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True Blood is a new HBO series that starts on sunday. It comes from the mind of Alan Ball. It starts Anna Paquin and Sam Trammell among others.

i think im gonna like this series. u can download the incomplete first episode from EZTV or from similar torrents

Sunday night I'll be watching...

I wish I had HBO, I'd definitely watch shows like these.

I thought it was pretty good. Some parts were so cheesy and corny though. The metaphors seemed forced but it was an interesting episode nonetheless.

Yeah it was a fair episode. I was expecting something more, but still a fair episode.

I had been looking forward to this show but i couldn't even make it through the entire first episode. I was expecting a dramatic comedy with a unique and whimsical perspective, not a soap opera with a stupid gimmick. I may give this show another chance but the premiere showcased such bad writing and acting and painstaking dialogue i doubt the following episodes will be any better.

I downloaded the episode and just watched it. I was wondering if the first episode with Sookie getting her ass handed to her or if there was more to the pilot.

Nevermind. Found the 2nd episode online. More interesting that the 1st episode. Im curious as to what Sookie really is.

Sookie really is hot, that's for sure.

But shes a damn prude!

The second episode was alright. A little better than the Pilot. Anna's best friend annoys me though.

There are a few elements in this series that seem to be taken right from the Twilight series. I hope it doesn't turn out like the book.

i feel the same way, CD. i like the books and all, but i want something more. i just don't know if this show can deliver. besides the fact that vampires are "out of the coffin" what else is this show going to be about?

AN UNDEAD RABBIT WITH A MYSTERIOUS MESSAGE ABOUT THE END OF THE WORLD. AND SOME FAT THING CALLED CHIRITA.

True Blood has been very good. Alan Ball delivers once again

Watch it (or record it) every Sunday, I'm a fan, it's not that great though, lacks eeriness, which is what a show like this needs. Lafayette is my favorite character and he's only supporting.

Anyone else thinks Sam Merlotte is a werewolf?

Lafayette is hilarious.

According to the book, Sam is a shape shifter

Yeah they've been hinting on that for the past few episodes.

And I agree with Lafayette being the best character. No one can mess with him. I'd even go so far as to say he could hold his own against a vampire. Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

So what's the deal with William? Did he burn alive or what?

no.......Bill is still alive. He's in every remaining episode of the season according to a very accurate (proven by episodes in the past few weeks) episode synopsis guide.

Looking forward to watching this tomorrow night

I watched the first two epis on line and became hooked. Then the epis failed to load.

And I can't wait for the UK to get this show on air.

I actually love how Anna portrays Sookie.

i'm so addicted.

I stopped watching after the 3rd or 4th episode. I found it kinda boring.

i've been liking this so far, though i still havent watched episodes 9 and 10... need to get around to those...

liking it so far, though...

very good

The first season simply rocked...

Season finale is shortly..

Next season I can't wait

I read a coupla Sookie Stackhouse novels, but I don't have cable, so I am kinda disappointed that I can't see the show.

THEY HAVE BOOKS?!?!?!

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
I read a coupla Sookie Stackhouse novels, but I don't have cable, so I am kinda disappointed that I can't see the show.


I've never read the novels, but I enjoy the show..

This was a good first season

Hope I see Jasons ass one time more before the show ends. peaches

Liked the final episode. Great cliffhanger.

I wonder who's dead body was in Andy's car?

The season finale was well written and good..

The cast was terrific and the storyline could have been a little better, but that should improve next season

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
The season finale was well written and good..

The cast was terrific and the storyline could have been a little better, but that should improve next season


i must agree

so what did everyone think of the new season?! I don tknow I think it starded slow but hopefully it builds up fast

the first couple of shows have been very well.. There is more to Michelle Forbes's character and I look forward to finding that out as the season progresses

ugh I hate HBO so next week there gonna show the first three episodes again. WTF! I dont care if others are behind its not my problem.

My girlfriend has been going nuts over the book series. Might look into this...

