True Blood Season 2: What Did You Think of Episode 9?

Loleaf August 25, 2009 at 5:09 pm

I concur!!! LOL!!

peri August 25, 2009 at 9:34 am

I so agree with you Loleaf – I have been wondering if Sookie and Eric were sharing the same dream. I wonder how much influence the book has for those of us who have read it on how we feel about Sookie and Eric… I just can’t get enough of Eric (Alex).I also can’t wait to see which of the “others” they bring in to court Sookie! I agree, Bill looked great on Episode 10, especially in the black leather jacket, the swanky walk and less grey skin as he walked up to the queen..only 2 episodes left?

Nia August 25, 2009 at 9:19 am

According to Alan Ball the main focus of the show is Bill and Sookie and all the problems that “normal” couples go through. Both may have their little flings, we will have to wait and see. I am just loving this show so much. All the guys are hot! Bill, Eric, Sam, Jason, Terry, I am looking forward to all their hookups.
I think Eric needs a tall Amazon type. Not Pam though. Although we do need to see more Pam. She is such a fashionista! Love her pumps and sense of style!

Nia August 25, 2009 at 9:15 am

According to Alan Ball, the main focus of the show is Bill and
Sookie and all the problems that most “normal” couples go through. So Sookie may have her little flings and maybe Bill too. I am just loving this show so much. Bill, Eic, Sam, Jason, all hot guys that we want to see hook up with ladies. I think Eric should hook up with a tall amazon type. Not Pam though. I don’t see that happening. We do need to see more Pam also! She is such a fashionista! Love her pumps!

Loleaf August 25, 2009 at 8:32 am

How could you not find the scenes between Eric and Sookie HOT!! How do we know that Sookie isn’t reading Eric’s mind and that is his fantasies that she is dreaming about. After all she did ask Barry if he could read vampire minds! Maybe the blood she took from him is causing that. I have read the books but I don’t want to give anything away for people that haven’t. Also, according to Stephen Moyer in the July TV guide interview: He hinted that he and Sookie won’t stay together because that would make a boring series if they stayed together the whole time. Also, that he hopes that they will find him another love interest. I’m really not pro-Bill or pro-Eric because I love the way that AB and and crew is forming his/their own story-lines from the book form. It makes it more interesting!!! I just hope that Sookie gets to have her own adventures with the others that she meets from the books.(Those of you who has read the book know WHO I am talking about)!! I believe she has her own growing up to do, and if she is constantly being protected by vampires she wouldn’t have that opportunity to grow!! That’s just my opinion..

Nancy August 25, 2009 at 1:21 am

Daniell, I have to agree, I am sorry to say……I thought I would love the Eric and Sookie route, but to be honest, I did not like them together. I didn’t think they had chemistry like Bill and Sookie. I was a bit bored with Bill in Ep 9, but Ep 10 was great! Glad to see Bill back with some backbone.

I would, however, love to see more Eric love scenes….possibly with Pam! That would be a great twist with her (their) sarcastic wit!

sweetwhysper August 24, 2009 at 2:29 pm

I love Eric and Sookie as a couple, I hope they get to explore that avenue in the show. Anna and Stephen have such a great chemistry on screen because they are really a couple, engaged to be married. I like Bill, don’t get me wrong, but he’s too shady and cryptic sometimes. With Eric, you know that he is ruthless and will do almost anything to get what he wants. I would much rather know than not know, you know?

Daniell August 24, 2009 at 2:23 pm

I’m so hook to this show. I really in ejoy the drama/comedy. I don’t think Sookie and Eric make a good couple at all. Bills smooth and really get’s into his role. The couple has so much chemistry it just jumps off the screen. Not feeling that with Eric. So please Allan Ball do mess it up.

Sintia August 23, 2009 at 1:52 pm

Thanx! because now I don’t need to write my thougths about this ep.
You just said it all right. Anyone who asks for mi opinion on the ep get the same sequence of emotions all provoked by Eric. I laughed so hard at him playing dead, then lusted over him in bed with Sookie and finally crying my heart out when he wouldn’t let Godric go. He just swept me off my feet.

