True Blood

[Johny Cee]

I don't really care about talking about shows other than a few lines to begin with. True Blood isn't much of something to get all geeked out on like Heroes anyways. Secondly, look at all HBO or Showtime shows here: Little is said about them to begin with - because fewer people have these channels. Californication is the greatest thing airing in my opinion, and it's merely one page here. Either the whole lot of you are a bunch of philistines, or you just don't have Showtime. Since I'm a nice guy, I'll just assume you don't have Showtime.

Californication was meh, from the few episodes I watched.  It seemed too much like it was relying on nudity and profanity to provide it's edginess,  which is a common problem with premium cable TV series.

Also, Deadwood. One page.

Deadwood has one page,  in this forum.  In the old Television Thread,  most of us who watched Deadwood when it was airing talked it to death.

[HaemishM]

I Tivoed the New Year's Day marathon of this they ran and have gotten through 3 episodes so far. It's got some really funny bits, as if they are poking fun at the emo douche vampire Anne Rice types. The characters can be a bit annoying at times, but it's worth a watch so long as you do not try to take it seriously.

[LanTheWarder]

I just finished watching the first season and really enjoyed it. It doesn't try and take itself to seriously.

[HaemishM]

I finished watching the first season as well. Awesome. The show just got better as it went along.

It's a pisstake on the whole vampire emo goth shit and it's hysterically funny without being a comedy. I'm actually excited about the second season.

[Hayduke]

So new season starts tomorrow, anyone looking forward to this?  Really liked the first season.

[gryeyes]

First season was great definitely looking forward to the 2nd.

[ashrik]

I was re-watching the series tonight with a friend who was seeing it for the first time.

He was genuinely shocked and surprised when the dog on Sookie's bed turned into Sam. Watching TV with him is like watching things with my brother's children.

[Reg]

I actually read the first couple of books in the series and I've probably spoiled it for myself. Still, I think the TV show might actually be better than the books.  Maybe the author becomes a better writer later on when she's had more practice.

[gryeyes]

I tried to read the books after the first season. First one was so meh i stopped reading the series after i finished. TV show was substantially better than the first book.

[Bunk]

Well, that was a pretty good season opener. Nice to see I bit in to the misdirection at the end of season 1. Final two scenes were both  for totally different reasons.

[Velorath]

Well, that was a pretty good season opener. Nice to see I bit in to the misdirection at the end of season 1. Final two scenes were both  for totally different reasons.

The misdirection was good, but I still felt the opener was a little weak.  It felt like another episode of season 1 rather than a season opener, and I can't help but feel I've seen almost all this before.  You've got a dead body turning up with a connection to one of the main characters making them a potential murder suspect.  You've got Bill and Sookie arguing a couple times and making up.  Same old drama between Tara and her mother, Maryann is still being mysterious, and Sam's still butthurt over Bill and Sookie's relationship.  Jason is one of the only characters who's in a different situation than what he was in for the majority of season 1.

[Bunk]

I think it worked as a setup for events to come in this season. You've got the murder, you've got Jason, you've got the guy in the cellar's situation - those are all effectively new, plus the continuation of the Michelle Forbes plotline and the redhead situations, which were introduced late last season.

[Velorath]

[gryeyes]

I agree, im glad they did not kill off the character. The redheaded fledgling is smoking hot.

[Slayerik]

I agree, im glad they did not kill off the character. The redheaded fledgling is smoking hot.

and the new waitress isn't too shabby either. MORE BOOBS!

Speakin' of boobs, nice to see Anna let em breathe!

[Sky]

I was kinda bummed when they said the fledgling's age was 17, given they're frozen at that age = no boobs  

(I mean no boob shots, she obviously has them!)

[Ookii]

That episode was fucking awesome, I can't believe anyone complained.

I'm sure we'll see the redhead's tits at some point.

[sidereal]

And we'll all go to prison for it!

I for one will accept my punishment with aplomb.

[gryeyes]

Its illegal to have underage fictional characters be nude?

[sidereal]

Only if it gives you a chubby.  Otherwise it's art.

[MrHat]

Its illegal to have underage fictional characters be nude?

No.  Californication did it.

[angry.bob]

Its illegal to have underage fictional characters be nude?

It didn't use to be, but apparently the answer is now yes. Ashcroft was pushing hard for kiddie porn laws to include illustrations, CG, and even written word. It would seem he got some or all of his wish. On the bright side, this firmly puts most people into anime and manga into the "officially owns child pornography, pointy ears and calling them elves don't save you" side of things.

[gryeyes]

Thats some bullshit, the first episode has a 17 year old sam fucking ensign Roe. All these stupid laws are moronic. The 16 year old kid got charged as a sex offender because his equally young gf sent him some naked pics...ridiculous.

[shiznitz]

There are some nice shots of Anna Paquin scenes at Egotastic. Not sure the mods want me to link there so I am not linking directly.

[Velorath]

This episode was much better than the first in every way.

[Sky]

I was hoping the little sister was going to stop Bill from entering so Jessica could do her thing to papa. Kinda let down by that one.

Forgot to mention that I thought one of the funnier parts of the first ep was Erik showing up in highlight foils :) As a viking descendant, always hate to see the hair get chopped.

Overall, I like what's going on, some great conflict with Jason, interesting turn for Lafayette, but the greek goddess chick is getting on my nerves already.

[Bandit]

Overall, I like what's going on, some great conflict with Jason, interesting turn for Lafayette, but the greek goddess chick is getting on my nerves already.

Yeah stretching on the mystery of the Greek goddess chick for way to long - much like they did with sam and shapeshifting. Great episode overall though, can't wait to see what they have planned for Jason - vampire hunter?

[Mrbloodworth]

[gryeyes]

Great episode.

[Bunk]

I really enjoy the show - funny thing is though, I've realized my least favorite part of it is Sookie and Bill.

[Bandit]

Must be typical, I can't stand Sookie - first person I would kill off given the choice.  Constant self-righteous drama, are we supposed to like her?

[FatuousTwat]

Same. It was the reason I quit watching.

[ashrik]

SUCK-EH IS MINE

I AM VHUMPIRRR

What's not to like about Bill?

[Slayerik]

This episode rocked.

[angry.bob]

Sookie and Bill are tiresome. The show needs to change it's focus to the adventures of Eric and Pam - and they should sspend most of the episode speaking in Old Norse.

The preacher guy, being a conservative christian, is evil as all fuck, gay and/or bisexual, and everything he says is a lie. He and his wife are secretly involved in unspeakable acts - just like real life conservative christians.

The preacher's wife will try to bone Jason by the end of episode 4, probably in episode 3.

The preacher and/or the preacher's wife are using that pop singer chick as some sort of brainwashed sex toy. She will try to bone Jason too.