"True Blood"HBO
Created by Alan Ball
Starring Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer
Current Season: 2
Number of Episodes to Date: 18
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I know, I know. I am way behind on HBO’s “True Blood”, which is currently airing their second season, but it took me some time to really get into it. I’ll admit after watching the first 2 episodes I wasn’t completely sold. With the obsession of the Twilight series, I was initially a bit apprehensive that this show would run along the same lines; couldn’t be further from the truth. “True Blood” is equal parts creepy, sexy, satirical and suspenseful. The show takes place in rural Louisiana in an alternate world where vampires (among other creatures) exist and interact with humans. Firstly, you have to appreciate or somewhat enjoy the idea of vampires because if you don’t this show isn’t for you. The main character is Sookie Stackhouse, a human who lives with her grandmother and older brother and works as a waitress at the local restaurant Merlotte’s. The major plotline of the show is Sookie’s relationship to the mysterious vampire Bill Compton, who walks into the restaurant in the premiere episode. The supporting cast offers some other good story lines and there’s enough action to keep you satisifed, but the core of the show is the relationship between Sookie & Bill. This is nowhere close to being HBO’s best series, but it’s definitely one of the better ones.
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