True Blood Boiling

After much prodding, in the last few months I begrudgingly gave "True Blood" a try. As you might have noticed, I do love my supernatural elements, but there was something about this show that turned me off in its first three seasons. I decided to give it a shot as it is a favorite of several of my friends. Most fans seem to be obsessed and I was expecting to hate it, so it was a bit of a surprise when I found it to be so-so. Although I've kept watching, it just doesn't get my juices flowing the way it does everyone else (OK, except for when Eric is shirtless).

Tonight's episode written by creator Alan Ball, If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin'? was in my opinion, the best of the series to date. Let's start out with the fact that my favorite character Eric Northman who is usually super cool and cold is an innocent little boy lost at the opening. I was downright giddy. He was so cute and childlike, a complete 180 from his badass 1,000 year old self. A nice change up, Mr. Ball.

Moving on, you've got Sam flirting with a much missed Tara (big surprise). Their "relationship" used to bother me, but now I like them together. Too bad Tara doesn't like boys anymore. Jason is still tied to a bed and having very bad things done to him by crazy panther people. Sookie visits Alcide (it's getting a little hot in here). Tommy is attempting to con his way through Bon Temps, Bill rejects advances by his lawyer, Lafayette gets himself kidnapped (AGAIN!) and Jess comes clean with Hoyt. That's one jam packed episode. I usually start to get a little bored at some point, but not tonight. I truly hope that we get to see much more of memory free Eric. It makes me very happy.

My roommate/fellow couch critic warned me that each season/book is better than the last. I disagree with that, but this has been the best episode so far. Let's hope this is the best season to date.

Who is your favorite character?

"Suits" Slides Into My Thursday Night Line Up

On Thursday night, USA premiered their latest two hot dudes in suits show, aptly titled “Suits”. Gabriel Macht is the slick, high powered attorney who specializes in closing the deal. When he’s promoted to senior partner by big boss lady Gina Torres, Macht’s Harvey Specter is tasked with finding himself an associate.

The law firm of Pearson Hardman only hires Harvard graduates, but apparently they tend to be the blandest, narcolepsy inducing people in the world. Harvey is impressed and inspired when he accidentally interviews Mike Ross while Ross is in the process of outrunning the cops with a briefcase full of Mary Jane.

Mike (Patrick J. Adams) is a slacker, but he’s got the information retention abilities of rain man. He may have gotten kicked out of the world of higher education, but he makes his bucks taking law school entrance exams….until he meets Harvey that is. I like that name….Harvey. You don’t hear it too often. But it does sound like trouble.

Also at Pearson Hardman are paralegal extraordinaire Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle) and partner Louis Litt played by Rick Hoffman, that guy….you know, that guy….that plays a jackass in everything, but he’s really good at it.

I think this mentorship relationship could be interesting to watch. I like the style. If you watch “White Collar” then check this show out. It’s definitely in the same vein. Attractive men. Fashionable wardrobe. An element of sophistication. What more could you ask for in a summer series? (and I don’t mean that derogatorily). I'll definitely be giving this one a shot.

http://www.usanetwork.com/series/suits/

Thursdays at 10pm on USA

Stay Tuned....

Who Likes Call Girls? Eh....eh.....

 Showtime finally announced the 4th and final season's premiere date for "Secret Diary of a Call Girl". We'll see what Belle/Hannah has been up on April 7th at 10:30. It's slated for eight episodes as usual. If you haven't seen this sexy little gem, Billie Piper (dorks, you might recognize her as Rose from "Doctor Who") plays a high end London call girl that loves what she does. Although she keeps her life secret (in the beginning) she's not ashamed of her profession. Why should she be, she's the best. Belle is the woman every man and a few women want. If this premise sounds kind of familiar, you may have heard about the book the show is based on written by Belle du Jour. And yes, Piper's Belle writes a book about her escapades as well.

The first season is great, delving into human sexual nature. Some people have some strange fetishes, but Belle doesn't judge. Once Hannah starts writing, the series began to lack excitement. Still interesting, I'm looking forward to see if she gives it all up. You can't be a call girl forever.

Check out seasons 1 & 2 on Netflix. Season 3 isn't out on DVD yet, but if you have Showtime, it's OnDemand.

P.S. If you like this show, you might like the Australian Showtime series "Satisfaction". A little more soapy and dramatic, but entertaining.