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Posted by: berrypop90 Aug 21 2008, 12:35 AM
I heard about this show in Nylon magazine so I checked it out online. Apart from those horrible southern accents, it looks pretty neat, it may be worth watching.
Anyone else interested?
Posted by: hi-C Aug 21 2008, 01:38 AM
Oh my god, the promotional campaign for this show has been CRAZY in New York. In one of the most notable cases, I actually saw a girl on a street corner talking about anti-vampirism (of course she worked for HBO).
But I'm really excited for it. I mean, Alan Ball, hello!
Posted by: manic Sep 24 2008, 10:11 PM
I love this series. The southern accents are pretty accurate for the Louisiana area (very annoying and drawn out).
Suki is so cute. I've already watched the first 3 episodes - can't wait till Sunday.
Posted by: LoveToMySilas Sep 25 2008, 05:16 PM
My friend watches this show and I have to admit the ads on the bus stations really interest me. 
My speakers aren't working atm, but I'll watch the trailer when I get the chance. I do love Vampires, though.
Posted by: absinthe Sep 25 2008, 09:31 PM
I saw this and my first thought was "uh, Twilight?"
Posted by: superstitious May 31 2009, 08:25 PM
I bought the series (DVD) on sort of whim, after watching one episode (similar thing happened with Veronica Mars). I love this show. I even ordered HBO for the summer so that I can see new episodes.
There isn't much that Alan Ball is attached to that I don't like (although I think that American Beauty is pretty overrated).
I like that it isn't typical vampire fare. The southern setting is perfect - a fantastic mix of comfort and absolute creepiness. Lots of nudity, sex and drug use, which I wasn't prepared for but doesn't seem to be superfluous, as it's fitting for the series. The characters are diverse and the acting is very good, in my opinion. I'm definitely not a big fan of Anna Paquin, so it's saying much for me to state that opinion.
I'm looking forward to season two (although there is a favorite character of mine who more than likely will not be returning). I LOVE Eric and supposedly there will be much more of him this season.
Oddly, I prefer the series over the book (I've only read part of the first book).
@Janette (and I know the post is older), but the only similarity to Twilight I see is that both mythos have heavy vampire involvement. Sookie's telepathy was written long before Bella's "talent" was revealed (they both have "mental" type abilities). Harris isn't nearly the prude that Meyer is and although both books are pretty elementary to read, Harris is definitely more entertaining and her mythos translates well for an HBO series (it seems that HBO is even more lenient that the typical rated R fare).
Oh, pretty season 2 trailer:
Posted by: hypnotique Jun 1 2009, 06:20 PM
I have had my fill of vampire things for this year 
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 1 2009, 08:21 PM
i'm so sick of someone mentioning twilight whenever someone says vampire.
can we all just agree that stephanie meyer's "vampires" are not really vampires? maybe call them "manpires"?
Posted by: Tomates Jun 1 2009, 08:24 PM
saw this. If your interested in porn, vampires, and vampire porn then this is a good show for you.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 1 2009, 08:53 PM
Caught me.
Posted by: Teesa Jun 1 2009, 09:26 PM
^
i'm not really a fan of the vampire thing...BUT i am madly in love with ryan kwanten. i saw a clip of the show with him in it, but the southern accent is such a turn off. his real australian one is...
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 1 2009, 09:26 PM
tootbh the southern accent is why i've put off downloading/watching this series. i'm super duper bored now with nobody i know in nueva jersey, so i'm in the middle of torrenting season 1.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 1 2009, 09:44 PM
I've lived in the south (Nashville) for nearly two years now and the southern thang grows on you (well, it grew on me at least). I might not have enjoyed the series as much had I first seen it while I lived in southern California. There is something seductive and at the same time, absolutely grotesque about the south. The LA setting is perfect for this series. I'm also very impressed with all of the actors' accents. The main vampire (Bill) actor is British. The actor who plays Eric (another main vampire) is Swedish and the dude that plays Jason is Australian.
The second season looks more interesting, as a whole, even though I very much love the first season.
Have I mentioned how friggin awesome I feel about Eric being a more prominent part of season 2 (Eric plays a major role in the books, from what I've read/heard).
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 3 2009, 10:54 PM
Holy shit, ok I finally finished season one.
The acting is amazing plus the accent grew a little on me. Of course, I think I'd prefer it without the accent, but I must admit, it gives character.
Love Bill, love Eric more, on the fence about Jason, on the fence about Sookie (yeah, really can't get Rogue out of my head and seeing Rogue's tits was not on my top 10 list of tits I want to see... not that I keep a list).
Not going to start season 2 until it's done airing.
Which... will be a few months of waiting I guess. :(
Rebs - how was what you've read of the books? I'm thinking about reading it, but I don't want it to ruin the series for me.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 4 2009, 01:16 PM
The acting is definitely fantastic. It's weird, I actually loathe Anna Paquin as Rogue (for a variety of XMen comic fan girl reasons) so it's been very pleasing to see her in a role that better suits her.
I've read half of the first book and only snippets from the next 3. Honestly, I favor the series, which is very atypical of me (I usually prefer the books). The series has a better pace and I like the direction of the characters more. Eric becomes more and more prominent in the books and the series is following suit (which is awesome, because I friggin LOVE Alexander Skarsgård).
I'm only subcribing to HBO when the series is currently on. I like it THAT much.
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 4 2009, 10:37 PM
Soooo, I started reading the books and am halfway through the 2nd book. Eric is, by far, my favorite character right now.
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 4 2009, 11:15 PM
LOL ok so for some reason, I found this conversation between Sookie and Eric in the 2nd book really funny
A long silence.
"Bill is no longer your bedmate? The differences you developed in Dallas are permanent?"
