Review: True Blood (HBO)

[xlivvielockex]

I should preface this review by saying that I haven’t read any of the The Southern Vampire books by Charlaine Harris. So I am going into this review, watching this show, with no previous knowledge of the characters.

Comments

Oh...Ummmm...ok?

[vicki_bmore]

I'm watching the show because your review made me curious. The show is just a lil bit wack. I'll probably give another episode a try just cause they have nowhere to go but up. But if this doesn't improve and develop some plot by next episode I'll have to give this one a pass.

Also the fake southern accent on the black chic is horrible. She sounds like she's never actually heard a real southern accent.

Re: Oh...Ummmm...ok?

[xlivvielockex]

Unfortunatly, the first episode always seems a bit clunky. They have to intro all the characters and set up the plot. But you are right, there is a serious lack of plot. They have all these elements that don't really go anyplace.

The accents bugged me so bad. SO BAD. She got recast but I am not sure the rest of the cast is any better.

[selene2]

I tried to watch it, but it was too harsh. I like Anna Paquin most of the time... but, this? sorta scary, and not in a good way.

This show makes me glad that I cancelled HBO. And, heck, if it gets better there is always Netflix.

Thanks so much for sharing this bc it is something that I might have picked up on a whim.

*hugs*

[xlivvielockex]

I am just doing my part to help people pick good stuff for the new Fall Season. LOL

But yeah, me and HBO have never been on good terms because they cancelled two of the best shows, in my opinion, that were on television, Rome and Deadwood. Everyone I have ever recommended Rome to, loved it. So that is one to Netflix. :)

This show just really needs to go back to square one and get retooled all together, I think. The premise is good, the execution, not so much.

[selene2]

I missed those two shows. ::is sad::

I did watch most of Oz, Sopranos, and the first season of Carnivale (which I liked) but I missed Rome and Deadwood.

I don't know why. But, the good news, is that I have Rome in my queue. Yay! \0/

Thanks for your tip-off again. Usually, I am a sucker for HBO shows. (and, if you have seen it, what are your thoughts on Dexter (on Showtime)? *eyes it in my queue*)

*hugs tight*

[xlivvielockex]

Oh man, I LOVE Dexter. Like I got so excited for S2, I can't even tell you. It is so dark, funny, and just all around a great show. The language is a bit much to take at times and the gore can get excessive but other than that, it is brilliant. S1's twist is a jaw dropper and S2 was just such a heart racing sort of chase. I don't want to give too much away but Dexter is amazing.

Let's see, on Showtime, I also love Weeds. It is in its fourth season but the shows are only 30 minutes so they go by really fast. It is one of the funniest shows that is on television today, in my opinion. It is a great way to spend 30 minutes for sure.

show had promise, hate the typical black cast.

[pharaoh1975]

i hate stereotypical black cast(blk woman still got a long way to go in hollywood)
only 2 black actors is black man-gay over-sexed.

black chic, typical sassy attitude(if the sarcastic blow up she did was funny, it might be ok..but it was just stupid racist crap)

the show has promise but i am sick of seeing black woman portrayed as over the top..is it 2008?

Re: show had promise, hate the typical black cast.

[xlivvielockex]

Sorry it took me so long to reply to you. After watching a few more episodes, the show has been getting better in terms of the stereotypes, at least for the female black characters. I have a feeling that in terms of the black male characters, it is just a role that he is playing, from what I have seen.

I have hope because it is Alan Ball and he wrote some amazing characters of color in Six Feet Under.

Re: show had promise, hate the typical black cast.

[pharaoh1975]

you know what? after Sunday's "True blood" episode they are explaining the chics "attitude" problem..and her mom!!(i dont want to spoil it )

so i am really into the show now...and the gay guy, though stereotypical keeps the show 'light' hearted sometimes!..

*pass me some V will you!?

Re: show had promise, hate the typical black cast.

[xlivvielockex]

I just finally got caught up with True Blood and all the episodes I missed. I am glad to see that they are starting to show different sides of the characters. I really am enjoying Layfayette now that they have toned his mannerisms and saved them for when he is merely acting out, playing a part. He is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters. Tara's background being explained helped a lot towards the character but I would like to see a black character that comes from a stable and loving home. Alan Ball did that on Six Feet Under too.

[liyirna]

And what's your final opinion after season's end? I became overenthusiastic with show and read the first book. Well... Ball is a genius. To make usual romantic 'mystic' rubbish into real television drama... he really had balls (supid pun, I know) to use for new seies material with the only one advantage, which is location.

[xlivvielockex]

I got the entire book set for the holidays but I haven't had a chance to read them (other books on the list before them).

But by the end of the season, I can say that I was pretty much hooked. Like I said, I love Ball's previous work so I knew eventually he would hit his stride.

It was really intriguing and I found myself just wanting it to be next week when I finished an episode.

[liyirna]

Books really don't deserve your attention, usual mystic-romance stuff. No Stephen Moyer, Tara and interesting plot lines. But series... oh, yeah, Alan Ball is a genius.