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49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First off --- ignore the really negative review done by "C. Pusey"! By her/his own admittance she/he has only ever seen the first 3 (!) episodes of the show, and apparently from that she could tell that the entire show - all episodes, all seasons - is bad. Yeah, right.
"True Blood" has got to be among the best vampire shows ever made. It's funny, witty, sometimes violent and bloody, and very sexy. And yes, the "18" rating is deserved due to a few very explicit scenes. This is no "Twilight" --- it's for adults ... ;o)
The acting is very good, and the same goes for the writing and directing. The first two seasons of "True Blood" loosely follow the story from the first 2 books in Charlaine Harris's "Sookie Stackhouse" series. Some changes have been made, but I personally didn't mind. I've read all the books, and I have enjoyed the first two seasons of the show as well (and am looking forward to season 3).
Every season follows one major storyline with many smaller ones thrown in. The characters are likable and original, and the show is just as likely to scare you as make you laugh out loud. There is lots of drama, and some of it is a little outrageous, but hey --- at least the show never gets boring ... :o)
Over the past few years "True Blood" has not only achieved cult status, but has also won several awards (such as a Golden Globe for "Best Actress in a Drama Series" for Anna Paquin), and has been nominated for even more --- including a Golden Globe as "Best Drama Series" (which no other show of this genre has ever managed to achieve).
In the end, you're gonna have to make up your own mind as to whether or not you like "True Blood" --- all I can tell you is that it's definitely worth watching! For me, this is one of my favorite-ever tv-shows, and I'm not even such a huge fan of supernatural television shows ... ;o)
"True Blood" has got to be among the best vampire shows ever made. It's funny, witty, sometimes violent and bloody, and very sexy. And yes, the "18" rating is deserved due to a few very explicit scenes. This is no "Twilight" --- it's for adults ... ;o)
The acting is very good, and the same goes for the writing and directing. The first two seasons of "True Blood" loosely follow the story from the first 2 books in Charlaine Harris's "Sookie Stackhouse" series. Some changes have been made, but I personally didn't mind. I've read all the books, and I have enjoyed the first two seasons of the show as well (and am looking forward to season 3).
Every season follows one major storyline with many smaller ones thrown in. The characters are likable and original, and the show is just as likely to scare you as make you laugh out loud. There is lots of drama, and some of it is a little outrageous, but hey --- at least the show never gets boring ... :o)
Over the past few years "True Blood" has not only achieved cult status, but has also won several awards (such as a Golden Globe for "Best Actress in a Drama Series" for Anna Paquin), and has been nominated for even more --- including a Golden Globe as "Best Drama Series" (which no other show of this genre has ever managed to achieve).
In the end, you're gonna have to make up your own mind as to whether or not you like "True Blood" --- all I can tell you is that it's definitely worth watching! For me, this is one of my favorite-ever tv-shows, and I'm not even such a huge fan of supernatural television shows ... ;o)
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I have just finished watching this boxset and was really glad i has been recommended it. It shows a different light on the genre where people know Vampires exist and how they co-exist with Humans.
The first season won countless awards including a Golden Globe and an Emmy and cause a lot of hype for Season 2. It has recently been confirmed not only that Season 3 will be aired on HBO June 13th 2010 but also that there will be a 4th Season.
Trust me it is worth a look and if your sitting on the fence and wondering what they hype is all about then watch it you wont be disappointed.
NO the series is not for everyone as the very dimwitted view of a certain prior reviewer will show however take it from someone who has actually taken the time to sit and actually watch the product he reviews that for me it was something i enjoyed watching and was glad i brought.
~Iain
The first season won countless awards including a Golden Globe and an Emmy and cause a lot of hype for Season 2. It has recently been confirmed not only that Season 3 will be aired on HBO June 13th 2010 but also that there will be a 4th Season.
Trust me it is worth a look and if your sitting on the fence and wondering what they hype is all about then watch it you wont be disappointed.
NO the series is not for everyone as the very dimwitted view of a certain prior reviewer will show however take it from someone who has actually taken the time to sit and actually watch the product he reviews that for me it was something i enjoyed watching and was glad i brought.
~Iain
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
After Reading C.Puseys review i felt compelled to right my own review.
As a big fan of Vampire novels, having read the Vampire Chronicles, Dracula and various other vampire stories i would have to disagree with C.pusey's review.
The script is Original, fresh and well writen, Granted there are some seems that very little happens in but your focus is then drawn to the strong Characters on screen, How someone could fail to be entertained by Lafiette is impossible.
The series is based Loosly on the books by Charlaine Harris but are very different, the series is much darker than the books.
Yes this is vastly different from ever Popular Twilight series, as this is not made for teenage girls but with target audience of Adults and deservedly has an 18 certificate.
There are various bits of Vampire folklore taken from other sources, those familiar with the Anne Rice novels will pick up on this immediatly, but even Charlaine Harris makes constant reference to Anne Rice in the books so that's not surprising.
All in all this is an amazing TV show and well worth a watch whether your a Vamp Fan or just after a fun and entertaining Programe to watch.
As a big fan of Vampire novels, having read the Vampire Chronicles, Dracula and various other vampire stories i would have to disagree with C.pusey's review.
The script is Original, fresh and well writen, Granted there are some seems that very little happens in but your focus is then drawn to the strong Characters on screen, How someone could fail to be entertained by Lafiette is impossible.
The series is based Loosly on the books by Charlaine Harris but are very different, the series is much darker than the books.
Yes this is vastly different from ever Popular Twilight series, as this is not made for teenage girls but with target audience of Adults and deservedly has an 18 certificate.
There are various bits of Vampire folklore taken from other sources, those familiar with the Anne Rice novels will pick up on this immediatly, but even Charlaine Harris makes constant reference to Anne Rice in the books so that's not surprising.
All in all this is an amazing TV show and well worth a watch whether your a Vamp Fan or just after a fun and entertaining Programe to watch.
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Anyone know if this is region free?
I've got this dvd set and i'm moving overseas to north america and am wondering if it is region free. If not then i'll have to sell and re buy :(
Published 3 months ago by Carly Geary
not recieved
amazon have asked me to review this product by sending me 2 emails now. i would review it if i had recieved it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by zoemarsh
Tru blood !!!
I purchased season 1 of this series when I was vacationing in Hanoi back in 2009 and did not get to view it for various reasons- was busy and then quite forgot about it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Taizu
Really Enjoyed
True Blood was recommended by a friend and I had never seen it on TV.
I am so glad I bought it. Read more
I am so glad I bought it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. Byford
One of the best shows ever!
How can you not love this show? You've got all the supernatural creatures you could ask for (almost anyway) and some of them are not even that horrible to look at! Read more
Published 11 months ago by Niinja
Sookie Stackhouse
Amazing series, Human and Vampires co-existing, Picture quality in Blu-ray is fantastic. If you are big fan Vampire movies-this is a must seen no boring moment.
Published 12 months ago by demolove
Fangtastic
As a tv series this is truly bloody brilliant, as a boxed set the packaging could have been a little more special than it is.
Published 14 months ago by Mr. R. Davies
Awesome
I bought this and the box set of books for my wife for Christmas because they were on her wish list . Read more
Published 15 months ago by 747Rick
true blood season 1&2 boxset
This as a must for any vampire / horror fan, set in a ficticious deep south town where vampires really exist and take up residence alongside the living. Read more
Published 15 months ago by abailey
Utterly obsessed!
We received this box set for Christmas, having never even heard of the series!
Hated the first episode...the main character Sookie seemed so loud and irritating... Read more
Hated the first episode...the main character Sookie seemed so loud and irritating... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Cassi D
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