Beeker’s Words

I am a HUGE Sookie Stackhouse fan or more importantly I am a HUGE fan of Charlaine Harris who writes the Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire series. I just finished watching the first episode of True Blood on HBO which is based on the series of books. I am excited to say that Alan Ball (Six Feet Under) has created a new show that everyone can enjoy even if they have not read the books but does not disappoint those who are avid readers of the Vampire series.  Anna Paquin plays the Sookie character perfectly and I about died laughing at Rutina Wesley who plays her best friend Tara Thorton.  I sincerely hope that this series catches everyone’s attention because I would love to watch a few seasons of Charlaine Harris’ characters coming to life on television. Here is a synopsis of the show as released by HBO:

“Thanks to a Japanese scientist’s invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures “coming out of the coffin.” Religious leaders and government officials around the world have chosen their sides, but in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.
Local waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), however, knows how it feels to be an outcast. “Cursed” with the ability to listen in on people’s thoughts, she’s also open-minded about the integration of vampires — particularly when it comes to Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a handsome 173-year-old living up the road. But as Sookie is drawn into a series of mysteries surrounding Bill’s arrival in Bon Temps, that tolerance will be put to the test.”

Is there anyone out there that does not think that Joshua Jackson is hot? I was so in love with him during my Dawson Creek days. I am horribly addicted to the show Lost and when I saw that J.J. Abrams had created a new series and that Pacey Witter was going to be one of the lead characters I knew I was going to be watching.  I felt like J.J. Abrams delivered last night as Fringe debuted on FOX. The opening scene on the plane has made me question my upcoming travel abroad. It horrified the hell out of me but I loved that the show appeals to those of us that love conspiracy, fringe science, horror, and hot lead characters. My only complaint is that I found their use of special effects in designating where the scene was located to be annoying. I will be watching and hoping that the show delivers!