When we look back on “Hitting the Ground,” it will surely be viewed as a defining episode of True Blood. For better or for worse, every character is set on the path that will take them running towards another jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, heart-breaking season finale.
Lorena made a meal out of Sookie, and it’s a good thing for her it was so delicious because it was the last blood she would ever taste. Bill musters the strength to wrap a silver chain around Lorena’s neck and pull her to the ground, calling for Sookie to stake her. With her last breath (figuratively), she says, “William, I love you.” As impressed as I was by Mariana Klaveno’s performance last week, it was time for that awful woman to die.
When Tara and Alcide try to pull Sookie away from Bill, she refuses to leave without him. If he were dead, she says, he’d look like the bloody mess on the floor. Just as they are wrapping Bill up in a blanket and preparing to carry him to Alcide’s truck, in walks Debbie pointing a gun at them. Alcide takes a soft approach with her, calling her “Sweetheart” and reminding her of how much they used to love each other. Sookie is a little more abrupt, getting Debbie fired up: “You sure picked a dumbass time to call me ‘bitch,’ bitch!”
Tara is still in fighting mode after her daring escape from Franklin and tackles Debbie. Alcide holds the gun now and, even though he doesn’t seem like a very violent werewolf, he doesn’t hesitate to kill Coot when he tries to attack. Debbie promises that she will hunt him down, but Alcide can’t bring himself to kill her (and past feelings aside, I wonder if he’s going to regret that decision later).
They have to make a quick getaway when they hear the other werewolves approaching. Sookie rides in the back with Bill and tries to revive him. She slices her arm with a handsaw and lets the blood pour into his mouth. His strength returns as he starts to drink, but Sookie‘s relief turns to fear when he pins her down and bites into her neck, ignoring her struggle as he feeds on her.
When Tara comes back to check on her, she’s unconscious from losing so much blood. Bill doesn’t remember what he’s done, but Tara is furious–she kicks him out into the sunlight, and Alcide drives them off to the hospital. For some very strange reason, Bill doesn’t seem to be burning in the sun right away. He’s concerned for Sookie‘s well-being, but when his skin starts smoking, he mutters, “Damn,” and then runs away to find cover.
Over in New Orleans, Sophie-Anne has been reduced to a captive in her own home, imprisoned like a bird in a cage (in which she has no doubt held many people before). Eric uses the Queen’s human, Hadley, as leverage to learn what is so special about Sookie. Sophie-Anne seems willing to let this happen rather than give up her secret, but Hadley doesn’t want to die. She whispers to Eric what he wants to know: “Well I certainly wasn’t expecting that.”
Jason is surprised to find himself wallowing over Crystal: “It’s funny, I never really thought I was smart enough to get depressed, but here I am.” He doesn’t understand why she lives with that jerk in Hot Shot, or why he feels like he already loves her even though he barely knows her. Hoyt suggests that he go down to the jail and talk to that drug dealer he tackled. The guy is pacing his cell angrily, going through painful withdrawal, and he will only talk about Crystal if Jason brings him some crystal meth.
Sam discovers the dogfighting ring where Tommy is being made to fight. He infiltrates the operation as a pit bull, sets off an alarm, and frees all the dogs locked up. Tommy is bleeding from a bite on his neck, and Melinda at least has the slight decency to seem upset about putting her son through this. Joe Lee, however, is nothing but a piece of trash. Sam is not afraid to stand up to him: “You like makin’ people scared, huh? Think you’re good at it? For the life of me, I can’t understand the power you got over these people ’cause I see you for what you are. You’re just a scared man in saggy underpants with no discernible life skills whatsoever.” Sam promises his brother a better life, and Tommy is finally ready to leave his parents (although that’s certainly not the end of this story…).
At the hospital, the doctors and nurses are trying to give Sookie a blood transfusion and are shocked to learn that she doesn’t have a blood type. Her body convulses when they try to give her O negative, the universal donor. They don’t know what else to do–she’s in a coma, and they inform Tara that she should start notifying next of kin. Jason has gone to Merlotte’s in a panic to see the only dealer he knows: Lafayette, who thinks he wants to buy more V: “Oh, no, I told you–that shit’s behind me. I just need some meth.” Then Jason gets a phone call from Tara that he needs to come to the hospital.
Tara and Jason stand at Sookie‘s bedside crying and holding her hand, telling her how much they need her, unaware that her mind is in another place at the moment. Dressed in a sparkling white gown, she follows a trail of flower petals outside to a garden where people are dancing. There she meets Claudine, who gives her a drink from a pond, and the water is full of light. In Sookie‘s hospital room, Lafayette is reciting a verse that is more appropriate than he can know: “I think over again my small adventures, my fears…and yet there is only one great thing, the only thing…To live to see the great day that dawns, and the light that fills the world.”
Claudine invites Sookie to come with them to their home beneath the pond. She hears in Sookie‘s thoughts that she is afraid of swimming because her parents drowned, and Sookie hears in Claudine‘s that it was not the water that killed her parents but something else. Before she can explain further, a shadow is cast overhead: “The dark approaches…” It’s night, and Bill has come the hospital to save Sookie. Tara doesn’t want any of his help, but it’s Jason’s choice. He agrees, so Bill opens his wrist and gives her an IV of his blood. This has always seemed like a more heroic, romantic gesture when Bill has done this for Sookie before, but it feels almost sinister when interposed with Claudine‘s warnings to Sookie about not letting Bill “steal her light.” And watching his dark blood travel up the tube into Sookie, I knew that it would heal her body, but it also seemed like it might be suppressing the special light water she drank. When Claudine and the others had disappeared into the pond, the camera panned back and showed that the dream-like garden was in Bon Temps Cemetery. It’s a sweet sight to see in Sookie’s hospital room: Jason, Tara, Alcide, and Lafayette are all sleeping in chairs next to her bed. Bill is awake, though, when Sookie stirs from her coma. He smiles down at her, but when she sees him, she starts screaming. Things are definitely going to be changing…
The Magister still has Pam chained with silver in the basement at Fangtasia. In spite of her pain, Pam remains brave and as snarky as ever. Eric comes down to stop him, followed by Sophie-Anne, and then Russell. The Magister tries to exercise his power, vested in him by “The Authority,” but Russell just laughs at him: “Who are The Authority? What gave them the authority? Nothing. No one. They took it, as I am taking it today.” For the first time, the Magister looks nervous, but he is stubborn about his duty to uphold the sacred laws for this unknown entity ruling over vampire society (perhaps the American Vampire League?) Within a second, the King has released Pam from the chains into Eric‘s arms, and placed the Magister on the table: “It’s vampires like you who’ve been holding the rest of us back for centuries.”
Russell stabs the Magister with his own cane until, as the sharp wooden end is poised over his heart, he obeys Russell‘s wish and pronounces him and Sophie-Anne married. The King then gets carried away talking about the only real law: “The law of nature! The survival of the fittest! And we need to take this world back from humans, not placate them with billboards and PR campaigns, while they destroy it. That is not authority! That is abdicating authority!” He sends the Magister to his “true death” and cuts off his head. Eric, Sophie-Anne, and Pam watch in shock as the head flies through the air and explodes when it hits the ground. What a way to end it…
There was so much happening in this episode I can hardly believe it. The most significant development: it looks like Sookie is finally going to begin her journey of self-discovery. Readers of the book series have been expecting the “fairy” reveal for a while now, and since it’s finally introduced into the show, we can begin the lengthy discussions on what those first scenes might mean (because we all know that Alan Ball will put his own unique twist on things). Based on people’s reactions in the comments section in the past few weeks, I think this will make viewers very happy. It’s a shame that it took Bill almost draining Sookie to death to open her eyes to the truth about herself, but nothing will ever be the same for her. Now that she knows the origin of her powers, she can start learning how to use them with confidence instead of just as an accidental defense mechanism. I expect that this will make her smarter, stronger, and just more capable in general now that she has been “enlightened” (literally and figuratively).
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Hi All!!!! ***WAVES***
In the all too famous words of the governator….”I’M BAAAAACK”.
Sorry I have not read any of the comments here but only have time to add my own.
It was a wonderful busy week, sans internet, but there is so much to say about this great episode and so many questions that must be asked. With the new epi coming in a flutter of a faeries wings, this seems too little to late but I have been thinking about it all week and jotting down notes, so here goes.
