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Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-6-2008 14:53     Subject: True Blood - Season 1-3 General Discussion Thread (Spoilers)


Discuss Anything About Seasons 1-3 Here

 [ Last edited by spratt89 at 3-4-2015 12:09 ]
Author: redsoxpatriot30    Time: 8-6-2008 15:26     Subject: Reply #1 gabsimom's post

Well, if it wasn't TV-MA, had no people vigorously having sex and had not as much violence, then I might consider watching it . Thanks to you, I'm off any pay cable shows (which was only Weeds and Sex and the City)... I think for adults though it could be a fun show...minus vampires killing people .
Author: gyki98    Time: 8-6-2008 15:39     Subject: Reply 1#1 gabsimom's post

ahhhh yeahhhh.that lokes awsome.cant wait to see it
Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-6-2008 15:54     Subject: Reply 3#3 gyki98's post

I thought of you when I watched the clip.  I even said to myself Gyki98 is sure to like this.

I am glad to hear you have again swore off Naughty tv. I am very proud of you.
Author: sddvasquez    Time: 8-6-2008 16:41

another vampire show?! when will they learn? what is more interesting is all the hype generated by people trying to get their hands on a case of tru:blood (although the website is pretty cool and funny considering) tru:blood, suck it up!
Author: redsoxpatriot30    Time: 8-6-2008 17:25     Subject: Reply #5 sddvasquez's post

Even though I won't watch the show, the promotion for it has been really cool...I've seen posters at least somewhere online and they've intrigued me. They're even promotion true blood...as in actual blood...right? Even though they're not selling it, of course . I do remember seeing a poster in EW on the AVL or something...and I thought it was for real seeing that I couldn't even find in really tiny print "HBO Copyright 2008" or something. I showed it to my dad and he thought it was bizarre also, but seeing that it was just for promotional purposes, I seem stupid now ... Enjoy the show gyki!
Author: Puppet125    Time: 8-6-2008 18:35

It's by the creator of one of my top 10 favorite series and one of my top 10 favorite movies (American Beauty) so naturally I must check it out.

Hopefully it's placed on here as I don't have HBO...
Author: bala    Time: 8-6-2008 22:30     Subject: Reply 1#1 gabsimom's post

This show (rather first episode) i watched 2 months ago it was worst show i have ever seen
Author: silver1978    Time: 8-6-2008 23:08

Charlaine Harris writes a series that seems to be where this show came from. The Sotuher Vampire series. Of course her books are not that violent and more funny. But its main character is a waitress who can hear thoughts in Louisiana who starts dating a vampire. In fact, IIRC, the synthetic blood the vampires drink is called TruBlood. Um yeah so I think that's what this show is based on. Strange, I hadn't heard of it.

[ Last edited by silver1978 at 8-7-2008 07:09 ]
Author: kwargalla    Time: 8-7-2008 05:21

I'm all for new vampire series.. the sad fact that they usually don't last that long (cancellation )means we need more of them so i'm not rewatching the same thing all the time.  i'm hoping the site picks trublood, as well as the dollhouse (yah Joss Whedon creator of 2 major vamp hits)
Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-7-2008 06:08     Subject: Reply 8#8 bala's post

Bala that was a working episode. It has since been rewritten and some characters have been recast.
Author: bala    Time: 8-7-2008 06:12     Subject: Reply 11#11 gabsimom's post

i wasn't impressed so i going give it a miss
Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-7-2008 06:19

You were not suppose to be impressed. Have you ever seen a movie done by two different directors and writers and one movie is crap and the other is amazing. They are telling the same stoy but when the unfinished pilot leaked they listened to critics and reworked the series.

