TV round up
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bop_radarI thought this was a fantastic episode--very tense and very well played out. My heart bled for poor Charlie, and even though I knew his wife wasn't going to make it, it was very confronting to see her bleed to death in his arms. No, he shouldn't have rung Sarah and endangered John, but who wouldn't do the same thing in his place? I loved John going to comfort him at the end of the episode. What a sobering moment for John.
I love that Sarah went to Charlie. It's interesting to have her act irrationally for love (of a sort, at least) of Charlie so soon after John put his faith (and the world's fate) in Cameron's hands. For Sarah, it wasn't about trusting Charlie--Charlie was being played, that was clear from the beginning. But she felt she had to respond to him anyway. But nevertheless she was responding on an emotional level, doing something she felt she just had to do, no matter how irrational it was. That's not so different from what John did. I wonder if it will soften either mother or son to each other?
OMG, Chuck! You are playing such a long game... *impressed*
I was quite happy at seeing Dan get the massive slapdown. He drove me mad through the whole episode. I am sick of him blaming Serena for things that are not her fault. I'm torn, though, because I don't like his view of her being validated. On the other hand, I'm excited to see Serena take the crown from Blair.
Poor Blair: she had bigger problems to deal with. I knew the Duchess had the hots for her son--I knew it! Watching impetuous Vanessa put her foot in it was really painful. 'TRUST BLAIR!' And wow, Nate-the-manwhore is just about incapable of reprimanding anyone! I'd have been a whole lot less restrained in what I said to V. at that point in time. (I still kinda ship them though.)
Yay, Lily was back at least! But woe, Rufus has a new chickie... why did she get married again? ;)
I have never read the books the series is based on but man, this show is addictive! Somehow I am completely hypnotised despite the limited (sometimes disgustingly) trashy characters. I can see the influence of Alan Ball (of 'Six Feet Under' fame) in the direction and in how surprisingly well-realised the characters are.
But wow, this show has a LOT of sex. Mostly violent sex. It's not for the faint-hearted.
I'm completely in love with Tara (best friend of Sookie). She's like a badass version of Lois! She's opinionated, bossy, won't take shit from ANYone, calls it exactly how she sees it, is fiercely loyal and protective of her best friend, hides her low self-esteem, is romantically awkward/doomed but sexually forward. Oh, and she READS on the JOB. *loves*
My second favourite character is Lafayette, the flamboyant gay chef and drug dealer, Tara's cousin. He's gorgeous, sexy and wonderfully comfortable with himself despite living in a hick town.
I like Sam, the bar owner, and rather thought he was a werewolf, or should that be weredog? But Episode 3 provided a scene with both him and strangely-protective-of-Sookie!dog, so that theory is scrapped. He still has some kind of dog-link though. More thought required! I'm totally shipping Sam/Tara.
I'm not sure I like either Sookie or Bill but I am fascinated by them and I'm very drawn in by their romance/fatal attraction. I like Sookie's strange ways and am interested in the way her abilities have influenced her behaviour. It seems like she's built her own boundaries by necessity--but they're not at all where other people would expect. She's particularly open to vampires and lacks human remorse when people are killed to save her... that reads as repressed hatred/jealousy of 'ordinary' humans to me.
Bill is intriguing. He really does feel like someone that comes from the 1800s in his awkward mannerisms and old-fashioned clothes. The trashy threesome that showed up at his mansion in Ep 3, however, did not feel like that. Ick! I was very relieved that they don't actually live with him, but wow he left that save of Sookie late...
I hate, hate, hate her brother and hope he gets the smackdown he deserves. I was sad barchick copped it. I liked her so much after she threatened to shoot Sookie's brother.
And overall I love the atmosphere and world-creation. There are some implausabilities (um, how exactly have the vampires kept their weaknesses secret now they are public?) but also lots of lovely detail, and it feels like a very fresh take on the vampire myth.
Oh, and quick folllow-up to this post: I'm planning to make weekly vidding meta-chat posts on Sundays my time (Saturday US).
I love that Sarah went to Charlie. It's interesting to have her act irrationally for love (of a sort, at least) of Charlie so soon after John put his faith (and the world's fate) in Cameron's hands. For Sarah, it wasn't about trusting Charlie--Charlie was being played, that was clear from the beginning. But she felt she had to respond to him anyway. But nevertheless she was responding on an emotional level, doing something she felt she just had to do, no matter how irrational it was. That's not so different from what John did. I wonder if it will soften either mother or son to each other?
OMG, Chuck! You are playing such a long game... *impressed*
I was quite happy at seeing Dan get the massive slapdown. He drove me mad through the whole episode. I am sick of him blaming Serena for things that are not her fault. I'm torn, though, because I don't like his view of her being validated. On the other hand, I'm excited to see Serena take the crown from Blair.
Poor Blair: she had bigger problems to deal with. I knew the Duchess had the hots for her son--I knew it! Watching impetuous Vanessa put her foot in it was really painful. 'TRUST BLAIR!' And wow, Nate-the-manwhore is just about incapable of reprimanding anyone! I'd have been a whole lot less restrained in what I said to V. at that point in time. (I still kinda ship them though.)
Yay, Lily was back at least! But woe, Rufus has a new chickie... why did she get married again? ;)
I have never read the books the series is based on but man, this show is addictive! Somehow I am completely hypnotised despite the limited (sometimes disgustingly) trashy characters. I can see the influence of Alan Ball (of 'Six Feet Under' fame) in the direction and in how surprisingly well-realised the characters are.