I hated to see Lorena go but know well her time had come. She was a terrific character and MK was amazing.
Bill so near death, and yet seeing his Sookie in danger, rose to the occasion and saved her, then Sookie working with Bill to finish Lorena, she in turn then saves him!!!! Marvelous!! Bill would do anything for Sookie. I felt sympathy for Lorena as well for she truly loved Bill in the only way she knew how and was willing to give herself up in his arms.
I am hoping for flashbacks with Lorena as Istvan has been mentioned I am sure we will see him and Lorena when she was turned and the unspeakable acts they committed.
Alcide still loves Debbie and probably always will. I thought it odd that he refused to give her a baby because he did not want to perpetuate their kind. I found that very interesting because Bill in a strange sense feels the same way. That is one of the reasons he never wanted to create a vampire. Both are good men who seem haunted by what they are.
I wonder what the repercussions will be for killing Coot. Another wonderfully bad character I will miss.
When Sookie told Tara that the mess covering Bill was what happens when a vampire dies I would have thought that she would have been scared out of her mind because that did not happen to Franklin no matter how hard she hit him. I believe we will be seeing Franklin again soon.
I thought the scene between Sookie and Bill in the back of the van sad but brilliantly acted by Stephen.
Sookie held her bleeding arm to Bill, and as a newborn using instinct to feed it was as if he was rooting for the nourishment, bobbing his head to and fro to find the source of life, then latching on. But unfortunately vampire instinct was also aroused and his fangs rang out to further grab hold. But it was not enough so he instinctively went for the jugular as any vampire in his desperate situation would have done.
I hope that no one believes that Bill may have done this on purpose. If yes, then obviously they are not watching the same show and would be speaking with spite and hate. Bill would sooner stake himself than knowingly physically hurt Sookie. He was cut, tortured, starved, beaten and drained. He did not know what he was doing, as evidenced by him waking and saying “what happened?” and wanting to save her.
I can understand Taras spur of the moment actions in kicking Bill out of the van (she could also have been channeling a bit of Franklins craziness having ingested a lot of his blood), she is angry with Bill, but has also not liked Bill from the beginning and as she has been frequently saying about the unfairness of prejudice to her and her people, she has done nothing but show prejudice and animosity to Bill and his kind because he is different and that frightens her. She also does not remember Bill helping release her from the hold MA had on her as well as help save the town. It is a shame that Bill always seems to get the short end of the stick. I do hope in the future that they can reconcile and become friends but I feel that will be a long time coming.
Bill enduring the sun was a great surprise and obviously is a result of the ingestion of so much of Sookies blood. This is an interesting development and one I find very refreshing. The idea that the fae may be desirable to vamps because it allows them to tolerate the sun or even become human again is a wonderful addition to the story line which I look forward to and also explains alot.
Bill was surprised when he was in the sun and did not burn at first. He may not know about the fae and that Sookie is one (He may never have completed his investigation for obvious reasons).
He is also the hero again for going to Sookie in the hospital and giving her his healing blood to save her. (notice that he waited respectfully for Jasons approval before acting. He respects Jason and I applaud him for that).
But then he would have done no less, he must have suffered greatly knowing that she was there because of him. I believe that this will also be another reason why he would stay away. He would be afraid of possibly doing that to her again in the future.
I see this again as a noble sacrifice on Bills part. To give one up he loves so much to protect her, always to protect her.
That is twice in one episode that they save each other. I truly see them as soul mates (even if they do not themselves yet) and as star crossed lovers. Where this will take them I do not know but I will enjoy the journey.
I adore Sam, another noble and wonderful man. He gets a thumbs up from me for saving his brother and releasing the other animals. I am glad that Alan B had downplayed the dog fighting in the show out of respect and a love of animals.
Eric cruelly torturing poor Hadley for information was so very harsh and unnecessary. But it seems that Eric has taken it upon himself to investigate Sookie on his own. His methods are not gentlemanly. I will give him credit for giving her his blood once he got the information out of her but then again I see he may be doing it for his own benefit, he will now be able to feel her as well as Sookie. That is most convenient.
Eric still refuses to admit to anyone, even himself, that he cares for Sookie. We may not see a change in him till he ***spoiler*** gets amnesia, if AB uses this storyline which I believe he will.
When Eric asked Hadley if the queen had confided in her she replied “some”. Does that mean that it was SA who knows more than Hadley?? How does SA know about Sookie and the fae?? Does Hadley share some fae blood?? Perhaps like Jason??
Too many questions.
If Eric is wonderful with anyone it is Pam. She is also terrific, but we all agree on that!!! I love her attitude even in the face of the magister and his medieval methods (BTW, I will miss the magister as well). I would love to have seen them when she was first turned, I wonder if they were lovers? But then why would Pam now look to women???…….
JUST KIDDING!!!!!!! LOL
Eric cares for Pam greatly, it is very touching and shows he is capable of feeling for others. I also found it interesting that he would say that a vampire can only trust the one he turns (does that include Sookie?) That says a lot about their relationship because Bill did not feel that way with Lorena, but then again Lorena was quite twisted.
The magister and the authority can only mean the AVL, but is it possible that there is something else?? Time will tell but personally the way he and RE were talking, I believe it is the AVL.
The fae scene was a bit over done and silly. But many questions arose from that scene.
Why the pool? What does it represent?
Why do they fear vampires will steal their light?? (Although we can kind of guess at that one)
Why do they play in the graveyard or is it merely a reflection of Sookies dream?
Sookie said the water was amazing tasting and Claudine said she tasted it before, I wonder when?
Claudine seems to share Sookies gift of telepathy, do all fae??
Why did not Claudine contact Sookie sooner.
Who killed her parents if not the water (bookies know)?
Sookie has no blood type, and Jasons blood type, AB negative, is the universal recipient, the rarest blood type known to humans. I find that interesting!!!!!
Lastly Lafayettes prayer was wonderful and I wonder if a bit prophetic. This last part touched me:
“There is only one great thing, to live to see the great day that dawns and the light that fills the world.”
Lovely but not very vamp friendly unfortunately.
Sorry but this was rushed, I hope it makes sense. Enjoy the new epi!!!!
Team True Blood!!!!
And thanks Janie for a great review!
So are we all excited or what?! 7pm EST as I write this and the house to myself. w00t!
Isis, you do not think that verbal sparring isnt sexual tension? Please! How else does sexual tension show up on screen?
Example, Talking to Eric while he was naked in the beginning of the season. “6 hours? Doing…this”? LOL!!
I have been in a position similar to Sookie in that scene and you do all you can, to act like their naked beauty isnt fazing you in the slightest. Just look them in the eyes only!!
He knew it and she did too.
On the porch at Sookie’s house when Sookie says “you’re not going to distract me by talking nasty” I LOL’ed when he said I already have – cause I literally said exactly that out loud!! (he already has…were my exact words).
Lots of tension. Take heart tho, I think her 1st sexual experience with Eric will be more from nearly dieing, stress, etc just sheer lusty-ness (and maybe a little revenge towards Bill for hurting her with Lorena)rather than love.
I suspect we may very well see that this season (it has been said there will be something that’s not a dream). It’s so much easier getting over someone else while your under someone new as the saying goes.
As for Sook being seen as a “slattern” – naw, Eric just chooses humans that tend to be slutty for the sex, but Sookie is far from slutty (or entirely human) – and his infatuation with her has zero to do with sex. It’s her whole package. (lusty? Oh she’s got a lot of lost time to make up for and a vampire is still the best thing going when you can hear the thoughts of everyone around you).
Cheers!
Sandy
I wholeheartedly agree Sandy. There is sexual tension there, like it or not. And, we will get to see it, even if only briefly, but I’ll take what I get. 😉
Waving hi to all the Truebies! 24 hours. Can hardly wait to see where Alan Ball is going to take all of us next.
Jaxx, I agree my heart melted when Eric finally got to Fangtasia to see Pam. The depth of their commitment to each was so evident in that scene. After a while, I almost thought that Russell wasn’t going to get to Fangtasia in time. Whew. That was a close one.
I do miss the magister already. He was the character that everyone loved to hate. Of course, Lorena also met her “true death”. Glad to see that Sookie got the honors of staking her.