"What I should have said is, 'I need a bodyguard for tomorrow night.' Bill's in Dallas." I was smacking myself on the forehead with the heel of my hand. "See, there's a long explanation, but the situation is that I need to go to a party tomorrow night that's really just a . . . well, it's a . . . kind of orgy thing? And I need someone with me in case . . . just in case."
"That's fascinating," Eric said, sounding fascinated. "And since I'm going to be in the neighborhood, you thought I might do as an escort? To an orgy?"
"You can look almost human," I said.
"This is a human orgy? One that excludes vampires?"
"It's a human orgy that doesn't know a vampire is coming."
"So, the more human I look the less frightening I'll be?"
"Yes, I need to read their thoughts. Pick their brains. And if I get them thinking about a certain thing, andpick their brains, then we can get out of there." I'd just had a great idea about how to get them to think about Lafayette. Telling Eric was going to be the problem.
"So you want me to go to a human orgy, where I will not be welcome, and you want us to leave before I get to enjoy myself?"
"Yes," I said, almost squeaking in my anxiety. In for a penny, in for a pound. "And . . . do you think you could pretend to be gay?"
There was a long silence.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 8 2009, 03:01 PM
Damn woman, you've been busy. You've far outread me now. haha
I don't know, I just really like the series and everytime I start reading, I get bored or feel like I'm forcing the 'read. Might be timing though and my overwhelming lack of it lately. :x
You know, the more I watch the episodes, the more Jason grows on me.
Posted by: hermes Jun 8 2009, 08:28 PM
i should start watching this.. just saw something about it in hbo a little while ago and looks pretty interesting.. like woahhh
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 8 2009, 09:02 PM
I don't know, I just really like the series and everytime I start reading, I get bored or feel like I'm forcing the 'read. Might be timing though and my overwhelming lack of it lately. :x
You know, the more I watch the episodes, the more Jason grows on me.
lol yeah. I think the first two books were pretty interesting, then after that, I sort of just skimmed the rest by searching for "Eric" (torrented the e-books, lol) since he's, by far, the most interesting character.
I just don't like the books because they're told in first person, so you only get Sookie's point of view. The shows definitely did a lot with fleshing out the rest of the characters.
Plus, Sookie gets on my nerves.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 10 2009, 08:16 AM
I'm biased, but I'd say definitely check it out.
I just don't like the books because they're told in first person, so you only get Sookie's point of view. The shows definitely did a lot with fleshing out the rest of the characters.
Plus, Sookie gets on my nerves.
I LOVE Eric. Alan Ball said that his little fascination with Sookie (in the show) will continue, so I'm totally happy. I like Bill too and sort of like the whole Buffy/Angel/Spike thing, I think she's meant to be with him (like I believe Buffy is supposed to be with Angel). Funny, dark hair vs light hair vampire too. haha I'm always pulling Whedon out of my ass.
Sookie, in the books, gets on my nerves. In the show, not so much. Sometimes I'm a little distracted by Anna Paquin's split (her teeth), but other than that, I'm fine with her portrayal (and she won an Emmy for the role, which is cool).
I also LOVE LOVE LOVE Tara. Tara is very minor in the books, so I'm glad she's more visible in the series. Plus, that actress rocks. I love the speech she gives to the fat guy in the bar about her name.
Also, sad sad sad about Lafayette. He dies early in the second novel and I'm 99% sure it's him in Andy's car at the series one end. He's one of my favorites. :(
Posted by: Rachel Jun 12 2009, 12:56 PM
Lafayette spolier: I just read an article about S2 and Lafayette begins the season KIDNAPPED!!!!!! NOT DEAD!!!!
http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/36152764.html#cutid1
Posted by: superstitious Jun 12 2009, 03:16 PM
Don't play with my heart, Rachel.
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 13 2009, 05:11 PM
i def like jason in the show better.
lol, i love when he's high on V with that girl who was in mean girls and she says something and he's all "jesus christ, i wanna lick your mind!"
Posted by: iii Jun 13 2009, 05:32 PM
Jason IRL is such a hottie with his accent. mmm
Posted by: superstitious Jun 14 2009, 09:56 AM
Ha, yeah. Jason has some good lines. I love his reaction when he realizes that he didn't kill Maudette. lol Oh and all of his reactions when Bill is taking to the Descendants of the Glorious Dead (plus his hallucinations of Tara haha).
Michelle, I love that picture of you (in your current avatar).
PS, it's beer, tasty food and new True Blood tonight. f*ck YEAH.
edit: 4 minutes into it and I'm HAPPY (thus far). haha
Posted by: hermes Jun 14 2009, 09:03 PM
today was the first time i saw the show... and woaahh
nudity 
haha saw some big tits 
Posted by: Rachel Jun 15 2009, 11:52 PM
Finally watching! Only 1 scene in and loving it!! Forgot how much I love the opening credits.
Posted by: iii Jun 16 2009, 12:40 AM
When is season 2 going to be out? :(
Posted by: superstitious Jun 20 2009, 02:10 PM
Michelle, found this for you (in case you still haven't seen it)
http://www.yidio.com/show/true-blood/season-2/episode-1/144675
It's Megavideo, but you should be under the time limit for one episode.
Also, new episode tomorrowwwwwwwww.
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 21 2009, 08:16 PM
HEY REBS I WAS SO INSPIRED BY YOUR TRUE BLOOD AV/SIG I DECIDED TO MAKE MY OWN :D
Posted by: superstitious Jun 21 2009, 08:17 PM
YES! And you're giving Eric LOVE!
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 21 2009, 08:18 PM
CHYEAH I AM.
ERIC IS BEST.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 21 2009, 08:19 PM
He is one hot viking vampire.
f*ckYEAH
(new ep is onnnnnn)
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 21 2009, 08:20 PM
man i wish i had hbo :(
buuuuttttt, i'm waiting for season 2 to air completely then make a marathon out of it :D
Posted by: iii Jun 21 2009, 08:22 PM
http://www.yidio.com/show/true-blood/season-2/episode-1/144675
It's Megavideo, but you should be under the time limit for one episode.