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
ugh I hate HBO so next week there gonna show the first three episodes again. WTF! I dont care if others are behind its not my problem.


The next new episode will be in two weeks.. its well worth the wait..

Originally posted by Captain REX
My girlfriend has been going nuts over the book series. Might look into this...


both of you should.. its a very good series.. although you don't have to have watched the first season you still should

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
The next new episode will be in two weeks.. its well worth the wait..




both of you should.. its a very good series.. although you don't have to have watched the first season you still should
No I dont care I wanna see more

im starting to watch this more and more
my sister and mom is filling me in on stuff ive missed

that thing that attacked Sookie kinda reminded me of the Jersey Devil
does anyone have any ideas on the culprit?

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
No I dont care I wanna see more


have patience, more shows are coming


Originally posted by That ACDC Chick
im starting to watch this more and more
my sister and mom is filling me in on stuff ive missed

that thing that attacked Sookie kinda reminded me of the Jersey Devil
does anyone have any ideas on the culprit?


i think know who or what, but i am gonna wait to see if i am right

I know Im just being a brat lol

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
I know Im just being a brat lol


its all right things happen

jessica and maryann are fascinating characters

I liked last nights episode

culprit? Maryanne

at the end of this weeks episode when she's at Tara's party and it's turning into an orgy (as Maryanne's parties normally do) she sneaks off to the back by herself. It shows her doing her vibrating thing and her hands turn into the 3 clawed hands used to rip open Sookie and that trick Sam's getting ready to bang.

True Blood is like Xmen, everybody has a power. It has been confirmed so far that there are vampires, werewolves (mentioned by Eric a few weeks ago), shapeshifters (Sam), telepaths (Sookie, bellhop from last night) and whatever the hell Mary Anne is....I'm going to guess Demon but who knows.

ps. Tara should never be seen naked, even heavily shadowed. I felt like I was watching gay porn on Sun. episode.

gay porn? obviously not!

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
gay porn? obviously not!


yeah agree that is not gay porn whatsoever... if fact tara and eggs make a good couple with lots of upside

yeah, if you like a bunch of ripped, sweaty man muscle all rubbing up against each other.

I think your watching the wrong show. Yeah the guys are shirtless but they arent rubbing against each other. Its always the woman. Plus no one is forcing you to watch it anyway. If your not into it flip the channel or turn of the tv Sir.

Originally posted by Evil Dead


ps. Tara should never be seen naked, even heavily shadowed. I felt like I was watching gay porn on Sun. episode.

I think, you sir, need to brush up on your reading comprehension skills. I believe it was obvious to the rest of the forum I was stating Tara looks like and is built like a man. If you didn't see her sweaty man muscles all rubbing up against the other dude's in last Sunday's episode during her sex scene, you are blind.

thanks for your imput though. It added absolutely nothing. Now sit back and watch quietly.

another good episode...

I suspected and was right Daphne is a shape shifter like Sam

I thought it was ok. Hopefully next weeks is good

it should be

pretty good ep..

liked how they showed some of bill's past..

Agreed very good episode .

Charlaine announced shes releasing three more books heres the link
http://wakethedeadpodcast.blogspot.com/2009/07/charlaine-harris-annouces-sookie-11-12.html

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
Agreed very good episode .

Charlaine announced shes releasing three more books heres the link
http://wakethedeadpodcast.blogspot.com/2009/07/charlaine-harris-annouces-sookie-11-12.html


three more novels, cool..


i've never read any of the novels, but after the season is over i am going to

me either I just starded reading the first novel . This is interesting

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/07/true-blood-comiccon-panel.html

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
me either I just starded reading the first novel . This is interesting

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/07/true-blood-comiccon-panel.html


good read

Comic Con Trailer


http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid6555681001?bctid=30862149001

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
Comic Con Trailer


http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid6555681001?bctid=30862149001


good trailer

glad for the second tie they delve into bill's past

each episode keeps getting better. I cant wait for more

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
each episode keeps getting better. I cant wait for more


same here..

this season has been really, really good

Watched the first two episodes last night. Amazing.