I am interested in seeing where all of this is headed in the episode. I am so intrigued by the title “Night on the Sun”. I am sure it will be jam packed with lots of drama and emotions.
Well 24 hours exactly until the V-ddiction continues!
The “Authority” in True Blood reminds me of “Big Brother” in the book 1984. Last episode Russell made some comment about the Authority only having power because vampires let them have it. Denis did a brilliant job in the scene with the magister.
That quote that Lafayette recited at Sookies bedside was very moving and haunting. I looked it up and it’s an old Inuit poem. Interestingly, the poem was used at the end of a Disney movie named “Never Cry Wolf”.
This was a excellent episode for women’s empowerment. It was nice to see the fiesty Tara. She didn’t let anyone get the better of her in this episode. Finally, Sookie killed Lorena and risked her life to save Bill. I respect Pam. She has her flaws. However, Pam is a brave and loyal woman. I believe Eric saw those qualities in her when she was human.
I loved seeing the vulnerable side of Jason. Last season I thought the scene when Sookie ans Jason were talking in the hotel room was sweet.
Also, it’s wonderful to see Sam take on the role of older brother to Tommy. Possibly, together they can begin to heal old wounds. I think it’s going to take a long time for Tommy to overcome his opressors. He has suffered pyschological and physical abuse for years. It’s doubtful that we have seen the last of Tommy’s parents.
I think Bill and Jessica are supposed to reunite in the next episode that should be interesting. I’m wondering how she’ll react.
Thanks Antonio. 🙂 I do love the story (esp Eric if you can’t tell) and that passion comes through at times LOL. I don’t see her falling into bed any time soon with anyone else. It wouldn’t have been believable for her to turn to Alcide for “Comfort” after the phone call. It’s hard for me to tell how well this comes across in the show because I just read the entire book series last month so sometimes I have to step back and say was that “Book Sookie” or do I see in the show…but Sookie is someone that due to her telepathy has had to isolate herself from everyone around her to some degree. Building walls was the only way she had to cope with being so overwhelmed by the influx of information. Add to that having lost her parents as a child and you have someone who isn’t likely to jump into relationships easily. Her grandma was about the only one she was really close to. She even had issues with Jason though she loves him. Bill was really the first time she opened her heart and let someone outside her family in. You don’t just walk away from that easily or without scars. If she and Bill do end up staying together the relationship will have to change. It can’t stay static when she’s changing so much herself. Whatever they do I’m sure it’s going to be fun to watch. 🙂
Ollio….yeah the overcome big lie you started with, has been played out before and it may be here…but I’ll have to wait and see what AB comes up with to justify it. *winks* I think we can agree that yes Eric wears a mask but we differ in what we think that mask hides probably. I admittedly have a terminal weakness for a**holes but beyond that in real life my best friend/soul sister does the same thing. Well she’s not a 1000 year old vampire LOL… but she does pull off tough/carefree very well to hide the fact she cares so much it scares her to death. It makes me a bit more empathetic to those types.
Lizzie, I hope nothing I have said or will say will offend you. I joke around once in a while but while I’m firmly on Eric’s side I do appreciate the entire cast and don’t wish “Bill” ill really. If I ever cross the line just give me a polite kick in the tush and remind me we all have characters we passionately love. Hopefully that kick won’t be neccessary though as I like to think I’m a pretty nice and reasonable person….unlike my beloved. *winks* Besides if Sookie ends up with Bill that means Eric is free to court me. LMAO!
Well said Jaxx. You rock and not just cuz you appreciate book Eric like me! 😀
*Hugs to all*
Hi Maggie – welcome aboard (I’m fairly new myself). Love your posts so far. Keep em comin!
I’m a total fan of the Viking too. But, I do not go for jerks in real life. I have a soft spot for guys that are gentle and kind and can see that in Eric – it’s a side of himself that he cannot let many others see or he never would have made it the last 1000 years!
In the books believe it or not I felt that Sookie was to hard on Bill. Between the trunk (van on the show) scene and his going to Lorena (as he didnt have a choice in the matter even Sookie knew that). That was the beginning of the end for their relationship – but then finding out it was all a lie, a sucker punch that it was to Sookie. Of course the show is switching it up some and it *has* to!
TB had to build up (Eric = villain Bill = good guy when neither is true – they both are flawed, like any human, pretty sure that is the point they try to make).
I do not feel the need to defend Eric – he is *just* a character in a show/book. But discuss, absolutely!!
I remember season 1 & 2 a lot of the Eric ‘shippers were upset at how villainous they made him – and I was like whaaa? (hadn’t even read the books till after S2!) The complaining going on at the time (comments on other sites) was very off putting. I saw through his character from the start, saw through Bill’s too! Knew something was “askew”. Still love both characters tho!
Cheers
Sandy
Hi Maggie Mae and Sandy,
I’m also pretty new to posting on this site. Maggie I agree with the idea that Eric has a mask. The way I see it is that Eric has had 1,000+ years to perfect this mask. Naturally, he has feelings. However, he supresses them. For a vampire, showing emotions is frowned upon. Probably, from a young age he was bred to be a Viking warrior. Godric claimed that Eric was one of the best warriors he had ever seen. In order to be an efficient warrior, Eric had to be somewhat apathetic towards his enemies. Sandy I agree that part of the reason Eric has survived so long is because he contains his feelings. When Godric no longer thought like a vampire, he wanted to die. A warrior, king, vampire, and sheriff has to be ruthless. In this past episode, Eric made it clear that a vampire can only trust the one he or she made. Sadly, Bill couldn’t even trust his maker. Vampires have to keep their gaurds up because there is so much distrust among vampires. The only person Eric can completely trust is Pam. This season I think Eric showed some gratitude when he gave Sookie the check worth more money than he owed her. He had Pam relay some smart remark to ditract from his kind gesture. I think Eric gave Sookie the extra money because he was thankful to her for staying with Godric. Also, he knows she could use the money.
🙂 All 3 of you ladies have good ideas, theories and insight. It will be my pleasure posting with you here. 🙂
Yes, this idea of masks for all of the characters is an interesting concept. Masks are used to disguise or conceal ones true idenity. This could be applied to all of the characters this season.
Sookie masking her true feelings for a certain vampire. Her lust for Eric is being hidden from Bill. Now that Bill has stepped away from the relationship (speculating), it will be interesting to see what happens between these two.
Eric masking his past from everyone that is close to him. The true reason for his change in allegiance.
Jesus masks who or what he really is from Lafayette. Lafayette masking his feelings about Jesus believing that he might be hurt.
Bill perhaps masking his true identity and purpose in Bon Temps. Queen Sophie Anne saying that she has no interest in Sookie (that was thinly veiled).
Jason desperately trying to unmask the enigma of Crystal. I suspect that even Yvetta may be masking what she is.
Looking forward to see all the masks being unveiled this season.
🙂
Sandy: Thanks so much for the kind welcome! I’ve popped on here a few times to look at stuff since the season started because a good friend (Isis) writes for the site but this is the first time I’ve really jumped into an episode discussion.
I actually agree that Sookie was a bit too hard on Bill in the books. She didn’t cut him any slack and while the truth of his reason in moving to Bon Temps was a big blow, she never allowed him to Really explain or move past it. She also was a bit rough on Quinn completely cutting him off over his family. Quinn went over the line in what he said to her after she “married” Eric in the books but he was right that she wasn’t holding all the would be men in her life to the same standards. I think it comes from her immaturity in dealing with relationships in the books at least. Bill was her first real boyfriend after all and she is relatively young. In real life I don’t like the REAL assholes btw, just am pretty adept as seeing those who use it as a mask (like my friend).
I agree Eric does show he cares for Sookie in lots of ways. It’s funny. I fell in love with the SHOW Eric just for his fun attitude (the tourist with the camera and “can I take your picture” bit was when I fell for him) and the fact he could be so fun for Sookie to argue with…then I read the books last month and fell in love with book Eric afterward. I admit I was getting a bit upset with the things they were changing in the show this season that I felt took away from showing that Eric actually cares about Sookie but a friend who hasn’t read any of the books talked to me last week and she can tell from just the tv show that Eric cares for Sookie. So I’ve had to step back and re-evaluate if I’m judging show Eric but what he actually does or by what he doesn’t do compared to the books.
