True Blood Season 3 Spoilers from Alan Ball
September 13, 2009 by Jessel Tee
SPOILER ALERT!!!! SPOILER INFORMATION ABOUT SEASON 3!!! If you do not want to know what Alan Ball has in store for season 3 DO NOT read any further!!! You have been warned. Alan Ball, the man behind True Blood, conducted an interview with TV Squad and gave some insight into what we will see in season 3 and his thoughts regarding the storyline in the show vs. the books.
Alan Ball explained that although the hit show is based on the books, it’s not a literal adaptation of it. He said that if they were to follow the books, it would be more likely to focus on Sookie since she narrates the story and the other characters whom we loved would not even show up.
“I think a book and a television show are two different mediums. I’m doing what I think is the best way to turn that story into a television show. Also, if I just stuck to the books, there would be no surprises. You could go pick up the books anywhere and know exactly what was coming. So personally, I don’t see any benefit of making a carbon copy of the books for TV.”
In regards to his artistic process in figuring out which storyline and characters to follow, he said,
“At the beginning of each season, we go through the books, pick out the points we really love, and pick out the points we think would make a great cliffhanger moment at the end of an episode. Then we start to wrap the other characters in… Then sometimes we’ll look at something that happens in the book, and we’ll say, “Maybe it might work better if we just change this.”“
Take for example the Bill staking Longshadow scene. It would have been Eric facing the tribunal board for killing Longshadow if they had followed what was in the book. Furthermore, we would have never seen the newly-turned vampire, Jessica. Alan Ball explained,
“Well, it seemed more dramatic within the world of our television show to have Bill be the one who staked him. None of that was in the book and had it been Eric, at that point of Eric’s place in the show, I don’t think we would have followed him. Eric was introduced sort of into the periphery of Bill and Sookie, and now Eric’s become a character in his own right.”
I know you’re all aching to know what’s going to happen in season three as we will all be left hanging with the cliffhangers in the season finale. If you’re wondering if Eric and Sookie will get together next season, here’s what Alan Ball had to say:
“I can’t tell you if they’re going to get together, because that’s going to ruin the anticipation. But, if you’ve been following season two, he’s definitely been doing things to make her more vulnerable and more susceptible to him. And he does want her, he’s just not sure why. I think it’s deeper than just, “I want her because Bill Compton has her.” Although that’s part of it, because Eric is a total alpha-dog.
He added that in season three, we’ll meet Russel Edgington – the Vampire King of Mississippi and encounter some werewolves. He’s also excited for the coming out of the new character, Debbie Pelt, which he commented as being “bad news”.
Alan explains that Debbie Pelt is the ex-girlfriend of a guy who’s helping Sookie find Bill. This is now going to make us all wonder who has Bill and why. Remember just because you read the books doesn’t mean it is going to be the same reasons. He described Debbie Pelt as “just hard ass, white trash bitch on wheels.”
On the other hand, Bon Temps‘ detective Andy Bellefleur will find out that he is related to somebody and it will totally shock him when he finds out who it is. As for Godric, he’s really dead but he may have flashback scenes together with Eric.
Furthermore, season three will be based on identity struggles for the characters.
“Everybody is struggling with identity in season three – What am I? Who am I? What is my life? Is it what I want it to be? How do I make it what I want it to be? What are my real values? And some people are like, “Am I human? I always thought I was, but maybe I was wrong.” In one particular case, its like, “Yes, honey, you were wrong.”“
Alan provides a little bit more detail by stating that after the white-thing with Maryann, Sookie realizes that she is not 100 percent human but, as to what she is, she doesn’t know yet.
Another component that Alan is bringing into season 3 is the introduction of a vampire that is not at all protective as Bill is towards Sookie. The name is one that book readers will recognize and will lead many to wonder how this story line is going to play out – Franklin Mott.
Now there you have it – spoilers straight from Alan Ball himself. Unfortunately it is very sad at the same time because we willl all have to wait for 9 excruciating months until season three returns. Until then let the speculations begin.
Source: tvsquad.com
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OK This is how I see it. Bill is gone hes out of the picture for now,Anyway. Sam is away. Tara? Who knows Where she’ll be or What she’s up to? Jason is No help! The local police,Andy and such, are about as much help to her as Jason! She will have No choice,it seems other than to ask Eric for help in her search for Bill! Now,Given that Mr.Northman is self-centered,manipulative,controlling and vindictive (Nice qualities huh,ladies?? LOL) I’m sure that he will Not let an opportunity like this pass him by!! He will try to aquire Sookie in some way! And i’m sure the sexual tension will build between them!
While Bill is “away” Eric will make some kind of a play for her!
Plus there is always the Acide factor! The New triangle may be
Eric/Sookie/Alcide? Another thing? If Sookie gets into trouble,jumped by a Werewolf or something, Will Eric comme to her rescue?? Something to think about!!
Yes, those are nice qualities to have! Since the show has chosen to make sure that is all we have seen of Eric thus far. Would have liked to have seen them stick to the books a little more in this area. That said, Eric rescues Sookie from werewolves and numerous other things from here on out. Eric also plays a BIG role in Sookie being able to rescue Bill…don’t see how that’s so self serving.
So far, all we’ve had is Bill being too good to be true and Eric…well, as I said, they’ve done a great job painting him out to be the Bad one. I have loved the shows thus far, but, I do hope they stop with all the negativity towards Eric. Charlain went through great pains to create the relationship between Sookie and Eric, I just want her stories to be respected in the same way. Not saying follow the books to the letter, but for goodness sakes, I love Bill, but he isn’t the knight in shining armour in the books either.
If Sookie had not drank EITHER of their blood, whose to say she would even be exploring those avenues any furhter? She may very well have chosen Sam. You can’t argue and say Bill is her one TRUE love, because we never got the chance to see if that was the way it would have been if she hadn’t drank his blood the second night she met him. There is a big difference in being infatuated with someone and the “til death do you part” kind of love.
Looking forward to season 3 and hopefully some good Eric/Sookie scenes! Either way, it’s gonna be good!
Thank you Constance. Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Sookie has a lot of protectors in the supes of all kinds. Not to worry, someone always comes to Sookums rescue.
Please, don’t make bill betray sookie. I just killed me thinking about it. They belong together. Please, please don’t.
Halelujious Sarah, Halelujious!!!
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