The words above describe this show perfectly and here is why...
Impressive: For a show thats not even on one of the major networks in the USA, the shows visuals and sets are fantastic. Clever direction, help the show to rise above any budget constraints the show may have. However its not the action that keeps the viewer gripped, though it does administer light relief from the often deeply affecting story lines.
Expressive: The acting is really very good, Anna Paquin is an obvious standout. The supporting actor/actresses are also brilliant. They manage to keep a grounding of reality even when the storyline goes to the absurd. The humour of the show is often dark, but very tongue in cheek making fun of its own stupidities. So even when the stories go to places that are totally unbelievable the humour helps rise above it. The drama is well executed and could rival that of most "real life" drama's.
Sexy: The characters are beautiful and unashamed of their bodies. The displays of flesh are often shocking, but never anything other than arousing. The sexier moments in show stem from vampires natural abilities to brood and entice. Eric and Bill provide some incredible displays of eye contact.
Gripping: The shows narrative meanders in and out of reality and fantasy based stories both of which hold your attention. Most episodes end with a cliff hanger, something that definitely works for the show, especially whist watching in a DVD box set. The writing is brilliant and characterisations are superb, even with characters that are aren't in the show a lot.
Overall: True Blood is the best piece of television to come for a long time. It owes much to Buffy the vampire slayer and other vampire movies, but it still retains an originality that most fantasy shows lack. As an antidote to the toothless vampires of Twilight, True Blood is perfect. Its imperfections are never thought about due to clever direction and writing. Its a must watch!
Impressive: For a show thats not even on one of the major networks in the USA, the shows visuals and sets are fantastic. Clever direction, help the show to rise above any budget constraints the show may have. However its not the action that keeps the viewer gripped, though it does administer light relief from the often deeply affecting story lines.
Expressive: The acting is really very good, Anna Paquin is an obvious standout. The supporting actor/actresses are also brilliant. They manage to keep a grounding of reality even when the storyline goes to the absurd. The humour of the show is often dark, but very tongue in cheek making fun of its own stupidities. So even when the stories go to places that are totally unbelievable the humour helps rise above it. The drama is well executed and could rival that of most "real life" drama's.
Sexy: The characters are beautiful and unashamed of their bodies. The displays of flesh are often shocking, but never anything other than arousing. The sexier moments in show stem from vampires natural abilities to brood and entice. Eric and Bill provide some incredible displays of eye contact.
Gripping: The shows narrative meanders in and out of reality and fantasy based stories both of which hold your attention. Most episodes end with a cliff hanger, something that definitely works for the show, especially whist watching in a DVD box set. The writing is brilliant and characterisations are superb, even with characters that are aren't in the show a lot.
Overall: True Blood is the best piece of television to come for a long time. It owes much to Buffy the vampire slayer and other vampire movies, but it still retains an originality that most fantasy shows lack. As an antidote to the toothless vampires of Twilight, True Blood is perfect. Its imperfections are never thought about due to clever direction and writing. Its a must watch!
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