Blu-ray Movie Reviews

When we last checked in with Sookie Stackhouse, the mystery surrounding a Bon Temps serial killer had finally been solved, to the town's infinite relief. Sookie is thrilled that her vampire soul-mate, Bill Compton, has escaped with his life (or is it death?) after coming to her daylight defense. On other fronts, Sookie's pal Tara Thornton sets down new roots with an affluent benefactor, Maryann Forrester; Sam Merlotte resolves to get in shape-shift shape after a forest foray; roguish brother Jason finds new purpose with an anti-vampire sect; and detective Andy Bellefleur licks his wounds after being proven wrong about Jason's guilt. But just as things are settling down, some deadly new twists threaten to ratchet up the saga of Sookie Stackhouse to bloody new heights.

I’m not as head over heels for this show as everyone else seems to be, but I enjoyed the second season a lot more than the first. The characters work better this time around, and this new season sheds more light on the more interesting ones. Sookie is more intertwined in the vampire world but it is Tara and Jason that offer the most drama this time around as each battles their own undoings. This is definitely the best show on TV, but it is a big step up from Twilight!!

The first season looked great on Blu-ray and this new season is in the same vein. Fine detail and dimension are first rate and the spit and polish does add a lot to the visual style. While the production isn’t quite as polished as a feature film, you won’t be disappointed. The soundtrack is sumptuous with lots of atmosphere and dynamics. Subtle ambiance really adds to the experience and you get A LOT from the surround soundstage.

Lots of extras on this one including episode specific features that go into the production and story. You also get a lot of behind the scenes features, character bios, interviews and more. Feature commentaries and themed features are also included.

Fans of this show will not be disappointed at all with this Blu-ray release. HBO delivers a solid presentation yet again.