True Blood has been hitting on all cylinders this entire season. Bill has finally woken up from his coma, Jason is getting himself into all sorts of trouble, and we are finally getting into the vampire mythology outside of Bon Temps. Oh, and Lafayette…. You’ve got to love Lafayette.

I do have to admit I’m growing a little tired of the Maryann storyline. It’s a damn shame too, because I love Michelle Forbes. And, let’s be honest: who doesn’t like a magic infused orgy? Or even better, one like every week? Read the rest of this entry »

The second season of HBO and Alan Ball’s vampire drama True Blood premiered last night, and we were immediately thrust into another murder mystery (It also allowed me to use a ridiculously bad pun as a post title, and how can you turn down that?). Several ongoing storylines were introduced setting up the rest of the second season, as well as a few hold overs from last season.  Fans of a particular character have reason to rejoice going forward. I’m excited to see where the season is going, though with one specific exception.

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Breathe. I know it’s been a long time since your favorite shows have been on, but you’re going to be OK. I’m sure of it. Well, almost sure, but since this post is about thinking positive, go back to that breathing thing.

If you are feeling that emptiness in the pit of your heart, that space that is longing to be filled with quality, scripted programming never before seen, you have at least a week to wait, perhaps a bit more. It doesn’t have to be spent pining away, sitting in front of your television with your remote, going blindly from one station to another, hoping upon hope you’ll click onto something that will give your life meaning. That won’t happen, but you can entertain yourself while waiting for your favorite shows to come back.

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HBO

I know, I know — I’ve got to stop comparing the books to the TV series. Heck, if everyone did that, no one would be watching Dexter, one of the best shows to hit the airwaves in a long while. But I digress…

When I first heard that the Southern Vampire Mysteries series by Charlaine Harris was being made into an HBO drama, True Blood, I dashed for Amazon and ordered the first book. Being the vamp entertainment lover that I am — Buffy, Angel, heck, even Moonlight — I was thrilled to find another series up my alley. Eight books later, I’m hooked. The books are mostly charming, a bit tongue-in-cheek, and fast-moving. They explore other supernatural beings and their “politics,” if you will, and it is very interesting to be on the inside of some rather bizarre rituals.

So now I’m a little worried about Charlaine Harris’ sanity, but still glad she’s writing the crazy.

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