Tru Blood Fans

[*Anya*]

I must say I am just not feeling True Blood so far this season.

Maybe it is too soon and it will grow on me but I am not feeling Tara as a vamp either.

[pajama]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I must say I am just not feeling True Blood so far this season.

Maybe it is too soon and it will grow on me but I am not feeling Tara as a vamp either.

I have been ready for Tara to die since season 1. I was so thrilled when at the end of the last season she was surely dead. I have read the books, and the series now has strayed so far from them, that I certainly didn't expect them to turn Tara. ugggggggh We'll never be rid of her.

[The JD]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I must say I am just not feeling True Blood so far this season.

Maybe it is too soon and it will grow on me but I am not feeling Tara as a vamp either.

Yes! It's not working for me either- Tara as a vamp, or the season in general. It all seems very chaotic and over-the-top- not enough time to absorb it. I understand throwing us in the middle of the plot as a way to propel the narrative...but there are SO many new subplots, and we've been launched into all of them at once. It would be nice to see a bit more set-up.

Didn't poor Lafayette already go through one season with PTSD? And Reverend Steve Newlin as a gay American Vampire? I dunno, just seems like the subplots are getting a little thin.

I am enjoying learning Pam's history, but even the whole "flashback as a form of mourning" device is a bit too contrived for my taste.

It's Alan Ball's last season- maybe he's trying to leave them with plenty of material to work with?

[pajama]

Originally Posted by The JD

It's Alan Ball's last season- maybe he's trying to leave them with plenty of material to work with?

What's frustrating is that the BOOKS have plenty of material to work with. There were two book plots that I found interesting and I thought would translate well to the screen. However one would involve large pyrotechnics and a change in venue to a city, so maybe that would be over budget. The other plot, it looks like they are going to somewhat develop in the "you smell good" guy with 16 sisters. (Won't give more away than that.)

But at least we're getting to see more of Erics yummy body. Although I could do with LESS of Sheriff Bellefleur's body. LOL

[Martina]

Originally Posted by pajara

I have been ready for Tara to die since season 1. I was so thrilled when at the end of the last season she was surely dead. I have read the books, and the series now has strayed so far from them, that I certainly didn't expect them to turn Tara. ugggggggh We'll never be rid of her.

I know. More Tara misery. GOD. I want her to be married and running the clothing store as she is in the books -- or, as you say, truly dead. GOD, so tired of her crying and screaming. She's pretty though. The long shots of her face, at rest for once, reminded me of that.

I thought that Lafayette's panic was funny a time or two, and I like the idea of the Sheriff dating. That actor is so good.

But all the vampire politics -- too chatty.

I was fascinated to see Linda Purl again. But the whole killing of Debbie Pelt and Alcide's anger plot is boring so far.

I thought that Jessica and Jason's interactions were pretty cool. Jason as a sexual abuse survivor is sort of interesting.

And everything Pam is hot. Never enough Pam.

Not so into Salome although I was interested in the idea of a woman having sex with three guys in a row presented sort of matter of factly. They did use the horrible phrase "sloppy seconds," but not as if truly grossed out.

Also, having the secularist mainstreamers being oppressors and torturers is a little too cynical for me. What is he doing with that?

[*Anya*]

Originally Posted by Martina

I know. More Tara misery. GOD. I want her to be married and running the clothing store as she is in the books -- or, as you say, truly dead. GOD, so tired of her crying and screaming. She's pretty though. The long shots of her face, at rest for once, reminded me of that.

I thought that Lafayette's panic was funny a time or two, and I like the idea of the Sheriff dating. That actor is so good.

But all the vampire politics -- too chatty.

I was fascinated to see Linda Purl again. But the whole killing of Debbie Pelt and Alcide's anger plot is boring so far.

I thought that Jessica and Jason's interactions were pretty cool. Jason as a sexual abuse survivor is sort of interesting.

And everything Pam is hot. Never enough Pam.

Not so into Salome although I was interested in the idea of a woman having sex with three guys in a row presented sort of matter of factly. They did use the horrible phrase "sloppy seconds," but not as if truly grossed out.

Oh Martina, I agree with everything you say here!

Tara, true death please, pretty please!!!!

Re: the disgusting sloppy seconds comment, which I never thought I would live to hear on TV in my lifetime-even on HBO;

It is probably near impossible to gross out a vampire!

[Random]

Originally Posted by betenoire

I download it. I don't even have cable anymore.

We don't have cable either...

We have the login info from a friend who DOES have cable and HBO

Sort of when I had Netflix...

I was a giver like that...

[pajama]

What.The.F@ck. Just happened!!!!! Damnit! (Can't give it away, 'cause I know some of y'all are still watching.)

[Martina]

Is the most recent episode not the goriest episode ever? Jeez.

[The JD]

A conversation with someone unfamiliar with True Blood (during the scene where Sookie is helping Eric, Bill and Alcide search for Russell):

Her: Who's that? Is he into the blonde or what?
Me: That's Eric, he's a vampire. He was with Sookie last season and still wants her.
Her: And who's that?
Me: That's Vampire Bill, her ex. He still wants her too.
Her: And who's that?
Me: That's Alcide, he's a werewolf. He's wanted Sookie for a while, but tonight was the closest he's gotten.
Her: Jeez, does every freak on this show want to have sex with the blonde?
Me: Well, yeah, she's a fairy.
Her: ......

[Wolfsong]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I must say I am just not feeling True Blood so far this season.

Maybe it is too soon and it will grow on me but I am not feeling Tara as a vamp either.

It's almost like the writers gave us a nice simple ice cream sundae that everyone loved, and when they saw we liked it they said, "Well if you liked that you are going to LOVE this!" and then dumped a 5 gallon tub of ice cream in the dish and demanded that we eat it.