True enough they’re just characters….but I’m an orphan and enjoy my make believe friends LOL.
Caitlin: Thanks! Yes you make a really good point on Eric’s age and background being a factor in the fact he hides his emotions. It goes beyond them being frowned on and speaks to the distrust you mentioned. If he shows he cares about something, that gives those who see his emotions power over him. It makes both him and whoever he cares about vulnerable to his enemies. I do love the dynamic with Pam and that scene on the roof with Godric makes me cry every time I watch it. Good point on the check. He didn’t have any good reason to give her more than promised except for the fact he was grateful and wanted to see to her needs, perhaps because he’s started to see her as “his” at least in terms of her belong to someone who “belongs” to him in that Bill was a lower vampire in his territory. Eric seems very big on seeing to the responsibilities he acknowledges as his (such as taking care of Pam).
Jaxx: Thanks bunches! I’ve enjoyed your posts on here! Will love chatting more with you after we see what happens tomorrow night! 🙂
PBT: Great point on all the “masks” though I don’t think Sookie is masking an attraction to Eric from Bill. If anything she’d be hiding it from herself but I think Sookie despite it all is still love with Bill and isn’t looking to trade him in for anyone right now. I think she might enjoy debating Eric and if it wouldn’t give him power over her would admit he’s attractive but she’s not anxious to jump in the sack with him that I can tell. She may be heartbroken and not see a future with Bill right now but she still cares about him. Anyway I really liked you pointing out the “masks” with everyone. It reminds me of something on one of the interview clips with AB where he said a main of focus of this season was something to the effect of being a crisis of identity or searching for your identity. I can’t wait to see if any more is revealed on that front tomorrow night!
I agree that Sookie will be holding her torch for Bill close to her heart always. Sookie’s first will always hold a special place in her mind. AB has already spoiled that she will be re-evaluating her connections with all vamps including Eric.
I don’t think she is anxious to find a replacement for Bill but I do believe that something is going to happen and it will happen this season. Her dark passion is masked by her words. Even Sookie will be proved a liar by her actions. It will be a quick one time action but will have deep repercussions on what she does at the end of the season. Of course this is all pure speculation but it somewhat based on spoilers from AB.
Unfortunately I believe to a certain extent a vampire might be a dangerous necessity since Sookie’s powers are now “outed” in all of the supe communities. I know there are some that think that Sam could be that protector and I suppose on a certain level he could but in some ways I see Sam not being that strong for that job but that’s just my opinion.
I agree that Sookie won’t be wanting to jump into bed with Eric but I do believe that she secretly does hide her feelings from herself and from Bill. I have thought since episode four but that is just my opinion. Love and hate are a fine edged sword that are closely related. I do enjoy watching Sookie and Eric confrontations. Sexual tension at its best. Some see it and some people don’t. I tend to enjoy watching Sookie trying to fight the inevitable.
Yes a mere 6 1/2 hours to go. Whoooo! TB!
PBT, I enjoy watching the confrontations, but I guess I just don’t see the tension between Sookie and Eric as being sexual in the least. I think that to them, it’s a game of cheap thrills with Eric trying to rile up Sookie and succeeding every time. 🙂 It also seems to me that Sookie can’t help but try to be involved in a game of words because she finds it fun too. Sookie and Eric are attracted as verbal sparring partners because both get something out of their arguments. I just don’t think it goes beyond that. 🙂
Yes, I know Isis that you don’t see it that way. And that’s fine. Just stating my opinion which some people here agree with. I think we will be seeing some of this sparing leading somewhere this season as AB has hinted at. It will be interesting to see how this will play out in the writer’s imaginations. No problems here. We have had this conversation before many many times.
2 hours and 45 minutes Truebies.
pbt I agree completely with what you said. Especially, about Sookie hiding her feelings even from herself. I believe that Sookie was attracted to Eric before she ever had his blood. They had chemistry in last seasons episode “Timebomb” and before that. Just my opinion. Sookie doesn’t want to have feelings for Eric though so it scares her. Maggie Mae I agree that Sookie was to hard on Bill in the books. Personally, I think that Sookie used Quinns family as an excuse to break up with him. Really, she broke things off with Quinn because she had stronger feelings for Eric. Only, Sookie was in denial about her love for Eric. She was only ever fond of Quinn. Just my opinion.
Sookie may want to keep it as verbal sparring at this point but yeah I do think she’s attracted him on some level. He challenges her and that is very sexy. Eric has never made a secret of the fact she “fascinates” him for his part. I don’t think we’ll see them do the nasty at least until the amnesia myself but would be very happy to be proven wrong. I am enjoying the hints of interest with Alcide as well.
Caitlin you make a good point about Quinn. She seemed very logical/less passionate in her decisions about where things went with him so it could well be that she didn’t have as deep of a love for him.
At any rate I am SO psyched that we are only about 90 minutes away from another dose of True Blood! Woohoo!
Amen ladies, those masks and coming off and can’t wait to see what is revealed all the way around. 🙂
MAGGIE! *huggles* So glad you listened to my requests early on and that you’ve now joined us here on TBN!
LOL, as you from Twitter and before that Sherri’s BBS, we aren’t always going to agree, but I love the way you state your opinion. You are eloquent in your comments, just like the best of our commentators here, and I look forward to debating about True Blood with you in the future (just as I enjoy doing so with everyone else here)!
However, at the moment I’m going to save the debate for later, as I’m saving my mental faculties for a debate with my father regarding real life politics. TTYL and welcome again! 😀
*hugs Isis back* Hey girl! Thanks for the hugs and the welcome! Not to mention your kinds words and nudging me to come over here in the first place *winks* Yeah we won’t always agree esp about Bill and Eric or the books LOL but we always have fun chatting and respect each other enough to debate with integrity. Thanks so much for your sweet words about my eloquence. I’ll look forward to talking to you soon! Hope the “debating” with your dad goes well! Love ya lots!
The debating was fun, Maggie… He was playing devil’s advocate about a real life issue I care deeply about: Prop 8 in CA. He really made me work for my dinner! LOL, but I did manage to get both him and my mother to discuss how True Blood shows the real life effect of some stupid political decisions just by using some of its awesome characters *cough*Lafayette*cough*
And again Maggie… Wulf Tryggvason or Eric Northman? LOL *tries to smirk but loses it by ROTLFMAO* 😀
Cool on the debate with your dad. It’s not just Lafayette that TB shows the insanity of certain viewpoints/decisions with…last season they showed that church in their hatred of the supposed monsters were the real monsters themselves in the Fellowship of the Sun storyline. That story plans out even stronger in the books with Arlene and her buddies…. “God will punish us if we don’t stop them”…um yeah… But good point on Lafayette.
And you are evil. Wulf vs Eric is not a fair comparison. They come from two different worlds literally LOL. You know I’m a Dark Hunter minion til death do I part if then….and yes Wulf is better than Eric as Wulf’s job is protecting humanity (not to mention the writing is so much stronger from our beloved AG) but you’re not gonna make me choose. I love both. 😛
See Maggie? You may love both, but you DO agree that Wulf is better! LOL 😛
Sorry, but I just had to razz you about that… Love ya! 😀
1. That IS Rene in the new preview. Flashback, anyone?
2. Just like the Maenad story last season, there will be a thousand conjectures on what a fae IS or ISNT. I guess AB’s Fae have microwave fingers and no blood type. Wonder what else is in store? 😀 And did anyone else find it weird that Hadley, the “drug abuser, fangbanger” girl would know more about her lineage than Sookie? Maybe QSA figured it out and told her. Then she sent Bill to “procure” her for QSA.
3. Hoyt needs to RUN. And fast. Anyone see his mama from behind Summer’s eyes? YIKES.
4. I can’t wait till there are more “tender moments” between Sookie and Alcide. It will be interesting how she starts to juggle all the men in her life. Sam, Alcide, Bill, Eric (when he gets around to it)…she went from drab to fab in the space of a couple of months. hmmmmm…..
Celeste
Question, perhaps my mind was playing tricks on me but when they were showing next week’s episode, did anyone see Rene appearing in the upcoming episode? I really did like Rene (even though his Cajun accent was fake). After that I did have to watch the first episode of Season 2. There was a scene when the ladies were talking about AVL taking Rene’s body and making him into a vamp…maybe I am living in la-la land but I want Rene back..
