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Old July 1st, 2009, 12:27 PM
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This TV series, based on the 'Sookie Stackhouse' novels by Charlaine Harris, is due to be shown on TV in the UK soon (on FX, home of the excellent Dexter!)

US buddies (without any spoilers please!)... is it any good? Is it worth watching if you're a fan of the books (which ashamedly I am!), or is an appalling waste of time? I may give it a go, as I do like the books in a 'vampire lite' kinda way, but I have a suspicion it's going to be drivel! Although the gal playing Sookie ('Rogue' from the X-Men films) is quite cute!

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Old July 1st, 2009, 02:28 PM
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I've also read a couple of those books (I wouldn't say I was a fan, I don't own any of them but I did enjoy them) and am thinking it'll probably be a bit of a Buffy type show. You know small town, pretty young girl standing up for what she believes in, gets caught up in all sorts of dangerous adventurers with supernatural characters, friends and foes.

That's my preconception anyway!
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The better half caught some episodes of it while traveling for work (free HBO in the hotel) and she didn't like it at all. She's read all the books and loves them and - this is according to her - the characters were all miscast and it just didn't follow the books well. She said they 'sexed it up' for tv. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion. lol Basically - if you're a fan of the books, you most likely won't like the show.

I have no opinion though as I haven't read the books or seen the show. Why did I post again?
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Old July 21st, 2009, 01:09 PM
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Bizarrely enough, I really enjoyed the first episode. Once I got over the "No that's wrong" and "hmmm, that's not supposed to be like that" moments anyway!
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I still haven't seen any of it, but do let us know if you continue to enjoy it, I'll probably investigate it at some point
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Saw the first episode. not bad. will continue to watch.

Dollhouse is good though.
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Is this on UK tv yet and can i see it on council telly as i don't have Sky or any of the other service providers for digital tv, only freeview.
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Old July 24th, 2009, 01:19 PM
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Kenny, it started in the UK last week, but as far as I know only FX are showing it (on Sky). Maybe if it takes off the way Dexter did, it might get snapped up by some of the terrestrial/freeview channels. You might be able to download it somewhere, but I wouldn't know where, I'm crap at that sort of thing
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Ok - all this talk is making me want to go buy season one on dvd. let me know if I should, seeing as how I haven't read the books and nothing will be ruined for me. Personally I'm into vampires and sex. lol
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I watched the first two episodes and ordered the first season on dvd from australia. Was only £26 including postage and each episode seems to be improving on the last so I'm quite happy
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just saw episode 3 - not bad at all.
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Watching Ep 1 right now - interested to see how this plays out...
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Interested - we'll see how Ep 2 goes.
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not sure if I am hooked - but after Ep 3 i cant wait to see the rest of the season.
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Is this worth buying as a series on dvd? Due for release mid October.
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Season One was on sale over here in the States for $40 so I took the plunge, even though my wife kept telling me it wasn't any good because of being miscast.

Funny thing was though - I start talking to her about the first three episodes and she rattles off all sorts of things that happen in the whole season. It obviously didn't bother her so much she didn't watch it. After three episodes, I would say go for it if you can find it at a good price. I can see myself re-watching it if the rest of the season goes like it started.
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HORRAY, just seen a trailer for True Blood, starts here next Wednesday on Channel 4. Can't wait.
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Saw the trails, thought it looked a bit GAY so swerved it.

Once the gayness is in you can't get away from it, so I'll probably avoid like the boring old stuborn ass I am.
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Saw the trails, thought it looked a bit GAY so swerved it.

Once the gayness is in you can't get away from it, so I'll probably avoid like the boring old stuborn ass I am.
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I have lost interest in this show... To romantic vampirey for me. Like Pete says it's a bit g-hay.
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