Syfy has a brand new series, but it might not be for everyone. “Blood Drive,” could be labeled as an experiment to test how much the public can tolerate in terms of language speed and tone. For fans who love gore and comedy mixed together, this may be just the ticket. It’s in the Syfy Grindhouse genre, so this might give you a better idea of what you can expect. It’s probably not for younger kids, but we think that this series has a lot to offer because of its unique mix of humor, plot and horror. It will definitely keep us on the edge of our seats. Here are five things you didn’t know about the Syfy show “Blood Drive.”
1. It’s more than just a horror series
Although the title is descriptive of the content, this series is set to have interesting stories with a central plot. It tackles some of the current issues in society today. Throughout the episodes, the group will deal with police brutality, fracking and corporate greed. This gives the episodes some substance and a story line to follow. It’s not just about blood baths and mayhem, although these are elements.
2. The writing is complex yet easy to follow
Combining multiple elements into a series takes real talent on the part of the writers as well as the directors and actors. This is not a project for the hobbyist or the faint of heart. The incorporation of gore and violence into the plot of each episode is the easy part. Taking on heavy topics with social gravity and keeping the flow going is the hard part. Add periodic interjections of humor and you have the potential for disaster. These are a few of the realities of the series that we’re anxious to watch in action. If the team is able to pull this off, they will achieve the status of nothing less than brilliance.
3. Prepare to be F-bombed
While some use the “F” word as a normal part of everyday language, others are deeply offended by it. What it all comes down to is that a word is just a descriptor. Language is what it is. The first episode is titles The F…in Cop.” Another is titles “The F…in Dead.” Interviews with the cast reveal that with “Blood Drive” the censorship of language is a thing of the past. Expect to hear some cliche phrases along with some more creative expressions and heavy use of the more ribald element of the vernacular.
4. Some censorship was used in the creation of the series
This is a statement that may make some viewers laugh in disbelief but it’s true. Execs of the show worked with the writers to find some middle ground. It doesn’t appear that any language or content filters have been used, but some of the original content has been modified or toned down a bit. Visual puns are infused into the episodes and if you’re watching carefully, you’ll get them. If you’re not, you might miss out.
5. They questioned how much killing is really cool
As the series began to take shape and the story lines evolved, execs questioned some of the killing that is set to take place. They began giving the names of the targets in the series the names of their executives. There were a few tense moments and writers wondered if they had gone too far, but the execs were thrilled and agreed to appear on the show and be the next in line to get killed.
Final thoughts
The new series “Blood Drive” shows promise of delivering high for fans who enjoy a mashup that includes a little bit of everything. It will be interesting to see how the show evolves and how well it is received. It has all of the earmarks of being a hit and a high potential for great success.
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