Also, new episode tomorrowwwwwwwww.
eee thanks I watched the first episode last night. :D
Posted by: kaijubot Jun 21 2009, 09:25 PM
man if i were just a little bit freakier, i'd make a shirt out of this:
HURTS SO GOOD.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 21 2009, 09:28 PM
I'd buy that.
There's actually a few things I wouldn't mind getting from the official store.
http://store.hbo.com/?pagemax=all&v=hbo_shows_true-blood
Fangtasia pint glass for sure. I thought about the fangbanger shirt. haha
Posted by: ohshieza Jun 22 2009, 01:13 AM
man, how did he not die, i mean he was out in the sun forever, and just burnt to a crisp, BUT NO DEATH WTF
Posted by: superstitious Jun 22 2009, 04:22 PM
It weakens, not kills them right off (at least in this mythos).
Posted by: iii Jun 24 2009, 02:18 AM
Queen Akasha from the Vampire Chronicles was so old and strong that she could stay in the sun and merely get tanned. But then all the other vampires got burnt when she did. Teehee
Posted by: superstitious Jun 30 2009, 08:27 AM
I LOVE HOYT.
Posted by: Mike Jul 11 2009, 05:22 PM
I think I'll watch this when it premieres here. The promotional materials have been impressive.
Posted by: superstitious Jul 12 2009, 10:37 AM
^ I agree. Their regular marketing has always impressed me, as well as the fantastic viral marketing. True Blood has been stylish from the beginning and I am thrilled that it hasn't dropped in quality or originality since its conception.
Also, NEW EPISODE tonight.
Posted by: Mike Jul 17 2009, 04:02 PM
Fuck yeah, I want some Tru Blood.
Posted by: Mike Jul 17 2009, 04:11 PM
I love Tara. Can't wait for the next episode.
Posted by: superstitious Jul 19 2009, 06:33 PM
^Yeah, I love Tara. The speeches she makes are hilarious.
New episode, season 2 tonight. :D
Posted by: superstitious Aug 12 2009, 07:41 PM
:D
Posted by: Shelby-Zu Aug 12 2009, 07:49 PM
HURTS SO GOOD.
i'd buy,
x
Posted by: kaijubot Aug 16 2009, 10:55 PM
wtf i feel like an idiot saying this, but i need someone to VERIFY WHO THE MAN IS
Posted by: superstitious Aug 17 2009, 12:23 PM
Eric
And it ROCKED. That's all I'll say for now. :p
Posted by: kaijubot Aug 17 2009, 04:45 PM
OMG.
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG.
although sookie's relationship with eric in the books were very up and down, i've always been a sookie/eric fan. BUT OMG DIDNT EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN SO SOON.
wait what is this a dream sequence? =/
Posted by: superstitious Aug 17 2009, 06:37 PM
It is.
Although it was done very well. I'm not sure how much spoilage you want. haha
Posted by: gojira Aug 19 2009, 02:29 PM
i know u arent suppose to ask but where do i watch it? cant torrent because that shit keeps f*cking up my interwb
Posted by: superstitious Aug 24 2009, 01:43 PM
I'll look when I get home, but Megavideo typically has episodes. You're just stuck with the stupid time limit.
Posted by: superstitious Sep 3 2009, 04:34 PM
I really hate waiting two weeks for the finale. ugh.
Posted by: kaijubot Sep 4 2009, 11:27 PM
ooooh is it just the finale left then? yay, that means it'll be safe for me to download soon <3
i hate waiting for new episodes so i always wait for seasons to finish LOL.
BUT HEY YOU GOTTA TELL ME IF IT ENDS WELL IF NOT I WONT WATCH
Posted by: superstitious Sep 5 2009, 07:04 AM
Oh believe me, if it doesn't end well, you can bet I'll be ranting about it somewhere (beit here with spoiler tags or Facebook, or whatever).
Posted by: gojira Sep 5 2009, 11:04 AM
this show always leaves me wanting moar
Posted by: superstitious Sep 12 2009, 12:39 PM
Season 2 finale tomorrow. Though:
:(
Posted by: gojira Sep 13 2009, 09:47 PM
miiiiiiiissssssssed it, fudge.
Posted by: superstitious Sep 13 2009, 09:54 PM
HBO On Demand will have it tomorrow.
I'll have to watch it again. I'm left unsatisfied, but won't spoil it for you guys.
Posted by: kaijubot Sep 14 2009, 01:37 PM
WHAT HAPPENED.
PUT IT IN SPOILER TAGS I DONT CARE.
Posted by: superstitious Sep 14 2009, 01:48 PM
MaryAnn took control of Lafayette’s mind, so he was a part of her posse as well. Not enough Eric. She held Sookie hostage (sort of) as a bargaining chip to get Sam to sacrifice himself for her “God”. Not enough Eric. Random stuff, random stuff. Queen of Louisana is the one having Eric sell V. She wants to make sure that he gets Bill to stop poking around and asking questions about it. Eric says he’ll take care of it. That’s all we see of Eric. Sam gets stabbed by Eggs (who has been doing all the heart cutting out shit this season). He looks dead. Sookie cries. She tears down all of the random monuments MaryAnn put up for the sacrifice ceremony. MaryAnn gets pissed and gives everyone a migraine. Sookies cries more than keeps tearing shit down. She runs. MaryAnn chases her. A horned beast appears. MaryAnn gets weepy. Beast stabs her in the chest with one of his horns. Sookie pouts and gives her best “I’m scared f*ckless” impression. Beast morphs into Sam, who rips MaryAnn’s black heart out. Sookie thanks Sam. Merlottes is re-opened, no one remembers anything except for those who weren’t possessed by MaryAnn. Sookie wishes people knew how special Sam is. Sam decides to find his paternal parents. End of episode shows Bill being taken, but the person taking him is not being shown. Right before that he proposes to Sookie, who freaks out and skimpers to the ladies room. She cries and pouts in front of the mirror but decides she wants to say yes, goes out and sees that Bill is gone. Not enough Eric.
