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I've never read them, but I really like the show so far.

I haven't read them either, but I probably will since I'm enjoying the show quite a bit.

I've been really enjoying true blood. I think one of my favorite elements is being able to hear people think. Because it's rogue you get much more interesting stuff than you get in heroes.

What are the books like compared with Anne rice novels?

The books are very engaging, Not as dark. more a lighthearted thriller with a few killings here and there and some sexy sexy.

I just managed to watch the 2nd episode on HBO. I'm disappointed with the character design on bill and a few of the other vampires. In the books, they were portrayed as cold, perfect looking creatures. Think gattaca. Other than that, its pretty good. Have to see how well they keep up with it.

I liked the first episode. Second episode, though, was as full of forced exposition as a silver-age comic book. I know Eli said it was very similar to comics, but I was hoping it wouldn't be THAT similar. I'll keep watching, though; it has potential.

Have read all save the last two books of the series. If they keep kinda close to the books, should be pretty good. Am waiting for them to get into a few more of the characters and locations in the books before I make a decision on the series. Maybe is just me but they seem to be playing up the awkwardness of Sookie's "power" more in the show then the book (I haven't read them in a few years so could just be a memory lapse).

Overall though, I'll download legally watch the more before making a decision.

Also, if you liked this book series, may like the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. Also in the same kind of urban 'things that bump in the night among us' vein. Chick and actiony in a similar way that Sookie Stackhouse series is.

I caught a few minutes of it. Anna Paquin has a no nudity clause, and for that, I will change the channel.

Posted By: John DarcI caught a few minutes of it. Anna Paquin has a no nudity clause, and for that, I will change the channel.Move over, bananas! I've got a new source of potassium!

What all of the rest of the nudity isn't enough for you?! Jeez, I could stand a bit less nudity from the show, truth be told, and I'm not exactly prudish about these things.

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Posted By: John DarcI caught a few minutes of it. Anna Paquin has a no nudity clause, and for that, I will change the channel.Move over, bananas! I've got a new source of potassium!

What all of the rest of the nudity isn't enough for you?! Jeez, I could stand a bit less nudity from the show, truth be told, and I'm not exactly prudish about these things.Book: If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of Hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.

All I can say is, knowing the books, your going to be disappointed. Nudity galore. HBO is causing a significant increase in tissue consumption around the general area of my couch.

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Posted By: John DarcI caught a few minutes of it. Anna Paquin has a no nudity clause, and for that, I will change the channel.Move over, bananas! I've got a new source of potassium!

What all of the rest of the nudity isn't enough for you?! Jeez, I could stand a bit less nudity from the show, truth be told, and I'm not exactly prudish about these things.Book: If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of Hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.

All I can say is, knowing the books, your going to be disappointed. Nudity galore. HBO is causing a significant increase in tissue consumption around the general area of my couch.My Funny

HAHAHAHAHAHA EEEWW!!! Thanks for the visual! I guess I should have expected the level of nudity they are going with, I'm not really sure why I was surprised. It won't stop me from watching it, I just have to make CERTAIN that my kids are asleep before I watch.

Anyone watch episode 4?

Posted By: NumanoidAnyone watch episode 4?

I sure did! I thought it was really good but...

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I want to know what the hell is up with Sam???? Are they gonna go the "werewolf" route with him?

Posted By: Not MandatoryI thought it was really good but...

Yeah, seems to be. From the beginning, you kind of got the feeling that *somebody* was, just from...

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how much they've been focusing on the dog.

The two classic songs that were used in the episode were both absolutely perfect also!

I'm enjoying this series a lot more than I thought I would. As much as I hated Anna Paquin in the X-Men series, she is that outstanding in this show! I have no idea how closely the Sookie character is kept to the one in the book, but they pretty much nailed the "southern belle" attitude.

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Posted By: Not MandatoryI thought it was really good but...

Yeah, seems to be. From the beginning, you kind of got the feeling that *somebody* was, just from...

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how much they've been focusing on the dog.

The two classic songs that were used in the episode were both absolutely perfect also!

I'm enjoying this series a lot more than I thought I would. As much as I hated Anna Paquin in the X-Men series, she is that outstanding in this show! I have no idea how closely the Sookie character is kept to the one in the book, but they pretty much nailed the "southern belle" attitude.I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy

I felt that way about

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the dog too!

Which songs are you talking about, my memory is for shite lately. Also, does anyone else just love the theme song or is it just me?

Spoiler boxes for the songs, only because they relate to plot points.

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"Don't Fear The Reaper" in the vampire bar, and also "That Smell" when Sam was rolling around on the bed at the end of the episode.