Phoenix, darn it, you’re right, that does look like Rene. I wonder if it’s in a flashback since I’m pretty sure Sookie nearly chopped his head off. Unless, someone got to him before he died and turned him. hmmm. Good observation.
So Much going on in this episode…So Much!! It’s hard to take it All in!! I need a “break” to collect my thoughts and process what i’ve seen. We’ve lost 3 characters All whacked(to coin a phrase from the Sopranos) We’d almost lost 2 More The main ones at That!! dog fighting? viscious attacks? revelations from the world of fae? a relationship once so strong so passionate so romantic Ripped apart??
This last episode like the 1 before was Very affecting and somewhat disturbing! The writing is fresh crisp and as always provacative! AB is an Unbelievably good writer!!
I just dont know if i like vampires too much anymore after this!
It seems to Me that Tara,Sam Lafayette and Alcide were the Only decent heroic ones left…No offense to ANY of the vamp fans!
If given the choice,I’d rather stay with Tara,Sam and Alcide!!
This Just MHO
The last episode was Too raw Too graphic Too Much??
Looks like I’m Out of the Vampire Camp for now!! Alcide got room for 1 more on your Wolf team?? LOL
Another great episode. I can’t believe we only have 5 more to go. This is going way too quickly. Best season so far hands down!! 🙂
And, thank you AB, for following the plot lines of the book, even with your own interpretations. I do like the twists.
Lorena was killed by Sookie in the books and she was killed by her on TB. Poor tortured Lorena, Bill really was the love of her life in her own twisted way.
Loving the Alcide Tara team in this episode for helping Sookie. The old Tara is back. Thank you AB!!
Alcide killing Coot was a surprise. I thought he’d be around until the end of this season.
Jason’s and Sam’s storyline needs to pick up. Had to laugh at Hoyt line: Crystal’s middle name is Meth. Too funny. Don’t care for Summer that much, too pushy and weird. Too funny Jason wanting meth from Lafayette instead of V.
Even though I knew it was coming, the scene with Bill and Sookie in the back of Alcide’s truck was hard to watch. Can’t blame Tara for kicking Bill out of the van into the sun. She was just looking out for her friend and wanted to save her any future pain and suffering. Fae blood definitely affecting Bill. Do you think when it was explained to her how to kill a vampire, that Tara realized Franklin is not dead?? Tara watch your back.
Sookie has no blood type at all. Is she human at all? She was born at home and her father delivered her. In the books, the fae came from her father’s side. What’s the connection between the cemetery and the fae world?? The pond is the gateway to earth but why the cemetery?? Sookie had water before but where and when.
Didn’t understand why vampires are “dark” and how they can steal your light, by killing fae?? In the books, vampires could not resist the fae, they were like catnip to cats. Wonder if this is going to be the same.
How will this new blood bond work? Will be interested to see what Eric thinks of Sookie’s secret and the blood bond now seemingly with Bill. Glad Eric saved Hadley too. I knew he couldn’t kill.
Glad Eric saved Pam from the Magister’s tortures. There was a tender moment with Eric and Pam.
Loved Russell in this episode. Switching Magister and Pam in the blink of an eye. What did RE mean at the end when he was talking to the Magister something about Anna Lucia, anyone know what that was about???
Another good line re marriage to RE: QSA, so happy I could bleed.
Loved the post mortem also. Nice send off for Lorena.
Too many questions to answer after this episode. Hopefully we’ll learn all the answers in the next 5 episodes.
Oops. Meant to say “I knew he couldn’t kill her.”
Hi jaxx,
I think that if vampires know about Sookies powers they will want to take her blood (her light). Maybe that what she meant.
The more they drink her blood the less power she maintains. Perhaps, Sookies powers lessen everytime she ingests vampire blood. In a sense,vampire blood is poison to her system. It’s the Samson scenario. Claudine made it seem as though Sookie would develop more powers. Vampire blood mighter tamper with her progress. Maybe Sookie can live longer? I don’t know where their headed with the “blood bond” that’s a major part of the books. I’m a little disapointed that the scene where Sookie gets stakedand recieves Eric’s blood was omitted from the show. Hopefully, we will get to see the humerous side of Sookie/Eric’s relationship. The scene between Eric and Pam was rather sweet. Eric’s just giving his blood away like candy though. I would have been livid if he killed Hadley. However, I didn’t think he would let her die. Unfortunately, now he’s going to use her.
Also,Iwas surprised that Coot was killed. He was a entertaining character. I was glad that Bill had a hand in killing Lorena though.
Good theory Caitlin!! Must be the blood Claudine was talking about. I guess we’ll see on Sunday. LOL. I also hope we get to see the humorous side of the Eric/Sookie romance, hopefully in S4.
As far as I can recall, this is only the second time Sookie has had a large quantity of Bill’s blood. So, much like in the books, they are not bonded.
Where they really differentiated is that Sookie did NOT drink Eric’s blood a second time at Russell Edgington’s house before she went to save Bill…so I suppose if that matters in the show they’ll have to work that in someplace else.
And honestly, if they expect the whole Sookie/Eric hookup in season four to be as natural and believable as it was in the book series, they’re going to stop making Eric such an A-hole. He was never this awful to Sookie in the books, and I don’t know how he can come back from it with her at this point.
I wholeheartedly agree re Eric. That’s the only part that bothers me. 2 very different Erics. I only wish the TB viewers could see the other Eric. The kinder, funnier, gentler Eric. Hopefully we will see that in S4 and the viewers will get the whole Eric picture. There is more to him that what we’re seeing. 🙂
That other Eric belonged to Charlaine Harris. This Eric is Alan Ball’s and he will never be that Eric no matter how much we want it.
Yeah but Alan hinted at Comic Con that we WILL be getting the meat of the Book 4 plot so they’re not completely abandoning that Eric. Besides, I disagree about him being a complete asshole here. He did show up at Sookie’s house to give her info she needed and save her from the wolves, not the BS explanation he gave Russell for being there. He did call in a major debt just to give her a guard (Alcide) for her trip. He has shown he does care. He just isn’t willing to sacrifice either his child (Pam was in danger) or his oath made on his father’s death bed (the revenge) to placate her. He doesn’t like Bill so he wasn’t going to help HIM, end of story on that. I think part of Eric’s appeal is that he is complex. He’s not a nice guy but he’s not a complete asshole either.
You are right Maggie Mae, Eric has done some kind things this season, but he’s nothing like the other Eric. There was such a sense of humor with book Eric and not as serious either. While I love Eric in any form, book or TB version, I so hope you are right and we get to see the Eric us Eric ‘shippers (love that term) love, the potential of what lies deep inside of him. That’s the Eric I want to see next season and I want the non-book readers to get that version of Eric also and I would also like him to have a shot with Sookie. She may still end up with Bill in TB, but I still want him to have his chance with her nonetheless, jimo. And, also Alcide and Quinn too. We need a well-rounded Sookie before she makes her final choice. 🙂
In my opinion they are slowly getting to the book Eric. In the book it was only Sookies POV – so she didnt know what else he got up to and while she was always attracted to him – she didnt trust him, until the amnesia.
That’s when book Eric will be revealed (plus you can see him in Pam’s wonderful snarkiness!!)
Just as Bill started off the hero and Eric the “villian” there is a slow shift of their personalities. (Eric tricking Sookie to drink his blood was pretty cheeky, the grin he gave was clear he was being cheeky)
Blood bonds – it seems to me that the way the blood works in the books vs the show is a tad different. They may use that for something else (remember in the book the vamp had to have Sookies blood to know if she was in danger – not the other way around ) not sure how they will play it out, it will have some importance.
My son who just got involved with TB lost his favorite character – he adored Lorena. Sure she was a bitc& but as he said “She gets all the best one liners” He adored her shear crazy. He also adores Jessica (but then he *is* only 16 1/2 yrs old). Unlike the rest of us he doesnt care for Bill and thinks Eric is boring LOL! He needs to add to this site since his POV is completely unconventional. He just flew out this week to my sisters and was able to pick up the 1st three books at one of the airport bookstores (the one we went to didnt even have book 10) and he’s finished book 1 – completely and utterly HOOKED! (this from a kid that cannot stand most vampire series because of the cliched genre that appeals to females more than males; so that really says a LOT for the show and books)!
