Blade: The Complete Series

As a fan of the "Blade" movies and comics, I was excited to dive into the TV series adaptation. And let me tell you, "Blade: The Complete Series" did not disappoint.Kirk "Sticky" Jones brings a new edge to the character of Blade, the half-human, half-vampire warrior who hunts down his own kind. Jones captures the intensity and brooding nature of Blade, while also adding his own unique spin on the character. He's joined by a strong supporting cast, including Jill Wagner as Krista Starr, a recently turned vampire who becomes Blade's reluctant ally.One thing that sets this series apart from the movies is its focus on exploring the complex world of vampire politics. The series delves into the power struggles and alliances within the vampire community, adding depth and intrigue to the overall storyline. The writing is sharp and the pacing is just right, keeping the viewer engaged throughout each episode.The action scenes are also a standout feature of this series. The fight choreography is top-notch and the special effects are impressive, especially for a TV series. Blade's signature weapons, his sword and his arsenal of stakes, are used to great effect and the series doesn't shy away from the gore and violence that comes with hunting vampires.One minor gripe I have is that the series ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers with unanswered questions and wanting more. It's a shame that the series was cancelled after only one season, as there was so much potential for further character development and storylines.Overall, "Blade: The Complete Series" is a must-watch for any fan of the "Blade" franchise or vampire lore in general. It's a gritty, action-packed series that explores the complexities of the vampire world, while also staying true to the character of Blade. I highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a thrilling, vampire-slaying adventure. So, stake out your TV and sink your teeth into "Blade: The Complete Series."

I am hardly an unqualified fan of the “Blade” movie trilogy, but like the “Alien Nation” series, which dove head-first into the premise hinted at by its parent film -- thus staying true to its roots while establishing its own identity -- “Blade: The Series” was determined be its own bad self from the first frame of the pilot to the conclusion of its thirteenth and final episode.The concept of BLADE is rooted in the myth of the vampyr or "daywalker" -- the vampire which can walk by daylight. In this case, Blade's mother was attacked while he was still in the womb, lending him all the strengths, but none of the weaknesses, of an ordinary vamp. Obsessed with revenging himself upon the vampire community, the half-breed Blade (Sticky Fingaz) hooks up with computer guru Shen (Nelson Lee) and a whole lot of technical wizardry and weaponry, and exterminates everything with pointy teeth that he can find. This makes him Public Enemy No. 1 to all the vampire clans in the world, who spend a lot of their time trying to find ways of bringing him down. The idea struck upon by Marcus Van Sciver (Neil Jackson) is the driving force and central mystery of the series.So much for the concept. “B:TS” is the story of Krista Starr (Jill Wagner), a tough-yet-sexy Iraq veteran hellbent on discovering who murdered her troubled brother Zach. Her investigation leads to a wealthy Detroit socialite named van Sciver, who just happens to also be absolute ruler of the local vampire clan. Trying to kill Sciver, she encounters Blade. The two enter into an uneasy, peril-fraught alliance to bring down Sciver, which becomes all the more perilous when the ubervamp takes a shine to Krista and “turns” her. Krista struggles to adjust to life as a bloodsucker and a double agent while simultaneously fighting unwanted romantic feelings for the charming Marcus...as well as the hostility, jealousy and suspicion of Marcus' right-hand gal, the hot vamp Chase (Jessica Gower).Like all series, BLADE alternated between the main story arc, which had Blade trying to pry open Marcus' plans and conspiracies (and Marcus trying to see them through), and stand-alone episodes. Some, like "Headhunter" and "Turn of the Screw," were pure horror, while others ("Angels & Demons") were more dramatic. "Monsters," which features two vampires leaving a trail of havoc across the Heartland as they flee Blade, was a fine example of the flexibility of the format, being at once action, suspense and horror. It's important to emphasize that, especially for the time period in which this show debuted, it was remarkably well-crafted and professionally executed.Full disclosure: this series was dark, brutal and relentlessly violent, not to mention explicit almost to the point of gratuitousness with both its gore and its sex, and oftimes it was difficult to find a sympathetic character anywhere. Blade, who speaks in a growl and has three facial expressions (sneer, snarl, glare), is a borderline psychopath and not always easy to root for – he doesn't just kill vampires, he kills their human servants (“familiars”) and often does it with great deal of sadism – in one sequence, he impales a nude blonde familiar with the remark, “Be a good pet and stay,” and then proceeds to cut the eye out of a second familiar, quipping, “Don't worry, I only need one.” The truth is that Blade is more than a bit of a bully – somewhere to the right of Wolverine and only just short of The Punisher in terms of his obsessive, pitiless fanaticism. But moral flaws aside, this show was a beautiful aesthetic experience – costume and set design, lighting, cinematography, writing, and most of the acting were all executed at the level of a mid-budget feature film. What's more, and like all good fantasy, sci-fi and horror, it builds a complex and intricate world of vampire clans, "ash" dealers (who sell the remains of vampires, which produces temporary bursts of vampire-like strength), and vampire history. The vampires are evil by our standards, but within their own world there are varying degrees of honor, not to mention a (completely understandable) desire to survive. Ending with a cliffhanger of sorts after thirteen episodes, a second season was regarded as a fait accompli, but the series was unexpectedly canceled, probably due more to production costs than its rather modest ratings. Too bad. The world of “Blade” was rich and complex and deserved more time and more exploration.

I have always been a huge Vampire Fan and I really like watching Vampire Styles of Film's or shows. So of course I had to get a copy of the Blade Series. Who wouldn't Love to be like Blade. Have All the Vampire Traits but none of the weaknesses. They Actually have done a Decent job with this Series and of course You can't forget about Krista. She's Smoking HoTT. There's also some other really Good Looking Women in the Series but I just have to say that Krista is Super Sexy.

Packaging amazing and price ok 👍 !!! Everything was spot on no dinks on my box set just perfect! Nothing was damage and watched the first disc and wanted to see more ! So far so good.. happy with my purchase be watching more Blade the series tonight!

a slight copy of the other "Blade" series but with the added attraction of Jill Wagner it moves quickly and smoothly have not finished the whole set yet but will soon --to bad the " powers that be "cancelled this series to bad Bro!!!--well worth the money

Bien que la boite extérieur soit abimé et donc moins belle dans ma collection, la série et les DVD sont en excellente condition. Je recommande a tout les amateur de vampire. Envoyé rapidement, donc excellent vendeur !

Good series!!!!! Not much else to say if you like Blade then get it!

I was very disappointed didn't enjoy at all.but it was fast and in great shape