Lets face it for some reason or another vampires are really in right now. The youngins seem to quite entranced by the twilight series and any similar stories. If you are not a teenage girl then your probably not too into the whole vampire thing, and if you are you certainly have better taste then to watch twilight.
Many fans of the vampire genre have turned to HBO's hit series "True Blood." Sadly the second season won't be out till June 14th. Yet have no fear there are plenty of vampire or supernatural series to keep your inner goth tided over till then.
Show:"Buffy The Vampire Slayer"
People of Note: Almost all major characters have gone on to star in popular tv or movie projects, the show is written by Joss Whedon aka that genius behind "Firefly", "Dollhouse", and "Dr. Horribles Sing Along Blog"
Supernatural Stuff: Over it's many seasons just about every supernatural creature you can think of appears, but the show mainly focuses on Vampires although expect a fair deal of witches and demons as well.
Overall Review: In the off chance you have never heard of the show allow me to explain. Buffy is a high school student (at the start of the series anyway) who has the power to kick serious ass. Although her role as a slayer is supposed to be secret a few close friends find out and end up helping her. The show is a wonderful blend of comedy, drama, and action. The characters are so well developed that you will most likely end up wishing you were part of the scooby gang. If you have not seen it already you should do so now.
Downsides: Like most sci-fi shows the plot gets a bit more crazy and out there as the seasons wear on.
Bonuses: More funny pop culture references then you can shake a stick at, and there is a musical episode.
Show: Hex
People of Note: There are no big name actors in this show, but don't let that turn you away. The cast does a great job ... for the most part. Actually Michael Fassbender may be a household name in the future he has been in "300", has a role in "Inglorious Bastards", and a few other large projects.
Supernatural Stuff: Witches, Ghosts, and Demons (Nephilim to be exact)
Overall Review: The show is very gothic in nature. There is a witch at a boarding school, although she is pretty she just doesn't fit in with the rich kids at her school. Everything changes when she discovers that she is a witch, the leader of the nephilim wants to be her baby daddy, and wannabe baby daddy ritualistically sacrifices the witches best (and only) friend. The show is suspenseful but has a lot of really funny moments. By far the best and funniest character in the show is Thelma the lesbian ghost, she is what keeps the show running when things get a bit dark.
Downsides: There are a few hilariously bad transformation sequences. Also, you can tell the exact moment in season two where the producers were informed that the show was getting canceled and they decided to make the show as crazy as possible.
Bonuses: Great soundtrack, some hilarious moments thanks to Thelma, and for the gentlemen out there and naturally certain ladies there are some lesbian make out scenes.
Show: Blood Ties
People of Note: No one even remotely famous, but they do a good job.
Supernatural Stuff: Vampires, Demons, and Witches although all sorts of other supernatural characters appear in small roles.
Overall Review: Blood ties is a supernatural cop show, a somewhat cheesy combination I know but it's very enjoyable. Vicki Nelson was a cop who got kicked off the force because she is going blind. Vicki decides to open up her own detective agency and somehow manages to dive headfirst into a supernatural case that ends with her being marked by a demon. The mark gives her some powers, but mostly seems to attract trouble. She meets up with a witch for her secretary, and her partner in crime is Henry Fitzroy the bastard son of Henry the 8th who just happened to be turned into a vampire. The show is just fun to watch. There are a lot of good one liners and great character dynamics. The show is kind of cheesy but it totally embraces that fact so you don't end up minding.
Downsides: There are some historical innacuracies involving the age of Henry Fitzroy that bother me, they talk about how bad Vicki's eyes are getting but her poor vision doesn't seem to effect her, the special effects are kinda lame, and some of the stories aren't very compelling.
Upsides: Some of the dialogue is hilarious, and of the shows mentioned this is easily the least angsty or dark. If you want a slightly cuter and lighter sort of vampire story this is the one for you.
Show: Being Human
People of Note: There is a possibility that the actors in this are big in the UK but I have never seen them before.
Supernatural Stuff: Vampires, Ghosts, and Werewolves
Overall Review: I'll admit it, I've only seen the first three episodes. So far the story is about a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf that all share an apartment together. Despite such a cute premise the show is pretty dark. It shows how difficult life is when your an outsider, and how much torment you go through when your different. Despite all of the darkness the stories are somewhat compelling and you find yourself wanting to know more about the characters and what is going to happen to them.
Downsides: When I say this show is dark I mean it. The angst level is right up their with an emo kid listening to Dashboard Confessional cutting himself with the shattered pieces of his broken dreams. It's a little depressing. Oh and the way the Werewolf dude screams like a girl every time he transforms is really annoying.
Upsides: Nice production values, fantastic soundtrack, and werewolf transformations aside pretty well acted.
I hope this helps you cope till True Blood returns.
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