I actually think the handling of sex in this show is going to be verrrrry interesting, particularly if it’s tied into all the blood exchanging going down. Thinking of a particular scene in The Struggle here.

Not that I don’t enjoy the groping. Because I do. In fact, I want more groping, please.

This reminds me a bit (in tone) of the LaChappelle UK Lost promo – not nearly as high drama as that, but the dreamy, staged quality. Not to sound back-handed, but there’s definite effort here.

Not the biggest fan of the voice over’s tone, and I think someone on LJ nailed it when they said it’s so punny (“love sucks, love bites” etc.) that it borders on brilliant. But it doesn’t bother me. Besides, I can just watch the whole hand dance on mute and be happy.

Oh, and Stefan in plaid…?

Vampire Diaries Is. Not. Like. That.

It is not a case of control = sexy. That’s never implied in the books. In fact, Damon’s attempts to control Elena are virtually always thwarted, and the one time that he succeeds it’s made very clear in the books that this is a BAD thing, and not something that Elena finds at all sexy and compelling. The whole story is a testament to Elena’s independence and force of will. This is a girl who is not willingly controlled by anyone, and that includes Damon.

As for the trailer: yes, Damon’s hand wraps around Elena’s throat, but that’s actually an element of Damon showing that he can be both wicked or gentle in the blink of an eye, and that the viewer shouldn’t forget that. Damon is sexy, but dangerous as hell, and that’s something that Elena is VERY aware of in the books, and the reader is made aware of it too. He’s a bad boy. He’s never painted as some kind of romantic hero like Edward, he never even tries to be ‘good’. When Damon is at his worst, you feel trepidation. You never think it’s romantic.

Damon Salvatore is a prime example of the anti-hero, and that’s why we all love him.