In a nut shell. I'm sure I left out a bit.
Posted by: kaijubot Sep 14 2009, 01:50 PM
ugh, eric should get a spinoff. screw the original book series.
Posted by: superstitious Sep 14 2009, 01:57 PM
No kidding. He'll get more play next season though. Actually this season he's been in the show way more than season 1, but the last few episodes were focused on resolving the MaryAnn crisis.
Posted by: Beenly Sep 14 2009, 02:28 PM
hey, i'm renting the first season on blu ray from netflix and i want to know about the series in general. does the show contain mostly gory blood, action, romance, and sex?
Posted by: superstitious Sep 14 2009, 02:39 PM
Posted by: Beenly Sep 14 2009, 02:50 PM
so do you see any visible vampire vagina or penis?
Posted by: superstitious Sep 14 2009, 02:50 PM
Nope!
Posted by: kaijubot Sep 14 2009, 02:53 PM
si, sólo boobies y butts.
Posted by: Beenly Sep 14 2009, 02:55 PM
?
Posted by: kaijubot Sep 14 2009, 02:58 PM
-_-
you see a lot of boobs and butts.
i'm surprised there was no vag or penis, though, especially since weeds, californication, etc show them all the time. is it the difference between showtime and hbo?
Posted by: superstitious Sep 14 2009, 03:00 PM
Well, "Hung" on HBO has come pretty close.
Posted by: superstitious Sep 22 2009, 08:58 PM
I miss not having new episodes. 
Posted by: Teesa Sep 22 2009, 09:16 PM
saw this on postsecret:
Posted by: superstitious Sep 22 2009, 09:18 PM
Ha. I saw that on Twitter. :D Poor guy.
Posted by: gojira Sep 22 2009, 10:45 PM
puahahah i think i would do the same. watching it on my comp is not the same as watching it on someone's tv :(
Posted by: Beenly Sep 23 2009, 02:31 PM
i love me some lafayett
Posted by: kaijubot Sep 23 2009, 09:06 PM
holy shit, two of my favorite characters <3
goooootttaaaa watch the 2nd season. :(
Posted by: superstitious Oct 4 2009, 01:47 PM
When does season 2 start over in your land?
Posted by: aikobot Dec 17 2009, 11:13 PM
REBS!! like my sig? :x idk who made it though =/
Posted by: AimeeLynn Dec 17 2009, 11:27 PM
Posted by: IWontRapeYou Dec 17 2009, 11:37 PM
Eric's so gorgeous. 
Posted by: superstitious Dec 20 2009, 06:14 PM
That's pretttttyyyy.
Posted by: superstitious Jan 19 2010, 06:42 PM
Yeah. There's no way I could have waited that long. I'm waiting for the Blu-Ray of season 2 to drop a little before purchasing it. Fortunately Comcast has several episodes of season 2 in their video on demand selection.
Pretty excited about season 3. It's been confirmed that there will be much Eric, which makes me much happy. heh
Posted by: gojira Jun 3 2010, 01:39 PM
whooo just ordered hbo
Posted by: superstitious Jun 3 2010, 02:03 PM
^ Awesome! Just in time for Season 3.
Posted by: tokyo-rose Jun 3 2010, 02:35 PM
How does the first season compare to the later ones? I have no interest in the current trend of vampires and other supernatural creatures on TV/in movies, but I might give this a try if it's good enough. I need something else to watch beside Gossip Girl and Castle.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 3 2010, 04:16 PM
Honestly, I think True Blood is far superior to any vampire, hell, any supernatural series out there. It's not for the weak though - plenty of violence, sex and gore to go around. This is an Alan Ball series and he isn't shy about these things.
My personal opinion? Season two was every bit as fantastic as season one. Of course, I'm very pro-Erik and he has more of a presence in season two (he'll be even more around in season three).
Posted by: batman Jun 3 2010, 04:18 PM
i agree with everything rebs says about everything <3 (except fruit in food)
Posted by: spambot Jun 3 2010, 06:38 PM
Yay, just a little more then a week till new season right?...still hate Sookie though. ha.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 3 2010, 08:57 PM
<3 (you're totally missing out though, some fruit in food is friggin sweet)
I'm in the middle of re-watching Season 2. I bought the blu-ray and it came with a free Amazon On-Demand rental (my blu-ray player streams Amazon VOD), so it's been awesome.
I am loving the season 3 promos. Lots of Erik. And then, there's more Erik followed by even more Erik. And wolves.
Posted by: tokyo-rose Jun 3 2010, 08:59 PM
My personal opinion? Season two was every bit as fantastic as season one. Of course, I'm very pro-Erik and he has more of a presence in season two (he'll be even more around in season three).
I've never even heard of him, but I've probably seen one of his productions and didn't know; I'll IMDB him later. Thanks for your input, and for Melissa's as well.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 4 2010, 05:13 PM
No problem! I'm all for spreading the True Blood love.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 4 2010, 05:58 PM
HELL YES
Also, my S2 blu-ray set arrived! Commentary time. :D
Posted by: spambot Jun 4 2010, 08:30 PM
Yesss. My friend was telling me about the shiz that might go down since she's read the books. I'm pumped
Posted by: spambot Jun 4 2010, 09:04 PM
It's not exactly like the book (they have said it themselves), but I have never read the books so I don't know how they are interpreting the characters as far as if they are doing a good job or not, but it is one hell of a good show. It's only one of 2 shows I fallow (the other being house lol)
Posted by: superstitious Jun 4 2010, 09:20 PM
Ah, you know, I'd more or less consider the books a basic architecture of the series. That being said, I think that the series stays true (no pun intended) to the spirit of the books and the detours that the show takes from the books have been nothing short of excellent so far.