The theme song is "I Wanna Do Bad Things With You", by Jace Everett, which actually sounds quite a bit like the Chris Isaak's "Did A Bad Bad Thing". I've always liked that rougher-sounding type of country music, so that was an immediate plus for me. And pairing it up with the deep-South title sequence sets the tone really well.

EDIT: iTunes says the theme song's title is simply "Bad Things"...and there is a club mix. Just saying.

Posted By: SeanSpoiler boxes for the songs, only because they relate to plot points.

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"Don't Fear The Reaper" in the vampire bar, and also "That Smell" when Sam was rolling around on the bed at the end of the episode.

The theme song is "I Wanna Do Bad Things With You", by Jace Everett, which actually sounds quite a bit like the Chris Isaak's "Did A Bad Bad Thing". I've always liked that rougher-sounding type of country music, so that was an immediate plus for me. And pairing it up with the deep-South title sequence sets the tone really well.

EDIT: iTunes says the theme song's title is simply "Bad Things"...and there is a club mix. Just saying.I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy

HAHAHAHA! That's right! Now I remember the songs! They were very well played!

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Posted By: NumanoidAnyone watch episode 4?

I sure did! I thought it was really good but...

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I want to know what the hell is up with Sam???? Are they gonna go the "werewolf" route with him?

Book: If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of Hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.

My girlfriend thinks the same thing...

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...about Sam. It's too early for Werewolves, though, in my opinion. Finish exploring the vamps, then branch out to other mythic beings. Maybe they'll go full-on World of Darkness with this...

Episode 4 kinda picked up the series. I was having my doubts, but now I'm at the point where I REALLY wanna see the next episode.

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Posted By: NumanoidAnyone watch episode 4?

I sure did! I thought it was really good but...

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I want to know what the hell is up with Sam???? Are they gonna go the "werewolf" route with him?

Book: If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of Hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.

My girlfriend thinks the same thing...

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...about Sam. It's too early for Werewolves, though, in my opinion. Finish exploring the vamps, then branch out to other mythic beings. Maybe they'll go full-on World of Darkness with this...

Episode 4 kinda picked up the series. I was having my doubts, but now I'm at the point where I REALLY wanna see the next episode.MY NAME IS EDDIE ANDTHISIS MY STUFF

Yes,

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Sam is a wearwolf. I thought that was obvious from the second episode on.. The interesting thing about the novels and what kept me on this material is that the basic premise is that Vampires have come out of hiding and integrated with society. Later, you learn there are far more creatures and species still out there that have not revealed themselves yet and are somewhat at odds with the vampires for doing so. It sets up an interesting dynamic and tension, and adds some much needed depth later.

At this rate, were going to need a spoiler only thread.

Episode 4 pretty much nailed that this show is going to be amazing. At first I wasn't too sure, because the third EP was so hokey.

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The transition from that random neighbor saying "to be a fly on that wall!" to the fly crawling on Dawn's lip made me incredibly happy, because it was such a gross, Six Feet Under-y thing to do.

Does anyone get a tiny Twin Peaks vibe from this show? The quirky small town mystery story is a favorite of mine, and I love the sudden complexity of all the True Blood characters.

OMGWTF!!!!

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THEY KILLED GRAN! THOSE BASTARDS! Also, how awesome was Lafayette kicking those rednecks' asses for them! And poor Tara! Why can't Jason keep it in his pants??!!

Ok, I feel better now.

Just watched this weeks episode and Anna Paquin definitely

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does not have a no nudity clause

Oh. Oh god, that was the hokiest, over-dramatic love scene ever put in front of a camera. Oh Jesus. I laughed.

Posted By: EddieOh. Oh god, that was the hokiest, over-dramatic love scene ever put in front of a camera. Oh Jesus. I laughed.MY NAME IS EDDIE ANDTHISIS MY STUFF

Don't lie, you thought it was hot. We've all been waiting for Paquin's nude scene ever since Fly Away Home.

Posted By: Greg2point0Don't lie, you thought it was hot. We've all been waiting for Paquin's nude scene ever since Fly Away Home.

Yeah, even my wife's reaction when she saw the scene was "Wow...good for him!" Granted, I probably should not have responded with "...I'm sorry, what was that? Were you talking?"

"Breasts?"

So, most recent episode...I don't think this is a spoiler, but am I the only one disappointed that HBO was abusing its "LOOK AT US WE'RE NOT NETWORK TV WHOOOWHOO!!!" ?

Posted By: EddieSo, most recent episode...I don't think this is a spoiler, but am I the only one disappointed that HBO was abusing its "LOOK AT US WE'RE NOT NETWORK TV WHOOOWHOO!!!" ?MY NAME IS EDDIE ANDTHISIS MY STUFF

Can you give a "for example" (in spoiler inviso-text of course)?