Can you imagine if you were to go on a blind date Friday but somehow she ran into you on Wednesday in your worse clothes before your hair cut and you had a cold and just come from the dentist . Friday comes and she doesn't bother showing up because of what she saw.
Author: bala    Time: 8-7-2008 06:29     Subject: Reply 13#13 gabsimom's post

Well that's the thing if it wasn't ready they shouldn't of shown it.

i don't know i might give it a shot but with amount of new shows that start next month i have say no to some.
Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-7-2008 06:36     Subject: Reply 14#14 bala's post

I agree alot of new interesting shows are starting soon plus all our old favs. I have been stopping myself from watching any leaked pilots or 1st episodes if I get the channel on tv so I can be more excited and actually watch TV.
Author: bala    Time: 8-7-2008 06:47     Subject: Reply 15#15 gabsimom's post

the hardest thing to realise 20% of the new show are going canned so wait 1 year to see which ones get renewed.
Author: kwargalla    Time: 8-7-2008 09:29

But Bala waiting a whole year is torcher   and when i have missed a new show and end up watching it on the site i forget to double check if it was re-newed for a second season and end up really enjoying the show only to be left hanging .

note to self: should have become one of those muckie mucks who get to decide if new programs will get picked up again.
Author: bala    Time: 8-7-2008 09:34     Subject: Reply 17#17 kwargalla's post

You know i'm always on-line some time so you know i would know something about it.

my policy: enjoy every show because you never knows what's going happen to them
Author: codebreaker    Time: 8-8-2008 14:29

Reading the above post got me intrigued so i tracked down a copy of the so called pilot i was surprised at the start but by the end i think i will watch the next episode
Author: silver1978    Time: 8-9-2008 00:59     Subject: Reply 19#19 codebreaker's post

I looked up the show online after I posted here and found that it is indeed based on Charlaine Harris Souther Vampire Series. IF the show is anywhere near as good as the books, I will definitely be watching.
Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-9-2008 06:24     Subject: Reply 20#20 silver1978's post

I want to read the books now too. I think the show is loosely based though. From what I understand the creator of the show said he came up with his own Vamp Myth.
Author: silvermage2000    Time: 8-12-2008 17:24     Subject: Sounds cool.

Sounds cool anyway. I like vampire type tv shows. Has anyone watched bloodlines and moonlight and are they any good?
Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-12-2008 17:54

Blood ties IMO was really bad. I did like Moonlight though. Blade the series was awesome but was cancelled after 1 season. Fingers crossed that this will be long running series and not staked after 1 or 2 seasons.
Author: silver1978    Time: 8-13-2008 02:21     Subject: Reply 23#23 gabsimom's post

I liked Blood Ties, but really only because Henry was super hot
Author: gyki98    Time: 8-13-2008 04:37     Subject: Reply 22#22 silvermage2000's post

blood ties was on freakin lifetime.lifetime.........the worst channel ever
Author: silver1978    Time: 8-13-2008 05:02

Quote:
Originally posted by gyki98 at 8-13-2008 12:37  
blood ties was on freakin lifetime.lifetime.........the worst channel ever
Which is what probably ended up killing the show, but also why it had a really hot guy in it
Author: gabsimom    Time: 8-13-2008 11:12     Subject: Reply 24#24 silver1978's post

I agree Henry was hot and I did watch it for him. But I thought the writing was bad  and most of the acting. with the exeption of Henry of course.
Author: codebreaker    Time: 9-15-2008 01:35

That was quite a beating Sookie got but with the help of the vampire blood she healed quickly hence the title of this episode
Author: gyki98    Time: 9-15-2008 02:57

i watched the first ep and i dont like this show.the charecters are too horny
Author: silver1978    Time: 9-15-2008 10:22     Subject: Reply 29#29 gyki98's post

I have seen the first couple episodes and I am not sure what to think. They got the characters down pretty well overall, but the tone of the show- I am not sure about. The books are much more in-line with a comedic overtone- this is looking much more NC-17 at the very least.
Author: bala    Time: 9-15-2008 10:28

Quote:
Originally posted by gyki98 at 9-15-2008 10:57  
i watched the first ep and i dont like this show.the charecters are too horny
man the opening talk about Horny ,she was bored so decided play while he was driving , i'm surprised he could drive ;P
Author: gyki98    Time: 9-15-2008 10:30     Subject: Reply 31#31 bala's post

the sex with a vampire think was just somethink retarded.
Author: bala    Time: 9-21-2008 03:53     Subject: Reply 32#32 gyki98's post

it messed up and brutal
Author: bala    Time: 9-21-2008 03:56

Quote:
Originally posted by gabsimom at 8-7-2008 14:08  
Bala that was a working episode. It has since been rewritten and some characters have been recast.
i watched the second episode your right it a lot better than the first episode but it still a bit too much in place
Author: bala    Time: 9-23-2008 08:17     Subject: episode 3

Seriously was written by horny teenager?
Author: silver1978    Time: 9-24-2008 06:40     Subject: Reply 35#35 bala's post

It really goes along with the books Bala, but is more graphic on screen I think.

