@rosborne979,
The L.A.Times Show Tracker feature had an article called
500 subplots and nothing on fairly recently...lots of grumbling but also supportive comments. It seems there are two factions, those that follow the book series (they say all these seeming distractions
are leading somewhere...at least some do), and that Season 4 will more closely resemble Book 4.
And, a comment from a True Blood fan who isn't following the book series:
Quote:"Fans of the book series all seem to mention how 'easy' it is for them to follow the convoluted and multiple plots of the show - based on the books. And how they 'get-it' based on the books.
"I'd just like to say (as a 'non follower' of the books) that any movie or TV series based on a story/novel, really should stand on its own. I'm far from being a fool, and can easily follow the plots of this show. I'm not having an issue with that. But... you made a great point regarding the multiple plots and sub-sub plots (my words not yours). There seems to be so MANY this season. I suppose my point is that the show shouldn't be considered a 'companion' to the book. And, I really do understand why the 'readers' feel the way they do - based on their loyalty to the original books. But, it should stand on its own with the multiple plots. This show really DOES need to be more cohesive in its multiple story lines.
"The show's a whole lotta fun... (weird, bloody, violent sex scenes and all) but I don't think it's a 'great' show. Although - I think it really could be!"
