I like vampires. Who doesn't like the thought of living forever and keeping your youthful good looks. The whole blood drinking part is not very attractive though, and I prefer the story version that allows you to walk around in the light. If you like the vampire idea then True Blood is something that you need to see.
Upon getting home I began to watch in amazement. I really can't stand the stupid way that some films portray vampires, almost as cartoonish, characters that are not real. What really drew me into this series and kept me coming back for more were the characters who were real and gritty and not like the monsters that you see in those 1930s werewolf, vampire, Frankenstein movies. They were modern people living real lives. Vampires are discriminated against and are openly vampires who drink synthetic blood as their way of fitting in.
The same ideas that we have about the old movie vampires works against these guys too. They do need blood, but don't have to kill for it. There is tons of synthetic blood available at vampire bars, and socializing too. Some people won't accept them. Others want to jump their bones. There is plenty of dating between vamps and regular folks. This causes some interesting complications in life.
The DVD set has extras that are a lot of fun to see. I always enjoy those little "making of" stories that you sometimes get. The bonus features have some juicy bits too. The books were just so likable that it was no surprise how good the show is. It is the little things that really appealed to me. The girl is a waitress and has to deal with all sorts of customers. She gets visits and advice from fairyesque friends and avoids were-wolves because they are some what grouchy among other things.
I love to read, and the fact that they made one of my favorite stories into a series is just killer. You don't have to be freaky for vampires to like it. If you thought Twilight had promise and wished you could have gone to school at Hogwarts then this is the adult series that you have been waiting for.
True Blood Season 1 DVD is being released soon. You can pre-order if you are freaky about the show. The
True Blood DVD will thrill all those that adore vampires and drama.
