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[serenography]

OMG! No time to read this now, but I see that you are watching TrueBlood. I just watched the first 2 eps last night because a good friend *insisted* that I watch it with her. I have some gripes with it, but I think I"ll go ahead and watch the 3rd episode tonight.

I can't wait to read your comments (when I get home from work!).

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Yes, there is a whole lot of stuff I'm not really sure I'm sold on... but I'm mesmerised and intrigued and will be watching more.

[sizequeen]

"how exactly vampires kept their weaknesses secret now they are public?) but also lots of lovely detail, and it feels like a very fresh take on the vampire myth"

Well, from what we've seen, they kill anyone who discovers the secret. And some of their weaknesses are out there. The Rattrays in ep one knew that they were susceptible to silver.

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Yeah, I can run with that. I guess I just find it implausible that if vampires exist all over the world, there isn't someone somewhere who's managed to leak news of their weaknesses to the press. I guess Bill being completely open with Sookie didn't help me in the believability stakes (though I'm sure we're meant to believe that they are Destined and therefore he knows immediately that he can trust her).

[sizequeen]

I agree that it's odd that some government hit squad hasn't captured a vamp, but the books never deals with that issue either.

As for Sookie and Bill, if the show follows the books, their relationship becomes...complex.

[bop_radar]

OK, that's as much as a spoilerphobe like me wants to know! *sticks fingers in ears*

[redteekal]

Was pleased to read your thoughts on True Blood - I was just saying the same thing re Tara by Episode 3, she really is my favourite character and I love the way they say her name....makes it sound like Terra. You must be a happy shipper after Epi 3 then! That whole scene at the beginning really disturbed me I must admit - I didn't think Bill would have been in the lower pack position there and felt Sookie had every right to react the way she did. He could have been a lot more proactive there than he was. And you're right Jason is the most dislikeable, obnoxious and egotistical hick I've ever come across. I'm curious as to how his storyline will play out. There's something about that dog though - you're right about that, although that scene definitely precluded any Sam shape shifting theories. My question at the end of epi 3 was about whether Sookie could hear any of the three bad ass vampires' thoughts? Bill is supposed to be this relief for her to be around, the one guy she's met that she could ever really relax with but it wasn't

[einaphets]

I agree about the beginning. I was thinking he had to be not at the house for that to be happening to her but lo and behold he's sitting on his ass listening to the whole thing. It just didn't ring true with his whole southern gentleman persona.

I enjoy the Jason dynamic simply because you know he's going to be facing a whole world of hurt in the near future. I haven't read the books so that's not from spoilers. He's just so immature and selfish you know he's heading for a smackdown. And he was cute cuddling on the couch with Tera. That's my beer. lol

Excellent points, all.

[bop_radar]

I wish I thought Jason was going to get his comeuppance but in my experience assholes like him just keep on getting validated. :( But maybe I can hope for a smackdown in fiction at least. ;)

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I love the way they say her name....makes it sound like Terra
Yes!

You must be a happy shipper after Epi 3 then
Well, yes... but I hope there also winds up being a more emotional connection between them at some point.

I didn't think Bill would have been in the lower pack position there and felt Sookie had every right to react the way she did
It was confronting and I'm glad Sookie got outraged and felt residual fear (and disgust) about it. It changed my whole view of Bill, I must say. And that trashy threesome are just gross. *shudders*

There's something about that dog though - you're right about that
Maybe Sam has a bond of some sort with the dog? Or swaps brains with him when he dreams or something weird?

My question at the end of epi 3 was about whether Sookie could hear any of the three bad ass vampires' thoughts?Yes, I agree that is a very big unanswered question. It seems like she doesn't hear any vamps' thoughts. In which case maybe we're all lucky she met Bill first and fell for him before some more objectionable vamp

[einaphets]

I keep watching TSCC but it's just not clicking with me. It may be because I am so attached to Sarah and Kyle in the Terminator movie and I can't seem to transition to the film. She just doesn't seem to be the same person, if that makes sense.

I am loving True Blood. Sookie's is played oddly though. I don't know if it's Sookie or Anna Paquin but she had odd mannerisms and postures. The two actors are now dating which explains maybe some of the chemistry we've seen.

And I love Tara and LaFayette as well. The whole thing reminds me very much of watching SFU which I adored.

[bop_radar]

*nods* I do think this Sarah is different--but I find I like her in her own right, though maybe only because I was never completely attached to Sarah of the films.

I like Sookie's oddnesses. I don't know if it's true to the book, but I find her a very original character. I like Anna Paquin but I've seen people trash her performance, so I guess it's a personal thing.

And yes! It does remind me strongly of SFU, despite all the crazy supernatural elements--I'm excited by it and it's good to hear from other people out there watching.

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Oh, and I look forward to the vidding chat!

[bop_radar]

Yay!