So as an author I’m supposed to spend all of my free time reading, but I like most Americans really enjoy a good TV show or movie.
I have to give it credit. It kept me watching it with bated interest despite a few major flaws. The bad guys are supposed to be vampires, but they apparently get their transformed “powers” from tiny worms. There is slightly less than no explanation of how the science of the transformation works, but the show does a great job of mixing in enough fear and gore to kind of wash over it.
The casting is alright, not winning any show of the year but there are a few characters with compelling back stories, and the relationship between the main character (CDC doctor) and his son captures the human element and primal desire to protect your young quite well.
My one biggest complaint… the villain.
To me this guy looks like he got a bad nose job, and got all Emo about it. They use special effects to amp up the scare factor, but on a whole I found him a disappointing focus for the villain.
That being said I’m excite to see where they go, and if you’re looking for a little light horror/thrill fare. I quite enjoyed the 1st season. Always like to have something playing in the background when I’m writing, or editing.
-Kurt
