Vacant Horizon Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 it was utterly compelling and satisfying. better than dexter, weeds, and californication which i think are the best shows ever on tv. thoughts? maybe i am too happy about this given i hate tv. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 My wife and I enjoyed it also. We like the premise and are looking forward to living it vicariously. The first episode certainly had promise. I hope that it is fulfilled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I thought this show was a bit on the boring side, and other than the grandmother, I didn't care for any of the characters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I liked it. I will TiVO it, but it is NOT better than Dexter and/or Weeds. It isn't better than Better Off Dead, or Six Feet Under. Definitely better than John from Cinncinati, though. I am having a hard time with the willful suspension of disbelief on Anna Paquin's bayou accent. However, the sex scene with Maudette and The Vampire was really something. Whew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Eh. Maybe it will grow on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I liked it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 that new show Fringe, was pretty terrible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Eh. Maybe it will grow on me. that's how I feel too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moltisanti Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah, it needs to get better next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Moses Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 dexter, weeds, and californication which i think are the best shows ever on tv. bold statement. i greatly dislike weeds. i do like dexter and californication quite a bit, but seriously? i guess you never watched the sopranos... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bldad Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 There's definitely potential, but I think it has miles and miles to go before it could be mentioned in the same sentence as Dexter or Californication. Based on the first show, I'd keep watching Entourage before True Blood. But .... I'll give it a few weeks. Anna Paquin's Bayou accent? Pretty rough, but her friend (Tara ??) is worse. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 that new show Fringe, was pretty terrible.Yeah, wanted it to be good. Someone told me it was going to be the new X Files. No way, No how, No Fringe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah, wanted it to be good. Someone told me it was going to be the new X Files. No way, No how, No Fringe. There's more effort going into making the show look good than actually making a good show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 There's more effort going into making the show look good than actually making a good show.Oh, great. I don't have cable right now so I watched it on broadcast. I didn't even get to see it that well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Anyone else see this as a Buffy rip off with swearing and T&A? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Anyone else see this as a Buffy rip off with swearing and T&A? I wouldn't give it that much credit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I can understand the criticisms. The first episode of True Blood certainly was not the Greatest Television Ever but as I said before, I like the premise. It may make me sound geeky and adolescent but it would be amazing if vampires were real and they came out wanting to be accepted due to Japanese-produced synthetic blood. It has the potential for some very interesting situations and could make for a well done program. I'm wishin' and a hopin' that it works that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moe_Syzlak Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I don't have cable right now so I watched it on broadcast.FYI there is a digital transition in '09 (in case you hadn't heard). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 FYI there is a digital transition in '09 (in case you hadn't heard). Damn, I still need to upgrade my bunny ears Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Anyone else see this as a Buffy rip off with swearing and T&A?Or a twisted, racy version of the Twilight Series... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I admit that after 2 episodes, we are hooked. It isn't great TV but it is fun and the premise, even though we are not vampire obsessives or goths, is the real bait for us. Though you shouldn't be guilty about pleasure, I guess that's what some would call it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 i like how it is evolving slowly. We had an inkling that Sukie was strong in the premier, when she wrapped that chain around the bad dude's neck, but I think we're seeing slayer type strength here. I am a gigantic buffy fan btw, and while yes there are similarities, i do not think the show is a rip off of the Buffy product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Awful acting in this show. The accents are terrible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am liking it a little more. the accents are terrible, but it seems like a fun show. I had nightmares about vampires Sunday night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 My wife & I have a bet that the dog that showed up last episode is really the owner of the bar and that he's really a werewolf or something. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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