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snoggedIf you haven't watched the show at all, I do not recommend clicking on the lj-cut. Just saying.
I will preface this by saying that Buffy still rules in my heart of hearts when it comes to teenage angst/drama and vampires.
That being said...THIS SHOW IS AWESOME!
I like how each character is developed and how that development blurs the lines of good and evil with a complexity that feels rich and genuine, instead of difficult and confusing.
Nina Dobrev, the leading lady, handles her scenes in a way that makes me think she could devour Kristen Stewart whole without blinking. Especially when she's playing Katherine (&hearts &hearts&). But to focus more on her central role in the show, I like that Elena is flawed. I like that she stands up for herself when Stefan tries to intimidate her. I like that she cares for those who don't think they're worth saving (see: Damon). I even liked it when she channeled Buffy and started stabbing an attacking vamp with #2 pencils. :)
Bonnie is also totally adorable. It's my understanding that she's white in the books, but I'm glad the writers chose to change that. It's great to see an African American girl portrayed so powerfully. Even better...her ancestors were played by Jasmine Guy (Dead Like Me) and Bianca Lawson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
Caroline did something for me that Cordelia Chase (in the early seasons of Buffy) never really accomplished. She's a character I quite like, despite her yappiness. I liked her growth in the show and I think it worked to have her be Damon's chew toy. It made her telling him off an even more cheer-worthy moment. :) I also like her being with Matt and I hope the writers continue to explore that.
It's really no surprise to me that I prefer Damon to Stefan (much like I prefer Spike to Angel and Angelus to Angel). Ian Somerhalder first came into my knowledge base from his role in Rules of Attraction and he's even more fun in this show. I like his facial expressions, his shirtless scenes, and his friendship with Elena. When he stepped in as her escort for the pageant, I swooned and squee'd. I also freaked the fuck out when they had the fake-out kiss on the front porch (even though it was really Katherine.) I also love the Damon and Alaric show. They're probably the only two boys I feel like slashing, but I think it would be worth it.
I was sad to see Pearl and Anna get staked. Pearl was awesome and totally whooped Damon's ass. And Anna was just so darn cute and I loved her relationship with Jeremy. Speaking of Jeremy...HOLY MOTHERFUCKING SHIT. Are they really going to turn him into a vampire? Or will he get his stomach pumped in the nick of time?
And it may be wrong of me, but I'm really not bothered by John's death. He was an asshat.
I will preface this by saying that Buffy still rules in my heart of hearts when it comes to teenage angst/drama and vampires.
That being said...THIS SHOW IS AWESOME!
I like how each character is developed and how that development blurs the lines of good and evil with a complexity that feels rich and genuine, instead of difficult and confusing.
Nina Dobrev, the leading lady, handles her scenes in a way that makes me think she could devour Kristen Stewart whole without blinking. Especially when she's playing Katherine (&hearts &hearts&). But to focus more on her central role in the show, I like that Elena is flawed. I like that she stands up for herself when Stefan tries to intimidate her. I like that she cares for those who don't think they're worth saving (see: Damon). I even liked it when she channeled Buffy and started stabbing an attacking vamp with #2 pencils. :)
Bonnie is also totally adorable. It's my understanding that she's white in the books, but I'm glad the writers chose to change that. It's great to see an African American girl portrayed so powerfully. Even better...her ancestors were played by Jasmine Guy (Dead Like Me) and Bianca Lawson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).
Caroline did something for me that Cordelia Chase (in the early seasons of Buffy) never really accomplished. She's a character I quite like, despite her yappiness. I liked her growth in the show and I think it worked to have her be Damon's chew toy. It made her telling him off an even more cheer-worthy moment. :) I also like her being with Matt and I hope the writers continue to explore that.
It's really no surprise to me that I prefer Damon to Stefan (much like I prefer Spike to Angel and Angelus to Angel). Ian Somerhalder first came into my knowledge base from his role in Rules of Attraction and he's even more fun in this show. I like his facial expressions, his shirtless scenes, and his friendship with Elena. When he stepped in as her escort for the pageant, I swooned and squee'd. I also freaked the fuck out when they had the fake-out kiss on the front porch (even though it was really Katherine.) I also love the Damon and Alaric show. They're probably the only two boys I feel like slashing, but I think it would be worth it.
I was sad to see Pearl and Anna get staked. Pearl was awesome and totally whooped Damon's ass. And Anna was just so darn cute and I loved her relationship with Jeremy. Speaking of Jeremy...HOLY MOTHERFUCKING SHIT. Are they really going to turn him into a vampire? Or will he get his stomach pumped in the nick of time?
And it may be wrong of me, but I'm really not bothered by John's death. He was an asshat.