Post by Steph on Sept 11, 2009 14:10:50 GMT -5
CW launched a new show, called "The Vampire Diaries". I'm not sure how I feel about the whole new commercial Vampire hype, but I thought that the least I could do is give it a shot. It's apparently based on book (series) by L. J. Smith.
According to wikipedia, this is what the series is going to be about: "The plot revolves around Elena Gilbert, a young heroine who is the object of passion for two vampire brothers—one good, one evil—who are at war for her soul and for the souls of her friends, family and all the residents of the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia."
IMDb says it's "about a high school girl torn between two vampire brothers."
It does remind me of Twilight, not even the whole vampire concept, but also a bit of the story (normal girl comes in a world of vampires), as the actors and the setting of the promo-photos. Has anyone watched it yet, or read the series? And if you haven't, is this something that gets you interested? I'm going to watch the pilot right now, I'm hoping that some of you are going to give it a chance as well (esp. since it is based on a book series).
Edit I am watching the pilot, and these are my thoughts about it:
- Great choice of music! Really, it's modern, yet suiting the scenes. I spotted some Onerepublic ('come home'), Kelly Clarkson there and Placebo (running up that hill)
- I love that the series is portraying both sides: the side of the girl and the boy. Because of that I can really know what they are thinking and feeling about the situations.
- Favorite quote: "When someone asks: 'How are you?', they really don't want an answer." - Elena
Watch episodes (links):
1x01 "Pilot"
1x02 "Night of the comet"
1x03 "Friday Night Bites"
According to wikipedia, this is what the series is going to be about: "The plot revolves around Elena Gilbert, a young heroine who is the object of passion for two vampire brothers—one good, one evil—who are at war for her soul and for the souls of her friends, family and all the residents of the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia."
IMDb says it's "about a high school girl torn between two vampire brothers."
It does remind me of Twilight, not even the whole vampire concept, but also a bit of the story (normal girl comes in a world of vampires), as the actors and the setting of the promo-photos. Has anyone watched it yet, or read the series? And if you haven't, is this something that gets you interested? I'm going to watch the pilot right now, I'm hoping that some of you are going to give it a chance as well (esp. since it is based on a book series).
Edit I am watching the pilot, and these are my thoughts about it:
- Great choice of music! Really, it's modern, yet suiting the scenes. I spotted some Onerepublic ('come home'), Kelly Clarkson there and Placebo (running up that hill)
- I love that the series is portraying both sides: the side of the girl and the boy. Because of that I can really know what they are thinking and feeling about the situations.
- Favorite quote: "When someone asks: 'How are you?', they really don't want an answer." - Elena
Watch episodes (links):
1x01 "Pilot"
1x02 "Night of the comet"
1x03 "Friday Night Bites"