

“Strange Love” with Charlaine Harris
Feb 14, 2022
Author Charlaine Harris joins Deborah and Kristen to discuss the creation process of True Blood. They delve into the pilot episode, exploring themes of romance, intimacy, and humanity portrayed through non-human characters. The discussion touches on the alternate world of True Blood, addressing social issues through fantasy metaphors and the significance of character names.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Excitement for a New Podcast Journey on a TV Show
01:52 • 2min
Exploring the World of True Blood
03:39 • 15min
Exploring Stylistic and Metaphorical Elements of Romance and Intimacy
19:01 • 2min
Exploring Humanity Through Non-Human Characters and the Pilot Production Process
21:03 • 3min
The Journey to Becoming a Series Regular
23:39 • 19min
Exploring the Alternate World of Trueblood
42:41 • 10min
Exploring the Southern Essence and Opening Titles of True Blood
52:56 • 2min