didn't really want to because I wanted to treat this as a tv show rather than an adaptation of a book, but it seems like many are saying the tv show is pretty true at the moment. I just don't want to be disappointed in the show once I read the book, you know? Should I start reading the books? D:

Oh, and I just went and looked up the dog that seems to be everywhere.

And erm, is it just me or is the dog being Sam really freaking obvious? They just kept shoving it into our faces. I pretty much knew before I even looked it up. What, with the whole 'he must live close by' or whatever Sookie said, and the picture on the wall behind Sam in that one scene...

Aaand that Eric guy.

He's in episode 3, is it? People said ep 4 but on imdb it has him in ep 3. Anyway, since I haven't read the books, I kind of.. got curious. This is all so confusing cause all I know is that Sookie and Eric get together and Sookie and Bill's relationship gets real complicated and and...

maybe I should go read the books. I'm too curious, but I do not want to spoil the show by reading spoilers. I'd rather the books. T_T;;

[Guest CorrectionYourWrongImRight]

^i totally know what you mean

and the books, i can totally relate to how you feel, im scared reading them will damage the show for me. but you know, if they are as good as everyone is making them sound, might as well give it a shot, incase the show ends up sucking and not being awesome hahahahah i dont know

thats my thought right now, i gotta go request it at the library now

[Guest suki_*]

^

There was this topic on imdb that the show is a metaphor for homosexuality. I think it's ridiculous, but the topic poster seems set on it. And it's because of words. The use of 'fang-bangers', for one. He/she says that represents people in the gay community who want to get AIDS/HIV. So it relates to how the women invitingly have sex with the vampires. Also that 'God hates fangs' thing. The poster is most set on this quote. Basically he/she just said to take the 'n' out of fangs.

Most people on imdb think they've just had too much to drink, buut whatever. Though it'd be interesting to bring up.

And with the whole sex thing. I honestly wouldn't mind if they toned it down a bit, but if they kept it as it is, I wouldn't really give, either. I know what Suki is saying, with the younger audience and all, but there is so much sex nowadays... but with the Twilight thing, I agree. I'm sure that many people will give the show a go because they're Twilight fans, and I guess they're in for a surprise, but you know, there's not much we can do.

By the way, I'm thinking of reading the books. I didn't really want to because I wanted to treat this as a tv show rather than an adaptation of a book, but it seems like many are saying the tv show is pretty true at the moment. I just don't want to be disappointed in the show once I read the book, you know? Should I start reading the books? D:

Oh, and I just went and looked up the dog that seems to be everywhere.

And erm, is it just me or is the dog being Sam really freaking obvious? They just kept shoving it into our faces. I pretty much knew before I even looked it up. What, with the whole 'he must live close by' or whatever Sookie said, and the picture on the wall behind Sam in that one scene...

Aaand that Eric guy.

He's in episode 3, is it? People said ep 4 but on imdb it has him in ep 3. Anyway, since I haven't read the books, I kind of.. got curious. This is all so confusing cause all I know is that Sookie and Eric get together and Sookie and Bill's relationship gets real complicated and and...

maybe I should go read the books. I'm too curious, but I do not want to spoil the show by reading spoilers. I'd rather the books. T_T;;

i'm not sure if i want to read the books either, since i haven't yet and i started with the show i want to see how they go first and if it ends up sucking i can always just go and read the books instead? hehe

win-win situation!

still waiting on episode 3!

[Guest Sky's Crying]

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There was this topic on imdb that the show is a metaphor for homosexuality. I think it's ridiculous, but the topic poster seems set on it. And it's because of words. The use of 'fang-bangers', for one. He/she says that represents people in the gay community who want to get AIDS/HIV. So it relates to how the women invitingly have sex with the vampires. Also that 'God hates fangs' thing. The poster is most set on this quote. Basically he/she just said to take the 'n' out of fangs.

Most people on imdb think they've just had too much to drink, buut whatever. Though it'd be interesting to bring up.

The show *IS* in some respect a metaphor for homophobia, not just homosexuality itself. People aren't entirely wrong to think so, like I said earlier, the show is pretty heavy-handed about its allusions to homosexuality. But I have to say it's not only about homophobia, but also you know, what it's like to be an outsider, strange and different for the others.

Yeah, that's just my two cents

[Guest loveprint]

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I never even thought of the topic of homosexuality, or more specifically, homophobia before I read the topic. Maybe that's just me. The show definitely represents the subject of one being an outsider, which is also very evident in a lot of other shows.

It might just be me, but a lot of the time with shows I don't think too much about the issues it conveys. I just watch it. I think I'll need to watch a few more episodes of True Blood, but so far I just watch it for the entertainment value and what is essentially within that. But then again, that's different with a show such as.. I don't know, Queer As Folk which deals with so many issues in the gay community. But I guess it has to have these issues within it, considering the nature of the show.

And I don't even know why I am talking about Qaf. I went off on a tangent there.

[Guest res0nate]

Yeah, as subtle (or not) the messages are, I won't keep my eyes and ears open just looking for each one and think "oh man, are they talking about the gay community here?" because I don't. I'm not going to watch TERMINATOR and expect to come out of the theater thinking about global warming, aids or whatever else people cram into their scripts. Then again, people say that the characters on HEROES have a new form of hiv.

Granted, some films and shows do allude to such things and make it central to the plot, but not to the point where it's like having some biblethumper at your front door condemning you for not listening to the word of God.

A bad show, is a bad show, regardless of what kind of message, if any, they're trying to send.

Maybe if TB was some sort of matter-of-fact docu, I'd feel differently.