Posted by: Kathleen Jun 10 2010, 04:10 AM
Rebecca makes me want to get Tru Blood... eek, four days is entirely too long.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 11 2010, 07:01 AM
Aw. I'll make sure to have a Kathleen toast. :)
I finished all of season two, including re-watching the episodes with commentary.
If you pick up the DVD or Bluray, definitely watch the Alexander Skarsgård and Stephen Moyer commentary. Those two are hilarious together. Also, the Nelsan Ellis commentary is an awesome one as well.
Posted by: batman Jun 11 2010, 06:21 PM
omg eric
like exsqueeze me, but have you ever heard of styling gel?
Posted by: spambot Jun 11 2010, 07:41 PM
lol I forgot he was in zoolander
Posted by: Kathleen Jun 12 2010, 01:54 AM
Less than two days.
Posted by: spambot Jun 12 2010, 05:49 PM
Did any of you guys watch the mini "episodes" on HBO.com? They were pretty f*cking funny.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 13 2010, 05:08 PM
^ Yeah. They felt like such teases though. I want a FULL HOUR DAMMIT.
And I will get one. In a few hours.
Posted by: gojira Jun 13 2010, 11:53 PM
WHY HAS NO ONE TALKED ABOUT THIS YET
Posted by: serotonin Jun 13 2010, 11:54 PM
because you lost in beerpong to someone who'd learned the evening before
Posted by: hypnotique Jun 14 2010, 05:42 PM
Im sold.
need moar TB
Posted by: spambot Jun 14 2010, 05:48 PM
I f*cking missed it. I think I am going to try to find a good place to watch them online.
Posted by: gojira Jun 14 2010, 06:05 PM
Hbo on demand! HD 8)
Posted by: Kathleen Jun 15 2010, 08:24 PM
The only one I found humorous was the Fangtasia one; I was dying hahaha.
Posted by: superstitious Jun 20 2010, 09:04 AM
I watched it, twice. Haven't had time to post about it yet.
I'll post more after the new one tonight. I think I was a little underwelmed with the season opener, but that might have been a mood thing.
Posted by: gojira Jun 20 2010, 09:02 PM
cooter, LOL.
Posted by: batman Jun 21 2010, 12:34 PM
ok so i havent started the new season yet, but HAVE YALL SEEN THE TRUE BLOOD ADVERTISEMENTS IN TIMES SQUARE SUBWAY STATION?!?! so cooooool. wish i had my camera with me.
Posted by: spambot Jun 22 2010, 04:08 AM
I just watched both of them. 
I thought they kicked ass every which way. Esp. Lafayette, Eric, and Jason
what do you think happened to the body though?....zombies? lol
Posted by: Kathleen Jun 28 2010, 11:24 PM
Seriously? No one is going to comment on that sex scene?
"I got your rug all wet."
Posted by: spambot Jun 28 2010, 11:48 PM
I'm trying to watch it now on my computer, but it's taking like a f*cking hour to load 5 min. 
Posted by: pandemonium Jun 30 2010, 12:20 AM
have you tried http://watch-series.com/serie/true_blood, i find it good.. especially since they had the 3rd episode within less than a few hours of being aired..
Posted by: Uso Jun 30 2010, 09:13 AM
more boobies?
Posted by: superstitious Jul 4 2010, 09:45 PM
"I got your rug all wet."
I've been retarded busy. :x
That scene. I don't have the words. "The f*ck?" doesn't even cover it. It's a scene skipper for me (and probably always will be). Lorena has always sort of creeped me out, I can't tell you what her mere presence on screen does to me now.
That aside, this leads to the breakup (Bill/Sookie), so I'm looking forward to some Eric action. Also, Alcide hot wolf anyone? I've always liked weres.
All in all, it's was a strong enough episode to compensate for the creepy Exorcist sex.
Posted by: spambot Jul 5 2010, 03:35 AM
I. loved. that. scene.
and I love HBO for providing kinky vampire sex for all young and old to see.
Posted by: batman Jul 11 2010, 01:44 AM
ok, so i just skimmed through the 10th sookie stackhouse book and i'm so happy because eric and sookie are FINALLY together and have lots and lots of sex. and wtf i didnt know jason was a werepanther. i sort of might go back and read all of the books, but i dont like her writing style all that much.
Posted by: spambot Jul 11 2010, 01:48 AM
^ Someone told me they get married and I was like yessssss (only like it because that means 100% more eric). But where does that leave bill? :c
but the show has said over and over that they are only using the books as a guideline, so they could completely change everything (which wouldn't surprise me thb)
Still need to watch last weeks episode.
Posted by: batman Jul 11 2010, 02:05 AM
but the show has said over and over that they are only using the books as a guideline, so they could completely change everything (which wouldn't surprise me thb)
Still need to watch last weeks episode.
the marriage thing was only really for show or something, i think. it was a strategic move more than anything. but eric keeps calling her "my wife" and she keeps saying "dont call me that!" its kind of cute. in book 9, she had that werewolf, alcide, and bill and eric pining after her. in book 10, i think bill and alcide are with other people, but i'm not too sure.
the twists and turns in the book are so confusing now, if the show followed the book, people would be like "what now."
but i do hope they somewhat follow the eric/bill/sookie triangle played out in the books. so far, thats the only thing that's been pretty consistent.
Posted by: superstitious Jul 11 2010, 11:18 AM
^ It's always a pleasure to log in and see a gorgeous picture of Alexander.