I like the show- it's just another one like Weeds I can't watch until my sons asleep.
Author: bala    Time: 9-24-2008 06:44     Subject: Reply 36#36 silver1978's post

i can't really enjoy the show

nothing keep me interesting-it's rather graphic
Author: gabsimom    Time: 9-24-2008 07:08     Subject: Reply 37#37 bala's post

I just minimize the screen until the bad parts are over.
Author: bala    Time: 9-24-2008 07:13     Subject: Reply 38#38 gabsimom's post

Some of bit are crude in place-no taste
Author: silver1978    Time: 9-24-2008 09:04

The thing I like about the show and the books, is they don't glamorize the whole vampire thing.
Author: bala    Time: 9-24-2008 09:12     Subject: Reply 40#40 silver1978's post

yeah but that not vampires-we used vampires like angel and mick not these type of vampires are type dean and sam usually hunt . wow i just connected 3 show together
Author: bala    Time: 9-29-2008 10:51     Subject: episode 4

i have to say i liked this episode mainly Jason problem down under that was so funny
Author: codebreaker    Time: 9-29-2008 13:06     Subject: Reply 42#42 bala's post

Strange place to get gout
Author: bala    Time: 9-30-2008 08:33     Subject: Reply 43#43 codebreaker's post

Well it was good episode
Author: shinny    Time: 10-5-2008 17:04

I just watched all of the episodes. First thing, Jason is Vinnie from Home & Away !! He really hides his Aussie accent well:



I'm slowly starting to like this show. It definitely got better with each new episode. I'm loving Tara, she's a great character and how could you not like Jason, silly but lovable !! He kinda used to play this character in home and away too !!
Author: bala    Time: 10-8-2008 12:05     Subject: Episode 5

This episode was boring but than the last 5 seconds -i love how she doesn't even know that her boss is one who killed that woman and she can read minds,  how comes she can't read that he's the killer,  now with that end i have say she on her own.

I'm still not a fan or hooked but it something diffrent to watch and jason man the guy seem get laided in every episode. i like vinnie from home & away but jason is crazy addict i mean they not exactly going make him famous. Seriously i don't see what girl see him that always helping him out.

I'm glad they finally show he became a vampire that was intresting. i hope see his sliar again.
Author: gabsimom    Time: 10-8-2008 12:29     Subject: Reply 46#46 bala's post

Bala I am not sure he is the killer. Just weird. I read some place *spoiler* he is a shape changer and is the dog, which is why he was smelling everything and acting like a crazy dog.
Author: bala    Time: 10-8-2008 12:30     Subject: Reply 47#47 gabsimom's post

Thanks i was wondering about that-thank giving me the pieces-and to think if this didn't get added i would given this show a miss
Author: silver1978    Time: 10-8-2008 12:39

Yes gabsimom.
**POSSIBLE BIG SPOILERS**
Sam is a shifter who can change into any animal he wishes, but prefers the form of the dog. In the book, Rene is the killer.
END **SPOLIER**
Author: gabsimom    Time: 10-8-2008 12:46     Subject: Reply 49#49 silver1978's post

Oh no, I really like him. but it sure would serve Mrs. all high and mighty a nice slice of humble pie.
Author: bala    Time: 10-8-2008 22:47     Subject: Reply 50#50 gabsimom's post

i don't know who he is
Author: shinny    Time: 10-9-2008 02:29

Reply to Spoiler:

See, I don't understand how Sam can be the Dog. I did think that initially and then there was a scene were the Dog and Sam were together, so I dismissed it. Does he have two elements to him??? I knew he had some connection to the dog what with the sniffing and the growling in his sleep, but how do they answer Sam and the Dog being in the same scene together?