Posted By: Not MandatoryCan you give a "for example" (in spoiler inviso-text of course)?

Yeah, they had two nude women, but they always do the "boobs of the week" anyway (plus Jason's ass) , so it wasn't that big of a difference that I noticed.

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Posted By: Not MandatoryCan you give a "for example" (in spoiler inviso-text of course)?

Yeah, they had two nude women, but they always do the "boobs of the week" anyway (plus Jason's ass) , so it wasn't that big of a difference that I noticed.I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy

Hahahaha! I think Jason's ass should be listed in the credits, it gets more screen time than a lot of the minor characters!

Posted By: Sean

Posted By: Not MandatoryCan you give a "for example" (in spoiler inviso-text of course)?

Yeah, they had two nude women, but they always do the "boobs of the week" anyway (plus Jason's ass) , so it wasn't that big of a difference that I noticed.I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy

It wasn't so much that they happened, but the fact that they went on.

Like,

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did we really need that first five minutes of them boning? I gained no insight into the story. Time that could have been spent on story was instead wasted on a glorified advertising technique/needless softporn clip.

...Will I keep watching? Yeah, sure, but I'm not going to be someone who's giving HBO the ol' reacharound for being "edgy" and "open".

Um..."It's not TV. It's HBO."

They've been bragging for years. Frankly, breasts were one of the only reasons I ever watched SatC. Two reasons, to be fair.

Let's get real, True Blood is just softcore vampire porn with a script just slightly better than actual porn.

Whoa whoa, what's this about Lizzy Caplan getting naked?!

*hugs the internet*

Posted By: Greg2point0Let's get real, True Blood is just softcore vampire porn with a script just slightly better than actual porn.NewGeekontheBlock.com

I have to disagree with you on that one.

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Posted By: Greg2point0Let's get real, True Blood is just softcore vampire porn with a script just slightly better than actual porn.

I have to disagree with you on that one.

Yeah, same here. I wouldn't classify thirty to ninety seconds of boobs and butts in a fifty-two minute show as "softcore porn". That's kind of like calling The Sopranos nothing more than a weekly snuff film. So far almost all of the sex scenes fit into the story, whether it be with the Sookie/Bill relationship or Jason's growing (pun intended) addiction to V. The script itself is pretty well done as far as I'm concerned. Of course there are a few goofy or awkward lines, but no more than any other show out there. And from what I've read about it, the show follows the spirit of the books very well. That's pretty much all I can ask for.

I do have to share a funny anecdote. 15step was over at our house last Sunday for the most recent ep and my husband made the comment that he doesn't really like to watch the show with other people over because its awkward when they show the sex scenes. He's so dorky and cute.

Posted By: Not MandatoryI do have to share a funny anecdote. 15step was over at our house last Sunday for the most recent ep and my husband made the comment that he doesn't really like to watch the show with other people over because its awkward when they show the sex scenes. He's so dorky and cute.

You know, I can sympathise with that. Its just, a little weird. Its like your unwillingly sharing a rather personal experience with strangers. Its worse if your friends start getting into it, and then they touch your leg an make you cry that one time. *sob*

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Posted By: Not MandatoryI do have to share a funny anecdote. 15step was over at our house last Sunday for the most recent ep and my husband made the comment that he doesn't really like to watch the show with other people over because its awkward when they show the sex scenes. He's so dorky and cute.

You know, I can sympathise with that. Its just, a little weird. Its like your unwillingly sharing a rather personal experience with strangers. Its worse if your friends start getting into it, and then they touch your leg an make you cry that one time. *sob*My Funny

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Nice! I usually don't have a problem watching True Blood with others, but I did have a problem watching "A History of Violence" with a couple of friends. That was uncomfortable.

No boobs and no Jason ass. I don't think this counts as an official episode.

Posted By: SeanNo boobs and no Jason ass. I don't think this counts as an official episode.I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy

You are not wrong my friend. I was shocked to see only 3 warnings at the beginning of the episode, and the NUDITY one was conspicuous in its absence.

OK, I have been having a real problem watching the show. I don't know what it is, but I just can't sit through an entire episode any more. I find my attention drifting away to other things, like "what are the cats doing right now" or "what's that stain on my pants leg..". It might be bad writing, it might be the differences with the books, no idea. I think I'm almost done.

