Buzz Blabber

With your favorite TV shows returning for new seasons, you guys have had a lot to talk about this past week. The Vampire Diaries' bad boy Damon got under your skin (in a good way) after the most recent episode, while the season premiere of American Horror Story seemed to freak you out (also in a good way). And when we gave you a sneak peek of an upcoming episode of another series this week, not everyone was ready to wish the characters well. Check out the chatter below.

Damon tugged on your heartstrings on this week's Vampire Diaries

• "I didn't want to like the Damon/Elena scenes but I did. Thoroughly. I rewound to watch them again." — likethedirection
• "I felt so sorry for Damon last night I cried a bit . . ." — Monique M.
• "My favorite scene was the last one, and when Damon made fun of the holy water." — JennyV12

See what else got people talking after the jump.

Happy Endings returns to prime time on Oct. 23, but fans are champing at the bit for the new season to get started. Meanwhile, The Vampire Diaries is back, and new series Nashville premiered to mixed reactions. Take a look at this week's most talked-about topics.

New pictures from Happy Endings got fans amped for season three

• "On Oct. 23, I will spam [Casey Wilson]'s Twitter with links to J Lo's seminal classic 'Waiting For Tonight' to convey my excitement." — aurosan
• "Aah, what happened to Penny?! The countdown has begun!" — foxyfoot
• "Oh, my God! These pics are incredible! Funniest show ever — I need it back now!" — CheetoRiki

To see what readers were saying about The Vampire Diaries and Nashville, just read more

This week wrapped another magical season with Sookie, Bill, Eric, and the whole True Blood gang. It sounds like fans dug the finale, but some are a little over evil Bill. Here's hoping next season he'll win us back! See what commenters had to say about the episode, as well as other buzzed-about topics this week.

The True Blood was great, but is Bill overkill by now?

• "Finale was better than I thought it was going to be. I could have done without the silly fairy birth; that was just beyond ridiculous. The only good part of it was watching Lafayette, Jane, and Arlene commenting. Thank God Russell Edgington is gone! I was so hoping Bill would follow; I was actually cheering when he dissolved into a pile of goo, but I should have known that he wouldn't be killed off." — bluegirl58
• "Jaw-dropping finale. I loved it." — SU3
• "I’m glad the finale was as bloody as was promised! Bill wasn’t exactly good this season, so I am intrigued to see what he does next season, now that he’s totally lost it. I hope in the end he is actually killed for good; there’s no redemption left for him. I was slightly disappointed with a lot of this season, but the past couple episodes made up for it." — LizzyP7

Find out what shows you've been missing after the jump.

It came as a mild surprise this week when NBC announced that The Office's upcoming season would be its last. Though viewers are still tuning in, they don't appear to be too crushed to say goodbye to the once-beloved show. That said, they might still be more likely to TiVo The Office than American Idol, where Nicki Minaj was just named the newest judge. Finally, True Blood is about to wrap up its fifth season, and everyone's wondering whether it'll be able to tie up the many story lines introduced this season.

Will The Office be missed?

• "I haven't watched in a while. A Dwight spinoff would be a mistake; they've already done so much [with] his character. I'd like to see a Ryan/Creed buddy-comedy spinoff." — onlysourcherry
• "I'm gonna miss the show, but it's time to end the series. Hopefully Steve Carell makes an appearance!" — popculture whore
• "I love this show, but it has been going downhill for a while now. Good it is finally ending." — Kristin S.

Check out what you said about American Idol's new judge and True Blood when you read more

It seems readers liked Jeremy Renner's takeover of the Bourne series in The Bourne Legacy, and a few folks chimed in this week to show their support. The movie wasn't the only thing that earned praises in the comments. The most recent episode of True Blood also had you talking. Check out these comments below.

The Bourne franchise still has some devoted fans

• "I had really low expectations walking into this movie but ended up liking it." — likethedirection
• "I really enjoyed this movie. Granted, it really didn't have the Bourne feeling, but overall I thought it was entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time." — carrothead
• "Great film. Can't wait for the next installment." — yadiet

To see why readers were buzzing about True Blood, just read more

True Blood isn't known for its realistic story lines, but this season, things have been getting a little crazy. That said, it sounds like viewers are sticking around, if only to see if the show will get back to its roots. Meanwhile, fans are eating up tidbits from the new Arrested Development, and everyone is marking their calendars for American Horror Story's Fall premiere. Here are this week's most talked-about topics.