I liked it alot better with a couple of vampires, a shifter, and a few werewolves. A few plotlines rather than my head spinning around trying to remember what everyone in the town is doing. Now EVERYONE is either something other than human or dealing with something other than human. Really for me this season it kind of sucks (actually last season kind of sucked too) and now I'm biding my time waiting for Boardwalk Empire to start.

The Tara thing is so overdone I'd like to stake her myself just to shut her up....the same with Hoyt....he looks ridiculous in leather and eyeliner. I love Pam and would like to see her storyline develop into a Queen vamp or something. That whole thing with "The Authority" is kind of silly. (although I was surprised that they staked the kid) Oh well I guess we'll see what happens next week.

[pajama]

Originally Posted by Wolfsong

The Tara thing is so overdone I'd like to stake her myself just to shut her up....the same with Hoyt....he looks ridiculous in leather and eyeliner. I love Pam and would like to see her storyline develop into a Queen vamp or something. That whole thing with "The Authority" is kind of silly. (although I was surprised that they staked the kid) Oh well I guess we'll see what happens next week.

Although I do have to say, Tara looked better than I've ever seen her in that bustier. Now if we can just make it so she doesn't talk.

And I TOTALLY agree about Pam. I adore her character. Her attitude. mmmmm

And yes, Hoyt looked like an idiot.

And an Ifrit? Really? Jesus, if they keep this up, it will make getting rid of premium channels and lowering my cable bill really easy. I basically am keeping it only for TrueBlood at this point, 'cause most everything else we watch is on the non-premium channels.

[scootebaby]

I've got Dixie hooked on this show now so i had to save the prior 2 weeks so we could watch it when she came own.

Even after watching the episodes back to back i have to say my head still hurts trying to keep(and figure out)all the plot lines going on...seems like so many with no real understanding of any of them yet.

I have to agree with Pajara about Tara...the bustier was the best she has ever looked,but her talking makes me wanna stake her!

[dixie]

Originally Posted by The JD

A conversation with someone unfamiliar with True Blood (during the scene where Sookie is helping Eric, Bill and Alcide search for Russell):

Her: Who's that? Is he into the blonde or what?
Me: That's Eric, he's a vampire. He was with Sookie last season and still wants her.
Her: And who's that?
Me: That's Vampire Bill, her ex. He still wants her too.
Her: And who's that?
Me: That's Alcide, he's a werewolf. He's wanted Sookie for a while, but tonight was the closest he's gotten.
Her: Jeez, does every freak on this show want to have sex with the blonde?
Me: Well, yeah, she's a fairy.
Her: ......

Since I'm new to the show, I can say that I had almost this same exact conversation with Scoote last night...lol

Originally Posted by pajara

Although I do have to say, Tara looked better than I've ever seen her in that bustier. Now if we can just make it so she doesn't talk.

And I TOTALLY agree about Pam. I adore her character. Her attitude. mmmmm

And yes, Hoyt looked like an idiot.

And an Ifrit? Really? Jesus, if they keep this up, it will make getting rid of premium channels and lowering my cable bill really easy. I basically am keeping it only for TrueBlood at this point, 'cause most everything else we watch is on the non-premium channels.

Originally Posted by scootebaby

I've got Dixie hooked on this show now so i had to save the prior 2 weeks so we could watch it when she came own.

Even after watching the episodes back to back i have to say my head still hurts trying to keep(and figure out)all the plot lines going on...seems like so many with no real understanding of any of them yet.

I have to agree with Pajara about Tara...the bustier was the best she has ever looked,but her talking makes me wanna stake her!

Tara did look hot in the bustier. Can't decide yet if I like her, but am hoping her character gets a lil better as it goes along. I do think I like Pam. Didn't at first but she's growing on me lol

The damn Ifrit is just too much. It seems out of place. They have wayyyyy too many storylines going on this show sometimes.

[Wolfsong]

Originally Posted by pajara

Although I do have to say, Tara looked better than I've ever seen her in that bustier. Now if we can just make it so she doesn't talk.

And I TOTALLY agree about Pam. I adore her character. Her attitude. mmmmm

And yes, Hoyt looked like an idiot.

And an Ifrit? Really? Jesus, if they keep this up, it will make getting rid of premium channels and lowering my cable bill really easy. I basically am keeping it only for TrueBlood at this point, 'cause most everything else we watch is on the non-premium channels.

Oh we are cable junkies......Trublood, Dexter, Nurse Jackie, Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones.....and to think it all started with one of my favorites....Sopranos. There are a few we don't bother with for no apparent reason. We never got into Entourage, Weeds, or Hung. We are going to check out Newsroom I think.

[Novelafemme]

We recently got HBO Go and I have been playing catch-up at night on my iPad. So far I am in love with the shows Girls and Hung.

My honey is so hooked on True Blood. I tried. I really did, but vampires just aren't my thing. <shhhhh>

[pajama]

Originally Posted by dixie

Tara did look hot in the bustier. Can't decide yet if I like her, but am hoping her character gets a lil better as it goes along. I do think I like Pam. Didn't at first but she's growing on me lol

Oh honey. She's been on the show since it started. She never gets better, and now we can't even hope she'll die. ugggh

[Martina]

The girl fight with Tara looks promising tho. Hope it continues.

[*Anya*]

I am still not into this season. It just feels forced to me, off balance. I keep hoping it just has not found its groove yet but I actually fast-forwarded through a few parts for the first time ever.

I am still hoping for the true death for Tara but don't see that happening.

Hoyt did look like an ass and Jessica always looks hot.

Pam is a trip, always liked her.

[pajama]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

I am still not into this season. It just feels forced to me, off balance. I keep hoping it just has not found its groove yet but I actually fast-forwarded through a few parts for the first time ever.

Well they better hurry. There's only 8 episodes left!