Lori August 22, 2009 at 8:11 am

Show!Bill is being shown in alot better light than Book!Bill that’s for sure, I wonder if any of his betrayals will be shown onscreen. Askars was amazing last week, he had be laughing my head off at his pitiful ‘I dying..’ routine, then drooling at that sexy/sweet, hotter than hell love scene and then crying at the rooftop scene (which was so beautiful, very cinematic). Big up to Alan Hyde too, he brought to life a wonderful character that will be missed. Fingers crossed for flashbacks.

Sandra August 22, 2009 at 6:21 am

At least I may be able to get something else done. This series has distracted me so much it’s like it, “sucked out my brain and planted all its own babies in there.”

lemor davidovici August 22, 2009 at 2:45 am

I BET IF BILL WENT BACK TO HIS OLD WAYS IN 1926 WHEN HE WASN’T SO NICE THEN SOOKIE WOULD LIKE HIM BETTER IT LOOKS LIKE ERIC IS WINNING SOOKIE’S LOVE BECAUSE HE DOESN’T CARE WHETHER SOOKIE LIKES HIM OR NOT BUT BECAUSE BILL CARES ABOUT HOW OTHER PEOPLE FEEL IT’S NOT ACTION PACKED OR EXCITING ENOUGH FOR SOOKIE ERIC KNOWS HOW TO MAKE HER WANT MORE OF HIM!.

jay August 22, 2009 at 2:00 am

Torn between both eric and bill… Felt sorry for bill. But I also loved seeing another side of Eric… I dont know how people can choose one over the other now, both amazing characters. There are things that I like and dislike about both of them. They are the total opposites, like YING and YANG almost. But they both have the same foundations. Both can be loyal, devoted, passionate, protective. Yet both can have that dark scary streak about them. They just express themselves in different ways, and in different colours… Awesome how this season has seemed to bring eric to life, I hope next season they do the same with Bill. Seems like he took a back seat this season. But there is a whole series to explore a whole lotta possibilities between the love triangle and the three characters themselves, that the books necessarily couldnt look into.. I love the show and will always watch it despite the different directions it may go!! Thats the exciting thing about the show I think.

Nia August 21, 2009 at 12:18 am

Who wouldn’t!!!

lemor davidovici August 20, 2009 at 11:57 pm

i just wish that bill would show his mean sneaky vampire / ego side like eric is showing up his mean sneaky vampire /ego side to sookie that’s why she hates & likes eric he shows everything the bad & the good bill just hides the bad truth & that is what sookie doesn’t like she thinks if bill hides the truth it’s like he is lieing to her !.

Lee August 20, 2009 at 11:49 pm

So I was wondering, since the show has deviated from the books, and there is no secret sex club in Bon Temps, does this mean we will not be seeing Eric in pink and turquoise spandex? Because frankly that is something that I would like to see.

Rebecca August 20, 2009 at 11:01 pm

lol. I think in this case,you know the saying you can’t win for losing. I think it fits.I hate to think of the time in between. It is just torture,pure and simple torture.

Loleaf August 20, 2009 at 10:34 pm

Oh, Rebecca don’t remind me!! I thought the break between season 1 and 2 was bad. I had to read and re-read all the books, Rewatched season 1 on dvd, than before season 2 started I re-read that also. NO, I’m not addicted!!! We need a support group for in between seasons. I can see it now “Hi my name is Loleaf and I’m a True Blood addict”!!!:)lol. Well, at least for the book readers we will have a shorts book in October, and Book 10 in May!!! Oh Sh**, that’s a long way away too….HELP!!!!!

Rebecca August 20, 2009 at 6:17 pm

lol. better get more than one. there is a long wait between season2 & season3.

Loleaf August 20, 2009 at 5:43 pm

This is our Field Of Dreams..”IF THEY FILM IT WE WILL WATCH!!!”, AND WATCH, AND WATCH, AND WATCH!!! Which reminds me..I have to get another remote: I’ve worn off the rewind, fast-forward, and play buttons off of mine. LOL!!.. No, seriously I did!!

