Kell Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 For those who fancy reading the books, Gyre has very kindly set up a book ring for the whole series HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I was going to start reading these books but I saw a sticker on the front of the book advertising the TV show, so I've decided to give that a go first. (as I have too many books to read for the time being) I've managed to get hold of the entire first series and now that my programme schedule is clear until September, I have plenty of time to watch them. I can't wait to jump right in after reading this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I've set the recorder for the first episode on Friday (as I'll forget otherwise!) Me too! I've been tempted by the books but thought I'd give the TV show a go first as my TBR pile is out of control! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalind Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Forbidden Planet has a True Blood contest going on at the moment - it states that you can win books and tshirts so maybe good to enter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I cancelled our Sky subscription when we moved so we only have Freeview (I rarely make a point of watching anything really, the tv is usually only on in the background). I went to check to make sure we got FX and arghhhh ... you guessed it ... we don't!!! Does anyone know where I can watch the series online??? *sniff* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I watched the first 5 episodes of series 1 today. That's a whole lot of nakedness!! And it took me ages to figure out where I'd seen all those faces before. I'm hoping the story picks up from here on in though... there's only so much nakedness I can explain away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Ooooh, the advert just came on for this. I'm so excited, I've not even read the books yet but from the reviews I've heard, about the books and the TV series, I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) I watched the first 5 episodes of series 1 today. That's a whole lot of nakedness!! And it took me ages to figure out where I'd seen all those faces before. I'm hoping the story picks up from here on in though... there's only so much nakedness I can explain away. Yes - lots of familiar faces: Ryan Kwantan (Jason Stackhouse) was in an Aussie soap (can't remember which one, but I suspect Home and Away) Anna Paquin (Sookie Stackhouse) was in The Piano as a small girl (my, hasn't she grown up?) Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton) was in vampire mini series Ultraviolet playing, yes, you've guessed it, a vampire (he was one of the secondary leads) William Sanderson (Sherriff Dearborn) was JF Sebastian in Bladerunner Several other cast members have cropped up in the same shows (although not at the same time) too. Numb3rs, CSI and Without a Trace all seem very common between them in the bit-part stakes! ER also crops up a whole lot. And there continues to be a whole lot of nekkidness, but not quite as much as there is initially (though it doesn't decrease much - the books are quite sexy, so the series is following suit - and this suit seems to be a birthday one - LOL!). Edited July 16, 2009 by Kell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC_84 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I've seen the first 5 episodes of it. It seemed to stick really close to the book which was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacefield Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 So far I've just read the first of the Sookie Stackhouse books, and a couple weeks ago I finished watching the first season of True Blood and I love it! I ended up just renting it through the mail with Netflix since I don't have cable TV, and hopefully one of these days I'll get to see season two. At first I wasn't sure about Anna's portrayal of Sookie, but after finishing the first season she has definitely grown on me. I'm not a fan of how Bill says her name either . While I was reading the book I was reading it like the way Lorelei pronounced her best friend's name in Gilmore Girls - am I the only one that did that?! Like others, I also adore Eric and Sam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I watched the first episode last night and I think I enjoyed it. I've not read the books but was told by a friend that they're not too different from Twilight, therefore was NOT expecting the whole naked man/naked lady/naked vampire aspect which isn't very Cullen is it! I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the season through my fingers! haa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm not a fan of how Bill says her name either . Haha! I am glad that I am not the only one who noticed that - he clips the end of her name when he says it if that makes sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I saw the first episode after all and I didn't notice how Bill said her name, must keep an eye out in the next episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I did watch the first episode, but I wasn't blown away by it. For those who've seen the whole series - does it just cover Dead Until Dark? It seems very little has happened in the first episode, so I'm wondering if the entire series just covers the story from the first book? I'm a bit worried if it does, as I can read the book in a few hours, but I'm guessing it's a 13-part series (I think most US series are 13 weeks, aren't they?), and I'm concerned it might start to drag after five or six episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I did watch the first episode, but I wasn't blown away by it. For those who've seen the whole series - does it just cover Dead Until Dark? It seems very little has happened in the first episode, so I'm wondering if the entire series just covers the story from the first book? I'm a bit worried if it does, as I can read the book in a few hours, but I'm guessing it's a 13-part series (I think most US series are 13 weeks, aren't they?), and I'm concerned it might start to drag after five or six episodes. I am not sure Chesilbeach but I think the first series is based on 'Dead until Dark' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I watched the first episode with my parents...you could have warned me guys! I hadn't read the first book at that point, so didn't know there would be quite that much nakedness in it! Or the C word. My Mum nearly fell off her chair. :lol: Still, I thought it was pretty good. Although, I'm not keen on Bill! He does look like a vampire, obviously. But I much prefer Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I watched the first episode with my parents...you could have warned me guys! I hadn't read the first book at that point, so didn't know there would be quite that much nakedness in it! Or the C word. My Mum nearly fell off her chair. :lol: Still, I thought it was pretty good. Although, I'm not keen on Bill! He does look like a vampire, obviously. But I much prefer Sam! Sam is very handsome and nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 It is based mostly on just the first book, but obviously it's plumped out to spread out over the episodes, there's 12 I think, and I never felt like it ever dragged. Bookbee, they don't get any less naked as the episodes go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads up, Lexie! I don't think I'll watch it with my parents next time then. Far too awkward for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Thanks for the heads up, Lexie! I don't think I'll watch it with my parents next time then. Far too awkward for my liking. Oh Bookbee, I feel embarrassed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I watched the first episode with my parents...you could have warned me guys! I hadn't read the first book at that point, so didn't know there would be quite that much nakedness in it! Or the C word. My Mum nearly fell off her chair. :lol: Still, I thought it was pretty good. Although, I'm not keen on Bill! He does look like a vampire, obviously. But I much prefer Sam! Poor you! My b/f walked in on me watching it and I think that he thought that I was watching a mucky movie. I didn't really like Bill in the first episode, but I am on episode 6 and I can definately see his appeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Well I watched the first episode last night and had to turn it off because someone walked through (although I think that might have looked worse ) I was not expecting so much nakedness (to put it politely). I love it- the programme that is! One thing that made me laugh was the fangs, I don't know why but they just looked like Halloween ones I have pictures off I also noticed the way Bill says her name I haven't read the books yet but I will have to purchase them soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy619 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have to admit that I am getting slightly addicted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I laughed at the fangs too. They look funny! I'm torn on my opinion of Bill, but I have only seen the first episode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanC_84 Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I laughed at the fangs too. They look funny! I'm torn on my opinion of Bill, but I have only seen the first episode! He gets better I think Bee. By around the 5th he was pretty much exactly as I thought he should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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