In this critically acclaimed HBO series, mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin, in a Golden Globe-winning role)



dives into a complicated relationship when she falls for vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer)



in a world where the undead live openly and drink synthetic blood. As the couple's steamy courtship progresses, strange happenings occur in and around their small town of Bon Temps, La., that threaten Sookie and her loved ones. This disc includes the following episodes:

1. Strange Love - The series opens with two young adults driving down the road past a store sign advertising Tru Blood. They stop at the store and after a short confrontation with a vampire they take off. Next, Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress at a local bar notices a vampire who walks in and sits down in a booth. After locking eyes with the vampire she confronts him about what he'd like to order. The vampire asks for Tru Blood but due to a lack of local vampire patrons there isn't any in stock. Later Sookie runs out of the bar after the vampire and two people that lured him outside. She finds the two draining the blood from the vampire. Vampire blood is known to enhance the healing process in humans and give a bit of a sex boost. Sookie saves the vampire, who introduces himself as Bill. 2 stars (Dale-3, David-1)

2. The First Taste - After Sookie gets saved by Bill she suffers a lot of injuries and Bill tries to save her "the Vampire way". The next day her brother is released from police custody and the bodies of Sookie's attackers are found. Later that day Bill goes to visit Sookie's family and gets a not so friendly welcome. 2.5 stars (Dale-3.5, David-1.5)

Rated TV-MA 2 hours 2008

Disc 1: 2.25 stars
Season 1: 2.25 stars
Collection: 2.25 stars

Not bad. Hoping the next disc improves or we may not continue the series. HAs some interesting portions.