The series strays a lot from the books, but in unlike many adaptations I've seen, I LOVE the way that the show has strayed. First case in point - Lafayette. Had they not strayed, he would have been the one found dead at the end of season 1. SMART move. I don't know how I'd feel about True Blood without Lafayette.
They also increased visiblity for Tara and Jason. I also think that Jason is a more likeable character in the series than he is in the novels.
I like Bill's characterization in the series more as well. He's also more likeable. I've never been fond of Bill Compton in the novels. Eric is clearly the standout suitor.
I've even learned to like Anna Paquin's Sookie. I'm a buxom lady myself, so I have always been fond of Sookie's looks, as they are described in the novels. Paquin, while pretty in a different way does not look like the Sookie I've read about. She's far too thin and her boobs are far too small. Then again, I like big boobs. What can you do?
Posted by: Kathleen Jul 12 2010, 12:25 AM
The series strays a lot from the books, but in unlike many adaptations I've seen, I LOVE the way that the show has strayed. First case in point - Lafayette. Had they not strayed, he would have been the one found dead at the end of season 1. SMART move. I don't know how I'd feel about True Blood without Lafayette.
They also increased visiblity for Tara and Jason. I also think that Jason is a more likeable character in the series than he is in the novels.
I like Bill's characterization in the series more as well. He's also more likeable. I've never been fond of Bill Compton in the novels. Eric is clearly the standout suitor.
I've even learned to like Anna Paquin's Sookie. I'm a buxom lady myself, so I have always been fond of Sookie's looks, as they are described in the novels. Paquin, while pretty in a different way does not look like the Sookie I've read about. She's far too thin and her boobs are far too small. Then again, I like big boobs. What can you do?
They've actually padded her shorts and her Merlotte's t-shirt to try to give her more of an "oomph," haha.
Yeah, Lorena creeps me out, too! It's so weird seeing an interview with the actress, as she's completely different. Well, same goes for Bill, heh.
Posted by: superstitious Jul 13 2010, 02:26 PM
Yeah, Lorena creeps me out, too! It's so weird seeing an interview with the actress, as she's completely different. Well, same goes for Bill, heh.
Ha! I wondered why her booty looked good in those shorts.
The actress is actually quite plain to me, but in a pretty way (plain isn't always bad). I also think that the guy who plays Bill looks better outside of the series.
I have no complaints about Alcide. He looks awesome.
Oh and this: http://io9.com/5585326/true-blood-ties-your-vampire-ass-to-the-toilet-and-flushes
Don't read if you haven't seen the episode yet. I love her commentary.
Also:
http://io9.com/5562446/conscious-off-dick-on-true-bloods-back-bitches
http://io9.com/5569116/a-very-special-true-blood-vampire-nazi-dinner-party
http://io9.com/5574579/true-bloods-vampire-sex-scene-that-will-live-on-in-infamy
Posted by: Kathleen Jul 15 2010, 10:52 AM
"Miley Cyrus, is that you?" HAHA. Yeah, I think that I read it for the episode prior to this. Pretty ridiculous. I love the Talbot reaction to Tara, hahaha.
Posted by: Matsumoto Jul 15 2010, 03:30 PM
I just finished season one last night! ahhhhh
Posted by: superstitious Jul 15 2010, 04:07 PM
Awesome! How'd you like it?
Posted by: Matsumoto Jul 15 2010, 04:17 PM
I like it! I predicted who the dog was and who killed everyone though
Posted by: superstitious Jul 15 2010, 04:24 PM
Very cool!
Yeah, True Blood isn't exactly subtle. Part of that is probably because they figure many know the outcome (though much of the plot detail is updated/changed for the series).
Posted by: Matsumoto Jul 15 2010, 04:44 PM
I actually didn't even know it was based on books until I saw this thread lol
Posted by: batman Jul 15 2010, 06:13 PM
FINALLY caught up with season 3!!
Oh and this: http://io9.com/5585326/true-blood-ties-your-vampire-ass-to-the-toilet-and-flushes
Don't read if you haven't seen the episode yet. I love her commentary.
I LOVE ALCIDE!! I wasn't a fan of him in the books and I really hope they don't decide to go with the Alcide/Sookie romantic arc even though it looks like they might. BUT I do love how they casted him. hot damn.
Plus the commentary is spot on. haha.
Posted by: superstitious Jul 16 2010, 01:09 PM
I LOVE ALCIDE!! I wasn't a fan of him in the books and I really hope they don't decide to go with the Alcide/Sookie romantic arc even though it looks like they might. BUT I do love how they casted him. hot damn.
Plus the commentary is spot on. haha.
I liked the A/S pairing. Probably because it was a minute long. I love the actor they chose because he's attractive, but not in your face attractive. He's got a subtle, rugged quality that I most enjoy.
That lady's commentary almost makes like Lorena. Almost.
Posted by: spambot Jul 24 2010, 04:16 AM
So in the matter of the last two episodes Mott has reached Eric status to me. pleeeeeease tell me he sticks around! He's hilarious.\
Eh, I liked the Tara bashing in the commentary lol. I don't mind the 234567 stories all at once tbh.
Posted by: superstitious Jul 25 2010, 08:37 AM
Yeah, Mott is a favorite of mine too now. He steals every scene he's in. I laughed about the texting bit for days.
I don't mind all the arcs either, though they do tend to seem rushed at times. There's just a ton of characters now and they all need some screen time.
I miss Holt/Jessica. :(
Posted by: spambot Jul 25 2010, 06:40 PM
I don't mind all the arcs either, though they do tend to seem rushed at times. There's just a ton of characters now and they all need some screen time.
I miss Holt/Jessica. :(
Me too! I am assuming Jessica is going to have a thing with Sam's brother? Either way I don't like that whole thing going on. I like Sam, but I never really like his drama, lol. His family can just up and leave and I will be fine with it.
I don't know what to think of Jason and that girl. The whole time the only thing that came into my head was "she's going to end up being your cousin don't do it!" lmao.
