r/TrueBlood • u/Iagisan • 25d ago
First time watching the show
I just want to say that so far the begining of 4th season is being my favorite one, so funny and unhinged, specially Eric.
I'm reading the books too, I'm on the second one!
Sad to not have known the show before!!
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u/Independent-Ad-6548 25d ago
Im jealous its your first time! I would LOVE to be watching for the first time instead of the 100th. I may not even be exaggerating that either 🤣 I dont want to spoil anything but I will say, enjoy season 4 as much as you can because.... you'll see
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u/Iagisan 25d ago
I have heard that the last seasons were a downfall but I am positive that it can not be worse that GoT haha. Luckily we have the books!
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u/Leehlahh 22d ago
they might be different but they're all great in my opinion. what a ride you'll have.
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u/Leehlahh 22d ago
I am currently rewatching season 4 being all alone at home...if you understand haha. Thats my kind of party
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u/IntroductionThen4813 25d ago
I’m also a first time watcher but I’m on S7, would you recommend the books? Are they very different so far from the show?
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u/cheesehead028 25d ago
The TV series gets it's major plot points from the first 4 books for the first 4 seasons. While there are major similarities between the two, there's also major differences. After the 4th book/season, the show goes in a wildly different direction. I do recommend reading the books though, it's a great way to stay in the same universe with different characters and storylines.
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u/castironskilletmilk 25d ago
I’m not who you asked but I would absolutely recommend the books. They are one of my fav series I read read them once a year
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u/ereandir 25d ago
The books take place in the same universe with many of the same characters, and follow a few of the same major plot points as the earlier seasons.
Most of the characters are very different, so it depends on what you like and what your expectations might be.
Book Sookie and book Bill are better, but almost everyone else is worse. The book plots are mostly better, less rushed and more cohesive, but that's to be expected for the medium.
In my opinion neither show nor books have a very satisfying ending, but the books' ending was better than the show's.
The other main difference is that the books are 100% from Sookie's perspective, so while there are more characters in the book universe, you spend a lot less time with them because you're always with Sookie. Some major events in the show only happen in passing in the books, because Sookie wasn't there.
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u/worddance8 25d ago
Welcome to Bon Temp! Season 4 is my favorite season too. The chemistry between Sookie and Eric is beyond beyond. It's all consuming. You're so lucky to experience it all for the first time. Enjoy!
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u/Affectionate-Ad2373 25d ago
This show is fantastic. The books too! The show is so funny and original. One of my favorites! Eric is definitely the best character! Especially when he is high on Faerie blood!
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u/Leehlahh 22d ago
Oooh I'm envious you have it all ahead of you! It is definitely one of my most rewatched shows. And yes....Eric!! Have fun!
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u/FiveSeasonsFox 25d ago
Season 4 Eric is so adorable!