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True Blood Show Review

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True Blood Show Review

Better Than I Thought It Would Be

So, I watched True Blood... is the main character a literal walking dumb blond joke? Yes. Is the show a bit cliche? Yes. Is True Blood absolutely hilarious? Yes. This is perhaps one of the funniest vampire shows or media I've seen.
True Blood follows Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) a telepathic waitress at a local small town bar in Bon Temps Louisiana. She hears everyone's thoughts, except when one night a vampire named Bill (Stephen Moyer) walks in. Vampires have come out of the coffin and the whole world now knows about them. Sookie and her friends and family soon get themselves entangled into a darker world than they thought they knew.

Sookie Stackhouse fairy, True BloodThere is way to many characters to mention in one review. But I will give a big round of applause for this cast, because they looked like they had one hell of a good time making True Blood. I will warn you,  DO NOT show this show to younger viewers. You've heard of tv being referred to as the, "Boob Tube" well... she show does contribute to that a bit. This show doesn't shy away from violence either. It has guts, which is more than most shows can say.
Some of the plot lines get a bit convoluted and overcomplicated. There are some characters they completely change for the worse, and others for the better. Thankfully, most of the cast keeps true to who they are. 
The earlier seasons are perhaps the best. True Blood does a good job of establishing it's world, but it does get silly at some points. Here's the thing though, True Blood doesn't take itself very seriously. Even in very dramatic moments, it can be somewhat comedic. The show switches it's tone like a humming bird flaps it's wings. You might be thinking there's no way in hell they could pull it off. Yet somehow, they do. I have no freaking idea how they did it, but True Blood somehow figured out to keep things light in very dark situations. 
Sam and Arlene, Sam's Bar, True BloodThere are some really freaking bad vampire film and media out in general. I'd say True Blood is on the better side of this pole. Don't take the show too seriously and you'll probably find yourself enjoying it. 
I do want to mention the theme song. By golly, I think True Blood's theme song is one of the best I've ever heard for a show. It certainly has made my top 5 favorites. Scroll down to the bottom of this review and I'll have a youtube video where you can listen to the song.  Even if you decide to not watch the show, please check out the song.
Another thing I like is how True Blood will poke fun at itself. It know's it's flaws and how it can get over the top sometimes, and they do make fun of their own shortcomings in a fun way. It's sort of refreshing for a show like this not to take itself too serious.
Eric Northman, True BloodThe lighting for the show is well done overall. The sound design was also well done. The camera work was pretty good and there are a few creative shots throughout the series I did appreciate. On a technical level, they did good.
The cast really has a good chemistry with each other. There were some characters I wish they would have delved into more, but we can't get everything. The relationships they do show are for the most part, well defined.
I think this review is getting long enough, and I could write a couple more pages on just the characters alone because they're so entertaining. If you're looking to watch True Blood, this is one of those turn your mind off and enjoy type of shows. Don't take it seriously because it's not meant to be taken serious. Kick back, grab the popcorn, and enjoy a decent vampire show, because True Blood is one hell of an entertaining show.



final score: 4/5


Opening Credits to the Show (I suggest not showing this to younger viewers):

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