Blade: the Series

[Foxfire]

The series picks up Blade in his hometown of Detroit focusing on taking down the Vampire House of Chthon. As one of the most powerful houses, Chthon has vampires and "familiars" (humans who wish to be vampires) in key positions at every level of society from politicians to beat cops.

When Blade and his partner Shen arrive in Detroit, the House of Chthon is in the early stages of a plot that will increase their influence over the other vampire houses and might even destroy Blade in the process. In the series, Blade becomes partially responsible for the turning of Krista Starr from human to vampire. Krista, a recently-returned Iraqi war veteran, is ‘turned’ by a senior vampire in the House of Chthon named Marcus who was also responsible for the murder of her brother (a human informant in the House of Chthon working for Blade).

The power hungry Marcus turns Krista, then takes her under his wing as his protégé. Krista is now torn between the two powers that drive her new reality, waging a battle between her dwindling human instinct to help Blade and the ever-increasing thirst to go over to the dark side. To help Blade in avenging her brother’s murderer or give in to Marcus, the seductive vampire and her newly anointed ‘mentor’. As for Blade, he must battle his own demons: save the girl he was responsible for turning, or risk her by using her to destroy the House of Chthon. Along the way he also must battle demons from his own past – some of them former friends – who remember Blade long before he was the preeminent vampire hunter.

The show is based off the movies of Blade. But with just a set of contrasticing actors. One of my role playing buddies recommended it to me and I was skeptic. When I first caught a second of it I thought the guy who was playing Blade was trying too hard.

But about two weeks ago they had the season marathon. I really like the character development and the storylines. My two favorite characters are Chase and Krista, both are sinfully decandant lol.

Vil and I were discussing the show earlier via MSN, so I figured I would inquire if anyone else has watched the show. What their thoughts were of it whether they liked or hated.

I'm looking forward to season two.

 

[charmedslayer]

I heard about this tv series... I think it sounds great! Hopefull they air it here in Australia xx

 

[Foxfire]

I enjoyed the series, although I wasn't too fond of the actor who played Blade, I thought he was trying a little too hard. I did like the plot and the storylines. The show didn't revolve around Blade like the movies did, this was more centered on vampires.

They canceled it though, according to Spike TV the ratings weren't high enough. But they were, it was just pulling in more female viewers than males, which is what the channel is directed to.

It was rumored the DVD would be released, but I'm not sure if it'll happen. I'm just glad I tapped the show.