Posted by: Matsumoto Jul 25 2010, 08:16 PM
I am DYINGGGGGG to start season three but won't be able to download it until the boyfriend gets back from vacation next week
I'm starting to fall in love with Eric
Posted by: batman Jul 25 2010, 11:53 PM
OMG ME TOO!!
Posted by: spambot Jul 26 2010, 10:23 PM
I. f*cking. Hate. Tara. agjksdhak;
Posted by: Matsumoto Jul 26 2010, 10:28 PM
Ugh stop! I really need to watch season three!!!!
Posted by: spambot Jul 26 2010, 10:34 PM
It's so good!...sorry! haha
I actually still need to watch the first season. I watched eps. 1 of the 2nd season and I was hooked by the end of Eric's "hair drama" lol.
Posted by: karmakiller Jul 26 2010, 11:59 PM
He isn't dead. Of all the weapons on the wall she made a dumb move. But damn, that was nasty.
Posted by: spambot Jul 27 2010, 12:02 AM
oh I know. She is just annoying in general. Hoe should be happy for a chance to be a vamp. Maybe then she won't be so damn lame.
No love for tara but a felt bad for Lafayette. :c He's also one of my all time favorite people.
Posted by: batman Jul 27 2010, 12:34 AM
in the middle of watching the latest ep....
so i thought i would hate jessica at first, but she's turning out to be one of my favorite characters. :D
Posted by: spambot Jul 27 2010, 12:47 AM
^where do you watch hem? I can't seem to find a vid that doesn't crap out at the last 5 min.
Posted by: batman Jul 27 2010, 01:19 AM
i torrent the episodes. they download super fast even with my shitty wifi.
Posted by: spambot Aug 2 2010, 12:49 AM
I didn't really like this episode. buuut I did love Hadley's dress.
Posted by: superstitious Aug 6 2010, 06:28 PM
Oh I know! Hadley's just adorable though, in general. Have you read the recent io9 review?
http://io9.com/5602852/true-blood-serves-vampire-burritos-at-their-naked-enya-bbq
Posted by: spambot Aug 9 2010, 03:04 AM
^completely agreed with that review. So funny.
but am I forgetting something? Why are they bleeding from their ears/nose sometimes? haven't noticed it until the last 2 episodes
Posted by: Matsumoto Aug 9 2010, 08:29 PM
I noticed that too and asked someone when I was watching last night's episode and they said it was because they didn't sleep enough or something but I'm not too sure if that's really why.
Posted by: batman Aug 9 2010, 09:21 PM
^ i haven't watched last night's ep yet, but it happened to bill in season 2. when he doesn't sleep enough, "the bleeds" start.
Posted by: spambot Aug 9 2010, 09:45 PM
^It's a pretty good episode. soopa spoiler Eric gets down and dirty with talbot 
I hope bill and Jessica get more scene time like in this episode.
Posted by: Matsumoto Aug 9 2010, 10:33 PM
Starting to LOOOOVE Jessica more
Posted by: batman Aug 10 2010, 01:36 AM
I LOVE JESSICA SO MUCH. she's my favorite female character.
the end of this ep was pretty intense. but i have a feeling that russel is going to kick eric's pretty ass 
Posted by: superstitious Aug 11 2010, 06:08 AM
Read io9's review again. haha
Not putting spoiler tags, since it's been 3 days since the episode aired.
Lots of good moments this ep - Eric and Talbot, wow. Being staked like that is awful but the scene was so delicious. The end with Sookie/Bill I could have passed on. I'm ready for a new dynamic. I would like to see her have some action with Alcide, then Eric for a while.
Debbie cracks me up. I'm so glad she wasn't killed off. No Pam though this episode. I love Pam. :(
Also, yay Jessica time!
Posted by: batman Aug 12 2010, 01:50 AM
would you believe that the only time i was really, truly concerned for somebody's well-being in the last ep was when the f*cking king looked like he was about to snap jessica's neck?
>.< i was like "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo"
is it just me or is the sookie/bill sex the first time anybody has had sex in a long while. the tara/franklin and bill/lorena seems forever ago.
Posted by: batman Aug 17 2010, 01:07 AM
OMG THAT ENDING
WE WILL EAT YOU. AFTER WE EAT YOUR CHILDREN
rofl
Posted by: spambot Aug 17 2010, 01:19 AM
Why did they even bring Franklyn back if Jason was just going to kill him :c FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU- Lucky I could never hate Jason. I think Tara and Franklin could have lasted longer or something. oh well. her OMFG VAMPS SUCK is getting really annoying though.
but yeah THE ENDING CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD TOO I laughed at him just holding that guys spine like it was nothing lol
Posted by: superstitious Aug 20 2010, 09:51 PM
From new io9 review
Yeah, best episode ending I've seen (on any show) for a long, long time.
I'm pissed about Franklyn. Really pissed.
I'm also so damn over Sookie and Bill. GOD. I just want to take a nap when they're on screen together. And where's Alcide? WANT ALCIDE.
Also, I want Jessica and Hoyt to make up already.
Posted by: batman Aug 20 2010, 09:58 PM
yeah, i feel like they did that on purpose though. some sort of foreshadowing about how humans are going to go around and start killing vamps.
Posted by: spambot Aug 20 2010, 10:01 PM
and I am not looking to foreword to the whole vamp Vs. Human war, tbh.
Posted by: superstitious Aug 20 2010, 10:05 PM
Yeah, I liked the whole Fellowship of the Sun thing (to an extent) but the whole vampire/human war isn't interesting enough to drag on.
Speaking of completely uninteresting - Crystal. They paired one of my favorites (Jason) with the most annoying, whining, and quite frankly, the least attractive semi-season regular I've seen.