Cheers
Sandy
ps: dropped a hello line on the fb page, I signed it my usual way. Send f/r’s but please let me know who you are/where I know you. Blank f/r’s tend to get ignored.
Wanted to mention regarding the blood: Glad that she has had Eric’s – because she may need some help and since she probably doesnt trust ANY vampire anymore, he *may* prove his worth by saving her life. (season isnt over yet!)
Dont get your knickers in a twist Bill ‘shippers. I adore the show as a whole package not piecemeal. I care what happens to Bill too. Book Bill cut such a tragic figure because he screwed up bad – hurt the one person he really loves and is like “the ghost of Sookies past” always watching over her – from a distance. (Bill and Eric got along much better in the books too; Eric trusted him and they worked together) I do hope they will add it in the show AND that they do not send him to South America as in Book 4!! TB wouldnt be the same without Bill’s scenes – maybe we’ll see him become a better maker to Jessica. She’s really been left to figure it out on her own.
Cheers
Sandy
Bill won’t be going anywhere, Sandy. AB has already stated that Bill won’t be marginalized, as in the books. Look at the credits – he has second billing and is the main male lead. Alex and Joe are in the alphabetical listing and will serve a purpose.
AB has always said that TB is a story of Bill and Sookie and their trials and tribulations and the redemption of Bill Compton.
It has also been said that HBO don’t want Sookie to be with different men, but that does not mean she will not be flirtatious. I will be very interested in how AB will play S4 with all the men in Sookie’s life, so that she does not look slattern.
I really hope AB will be true to his word.
I never saw the nice and funny Eric in the books that you all talk about on these threads. He was bad and maybe he had humour, but he was bad, just as Bill was bad. They are Vampires, so how else can they be?
Re the Blood Bond, AB has already stated that there will be a blood bond in S3 and I guess we have already seen it with Bill and Sookie. AB has said that Bill and Sookie will have a connection that will never die.
How can any of you posters deny that Bill and Sookie are in love? Bill will do anything for her. Sure he drained her – but he was back to his basic primal being – he has said it often enough that his link with humanity is fragile. Bill wanted to give Sookie his blood in the back of the truck but was unable to because of Tara. He went to the hospital, even though he would have knew he would be unwelcome, to give Sookie his blood to heal her. The previews are interesting for next week. It sounds like Bill is the one breaking up with Sookie because he has let her doen. But, as we know, what you see in the previews in not how they come out in the show. It looks very dramatic and I do not know how anyone cannot, or will not, be moved with that scene.
Bill has been trying for Sookie. He did not want to lose her and that is why he did not tell her about his interest in her. Just a question – if QSA wanted Sookie that bad, why had Bill not given Sookie to her? It was not like he was hiding Sookie and QSA did not tell Bill to bring her to him when he went to see her re the maenard. I don’t know – something is not right with that biz.
As you know, I am not an Eric Shipper, but I do enjoy his scenes and hope he stays like that. I don’t know if I would like a pussey whipped Eric. Having said that, I am really enjoying more feral Vampire Bill! I really love Bill in S1 (I love Bill full stop!). That is how he should always be mysterious, sexy and caring.
I guess we will all find out how things pan out by watching the last 5 episodes (can’t believe we have passed the half way mark!)
Go True Blood shippers!
Hi Lizzie! *Big Hugs* So glad to see you here again! We did miss you and thought we had lost you! 🙂
You brought up some interesting points. I am too wondering about the QSA and Bill as you mentioned, he didn’t bring Sookie to her and the Queen said I can’t wait to meet her NOT bring her to me what is taking you so long. Definitely think things are going to play out differently and wondering what did Hadley say to Eric. Whatever it is it must have peaked his interest as we see in the previews Eric tells Hadley to lie about something and you hear Hadley state you can’t trust Bill. Wonder if Eric told her to say that. Now if Alan is going with the Blood Bond Bill has given his blood to Sookie 3 times (which in the books) that is what you needed to do, had nothing to do with the age of that vampire as someone stated earlier). Therefore this would have major changes to what happens in future story lines. It will be very interesting to see.
Also yes I do remember that Alan or someone stated in a very old interview that Sookie can not bee see as a “slattern” going from one guy to another. I can’t see that happening and yes it would look bad on Sookie if she does especially we say in the past 2 episodes Sookie proclaimed her love for Bill.
It seems that we will have the amnesia story for season 4 but how will that be played will be very interesting. Either way I trust Alan to stay true to his vision and continue to give us a fantastic show where no one will be marginalized. 🙂
Okay… I’m not saying that Sookie doesn’t love Bill, she clearly does… and even though it KILLS me to say it, I’ll concede that Bill loves Sookie NOW. But, Love does not conquer all. Some things you can’t get past. The truth is Bill did lie to her in the beginning about his motives even if he’s true now. How does she trust a relationship that’s foundation is a lie?
As for QSA not asking for Sookie to immediately be brought to her, you can’t forget she’s a vampire. Time doesn’t have the same meaning to her and she seems to have an attitude of entitlement so she might assume Bill will bring her along as soon as she’s properly “Prepared”. Also Alan has mentioned that the entire series so far as occurred over about a month and a half of real time. It’s not like QSA has been waiting years to get Sookie, even if it seems that way to us watching the shows. I don’t think Russell would have brought up Bill’s status as a procurement specialist if there wasn’t a bigger reason than just giving an excuse for a great visual of blood dripping out of the limo LOL. Guess we’ll have to wait and see though.
Sookie wasn’t a “Slattern” in the books. She never slept with Alcide and thought long and hard before deciding she was ready for Quinn. The Eric situation both in book 4 and in the last few books has been very complicated and outside her normal frame of behavior for a lot of reasons. Not staying with the first man she ever slept with doesn’t make her a trollop unless you’re a fundamentalist/puritan LOL. Even if he wants Sookie to be with Bill hopefully Alan will let us see her with the others in some form cuz it will get boring if it’s always Bill and Sookie. I’ll concede sending Bill out of the country for Season 4 isn’t going to happen but as so nicely suggested maybe he can work on getting to know his “child” and let Sookie explore her world a bit more on her own. 😀
If Alan is going to keep Bill and Sookie together long term he’s going to have to find a way to make it believable as Sookie grows into her powers. Bill fell in love with a naive, inexperienced and unworldly girl who was easily swayed by the first vampire she met. He’s going to have to adjust to be relevant to what I’m hoping will grow into a force to be reckoned with, kick tush woman. As she learns what she is and to accept herself and all her powers, hopefully Bill will grow enough to accept himself more as well.
That seems to be Bill’s biggest flaw IMHO, he doesn’t fully embrace the reality of his existence. It’s one of the reasons I’m an Eric ‘shipper (and why I was for Lestat rather than Louis in the Anne Rice books). I prefer vampires who know how to have fun being vampires. They aren’t bad, just too good at being what they are. LOL. You don’t blame the lion for tearing into the gazelle, unless you’re the gazelle…oh I guess that’s our problem here. *giggles* Seriously it’s like the wonderful actor who plays King Russell mentions in an interview elsewhere on this site, morals are often set by the society you live and thus are ever changing. By vampire standards, there is nothing wrong with their behavior.
Bill’s dilemma comes from trying to cling to what’s left of his humanity. Granted being completely true to his nature would make the relationship with Sookie even more complicated….but that seems to be what the story at least in the tv version is going for in part, showing us the difficulties and triumphs of trying to integrate two very different worlds.
Hope I didn’t offend anyone with my statements. I do love all the characters…just love some more than others LOL. Hugs!
What a Wonderfully lucid and passionate post,Maggie! Thanks Much! Your insight and candor are refreshing! I pretty much agree with Everything you have written. Thanks for the info about the books….Ive Never read them!
It just seems to Me, That Sookie will NOT find Any Lasting happiness with a Vampire…No Matter Which one!!
I’m hoping that AB will develop an attraction bewteen Sookie and Alcide!! Besides, I agree with Maggie here…Just because Sookie may decide to explore her options and mature from life experiences does NOT make her a tramp!! IF by the time,If Any,That she does re-unite with Bill it would be nice if she had some experience “under her hat” to bring to the table!!