As for Renee, I am shocked about that. I really would never have guessed that. Maybe as his character develops we'll understand why.
Author: bala    Time: 10-9-2008 02:45     Subject: Reply 52#52 shinny's post

Well i don't know since i never read the book
Author: silver1978    Time: 10-9-2008 07:14     Subject: Reply 52#52 shinny's post

In regards to the spoiler thing: Do you remember what episode that was? I can't recall that.
Author: bala    Time: 10-9-2008 07:19     Subject: Reply 54#54 silver1978's post

i think she meant last episode
Author: silver1978    Time: 10-9-2008 07:38

SPOILERS
Ok so it's been a while since I read the books, so I wasn't sure about this. I was pretty certain Sam couldn't be himself and the dog at the same time. True Blood wiki says that yes Sam is a shifter, yes he prefers the collie, but he can also shift into any animal he sees last. My guess is that there is a real dog and Sam uses the dog as a reference for his shifting.
/SPOILERS
Author: bala    Time: 10-9-2008 07:42     Subject: Reply 56#56 silver1978's post

I'm learning more than i need to know i think we need start spoiler topic for this show for those discuss future story-line from the books.
Author: silver1978    Time: 10-9-2008 07:58     Subject: Reply 57#57 bala's post

lol Bala, don't highlight the spoiler part!
Author: bala    Time: 10-9-2008 08:02     Subject: Reply 58#58 silver1978's post

i can't i have to know it
Author: shinny    Time: 10-9-2008 10:20     Subject: Reply 56#56 silver1978's post

Aha! That makes sense now. Thanks Shannon.
Author: ebz_88    Time: 10-10-2008 12:43

This show is awesome!!! Although they can tone down all the sex but other then that True Blood is nothing what I expected it to be and that is good. Bill and Sookie is the main reason why I watch the show. I just hope that this show lasts. Speaking of lasting I heard that this show got picked up for a second season. YAY
Author: ebz_88    Time: 10-13-2008 11:44

I don't mean to sound impatient (o.k i am impatient) but does any1 know when the new episode will be up. It usually would be up now, but it's not.

Cheers.
Author: bala    Time: 10-13-2008 11:49     Subject: Reply 62#62 ebz_88's post

no idea probably tomorrow
Author: shinny    Time: 10-13-2008 12:37     Subject: Reply 62#62 ebz_88's post

True blood is up now
Author: ebz_88    Time: 10-13-2008 13:16

wow awesome thanks guyz.
Author: bala    Time: 10-14-2008 09:49     Subject: Episode 6

Another great episode, it was dishearting to see Sookie cleaning the blood out of the floor and I'm amazed that none seem know Sookie can read their mind? . i mean surely they know she can hear there thoughts. The two men in Sookie life care very much for her it will be interesting to see who she ends up. man Jason i can't believe he hit Sookie .

Tara was the only friend Sookie needed I'm really like her as the episode getting on i didn't in first episode but now i do  .Tara mother speech was beautiful. I'm now concerned about Jason, Sookie was his rock without her he's going to rock bottom espically since using the V .

This was a very sad episode i like how every episode is very different, it was done brillant a bit too sappy for me but i really liked this episode because it show how good actors/actress are in doing these type of episode, the songs in this episode were very beautiful.

Now ending Sookie and bill need i say more she such a tease with that white dress come on . What a climax    
Author: shinny    Time: 10-14-2008 12:36     Subject: Reply 66#66 bala's post

I agree, it was a great episode. It really shows how cleverly written this show is plus what a good job they did with the casting. There is great chemistry between all of the actors.

I thought exactly the same thing about Tara in this episode, except I have liked her from the start, lol. I just like her even more now. She's a great character and the actress who plays her does a great job.

I'm not happy that they killed off Jason & Sookie's granny. I really liked her and she was really on the side of Bill.

I just hope this show doesn't get canned. We know Vampire shows don't have a great legacy !
Author: bala    Time: 10-14-2008 22:18     Subject: Reply 67#67 shinny's post

i liked they killed her off because they could do this type of episode.

