HBO's True Blood

**finn's mom** · 09-14-2011, 04:12 PM

So . . . long story short of how I came to be a fan of the show . . . I made a deal with a friend to watch the first season of True Blood, as long as they watched the one and only season of Firefly (a MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH better show, in every sense, and it became their favorite show ever, too!).

Having said that, though, David and I have become fans of True Blood, watching an episode a night on DVD until we finished the second season, just in time to catch the reruns of the third season on HBO. When the fourth season started fresh, we were all caught up.

The fourth season just finished on Sunday, and MAN! KAPOW! What a finale! This show is absolutely ridiculous, but every episode is SUCH a cliffhanger, we always want to see what craziness happens in the next episode!

I'm not nearly as attached to the characters as I was (and still am) with those in Firefly, but I do have favorites.

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS - I really didn't like Sookie and Bill together, but was really drawn to Sookie and Eric. Lafayette and Jesus are my other favorite pair, their chemistry is incredible. I think Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette) is the best actor on the show.

I knew that last death in the finale was coming, I just had a feeling and had even voiced that opinion to David at the beginning of the episode. But, I really didn't see it coming when Sookie shot that other character in the face like she did. WOWZERS.

And, I LOVE Jason Stackhouse. Not sure I like his new relationship, though. Although, I really like Jessica.

Super crazy about Rene popping up like that, and I hope Terry doesn't end up crappy, he is one of my favorite characters, as well.

Totally curious about the fairy encounter that Andy had! SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS

Anyway, I thought I'd dig this old thread up and see if there are any other fans out there who want to chat about it. I started the books, but didn't get very far because I had to return them to the friend who loaned them to me. I'll get them read, eventually.

**Karen** · 09-14-2011, 04:17 PM

I was surprised but kinda relieved at the character that Sookie shot, and am glad you became a fan of the show. There are some scenes that are somewhat sexual, but overall, there's not that much! Interesting to see what will happen when the next season begins.

**finn's mom** · 09-14-2011, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

I was surprised but kinda relieved at the character that Sookie shot, and am glad you became a fan of the show. There are some scenes that are somewhat sexual, but overall, there's not that much! Interesting to see what will happen when the next season begins.

Yeah, it toned down a lot, even just in the second season, which I was grateful for. And, again . . . most people I know wish I was a bit more prudish haha . . . but I just don't like graphic sex scenes in "regular" shows or movies.

They even do much more subtle things, like the girl covering her breasts with her hands or something, which is cool.

**Sowa** · 09-14-2011, 05:01 PM

I just started to watch this a little while ago. We just started the third season. So far I'm not getting into this season as much as I did the first 2. I'm hoping it picks up cause I heard the fourth season is really good.

**kittycats_delight** · 09-14-2011, 05:09 PM

I have read all the books that are available. I have noticed with each season it goes further from the books. The series is far enough removed from the books that somethings are still surprising. I love Jason & Jessica. I think they make a really explosive couple. I adore Sookie with Eric. Never been a far of Bill's. I would have liked for the relationship between Pam & Sookie to be more like the books. Will have to wait and see what develops there. The war with the witches was much more sever in the books as well. It was really cool. Looking forward to next season though to see what they will do with the story line. I am thinking it will be even further removed from the books than this season. hmmmmmm....it will be interesting I am sure.

**finn's mom** · 09-14-2011, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by kittycats_delight

I love Jason & Jessica. I think they make a really explosive couple.

Oh, I agree that they have a ton of chemistry. It's the whole "wanting what you can't/shouldn't have" thing, and that's always HOT HOT HOT. I just don't like that he's jeopardizing his friendship with Hoyt for a girl who, at least at this point, has said that being monogamous isn't her thing. She was having issues with fidelity within a year of being with Hoyt. I don't know, I just don't think it's worth it haha.

**RobiLee** · 09-15-2011, 05:29 AM

Love this show! A friend gave me a dvd with the first few episodes and I was hooked right from the start with the theme song..lol. One of the best theme songs ever! I had to immediately catch up on the series with Netflix and then sign up for HBO. I've just recently started reading the first book.

**finn's mom** · 09-15-2011, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by RobiLee

Love this show! A friend gave me a dvd with the first few episodes and I was hooked right from the start with the theme song..lol. One of the best theme songs ever! I had to immediately catch up on the series with Netflix and then sign up for HBO. I've just recently started reading the first book.

The theme song is awesome! I actually know the guy who wrote and sings it. My ex is in a band, and Jace is a local musician. Great guy! We weren't friends, by any means, but he remembers me when I see him out and we share a hug! My ex and his two bandmates performed the song with Jace on a local TV show here, I wish I could remember the name! I'll see if I can find the video!