I think Bill could benefit from seeing other people,too!
He WAS drawn to her originally because her blood was So sweet..He couldnt resist! remember early in S1 he licked blood off of her head?? It was just “wishful thinking” to think he did that out of love or to help her heal! He WAS a Vampire and he licked the blood because he Enjoyed doing so!!
Sookie:Do I Taste Different from other people you have bitten?
Bill: Yes…
I mean No offense to Any1 either!
Besides I never could understand Why Sookie was cryin when she had That big strappin wolf lying next to her there!!
Alright she was broken hearted that Bill called her and said what he did,But With Alcide there like that??
Id thinkshe would say “Well,I’m torn up about Bill,But, I think I’ll get Me Some Wolf!” Maybe That would have helped her to forget?? LOL 🙂
Hi Maggie,
See this is the very reason I prefer Bill over Eric if I have to chose for the very fact that “he doesn’t fully embrace the reality of his existence.” Clinging to his humanity and his trail and tribulation to obtain what was stolen from him is the very reason I personally gravitate to his character. The sheer fact that in my nature and don’t like people who have the same negative characteristics as the Eric character possesses and I usually see through these people for who they are beyond their facade.
As to the your statement “The truth is Bill did lie to her in the beginning about his motives even if he’s true now. How does she trust a relationship that’s foundation is a lie?” This is a VERY common theme that has been played out in countless films and in literature, however the main thing that develops out of these situations is that despite what was the original reason for the first encounter, there was an instant attraction that supersedes everything else. Thus allowing the characters to come to the realization that in the end they cherish each each other. 🙂
Just can’t wait though what Alan has in store either way I know we will enjoy the crazy ride he is going to take us on through the next (hopefully) several seasons. 🙂
I agree with everything you have said, Adore Bill. This is what AB is trying to portray – the redemption of Bill and the realisation between both Bill and Sookie that against ALL obstacles, that their love is true. It is the ultimate love story.
Yes, I am back. Did not have a weed on with this site in general. I read too many posts on different sites and the hatred towards Bill is so out there that I just could not stand it any more and swore not to be so involved – it just hurts too much.
Then, I had a good talk to myself. I said “self! Pick up your game and fight for the one you love”! Someone has to be there to defend our boy! I mean, the hatred spreads and I have been on sites where the Bill shippers had to jump ship and find haven somewhere else. I have had my jugular torn out many times and it is not pleasant! Turns out, imo, that the Bill shippers are gentle folk and the Eric shippers are more “out there”! That’s why we run and hide in safe havens! lol! Ying and Yang.
Anyway, we are all friends here.
Not looking forward to the next episode. It will be BIG BOX OF TISSUES EPISODE for us Bill lovers!
Yes, Lizzie, I agree. We may not agree all the time and have opposite tasts in men, but we are all friends here, even in heated discussions. As long as we are all respectful, we can discuss and debate in a friendly environment and no one should be made to feel like they have to leave, imo. 🙂
Ooops again, I meant “taste” not tasts. Have to proofread better.
Hi Lizzie, glad to see you back here. 🙂
I’ll keep this brief b/c I’m actually supposed to be working.
I don’t think if Sookie dates 2 or 3 other guys that she will look slutty, especially if her and Bill break up for now. It happens all the time with people. How else is she supposed to figure out who she wants to be with if she’s only dated 1 person.
We all know Sookie and Bill are in love. Can’t dispute that. But this love has many, many complications and hidden agendas to start with. Even Claudine warned Sookie about Bill and vamps in general saying they’ll/he’ll steal your light, which we really don’t know what that fully means yet. We’ll have to see what Sookie thinks about all of this after she has a chance to sort it all out. It’s her call.
I think the Queen was patiently waiting for Bill to gain Sookie’s trust and confidence before she commanded Bill to bring Sookie to her. Besides, there was no hurry, she has Hadley.
I don’t think TB Eric will ever be p-whipped. LOL. I just can’t see that happening but I could be wrong.
Eric was there to tell Sookie about Bill leaving with Lorena, he dressed in spandex for her and took her to that party, bought Sookie a new driveway, door, cell phone and coat and helped her with the whole Debbie incident, fought for her at the summit, they had that tender scene at the ball. There’s lots of examples of Eric being funny and kind to Sookie (in the books) and the story is not over yet, we have 3 to 4 more books to see how this will play out. She could end up with anyone.
I’ve stated before with the amnesia scene, that I see Eric’s hidden deep potential when he’s most vulnerable. That’s the Eric he truly is deep down inside away from the vamp politics and business and just his past in general. That’s the Eric I want people to see.
It is 3 times, SophieAnnsWardrobe.
1) Episode 2 after the Rattrays attack Sookie.
2) After Sookie’s attacked by Maryann and the Dr. heals her.
3) This latest hospital scene.
Agreed Jax. I do like the book Eric better. He didn’t have the same issues this Eric has since he had a wife and kids before being turned…ergo was more mature before the change. They’ve made Eric less “fun” and Bill more saintly as you know from the books his motives weren’t exactly pure from the start there. Still I’ll take what I can get. Yeah even if Sookie is going to end up with Bill (grr) I want her to have the chance to experience the rest esp Eric. I really hope we get to see Quinn before all is said and done! I’d like to see Claude as well but that may just be me LOL.
Oh! I totally forgot about the Dr. Ludwig scenario. You’re right. So she has the bond with Bill and not with Eric. But it doesn’t seem like bonds are as big a deal in the HBO Sookieverse.
Last season Sookie had Bill’s blood a second time at Fangtasia. This was after the doctor healed Sookie after Maryann attacked her. I was wondering if Sookie forms the “blood bond” with Bill instead of Eric? This would change the entire story though. I was not thrilled when Eric fed off of Hadley. I didn’t think he would kill her. I didn’t expect him to give her his blood. No doubt he’ll use Hadley to his advantage. I thought the scene where he touched Pam’s cheek and ask her if she was okay was sweet.
I was glad to see the whole dog fighting scene was short. That story line is becoming predictable and frankly, boring. I’m beginning to care less and less of what happens there and wishing more and more for a vampire to put Sam and the Mickens out of their misery because that whole story line is just about misery, not to mention tired.
Same for the Jason story line, glad to see they cut that for at least a week and stuck him at Sookie’s side inside of chasing the inbreaders around.
Like a couple have said already, I was disappointed in the way Claudine was introduced although I’ll wait to see how it plays out before deciding they ruined that story line. The actress playing Claudine was a poor choice imo. C’mon, all she was missing was a hairy mole on her cheek.
I also think Claudines introduction was a little ridiculous. Sookie spoke about dancing. The scene was very bizzare. However, when darkness descended the scene improved. I liked the ominous touch. I think it will improve though. There was a lot of substantial bits of information in the scene.
Another awesome episode, so much going on, and thank you, thank you Alan Ball, for getting rid of Lorena, Coot and the Magister, all horrible in their own way, although Lorena had her own twisted kind of nobility.
I for one certainly hope that there is a blood bond between Sookie and Bill (I much prefer that to one with Eric, and we who have read the books all know that one was forced on her by the devious Viking). I am a romantic soul who believes with all her heart that Bill and Sookie are true soulmates. Someone mentioned the possibility of Bill having fae blood, and I think that would be amazing. I know Sookie has little experience with men, and needs to grow up some before she settles down, so I will have to bite my tongue when she hooks up with Eric, but I know that it won’t last. I just re-read the first two books a few days ago, and I can’t bring myself to believe that Sookie and Bill will not end up together, it breaks my heart every time I read the last few pages of the second book. I do enjoy the character of Eric, he is a scoundrel and fun to watch, but boyfriend material, nuh uh! Eric fans, please don’t throw things at your computer monitor at this point. The heart wants what the heart wants, as Billfan45 has written in one of her brilliant stories.
Again, I worship at the altar of Alan Ball for bringing us all his masterful version of Charlaine Harris’ books. I had never heard of the books until I watched Season One, but now have read them all, and frankly and respectfully to the book lovers, I far prefer Alan’s vision. Team True Blood!
Hello all!!!! **Huges and waves**
I am sorry that I cannot comment properly at this time but I am heading off for a bit of much needed R&R and I am not certain when I will be able to drop on by. I will try to get in here before the next epi.
