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The world is crying out for a cracking new cult series to fill the void left by the end of Battlestar Galactica dvd and the absence of Doctor Who dvd in 2010. Well, step forward HBO's vampire series True Blood 1-2 DVD Boxset . A third season has already been commissioned Stateside and if the opening episode is anything to go by, this blood-sucking new show is well worth sinking your fangs into...Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD Box Set
Originating from the novels of Charlaine Harris and harnessed for the small screen by Six Feet Under Seasons 1-5 DVD Boxset and American Beauty writer Alan Ball, True Blood 1-2 DVD Boxset wastes no time in immersing us in an earthbound reality that's significantly different to our own. For vampires are now commonplace, but not accepted within society by its less undead members. They're treated suspiciously as second-class citizens, despite the advent of a new synthetic blood beverage that should curtail their cravings for the real juice.
However, as proven by the latest Sugababes lineup, we all know the 'lite' version is no substitute for the real deal.This is one of the show's main strengths - we feel for the plight of the vampires and their barely controllable cravings while never really trusting them. There is no clearcut equation of humans = good and vampires = evil, with the pilot episode aptly demonstrating that blurred, ambiguous line. The tone is set by the behaviour of the vampire in the off-licence during the pre-credits sequence, as he threatens the youngsters and store owner who mock his kind, yet doesn't take any physical action and continues on his melancholic way.Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD Box Set
Aside from the intriguing environment, complemented by the bawdy title sequence, the central relationship between empathetic waitress Sookie and miserable vamp Bill is key to the show's success.
Anna Paquin is great as the mind-reading Sookie - basically a spin on the Matt Parkman character fromHeroes dvd Box set - and brings out the internal pain she suffers as a result of her ability. Before he even says a word, Stephen Moyer is mesmerising with that contradictory expression on his pale face that makes you want to mother yet fear him at the same time. Together, the pair share an electrifying scene at a table in the diner where all eyes are on them, breaking down social barriers and transfixed with each other.Smallville DVD Box Set
Supernatural DVD goings-on in a close knit rural community echo the brilliant Twin Peaks Seasons 1-2 DVD Box set, although True Blood appears to lack the appealing and unique supporting characters of David Lynch's series. It's still early days, but Sookie's sardonic mate Tara, what with a racial chip on her shoulder, soon begins to grate. Both the diner's owner and its girl thingy-fearing chef fared little better, too. Fortunately, having seen future episodes, their characters quickly become much more fleshed out.Smallville 1-8 DVD Box Set
For those who have seen the opening instalment of True Blood DVD Boxset and are unsure of whether to commit or not, it's well worth checking out the first ten minutes of the second episode. For that's when the viewer can really sink their incisors into the meat of the story, which contains a superb twist in the murder case involving Sookie's brother Jason and some very surprising blood-related antics by Bill. It's well worth fanging around for. I'll get my coat...Smallville DVD
Originating from the novels of Charlaine Harris and harnessed for the small screen by Six Feet Under Seasons 1-5 DVD Boxset and American Beauty writer Alan Ball, True Blood 1-2 DVD Boxset wastes no time in immersing us in an earthbound reality that's significantly different to our own. For vampires are now commonplace, but not accepted within society by its less undead members. They're treated suspiciously as second-class citizens, despite the advent of a new synthetic blood beverage that should curtail their cravings for the real juice.
However, as proven by the latest Sugababes lineup, we all know the 'lite' version is no substitute for the real deal.This is one of the show's main strengths - we feel for the plight of the vampires and their barely controllable cravings while never really trusting them. There is no clearcut equation of humans = good and vampires = evil, with the pilot episode aptly demonstrating that blurred, ambiguous line. The tone is set by the behaviour of the vampire in the off-licence during the pre-credits sequence, as he threatens the youngsters and store owner who mock his kind, yet doesn't take any physical action and continues on his melancholic way.Smallville seasons 1-8 DVD Box Set
Aside from the intriguing environment, complemented by the bawdy title sequence, the central relationship between empathetic waitress Sookie and miserable vamp Bill is key to the show's success.
Anna Paquin is great as the mind-reading Sookie - basically a spin on the Matt Parkman character fromHeroes dvd Box set - and brings out the internal pain she suffers as a result of her ability. Before he even says a word, Stephen Moyer is mesmerising with that contradictory expression on his pale face that makes you want to mother yet fear him at the same time. Together, the pair share an electrifying scene at a table in the diner where all eyes are on them, breaking down social barriers and transfixed with each other.Smallville DVD Box Set
Supernatural DVD goings-on in a close knit rural community echo the brilliant Twin Peaks Seasons 1-2 DVD Box set, although True Blood appears to lack the appealing and unique supporting characters of David Lynch's series. It's still early days, but Sookie's sardonic mate Tara, what with a racial chip on her shoulder, soon begins to grate. Both the diner's owner and its girl thingy-fearing chef fared little better, too. Fortunately, having seen future episodes, their characters quickly become much more fleshed out.Smallville 1-8 DVD Box Set
For those who have seen the opening instalment of True Blood DVD Boxset and are unsure of whether to commit or not, it's well worth checking out the first ten minutes of the second episode. For that's when the viewer can really sink their incisors into the meat of the story, which contains a superb twist in the murder case involving Sookie's brother Jason and some very surprising blood-related antics by Bill. It's well worth fanging around for. I'll get my coat...Smallville DVD