In fairness, I did give it a few tries. I remember catching the pilot episode along with a few of its earliest episodes. It didn't quite hook me, so I tuned it out ... only to be told to jump on board again somewhere around maybe Season 4 or so. Well, I did, and it really seemed like what I saw in it up front, so I tuned it out again. I did catch the series' finale -- part of it -- but it just wasn't for me.
In any event, I have kept my eyes on its talent, and I just heard on a podcast of the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg at the all-too-soon age of 39. The news is apparently just breaking, and the early indications suggest this was of -- ahem -- "natural causes." That seems a bit suspect to me -- who dies of natural causes at such a young age? -- but I'm really just here to pass along the word. I'll leave it at that.
It bears mentioning that the actress earned an incredible three Saturn Awards nominations -- 'Best Supporting Actress On Television' -- for her work in the vampiric program; and that is no easy task, indeed.
Our warmest prayers are extended to the family, fans, and friends of Michelle Trachtenberg.
May she rest in peace ...
-- EZ