I hope everyone is well and are enjoying the TB ride!!
Soooooo much to talk and speculate about.:)
Till we meet again!
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Have a great time Nia! Can’t wait to hear your take on the episode! 🙂
Have a great time Nia.
This was a great episode. I managed to sympathize with Bill, given his starvation, while I have accepted that Sookie must leave him now. Sookie can’t really trust him again. It’s truly tragic.
This series is beyond AMAZING and every episode leaves you salivating for more. Sooo much happens it’s bewitching. I started reading the books in order to find out what happens eventually as the suspense was killing me, but have since stopped as the series alone is just too good!!!!
After watching this episode my only concern is will Bill and Sookie part ways forever? How devastating if that happens although a minor affair with Alcide or Eric wouldn’t hurt hahaha AS LONG as they find each other again….Sigh…
I LOVE THIS SHOW…
Ciao
Betty.
I don’t like to compare books to show and have criticized people for doing that very thing, but I was a bit disappointed in how Sookie’s introduction to her fae side was revealed. She was unconscious, on death’s door when she had this “vision” with Claudine. Would have preferred she met her and the revelation came to her, slowly, while conscious, making it appear more real and authentic. It seemed a bit cheesy and more like a dream than something that is going to impact her life and have lasting ramifications.
Due to the new review thread – I copied and pasted my response to Ollie over the Fae bit on TB.
Was it Bill or vampires in general? (I think the dark is Vampires in general just as they are a sort of negative space in Sookie’s mind – they are the opposite of light – opposites attract)!
Was “the light” her fierce supe side or as my son (who’s 16 & off to my sisters for 2 weeks and he’s bummed no TB for him till he gets back) says “steal your light” to mean “steal your life or life force” – being turned would do that too.
Pretty sure Claudine did mean Bill when she said “he knows what you are” As he was the “closest” to them when she made that comment.
Bill has figured out what she is by not burning in the sun. Hadley, we can guess told Eric (of course *both* POV is speculation – but the synopsis of this episode said “Bill learns what Sookie is” and they keep reminding us that Sookie is the last to know)
What seemed like a “doorway” to the Fae world in the Cemetery between Sookie’s and Bill’s I suspect will be explained. In the books there is a doorway at the back of Sookie’s property – they may play upon that but add some twists! Heck, is it possible for Fae to be turned? Other than those two vampire’s blood, what else has Sookie tasted/ate that was like the water Claudine gave her? Claudine was surprised a little shocked even about Sookie saying it tasted familiar! A detail like that on this show doesnt go by without meaning “something”.
Oh the intrigue!!
Cheers
Sandy
~~~~~Ollies orig post~~~~
Hi Sandy *waves* !
There was something about the whole fae thing I’m still trying to grasp. The pond was the entrance to the fae world and they entered Bon Temps through and pond in the Bon Temps cemetery? The dark did she mean nighttime or the appearance of a vampire since it coincidented with Bill’s appearance. Also the warning of Bill taking the light from her. How would he do that in the first place? By turning her? So many questions LOL and only 5 more episodes to go! NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
OMG! Sandy you just peaked my curiosity. I too could not figure out why Claudine was surprised by Sookie’s statement that it tasted familiar. Is is possible for a fae to be turned? Since Bill is from the same area does he have fae heritage. LOL OMG I’m going to get yelled by the the book purists LOL. Just the fact that Sookie said that and Claudine’s surprise leads to so many possibilities.
Ok are you ready for something that will probably be big in the True Blood storyline. This was the 3rd time Sookie had Bill’s blood. Now we know in the books when you have the blood of the same vampire 3 times a blood bond is formed. Now is there a blood bond between Bill and Sookie now? Now if Alan is NOT going with this theory in True Blood then that will have future implications with how the future storylines will go. Ok I may have opened up a can or worms but hopefully people will be civil in their responses. LOL 🙂
Hi all.
Ollie and Sandy, What did Maryann give Sookie to drink at the end of S2?? Was it blood or something else??? Where would Sookie have drunk this drink before?? In childhood?? Do you remember her drinking anything from anyone?? Dr. Ludwig?? Interesting.
I thought the whole fae introduction was strange. People like my husband who didn’t read the books had no idea what this was. It was very unclear. He thought she was her guardian angel in heaven. A little confusing but I guess they’ll go into more in the next episode??? Hopefully.
In CH’s books the blood bond occurred after exchanging blood 3 times with a vamp. We don’t know if AB is following that though. Should be interesting especially in light of the fact that Sookie is afraid of Bill right now. Will be interesting to see if this changes.
Jaxx, I’ve been theorizing that AB may not go with the whole Fae explanation, but possibly something else instead… With that whole pond thing, I almost think they might be nymphs instead…
Possibly, what’s the difference between a nymph and a fairy??
As per dictionary.com, a Nymph is:
one of a numerous class of lesser deities of mythology, conceived of as beautiful maidens inhabiting the sea, rivers, woods, trees, mountains, meadows, etc., and frequently mentioned as attending a superior deity.
Per the same site, a Fairy is:
one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs.
Basically, both are supernatural, but fairies (or fae, which is technically the correct term in this case) have way more powers of their own and only serve their own queen (or king). Nymphs serve a god or goddess, depending on the case. 🙂
Wonder if the blood bond is based on how many times or the age of the vampire? Does 3 times do the trick or the older the vampire the fewer the times?
I think that there is some significants to Bill giving Sookie his blood a third time. We know that in the books 3 times the charm. The blood bond situation is a little confusing in the books. Most likely, it will be complex in the show. Who knows where ABs going with this. I was a little confused because that was such a major part of the books. It will be interesting though. AB said something like part of the finale will be about the blood bond between Eric/Sookie/Bill. Maybe Sookie will develop the “Blood Bond” with Bill and Eric.Just a thought.
Absolutely Caitlin. Anything is possible on this show. Keep those theories coming in. 🙂
Once again, fantastic job Janie! Great review! 🙂
There was something about the whole fae thing I’m still trying to grasp. The pond was the entrance to the fae world and they entered Bon Temps through and pond in the Bon Temps cemetery? The dark did she mean nighttime or the appearance of a vampire since it coincidented with Bill’s appearance. Also the warning of Bill taking the light from her. How would he do that in the first place? By turning her? So many questions LOL and only 5 more episodes to go! NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
We don’t know how Eric reacted to what was happening to Sookie. Are when the town finds out what happened i think that they will all want Bill dead.
Why would everyone want Bill dead? He reacted in a way that anything would in that situation…
Bill was drained to the point where his only impulse was trying to get the nourishment he needed. After all, he had to ask Tara what happened, as he had no memory of it.
Facts never get in the way of peoples emotions. This is true in real life as it is on TB.
They would want Bill dead, most were never comfortable with him to begin with – now they have a reason (doesnt matter that he was dieing, out of his mind and Sookie didnt realize what she was doing, she thought it would just help). I doubt they’ll find out – maybe Sam will but the town in general? Lets hope not!
Especially – don’t let Arlene find out….
Cheers
Sandy
Is it possible that maybe Bill did know what he was doing and he pretended to Tara by saying those words? Wondering?
Hi LLE,
I don’t believe Bill intentionally harmed Sookie. He was so drained of blood that his primal survival instinct emerged. Under normal circumstances he can keep those emtions in check. I think his ability to reason was switched off. Sookie willingly slit her arm to save him. She knew the risk but thought he would stop. A vampire in that weak a state is like a pirana. Bill is devistated by his actions.
Well the preview from next week shows that Jason at least wants to do him bodily harm and we know Tara does as she had hoped she killed him already LOL. LLE I am so NOT a Bill fan but I don’t think he was faking the fact that he didn’t know what he was doing to Sookie though I can see how you would make a case for it since he covered her mouth to keep her from screaming as he fed. That does sorta point to knowing you’re doing something you’d get in trouble for if caught.
I think the feeding is a heck of a lot less likely to be the straw that broke the Confederate’s free nookie ride than the stuff with Russell is. Personally I think that file Russell showed Sookie and Bill’s status as the Queen’s “Procurement Specialist” might be a lot more significant down in the line in why Bill doesn’t get much lovin’ later on, despite Bill’s oh so quick protests that he was on “sabbatical” in Bon Temps. *winks*