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I am so ready for this to start! Yummy Christopher Meloni is joining the cast and I have missed him so since he left SVU.
~Tiger
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I know, and omg does he look bad. It's gonna be so good.
This series is one of the very few examples of when the television series far outshines the books, imo. I cannot get enough of HBO's version, but Charlaine Harris' books are just... well, I hate to say trash, because they are fun, but they're fun trash. Riddled with continuity problems and careless inconsistencies, and frankly, her characters lack the depth that the screenwriters have achieved.
This series is one of the very few examples of when the television series far outshines the books, imo. I cannot get enough of HBO's version, but Charlaine Harris' books are just... well, I hate to say trash, because they are fun, but they're fun trash. Riddled with continuity problems and careless inconsistencies, and frankly, her characters lack the depth that the screenwriters have achieved.
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Oh my freaking god. It's back with a bang and a half! No spoilers, but uh! Could you just die??? So, so happy...
I just want to know... will Quinn be introduced this season - or even introduced at all? Personally, I WANT to see his character in the show as I really liked him in the books. And my choice of actor to play him? Jason Momoa *drool*
~Tiger
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Oh jeeze, are you kidding me? That's perfect. I wasn't seeing Quinn in my head correctly at all until now. So yes, I do want to see that character in the show now, if they cast Jason Momoa.
I have to give the writers of this show the utmost props. I was not expecting anything I saw tonight. I couldn't have predicted one single event that occurred, and I've read all the books.
spoiler alert...
Biggest surprise for me- turning Tara.
I have to give the writers of this show the utmost props. I was not expecting anything I saw tonight. I couldn't have predicted one single event that occurred, and I've read all the books.
spoiler alert...
Biggest surprise for me- turning Tara.
I have read most of the books, The last two? Well, according to the reviews, they stunk... so I have avoided reading them. If I can get them from the library, I might have a go at them once I complete reading Diana Gabladon's 'Outlander' series - again.
With regard to Quinn: In my opinion, JM hits all of the right buttons for this character. He is just perfect for the role. Muscular, exotic looking, athletic, and absolutely GORGEOUS to look at. I just want to lick that man all over like a lollipop!!!! And he can act pretty good, too! However, if he cannot be had, perhaps Vin Diesel might make a good second choice? The problem here is that VD is only 6' tall and Quinn is what - 6'6" tall in the books? JM is 6'4", so he can pull off the height. Vin has a beautifully shaped skull, and we all know he can pull of bald beautifully, but to me, I would rather have JM. For a third choice, I would go with Shemar Moore, (be still my heart), if he has the time for the series considering that he is already busy doing Criminal Minds, even though he is only 6' tall. Final choice? Dwayne Johnson - but with his now being in his 40s, he might be just a bit too old for the part. He is, however, 6'5" and beautifully made.
And yes, I was surprised by that final moment in the show as well.
~Tiger
With regard to Quinn: In my opinion, JM hits all of the right buttons for this character. He is just perfect for the role. Muscular, exotic looking, athletic, and absolutely GORGEOUS to look at. I just want to lick that man all over like a lollipop!!!! And he can act pretty good, too! However, if he cannot be had, perhaps Vin Diesel might make a good second choice? The problem here is that VD is only 6' tall and Quinn is what - 6'6" tall in the books? JM is 6'4", so he can pull off the height. Vin has a beautifully shaped skull, and we all know he can pull of bald beautifully, but to me, I would rather have JM. For a third choice, I would go with Shemar Moore, (be still my heart), if he has the time for the series considering that he is already busy doing Criminal Minds, even though he is only 6' tall. Final choice? Dwayne Johnson - but with his now being in his 40s, he might be just a bit too old for the part. He is, however, 6'5" and beautifully made.
And yes, I was surprised by that final moment in the show as well.
~Tiger
I read them all. I wouldn't have if I hadn't already been in love with the series, they just aren't that good, imo, but I'm an obsessive completist sometimes, so I had to. I do not, however, recommend them. They were still fun, but it's annoying for me to keep finding glaring mistakes and continuity problems. I don't want to know an author's universe better than she does.
See, I feel like CH was describing a Dwayne Johnson or Vin Diesel type to a tee when she was describing Quinn, and it really turned me off, because, well, I think they're kinda... yuck. Totally with you on Shemar Moore and Jason Momoa, though, and if I'd been picturing either of them in my mind, I might've liked that character a whole lot better. Lollypops, indeed. ::slurp::
As it stands, though, I'm still really looking forward to seeing Christopher Meloni's character unfold. I don't really care what they do with him- that man can act and look damn good doing it, but I must admit, I'm hoping he's more than a little bit evil. I don't know why, it just seems like it would be excellent.
I just hope they don't add any more oddball fairy creatures and stick with the gothic horror theme. I groan every time they drift from gothic horror to sci fi/fantasy. That is my one and only complaint. More scary and less wierd please. Although Dwayne Johnson has been known to appear as a fairy character in the past so you might get your wish... 
The fairy stuff was a lot more relevant in the books, it seems to me. I don't think you're alone in your distaste for it, but alas, I don't think they're done with it either.
Although Dwayne Johnson has been known to appear as a fairy character in the past so you might get your wish...
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