This show is essentially what would happen if Blanche Devereaux had an erotic dream about vampires, so if that doesn’t sell it to you then nothing will.
True Blood is set in a world where vampires have just ‘come out’ after some wonderful Japanese scientists have developed synthetic blood, thus allowing the vampires to stop feeding off people, should they so want to. Obviously, many don’t.
Based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels, True Blood is said to be ‘authentically Southern’. Quite what that says about the Deep South I have no idea, but if it’s even close to the truth then I’m off to Louisiana!
You see, in True Blood’s town, Bon Temps, there seems to be little else to do than have sex, drink, have more sex, eat, drink a bit more, yet more sex (possibly with a vampire), exchange pleasantries on the porch, have still more sex, then fall prey to the local serial killer. Yes, there is a serial killer.
There’s also the blond, plucky young heroine, Sookie (yes, really) Stackhouse, played by Oscar winner Anna Paquin). She – surprise, surprise – has a supernatural power. But this is not a Buffy rip-off. Even though Sookie does fall in love with the nice vampire man who moves back to town, he’s not called Angel, he’s called Bill. And Sookie doesn’t have super strength, nor all manner of other slayer-related powers.
She is, however, a mind reader. Only of humans, though – vampires are immune to her powers. As, conveniently, she is to theirs. This all makes for fun times and bitey frolics!
If you’re still not sold, then maybe the nearly-constantly-naked Ryan Kwanten as the slightly dim Jason, and the slightly less naked Alexander Skarsgård (see left – you’re welcome) as the enigmatic ex-Viking vampire, Eric, will change your mind. They are visions of loveliness that will never leave you.
If they don’t float your boat then the engaging murder mystery, all the sex, and the hugely likable characters are sure to. And if they don’t, then just bite me.
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Where on EARTH did you find that shower clip of Alexander Skarsgard and where can I find the full version?!?
since he’s not showering alone I’m thinking he might be in the army; my best guess is Generation Kill. I tried watching it because I wanted to see a little more of him, but it was pretty boring (unless you’re a man and into armystories)
TRUE BLOOD IS FANGTASTIC! TEAM ERIC!!!
im almost sure this is from the swedish movie called “Hundtricket”, really funny movie ^^