Im excited for tonights episode. Its gonna be awesome!!

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
Im excited for tonights episode. Its gonna be awesome!!

yeah it should be

tonight's show was very good... i'd say the second or third best this season..


i especially liked Maryann cutting up that heart like it was a piece of mat and then preparing it for dinner

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
tonight's show was very good... i'd say the second or third best this season..


i especially liked Maryann cutting up that heart like it was a piece of mat and then preparing it for dinner
LOL I loved that part. The ending left me wanting more. Cant wait for sunday again it looks super good.

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
LOL I loved that part. The ending left me wanting more. Cant wait for sunday again it looks super good.


I have a feeling something will happen in n next weeks show, but I'll wait to watch next week to find out

you have a feeling something will happen? Really because I thought maybe the screen would just be black for 50 minutes with nothing going on.

I will say they do a good job ending each episode with a bit of a mini cliff hanger so people are eager to see more. I actually look forward to catching up with True Blood on Mondays more than I do Entourage now.

Yeah. Love the cliff hangers on every ending. keeps you tuned in.


Kinda of like lost, if you're into that show

Originally posted by Mairuzu
Yeah. Love the cliff hangers on every ending. keeps you tuned in.


Kinda of like lost, if you're into that show

Especially to those that are long time viewers

Godric

Originally posted by Mairuzu
Godric

he reminds me of someone. but I dont know who?!?

Man... i was thinking the same thing when i was watching it the other night.


still pissin me off

maybe someone I met in person. Oh well its happens.

He just has one of those faces

Im excited for tonights episode. IT looks super good.

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
Im excited for tonights episode. IT looks super good.

nice sig

tonight's show was one of the best in the series..

i felt sorry for eric as Godric sacrifices himself

also i was right when i said i had a feeling something would happen, I knew eric would save sookie and then he'd get her to drink his blood


a few more shows until the season finale.. damn what a grand season this is

A suicide bomber walks in and the episode ends, and you predict something will happen next episode. Wow great work nostradamus.

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
tonight's show was one of the best in the series..

i felt sorry for eric as Godric sacrifices himself

also i was right when i said i had a feeling something would happen, I knew eric would save sookie and then he'd get her to drink his blood


a few more shows until the season finale.. damn what a grand season this is
I know when they said three more episodes left I got upset At least I can catch up with the books series

Originally posted by forumcrew
A suicide bomber walks in and the episode ends, and you predict something will happen next episode. Wow great work nostradamus.
Douche!

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
I know when they said three more episodes left I got upset At least I can catch up with the books series





I've already started reading the first novel, so I figure I will will done with all the novels in a month or so and then wait until the new novels come out

Originally posted by Robtard
Watch it (or record it) every Sunday, I'm a fan, it's not that great though, lacks eeriness, which is what a show like this needs. Lafayette is my favorite character and he's only supporting.

Anyone else thinks Sam Merlotte is a werewolf?

I absolutely love the show, major fan! Lafayette is also my favourite character. Sam's a shapeshifter, right?

Edit; does anyone else enjoy the gore mixed with eroticism? Reckon there's something wrong with me

Originally posted by Syren
I absolutely love the show, major fan! Lafayette is also my favourite character. Sam's a shapeshifter, right?

Edit; does anyone else enjoy the gore mixed with eroticism? Reckon there's something wrong with me

Yep, Sam is a shapeshifter..

There's nothing wrong you sweet lady, I love it too

Originally posted by Syren

Edit; does anyone else enjoy the gore mixed with eroticism? Reckon there's something wrong with me

That's one of the shows charms. That and the redhead Jessica.

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This last episode was crap, complete letdown compared to the build-up of the previous few weeks. Hopefully the season will end strong, as there's only 3 eps left.