But wow, this show has a LOT of sex. Mostly violent sex. It's not for the faint-hearted.
I'm completely in love with Tara (best friend of Sookie). She's like a badass version of Lois! She's opinionated, bossy, won't take shit from ANYone, calls it exactly how she sees it, is fiercely loyal and protective of her best friend, hides her low self-esteem, is romantically awkward/doomed but sexually forward. Oh, and she READS on the JOB. *loves*
My second favourite character is Lafayette, the flamboyant gay chef and drug dealer, Tara's cousin. He's gorgeous, sexy and wonderfully comfortable with himself despite living in a hick town.
I like Sam, the bar owner, and rather thought he was a werewolf, or should that be weredog? But Episode 3 provided a scene with both him and strangely-protective-of-Sookie!dog, so that theory is scrapped. He still has some kind of dog-link though. More thought required! I'm totally shipping Sam/Tara.
I'm not sure I like either Sookie or Bill but I am fascinated by them and I'm very drawn in by their romance/fatal attraction. I like Sookie's strange ways and am interested in the way her abilities have influenced her behaviour. It seems like she's built her own boundaries by necessity--but they're not at all where other people would expect. She's particularly open to vampires and lacks human remorse when people are killed to save her... that reads as repressed hatred/jealousy of 'ordinary' humans to me.
Bill is intriguing. He really does feel like someone that comes from the 1800s in his awkward mannerisms and old-fashioned clothes. The trashy threesome that showed up at his mansion in Ep 3, however, did not feel like that. Ick! I was very relieved that they don't actually live with him, but wow he left that save of Sookie late...
I hate, hate, hate her brother and hope he gets the smackdown he deserves. I was sad barchick copped it. I liked her so much after she threatened to shoot Sookie's brother.
And overall I love the atmosphere and world-creation. There are some implausabilities (um, how exactly have the vampires kept their weaknesses secret now they are public?) but also lots of lovely detail, and it feels like a very fresh take on the vampire myth.
Oh, and quick folllow-up to this post: I'm planning to make weekly vidding meta-chat posts on Sundays my time (Saturday US).
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Date: 2008-09-24 04:53 pm (UTC)I'm completely in love with Tara (best friend of Sookie). She's like a badass version of Lois!
That's exactly what I thought! The Tara in the books is not really like her and has a much smaller role, but this Tara rocks, especially for reading on the job. :D
I like Sam, the bar owner, and rather thought he was a werewolf, or should that be weredog?
Ahhh, Sam. I won't spoil you either, I'll just say he's absolutely adorable on the show and a great character.
Bill is fun, but my favorite vampire is making his debut on the next episode. And please, someone, push Jason Stackhouse off a cliff! He was annoying and boring in the books as well but with a much smaller part.
She's particularly open to vampires and lacks human remorse when people are killed to save her... that reads as repressed hatred/jealousy of 'ordinary' humans to me.
I like that you are seeing this about her. I think this is dealt with more overtly in the novels, but she does tend to feel bad when any person dies but the guilt just isn't there if they were out to get her or someone she cares about. I think she does have a certain amount of jealousy and contempt for people who get to go through life normally, especially once she gets sucked deeper into the supernatural world.
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Date: 2008-09-24 11:49 pm (UTC)even if a waitress in Louisiana would never make $10 an hour plus tips
Really?! Would they make more or less? The culture portrayed is completely foreign to me so I take it all on faith. ;)
The Tara in the books is not really like her and has a much smaller role, but this Tara rocks, especially for reading on the job. :D
Well I heart Alan Ball for increasing her role so brilliantly--for television that seems important since a bigger ensemble cast is probably important. And she rocks!
Thank you for the non-spoilage on Sam. I'm a sucker for people with dog/wolf connections and he is a cutie. I fear there will be some dark disturbing element (dog watching Sookie bleed was pretty horrible) but I almost relish it in the context of this show because it is all so disturbingly hypnotisingly creepy.
my favorite vampire is making his debut on the next episode
Ohhhhh! That sounds interesting. Another vamp?
please, someone, push Jason Stackhouse off a cliff! He was annoying and boring in the books as well but with a much smaller part
Argh. I think boring is the very kindest thing I could say about him. Disgusting, sadistic, narcissitic and dim-wittedly evil are other things I might say... I hope for a slow and painful death for him, and am kind of hoping that he becomes a V-junkie and ends up like 'Jerry'. Because I can be vicious in my hatreds and that seems quite possible given the latest ep...
think this is dealt with more overtly in the novels, but she does tend to feel bad when any person dies but the guilt just isn't there if they were out to get her or someone she cares about
I think it's subtle in the show but I find I'm drawn to think a lot about Sookie because she has contradictions in her character. It must be very isolating to have that ability and I can see why she'd be sympathetic to other 'outsider' figures. I can also see a reason why she doesn't automatically fear them: she wishes people didn't automatically fear her for her abilities, especially since she strives to control them (just as 'good' vampires strive to control their impulses).
And yeah, they were out to kill her and they'd done something terrible. It seems like once people become abhorrent in her eyes she doesn't spare them much concern. But then the whole world she is surrounded by seems so rough that maybe death is not as big a deal? I'll be interest to see how her relationships with humans like Tara progress as she deepens her connection with the supernatural.