Tara at first i thought she was a mean person that why i didn't like her
Author: shinny    Time: 10-15-2008 01:19     Subject: Reply 68#68 bala's post

Yeh, I suppose life has just made her very tough. Having an alcoholic parent would surely do that I guess.
Author: bala    Time: 10-15-2008 01:25     Subject: Reply 69#69 shinny's post

Yeah i suppose but she seem a little too serious sometimes
Author: silver1978    Time: 10-15-2008 09:48

I knew that Sookies gran was going to die, but it was still very sad. I feel bad for Tara and her mom- alcohol can do terrible things to people.

I do really just love this show. I think they are doing a wonderful job with it and the casting is superb.
Author: bala    Time: 10-22-2008 09:29     Subject: Episode 7

Well this was very rude episode it made me blush

That not easy to do for those of you that know me
Author: bala    Time: 10-23-2008 22:24     Subject: Jason

Author: shinny    Time: 10-24-2008 00:56     Subject: Reply 73#73 bala's post

Nice interview. I'd seen him interviewed before years ago when he was on Home and Away. Seems like a nice guy.
Author: bala    Time: 10-24-2008 01:04     Subject: Reply 74#74 shinny's post

yeah and to think if his brother hadn't dragged him he wouldn't of been an actor
Author: bala    Time: 10-28-2008 09:51     Subject: Episode 8

Wow this just seem to get better by every episode, the clif-hanger are really good i originally didn't like the show but i now a fan
Author: bala    Time: 10-30-2008 11:07     Subject: interview Sam Merlotte

Author: iklemiracle    Time: 11-1-2008 16:01     Subject: Reply 74#74 shinny's post

been racking my brains with where ive seen him... cheers

here the fella is as vinnie


[img]http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:YfRK2NpQrwZfeM:[/img]
Author: bala    Time: 11-2-2008 00:05     Subject: Reply 78#78 iklemiracle's post

yeah i couldn't either until shinny mentioned vinnie-it makes me feel old that i remember who he is
Author: iklemiracle    Time: 11-2-2008 02:47     Subject: Reply 79#79 bala's post

really.............

You make me feel old Bala.
Author: bala    Time: 11-2-2008 02:52     Subject: Reply 80#80 iklemiracle's post

i don't mean to but this back 1994-96 he was home & away.

i watch too much tv that i recognise someone who on on a soap 12 years ago .

he look exactly the same as he did back than just he now slightly taller.

i wonder what his secret ?
Author: iklemiracle    Time: 11-2-2008 03:06     Subject: Reply 81#81 bala's post

he doesnt belong to a forum with a Bala.
Author: bala    Time: 11-4-2008 12:54     Subject: True Blood 1x09

Wow i love the ending to this episode with bill gone I'm guessing explore this story-line
Author: bala    Time: 11-11-2008 02:52     Subject: Episode 10

Well sookie is not happy when she finds out that bill new slave. she really has no luck when it comes to men. so Sam a shape-shifter but can only do animals?. i love the flash back to his child hood i almost feel sorry for him. .
Author: shinny    Time: 11-11-2008 03:06

I felt really sorry for Bill having to turn that girl. He really did not want to but he knew if he didn't then he'd never see sookie again. That's what drove him on to go through with it.

Poor Jason, he really doesn't realise how nasty Amy really is under that guise ! I felt so sorry for Eddie. He really was a hapless Vampire.

As for Sookie freaking out at Sam, I was surprised at her reaction too. She, of all his friends, should have understood.

What about Tara being conned by the woman from the Pharmacy? It's true what they say about Faith or mind over matter though. The "Placebo" effect. Her Mother believed her addiction to drink was a demon inside her and that women got rid of it for her, but it was her own belief that really got rid of it.
Author: bala    Time: 11-11-2008 03:13     Subject: Reply 85#85 shinny's post

This is getting more interesting but Tara knew she was a con artist but she managed to convince her spend money on fake demon. it's a shame but nothing you can do people will believe in stuff as long as they have faith
Author: shinny    Time: 11-11-2008 03:15     Subject: Reply 86#86 bala's post

Well, technically she didn't know for sure. She suspected that she was, but she felt like something was really wrong with her and that's why she went through with it. Then she sees the woman at the Pharmacy and was so annoyed with herself for being fooled.

