What is it about vampire/werewolves/superheroes that these stories need to start with a high school/teenage set up? Beyond that unbelievable cliche and lack of reinvention, the plot is somewhat engaging in this series.

I’m pretty sure that for a lot of people the hotness of the cast makes up for really unimaginative teen angst and cliche ridden dialogues? But the good thing is all the cast members can actually act…but there is too unnecessary crap with bloodshed and stilted dialogues for this to merit a lot of attention.

A guilty pleasure. Nothing new to the vampire myth – and have to agree, it’s all WAY too teenage-y – but there’s a bit of humour to keep me going, especially with ex-Lost actor Ian Somerhalder’s character. Besides, at least with a high school cast you’re never conflicted about the vampires winning ;)

Many-times stepped-on anemic (sorry, couldn’t resist) teen+angst, but pretty angst latest television series on hundred year old bloodsuckers coming back to find true love in high school, the usual Angst vs Thirst drama, but even drama is too strong a word for it. Bland pseudo-acting… but did I say pretty? Lots of it. Both the vamps and the humans belong to the pretty late teen/early twenties (the actors are really in their thirties) gang. Let’s everyone have a laugh at this sad excuse for primetime. That other vampire series, where Rogue the X-Man is a waitress with a twang (my how far the mighty have fallen) is even worse. Cue your copy of Nosferatu, dust off yon Bela Lugosi favorites, and watch some real* vampires doing what they do best.

*Disclaimer: Vampires are not real.