I wonder how they are gonna end this season.

I have a gut feeling they are gonna kill off either Eggs or Andy or Tara's mom.

Originally posted by DarthLazious
I wonder how they are gonna end this season.

I have a gut feeling they are gonna kill off either Eggs or Andy or Tara's mom.

Hopefully Tara's mom, she is rather annoying

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
Hopefully Tara's mom, she is rather annoying

I disagree. She is funny. Damn Alchoholic.

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
I disagree. She is funny. Damn Alchoholic.

she is funny, but not always

Anyone catch how Jason Stackhouse, very astutely, compares the vampires in True Blood to Jesus while he's sitting down with the other soldiers for lunch? I literally laughed out loud. He's by far my favorite character in the series.

I also like how he always ends up in trouble after having sex and everyone in town thinks that's all he's good for. The moment Jason leaves town they start having orgies of pagan proportions.

As for who they're going to kill off this season. I'd think Andy. Can't imagine him having the satisfaction of having the whole town know he was right. R.I.P.

I think the show needs another Cajun character.

Yeah they do need another one.

Jessica's absolutely beautiful, just thought I'd put that out there

Originally posted by Syren
Jessica's absolutely beautiful, just thought I'd put that out there
Agreed. She's my favorite character.


Cant wait for tonights episode vampire

Originally posted by Highstrung
Anyone catch how Jason Stackhouse, very astutely, compares the vampires in True Blood to Jesus while he's sitting down with the other soldiers for lunch? I literally laughed out loud. He's by far my favorite character in the series.

I also like how he always ends up in trouble after having sex and everyone in town thinks that's all he's good for. The moment Jason leaves town they start having orgies of pagan proportions.

As for who they're going to kill off this season. I'd think Andy. Can't imagine him having the satisfaction of having the whole town know he was right. R.I.P.

I think the show needs another Cajun character.


Andy, being killed off, i've thought as well....


Originally posted by Syren
Jessica's absolutely beautiful, just thought I'd put that out there

agreed

really good show tonight...

i was laughing at tara though..

sookie's new power against maryanne was a pleasant surprise and jason going ramboesque was good to see

I can't wait for the next episode.

I agree it will be Andy who gets killed off and I also agree that Jesscia is
hot.

I was however sometime dissaponited that the recent episode was only 45 minutes long.

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
really good show tonight...

i was laughing at tara though..

sookie's new power against maryanne was a pleasant surprise and jason going ramboesque was good to see
yes that was interesting. Im excited to find out what it is.

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
yes that was interesting. Im excited to find out what it is.

Same here.. Once Sookie realizes her power.. Maryanne is toast

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
Same here.. Once Sookie realizes her power.. Maryanne is toast

I REALLY hope they don't take that angle, I much prefer Sookie being a simple mind-reader than an Professor X type of mental juggernaut.

Thankfully, this last ep. was better than the last.

The Werewolf characters should come into play in season 3. While the other Were-types should follow shortly.

heard raves about this show. but i was only able to watch some eps from season 1. definitely reminiscent of twilight (is that a good thing or a bad thing?) will try to catch it.

Originally posted by Robtard
I REALLY hope they don't take that angle, I much prefer Sookie being a simple mind-reader than an Professor X type of mental juggernaut.

Thankfully, this last ep. was better than the last.

The Werewolf characters should come into play in season 3. While the other Were-types should follow shortly.

I 'm not sure if Maryanne will be around for next season, but if she is than I can see them bringing Sookie's new power along slowly..

Well in the books Jason becomes a Werewolf and I agree with Skywalker.

Originally posted by teamB_macro
heard raves about this show. but i was only able to watch some eps from season 1. definitely reminiscent of twilight (is that a good thing or a bad thing?) will try to catch it.

It really is not like Twilight at all. Twilight is pretty dumbed down to be kid friendly, this is much more adult and much more serious. Twilight also kind of sucked (the movie not necessarily the books) where as True Blood is pretty awesome.

