I remember seeing posters for True Blood's freshman season on Buses downtown and disregarding them. Soon after, the twilight epidemic hit at which point I began making jokes of those partaking in new vampire fad. I decided to watch Twilight to conclude whether this film was worthy of all the hype...it wasn't. Later I was told that the books (just as in the Harry Potter series) were what people were falling for. The movie was meant to capture another audience and of course, to act as a marketing tool. Nevertheless I steered clear of the entire genre and continued making fun of those doing otherwise haha. A few months later I was browsing the "On demand" menu and noticed a season one summary for True Blood. I became a fan almost instantly. The only topic it shares with Twilight is that it contains vampires. I've never been captivated by a show based upon such fantasy. The show is presented believably. The vampires don't fly, wear capes or talk in a Transylvanian accent. Human beings and vampires have learned to coexist with one another though there is an unspoken and mutual hatred between the two races. Humans see vampires as unnatural children of Satan while vampires see humans as a destructive and foolish people that are meant solely for nourishment. The show incorporates the christian faith into this modern day scenario and the result is fascinating. The show reduces the human race and in doing so presents the viewer with an alternative perspective of it. Comedy, lust, suspense and passion arrive at their best each week and combine to make True Blood one of the best shows on television.
HBO has done it again.
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