True Blood is spreading itself a little thin

• "I am still enjoying True Blood. Yes, this season has been jumpy but I was still surprised by Bill and how he is following the new authority! I am glad the fire story is finished and hope we get learn more about the vampire that killed Sookie and Jason's parents. I'm curious who it is or if it is someone who was already introduced to the show. I will still keep watching." — lauren
• "I can officially say they're getting damn close to jumping the shark here. True Blood has a wonderful core group of characters; please give them more air time and stop pulling in more and more characters that frankly have no real impact on the show and don't entertain at all." — bluegirl58
• "This episode went off the deep end a little, but I don't care. There were so many fun elements: man-eating pigs, a villain named Sweetie, good Eric and bad Bill, the end of the smoke monster (Praise Jesus! High fives all around!), Pam and Tara girl-bonding, and Sheriff Andy having an existential crisis. The negatives: Bill being with Salome is just not sexy to me (this glazed-over crisis of faith that Bill is having is not enjoyable to watch) and Bloody Lilith makes me want to wash my eyes out with bleach. We also need more Lafayette, please. A little is not enough!" — DianeK

Find out what you had to say about Tobias Funke's candid moment and American Horror Story's new cast when you read more.

A few entertainment stories turned you guys into a chatty bunch this week, particularly the news that Peter Jackson isn't content with keeping the film adaptation of The Hobbit to two movies. The full trailer for Skyfall elicited some positive reactions, but we can't say the same for Weeds, whose cast chatted about the final season at this week's TCA. Check out the spirited comments below and the stories that inspired them.

The Hobbit's expansion prompted some frustration, little celebration

• "NOOOOO! Enough with making one book into several movies, just to make more money on them!" — Rachel B.
• "Ughhhhh." — Marisa L.
• "Yay! I'm glad. I hate that so much of the story and details are usually left out when a book is made into a movie." — Darcie M.

See the other rants and raves after the jump.

With Catching Fire set to start filming in a matter of months, producers are filling in the remaining empty spots in the cast. Several actors have already been added to the sequel, like Philip Seymour Hoffman, while rumors fly about who will be cast next. Either way, fans are excited (as long as Josh Hutcherson is back to play Peeta). Check out this week's comments on that story and more below.

Catching Fire casting reignites Hunger Games madness

• "Can't wait till Catching Fire! Team Peeta Forever!" — BriLuvsLoki
• "The Wiress casting is pretty brilliant!" — Nancy Einhart
• "So exciting! I need my Peeta fix." — popculture whore

See what else was a hot topic after the jump.

Tom Hanks turned 56 this week, and in those years, he's racked up quite a résumé. We were pleasantly surprised to see the actor's fans weighing in on their favorite Hanks movies. Meanwhile, The Bachelorette's Emily has narrowed her search for love down to the final two gentleman. Check out what the consensus is on who she should pick below!

Tom Hanks has more than one iconic role

• "I have to admit for some reason I loved him in The 'Burbs. Also, Apollo 13. Those are both quintessential Tom Hanks moves for me." — jadenirvana
• "Only Tom Hanks can act as Forrest Gump. It's his masterpiece movie . . . The Green Mile and Saving Private Ryan are also good movies." — aungmyin99
• "Apollo 13, The Money Pit, and The 'Burbs are my favorite Tom Hanks movies. Ooh, Saving Private Ryan is up there, too." — likethedirection

See which contestant fans are rooting for on The Bachelorette after the jump.

When an actor gets cast in a franchise film, rarely do they receive a completely unanimous stamp of approval from the fan base. This week, the news that Jena Malone was offered the role of Johanna in Catching Fire ignited the Hunger Games universe with controversy. Here's what fans had to say about the news, along with thoughts on the final three Bachelorette contestants.

Jena Malone was an unexpected choice for Johanna

• "Not what I was expecting at all. I was expecting some woman to have a totally different build. That's a bit of a letdown. Malone looks too petite and fragile. I was thinking someone that is more solid but still beautiful. Let's see how she acts." — KatnissMellark
• "Not what I imagined, but I'm a fan of her work, and I think she'll do a good job with the role." — testadura67
• "Not at all what I imagined the character would be like — and I actually really disliked her in Stepmom. Haven't followed her career after . . . hopefully she can pull off this character." — dreamalittledream

See which contestant fans are rooting for on The Bachelorette after the jump.