Originally posted by DarthLazious
Well in the books Jason becomes a Werewolf and I agree with Skywalker.
UGHHHHH USE SPOILERS PEOPLE!! I HAVENT READ THE BOOKS> THANKS ALOT

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
UGHHHHH USE SPOILERS PEOPLE!! I HAVENT READ THE BOOKS> THANKS ALOT

To be fair they do change some things. Lafayette dies instead of the fake exorcism lady for example and Maryann is a non factor, Godric was not a sheriff, Jason never went to FOTS, Bill didnt run into his maker in Texas....

Point is Allan Ball based the show on the characters and is borrowing a lot of storylines, but he is deviating from it at will.

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
UGHHHHH USE SPOILERS PEOPLE!! I HAVENT READ THE BOOKS> THANKS ALOT

hell, one guy up there is using spoiler tags to talk about shows that have already aired nationwide on HBO and are available OnDemand. I don't understand why he does it, but you can't really ask for more spoiler tags than that.

this thread is not about books, so I sincerely hope you were being sarcastic in asking for spoiler tags on discussions about a book series.

Originally posted by DarthLazious
Well in the books Jason becomes a Werewolf and I agree with Skywalker.

No, he doesn't. I haven't read them, but he doesn't.

Note. I wasent being saracstic about using spoiler tags. Just because this show is based on a book doesnt mean crap. But whatever if you wont be using spoiler tags then I wont bother coming into this thread any longer.

It's so simple to use spoiler tags, and honestly it saves so much hassle just to add them in.

I was mildly dissapointed as well about the most recent episode of Tru Blood being only 45 minutes long, though it was an excellent episode.

I would love to watch this but I just cant conquer my HATE of Anna Paquin. The episodes I've seen suck you in but she is possibly the worst actress of all time. After hearing her southern accent in XMen who said "YES I WANT HER FOR OUR SOUTHERN GOTHIC VAMPIRE SERIES!" because that person has never been to the south.

Originally posted by bluesgirl
I would love to watch this but I just cant conquer my HATE of Anna Paquin. The episodes I've seen suck you in but she is possibly the worst actress of all time. After hearing her southern accent in XMen who said "YES I WANT HER FOR OUR SOUTHERN GOTHIC VAMPIRE SERIES!" because that person has never been to the south.



I loathed her in X-Men as well, thought I was the only one. Everyone else seems to think she's a darling. I can tolerate her in True Blood though, possibly because of the rest of the colourful characters. Helps detract from her inherent crappiness

I also hate the way she walks and how her arms hang. I'm becoming slightly obsessed in my dislike.

Originally posted by bluesgirl
I would love to watch this but I just cant conquer my HATE of Anna Paquin. The episodes I've seen suck you in but she is possibly the worst actress of all time. After hearing her southern accent in XMen who said "YES I WANT HER FOR OUR SOUTHERN GOTHIC VAMPIRE SERIES!" because that person has never been to the south.

X-men was not even close to a series of good movies anyway I would not blame just her for it. I will admit I did not love her in the role to start but guess I have just come to accept it over time.

Originally posted by forumcrew
X-men was not even close to a series of good movies anyway I would not blame just her for it. I will admit I did not love her in the role to start but guess I have just come to accept it over time.

She never said X-Men was a good series of movies or that she blamed Anna Paquin for them being lame

anna paquin did ruin rogue for me because she could hardly do an accent. But I guess practice makes perfect. Shes not an awful actress Ive seen worse but shes ok.

I can't wait for this Sundays episode.

Originally posted by DarthLazious
I can't wait for this Sundays episode.

just saw a sneak peek it looks good

tonight's show was all right.. i'm liking jason now.. shame what happens to him..

two weeks until season finale

hmmm a mostly filler episode this close to the end of the season was a bit dissapointing.

Originally posted by forumcrew
hmmm a mostly filler episode this close to the end of the season was a bit dissapointing.