The only thing that is wrong with Tara is being the daughter of an alcoholic parent. However, now that her mother is better, they might be able to right some wrongs. Therefore, both getting something out of it !
Author: bala    Time: 11-11-2008 03:23     Subject: Reply 87#87 shinny's post

your right but she should of stuck to her gut anyway Jason is really in some trouble he even admitted in this episode she has control over him i just hope she doesn't kill him? .

does anyone know whether this series has 13 or 22 episode per season?.
Author: shinny    Time: 11-11-2008 03:33     Subject: Reply 88#88 bala's post

I think there is only 12 Bala! Well, per their website, IMDb and TV.com, they only have 12 listed for Season 1.
Author: bala    Time: 11-11-2008 03:34     Subject: Reply 89#89 shinny's post

Well i hope this get renewed
Author: bala    Time: 11-17-2008 10:25     Subject: True Blood 1x11

Cleaning the dead vampire stuff really affected Jason   I'm glad he realise what type of person she was   but she's good at manipulating Jason .

Bill trying to explain to the new vampire that she can't come back to her life but it was funny when she keep on asking why but her reaction was quite amusing .

Tara mother leaving her in jail was sad to watch.   but that social worker i have my suspicion about her-i just don't trust her   .

Great clif-hanger
Author: bala    Time: 11-24-2008 02:40

So the new episode is the season-finale
Author: shinny    Time: 11-24-2008 17:06     Subject: Reply 92#92 bala's post

Yep, we won't have it back until Summer next year !

There was a lot going on in this episode. Seemed a little bit rushed, for my liking. I think we should have found out in the last episode that Renee was the killer and then had a build up to the finale.

What about Jason and joining those bible bashers? That is not going to be good !
Author: reremamore    Time: 11-24-2008 20:48

was that lafayette in the car at the end of the finale?  Who do you think attack him?  Wonder why sam was getting together all that money?  I love/hate cliffhangers and now we have to wait until summer.
Author: bala    Time: 11-24-2008 23:26     Subject: Reply 94#94 reremamore's post

i think so since he been missing
Author: shinny    Time: 11-25-2008 00:56     Subject: Reply 94#94 reremamore's post

I thought they alluded to the fact that Bill attacked him. Remember he said to Sookie when he showed up at the door "I've fed" - So I just assumed he'd meant Lafayette. I doubt he's dead though. Bill wouldn't kill him, he'd just take what he needed. Unless, he was out of it and just saw him as a blood bank !
Author: bala    Time: 11-25-2008 13:19     Subject: Reply 96#96 shinny's post

Few question

Is that woman who took in Tara a shape-shifter like Sam?

Why was Sam putting money in a bin-bag?

i don't think bill kill him?

he said he fed but i think vampire bar and feed rather than attack someone ?

at lease season 2 is confirmed
Author: shinny    Time: 11-25-2008 15:18     Subject: Reply 97#97 bala's post

Yes, I thought she was a shape shifter when we saw her sitting on the chair, in the garden.

I think he was thinking about doing a runner. That's why he was packing the money. Obviously he doesn't want to be around this woman.

I don't think Bill killed him either, but remember that scene where they showed something swooshing up to Lafayette and then the same swooshing noise up to Sookies door? That's why I thought it was Bill.

We'll find out next year I guess !!
Author: reremamore    Time: 12-12-2008 20:46

I think that's what they want us to think that bill fed on layfayette but he wouldn't do that because of sookie.  I think the show is up for a golden globe award??? not sure but it should be
Author: bala    Time: 12-17-2008 02:40

Quote:
Anna Camp and Ashley Jones have joined the second season cast of Alan Ball's vampire drama True Blood.

Camp, who is currently appearing on Broadway with Daniel Radcliffe in Equus, has secured a series regular role as Sarah, the wife of Rev. Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian).

Jones will star as waitress Daphne for a six-episode story arc. Her True Blood role will not affect her filming schedule for The Bold And The Beautiful.

Based on Charlaine Harris's series of novels, True Blood centres on telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) as she falls in love with vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer).




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