Posted by: batman Aug 20 2010, 10:10 PM
me neither if its going to be like another fellowship under the sun or whatever deal. but i'm curious to see how it pans out.
plus i hate crystal. (book spoiler) i like the whole werepanther thing that came up in the books though. is she the one who makes jason a werepanther?
Posted by: spambot Aug 20 2010, 10:22 PM
waaaaaaaat?! I thought she was just a werewolf (I was confused on why they were making a big deal on what she was)
Posted by: superstitious Aug 20 2010, 10:39 PM
plus i hate crystal. (book spoiler) i like the whole werepanther thing that came up in the books though. is she the one who makes jason a werepanther?
I liked the Newlins. haha Those two last year cracked me up.
It's Felton that makes Jason a werepanther and they could definitely go in that direction with True Blood, since the character has been introduced already as Crystal's fiance. I think that's Felton. I can't understand a f*cking thing that girl says sometimes.
Posted by: batman Aug 21 2010, 12:47 AM
i hate crystal bc she's so back and forth. I HATE YOU. i love you. I HATE YOU. i love you. I HATE YOU.
>:o
Posted by: spambot Aug 21 2010, 04:22 AM
^right? She has one of those f*cking crazy shaped heads.
Posted by: spambot Aug 22 2010, 09:49 PM
LOL SOOKIE IS A RAPIST FAERIE.
Posted by: superstitious Aug 23 2010, 06:35 PM
<3 Hoyt and Jessica
<3 Eric and Sookie kissage
Posted by: Matsumoto Aug 23 2010, 11:11 PM
I laughed out loud when Eric said "you gold digging whore"
Posted by: superstitious Aug 24 2010, 08:13 PM
^ Dude I loved that. The chick has a nice rack but she's annoying.
Posted by: batman Aug 26 2010, 01:39 AM
JESSICA AND HOYT
Posted by: gojira Sep 23 2010, 07:34 PM
Posted by: gojira Jun 26 2011, 06:14 PM
rebecca u on this
Posted by: superstitious Jun 26 2011, 07:23 PM
Not until tomorrow, or late this evening. I may breakdown and get HBO though for the summer. I'm weak.
Posted by: gojira Jun 27 2011, 07:51 AM
YOU SHOULD. I WATCHED EPISODE 2 LAST NIGHT ON HBOGO.COM
Posted by: karmakiller Jun 27 2011, 09:41 PM
I really didn't like the first episode of the season, but it got better with the second episode. Eric's sneaking up on Sookie in the first episode was creepy, but oddly sexy. I am looking forward to more Pam awesomeness, though.
Posted by: superstitious Jul 14 2011, 08:54 PM
All caught up now. I'll skip around.
LOVE Eric. There isn't enough Eric in this universe. Alexander Skarsgård is great at playing stunned (great at playing everything I've seen of him really). He even makes Sookie seem likeable.
f*ck pimp Bill Compton. I'm not much of a fan regardless, but his screen times are my bathroom breaks. That being said, he's actually looking better this season than the last couple of seasons. Perhaps if he just stands there and doesn't speak.
HATE the new, cleaner Debbie. She was more interesting white trashy. I love Alicide though.
What the hell was with the she-panther raping scene? Jesus. That's more foul than last year's Lorena head twisting sex scene.
What the f*ck are they doing to my Hoyt/Jessica? :(
What the f*ck is with that creepy ass doll?
Can someone please kill Tommy already? I liked that kid better in Prison Break.
:( RIP fairy godmother.
Also, snarky Lafayette is missed right now. And please, no more braids. Last episode is the first time in 3 seasons I thought he looked silly. Jesus, you are hot.
Marnie = Aunt Petunia. Weird.
I forgot how much one week seems too long to wait between episodes.
Posted by: karmakiller Jul 14 2011, 11:07 PM
I think a lot of people were worried about the amnesia part of the story, but if anyone can carry that story line, it's Skarsgard (and I think it's really just proof of his acting skills). Eric said "sorry" like 5 times in the last episode, haha.
I have no idea where the Jessica/Hoyt thing is going. When I saw them fighting I was like nooooo.
I don't think Debbie will stay clean for long, so I don't mind her cleaner image as long as it doesn't take up a lot of screen time.
A year passed and Jason is still hanging out with the werepanthers. I really, really hate that story line. That last rape scene was really disturbing.
At least amnesia Eric isn't acting like a completely different Eric. I loved the scene with Pam (although the feet washing thing was weird...) and the fact that he drained Sookie's fairy godmother. His expressions are priceless. 
Posted by: gojira Jul 15 2011, 10:40 AM
did anybody read the book? was eric suppose to be fully naked
Posted by: spambot Jul 18 2011, 04:35 PM
I just caught up on all the episodes last night. I have been kind of dreading the whole memory loss thing, but Eric is still hilarious.
Still really f*cking hate Tera. She acts like she the only person who has had shit happen to her. gtfo
Don't really like the whole demon baby thing...
Bill looks way better this season, though I hope he doesn't turn into to much of a d bag. "you scuffed my shoe....TRUE DEATH"
Posted by: doodoo Jul 25 2011, 08:49 PM
Round of shots every time Bill says true deayoth.
Posted by: LittleMissSunshine Aug 13 2011, 12:53 PM
eric is so yummy~~
Posted by: gojira Aug 22 2011, 03:08 PM
damn did sookie drop 10 lbs
Posted by: spambot Aug 22 2011, 04:03 PM
She's always had that boney ass body. I think she always ends up looking silly when she is trying to be sexy
Posted by: gojira Sep 12 2011, 04:13 PM
thought she was more muscular though - that's just my opinion. 
Posted by: spambot Sep 19 2011, 11:50 PM
^that +still love eric. And bill is on my good side.
ANYONE WATCH THE FINAL YET? Something so beautiful happens.
Tara gets shot in the head. Oh happy days.