Posted By: photozzOK, I have been having a real problem watching the show. I don't know what it is, but I just can't sit through an entire episode any more. I find my attention drifting away to other things, like "what are the cats doing right now" or "what's that stain on my pants leg..". It might be bad writing, it might be the differences with the books, no idea. I think I'm almost done.My Funny

Ok, I went ahead and read all the books (yes all 8 of them. It was a grueling 4 days, but I made it), and I find it really easy to view the show as a separate entity. Maybe because so much is different. I didn't even picture the actors in my head after the first book.

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Posted By: photozzOK, I have been having a real problem watching the show. I don't know what it is, but I just can't sit through an entire episode any more. I find my attention drifting away to other things, like "what are the cats doing right now" or "what's that stain on my pants leg..". It might be bad writing, it might be the differences with the books, no idea. I think I'm almost done.My Funny

Ok, I went ahead and read all the books (yes all 8 of them. It was a grueling 4 days, but I made it), and I find it really easy to view the show as a separate entity. Maybe because so much is different. I didn't even picture the actors in my head after the first book.Book: If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of Hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.

4 days?? ... Wha.. how.. your a mutant.

I think that's part of That's my problem. I read most of the books first and am now dealing with the inevitable disappointment if seeing something besides what was in my head. The Harry Potter movies and LOTR are just about the only franchises that seem to have lived up to the books so far. I still have to sit in a dark room and cry in a corner when I think of what those bastards did to Running man.

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Posted By: photozzOK, I have been having a real problem watching the show. I don't know what it is, but I just can't sit through an entire episode any more. I find my attention drifting away to other things, like "what are the cats doing right now" or "what's that stain on my pants leg..". It might be bad writing, it might be the differences with the books, no idea. I think I'm almost done.My Funny

Ok, I went ahead and read all the books (yes all 8 of them. It was a grueling 4 days, but I made it), and I find it really easy to view the show as a separate entity. Maybe because so much is different. I didn't even picture the actors in my head after the first book.Book: If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of Hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.

4 days?? ... Wha.. how.. your a mutant.

I think that's part of That's my problem. I read most of the books first and am now dealing with the inevitable disappointment if seeing something besides what was in my head. The Harry Potter movies and LOTR are just about the only franchises that seem to have lived up to the books so far. I still have to sit in a dark room and cry in a corner when I think of what those bastards did to Running man.My Funny

I actually enjoy seeing what twist Alan Ball is going to put on the events in the book, so its no problem for me. I am actually more disappointed in the HP book-to-movie transition. And yeah, Running man is inexcusable! Also, I have heard that mutant theory before.

So I have a quextion for those of you who have read the books:

I read on Wikipedias

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Sookie's greatgrandfather is a fairy.

Given how the show compares to the books thus far, do you think they'll stay true to that element of the story? Because I'll be honest: something about bringing fairies into this sounds kinda cool.

Posted By: EddieSo I have a quextion for those of you who have read the books:

I read on Wikipedias

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Sookie's greatgrandfather is a fairy.

Given how the show compares to the books thus far, do you think they'll stay true to that element of the story? Because I'll be honest: something about bringing fairies into this sounds kinda cool.MY NAME IS EDDIE ANDTHISIS MY STUFF

I certainly hope so. Because..

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In the books, her diluted fairy blood explains why vampires are so attracted to her. Fairy blood is irresistible to vamps.

So did anybody else find the season finale to be basically just another episode? I still thoroughly enjoyed it, but there was no "holy crap" moment or cliffhanger to end it.

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We saw what is presumably the dead body of Lafayette, but just about every episode ends with Sookie screaming over a new corpse. Kudos for the willingness to kill off main (and likely fan-favorite) characters.

I may start in on the books while waiting for Summer '09 to roll around.

I found the finale to be quite satisfying. It wrapped up the main storyline, and gave us a few new threads to get us to come back next season. Having now read all of the books, I totally called the

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body in Andy's car as being the major cliffhanger for season 1.

Now I will wait impatiently for its return next summer.

Posted By: photozzOK, I have been having a real problem watching the show. I don't know what it is, but I just can't sit through an entire episode any more. I find my attention drifting away to other things, like "what are the cats doing right now" or "what's that stain on my pants leg..". It might be bad writing, it might be the differences with the books, no idea. I think I'm almost done.My Funny

This is exactly how I feel about Heroes. I'm not reading any of the book-related spoilers posted here until I actually read them. Trying to decide if I want to borrow them from Not Mandatory or buy them.

I loved the non-finale feel of the finale. For some reason it works perfectly in a show like this that's so campy and fast-paced.

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I don't think the body is Lafayette's, he's too much of a core character to the series. If it is him though, my prediction is he'll go vampire next season. I like the conflict that is Jessica as well, should bode well for next season...