September 8th, 2008, 11:08 AM
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True Blood-HBO's new vampire series
I've heard the books are really good. I'll have to read them.
I wasn't overly impressed with the show but the reviewers said it takes a few episodes to gather steam so I'll keep watching.
Anna Paquin sure grew up cute.
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September 8th, 2008, 11:33 AM
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I read the books and I definitely recommend them- I saw the leaked pilot online and the show is close to the spirit of the books but I think they have changed cast members and a few plot points. But I am looking forward to seeing the final cut pilot and series. I wasnt sure about Anna Paquin as Sookie - but after seeing the pilot, I was impressed.
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September 8th, 2008, 11:53 AM
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I watched it last night. I thought it was good. I'll definitely keep watching.
I never read the books. I'll have to start.
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September 8th, 2008, 11:57 AM
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I was just about to post to see people's views. I was really unimpressed but I guess I'll give it a few more episodes. The whole "coming out of the coffin" was a little campy, with everyone so fascinated. I thought it was really over-acted too. We'll see though, that Vamp was hot!
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September 8th, 2008, 12:15 PM
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^^He reminded me of Paul Rudd for some reason  But I LOVE Paul Rudd.
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September 9th, 2008, 12:18 AM
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It's already airing? Damn. I've got to check it out.
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September 9th, 2008, 12:26 AM
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I really liked Anna's character of Sookie. I'm going to keep watching.
But with this and Twilight is the world not yet sick of vampires? I never thought I'd think that but maybe I am.
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September 9th, 2008, 01:27 PM
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^ Nope its going to be more if both Twilight and True Blood do really well- The Mercedes Thompson series might be made into a movie as well and there are few more Urban Fantasy books being bought up as well. The key thing is if the adaptation is true to the books.
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September 11th, 2008, 03:48 AM
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I sort of liked the pilot, it shows a mass of promise. It just didn't grab me terrifically.
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September 12th, 2008, 06:07 PM
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Finally saw the pilot episode. It looks pretty good. I'll keep watching to see where the story goes.
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September 14th, 2008, 09:27 AM
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I've watched the first two episodes-so far, I like it. It's certainly different, and I love its unique atmosphere.
I'm also in love with the credits.
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September 18th, 2008, 02:15 PM
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I'm going to give this show a few more episodes. Vampire Bill is hot though! The Tara character irritates me, she's too over the top.
I can't get over how the plot seems opposite of the "Twilight" books in some ways, ie. someone who can read minds.
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September 18th, 2008, 07:41 PM
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absolutely love these books. I missed the show.. anyone have the times??
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September 18th, 2008, 10:39 PM
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absolutely love these books. I missed the show.. anyone have the times??
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It comes on Sunday nights at 9 p.m., and then they repeat it throughout the week, especially on Thursday and Friday nights. They also have it on HBO On Demand.
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September 22nd, 2008, 10:57 AM
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K so I got the first book but started watching the show before I read it.
For some reason I just cannot get into it (the book). The show looks good though. I like it.
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