Agreed. I thought it was a waste of an episode.

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
Agreed. I thought it was a waste of an episode.

Just wait until the season finale.. that will rock

I hope you're right, but I have my doubts, as this season started off great, but has been on a steady down-spiral. I'm looking forward to this Maynaed nonsense being over and something fresh in season 3.

Originally posted by Robtard
I hope you're right, but I have my doubts, as this season started off great, but has been on a steady down-spiral. I'm looking forward to this Maynaed nonsense being over and something fresh in season 3.

Same, what an utterly stupid storyline.

Yea when Maryanne showed up I figured it would be a 2-3 episode story arc... not the climax of the entire season with several all filler episodes built in. Its not like its a 20+ ep season either, there is no room for filler in HBO.

Also anyone else dreaming of the day Tara is killed off?

I really like Tara, I didn't when I first started watching as her voice is so annoying but I do like the bad ass attitude she has, if not the utter inferiority complex which does seem over the top at times.

Originally posted by Syren
Same, what an utterly stupid storyline.

It was fun at first, when you didn't really know what she was/her motives; now it's getting ridiculous. Sseeing her in a wedding gown on the sneak-peak for the final bodes poorly.

One thing to look forward too, they'll probably start introducing the "Weres" and other supernaturals in season 3.

Originally posted by Syren
I really like Tara, I didn't when I first started watching as her voice is so annoying but I do like the bad ass attitude she has, if not the utter inferiority complex which does seem over the top at times.

agreed

Same here man.

I found Jason annoying in the beginning but Im used to him now.

Originally posted by Prince Nauj
I found Jason annoying in the beginning but Im used to him now.


i thought the same.. thats why i like him now

Originally posted by Robtard
It was fun at first, when you didn't really know what she was/her motives; now it's getting ridiculous. Sseeing her in a wedding gown on the sneak-peak for the final bodes poorly.

One thing to look forward too, they'll probably start introducing the "Weres" and other supernaturals in season 3.

I've seen the finale, I don't wait for them to air in England

Very much looking forward to seeing the Werewolves etc.

Originally posted by Syren
I've seen the finale, I don't wait for them to air in England

Very much looking forward to seeing the Werewolves etc.

Hmmm. I'm sure I could find it online, as I don't want to wait the two weeks.

Same.

So what does everyone think will be this seasons cliff hanger for this seasons end?

Originally posted by Syren
I've seen the finale, I don't wait for them to air in England

Very much looking forward to seeing the Werewolves etc.



Originally posted by DarthLazious
So what does everyone think will be this seasons cliff hanger for this seasons end?

I am thinking or at the very least Jason being bit

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker



Sorry! oh

Although, no spoilers there

Originally posted by Syren
I've seen the finale, I don't wait for them to air in England


See when I said this? ^^^

I lied, outrageously. I've only seen up to Episode 10 of Season 2. I watch a bunch of other series' as well as True Blood and I got confused, it's easily done where I'm concerned.

So I'm just as in the dark as the rest of you lovely people nahuh

Originally posted by Syren
Sorry! oh

Although, no spoilers there

its ok

Originally posted by Robtard
Hmmm. I'm sure I could find it online, as I don't want to wait the two weeks.

Same.

You would be hard pressed to find the finale of a yet unaired HBO show online.

Originally posted by forumcrew
You would be hard pressed to find the finale of a yet unaired HBO show online.

We established that already, I thought I'd seen the finale but I've only seen up to episode 10. I got confused and Rob thought I'd seen some sort of preview copy. Read up

you guys suck at true blood

Ha, you made a clever funny. Suck.

Lookit you boys all following me around the forum petpet

Originally posted by Syren
We established that already, I thought I'd seen the finale but I've only seen up to episode 10. I got confused and Rob thought I'd seen some sort of preview copy. Read up

Read up? My post had nothing to do with your mistake. If you look at what I quoted it had to do with something else entirely.