So, I’ve been catching up on True Blood lately (after catching up on House, Breaking Bad and Burn Notice). I’m at the start of season 3 as I write this…only 6 minutes in. I’ll continue to watch after I finish this post.

Season 1 was pretty interesting…the whole thing kind of a mystery. I wasn’t a fan of the killer though, I don’t really like when the killer is the secondary cast and there are no leads to them. What’s the point in trying to figure it out. I know they tried to make it look like Sam…I guess that woulda been too obvious. But you know…he’s a shape shifter…so that was unexpected (obviously!).

I thought season 2 was better…I really liked the Jason Stackhouse and the Fellowship of the Sun storyline…and how that merged with Sookie’s storyline at one point which led to the arrival of one of my favorite characters of the series thus far, Godric. While he only existed for a couple episodes, I loved the fact that he looked young but conveyed such an overwhelming presence and power. I really liked that Eric, who (looked) much older and larger, was his loyal subordinate.

The whole Maryann Forrester storyline was….I dunno, I thought it should have been secondary to the other stuff. Now I know what my co-workers meant when they said season 2 is like an orgy or a pr0no. Honestly, that pretty much describes some scenes. Still, I thought most of that storyline was rather weak and stupid.

I guess I enjoy the vampires and the vampire culture they’ve established over the course of their existence more than anything else. I like how they make references to humans being impatient, possibly because their lifespan is so insignificantly short. It kinda makes me wonder why there’s so much drama with the vampires. If you have eternity…wouldn’t you be ultra lazy? “I don’t feel like reading this book right now, I’ll read it next decade”. Anyways, I really enjoy seeing other vampires…The Magister, Godric, Sophie-Anne (the vampire queen of Louisiana). I find them, and the hierarchy interesting. I dislike the term “sheriff” though, makes me think about western. And I am not a fan of westerns.

While True Blood is generally about vampires, it’s more accurate to say that it focuses on a supernatural world. There are vampires, shape-shifters, telepaths, strange old horny gods…it’s not at all just about vampires.

I gotta say, I’m totally not a fan of Bill Compton. I know he’s dead but his skin is always strangely pale and his skin looks ultra old. You can be pale and still look kool (see: Godric, Eric)…and not old and weak.

Music’s interesting…the intro song has grown on me. Kind of sick of that violin solo whenever there’s a vampire deal going on.

Anyways…back to season 3. This show is good…it got better. It’s still no Breaking Bad tho :D I wonder what I should watch next…

Caprica
Modern Family
Supernatural
Lost
Fringe
24
Top Gear
Deadliest Warrior
Wolverine & the X-Men
Chuck
Sarah Connor Chronicles
Operation Repo
Nip/Tuck

Suggestions? I’m leaning towards Modern Family and Caprica….