Loleaf August 20, 2009 at 5:29 pm

Me, If you remember that when Bill was being drained by the Rattrays they had him pinned down with a silver rope. Sookie pulled it off of him and wrapped it around her throat, while they were talking about the hungry vampire scenario. That’s why he didn’t get up that time. I totally agree about the rest!!

sweetwhysper August 20, 2009 at 12:00 pm

ME TOO!!! ‘cept I don’t have DVR so I rely on On Demand 🙂 I have basically been watching every scene Eric was in, especially the one where he tricks Sookie and the bed scene (of course), but I honestly think that my favorite scene is at the end when he is pleading with Godric. I had a co-worker watch that part here at work, and just watching with no sound for me (she had the headphones), it just brought me to tears. While the bed scene was my favorite (I LOVE Alexander!) I felt the end was the most moving.

neonskyq1 August 20, 2009 at 11:53 am

Flashes backs her DVR to sookie and ERic in bed!!
*Rewind Watch repeat Rewind *
i think i have seen that seen so many times
I was like AAAH!!is It True what my eye see?
After like a hundred DvR rewinds
i still cant get my eyes off it
ERic and sookie together
looking beautifull!!

Constance August 20, 2009 at 9:58 am

If AB follows the books, neither Bill nor Eric killed Sookies parents. They were actually in the flood, but were pulled from their car by fairies and pulled under and drowned. Some of the fairies have it in for the Stackhouses and will come after Sookie as well. Again…this depends on if they follow the story line in the books. If Claudette is brought into the story line, then there is a good chance they will stick to the story line in the books.

Sandra August 20, 2009 at 9:27 am

I do think that there is something suspicious about the death of her parents. But, I don’t think it was Bill. However, the Queen may be involved.

sweetwhysper August 20, 2009 at 9:19 am

While that is true, Sookies parents died when she was 7. She’s only 25 wich would make Bill still over 100 years old at that point. I am sure a 130 year old vampire wouldn’t have to kill anyone for food because it wouldn’t know when/where his next meal would come.

lemor davidovici August 19, 2009 at 11:30 pm

IF BILL DID KILL SOOKIE’S PARENTS IT WAS AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IN THE FIRST SEASON HE SAID TO SOOKIE ON THEIR FIRST DATE WHEN HE BECAME A VAMPIRE HE KILLED A FEW PEOPLE BECAUSE HE DIDN’T KNOW WHEN HE WOULD GET HIS NEXT FEED.

Nancy August 19, 2009 at 11:19 pm

I also think this episode showed the strong bonds of all the relationships of the main characters and the importance of family. Does anyone else think that Bill (or Eric) may have killed Sookie’s parents when she was 7? They were killed in a “flash flood”. I seem to remember her telling him the story in Season 1 and thinking he seemed to respond strangely to the revelation, in some kind of weird way. Remember tht Bill made the Rattrays’ deaths look like a tornado hit their trailer!

lemor davidovici August 19, 2009 at 9:26 pm

YES IT’S TRUE THIS EPISODE WAS A LITTLE BORING BUT I LAUGHED A LOT WHEN ERIC TRICKED SOOKIE IN SUCKING THE SILVER FROM HIS NECK & CHEST WHEN SHE DID THIS ERIC HAD A VERY DEVILISH SMILE ON HIS FACE! WHEN SOOKIE FOUND OUT WHAT ERIC DID SHE WAS SHOCKED & ANGRY BUT WHEN SHE HAD THE SEX DREAM ABOUT HER & ERIC SHE KNEW SHE WAS DOOMED TO BE WITH HIM BUT IF I WAS SOOKIE I WOULD BE WITH BILL WITH BLOOD OR NOT!! BILL’S THE SEXIEST VAMPIRE.

shockandawe August 19, 2009 at 7:46 pm

i think there was sincere attraction before she drank the blood, and that Sookie’s love for Bill is beyond the blood. It’s about love, while Eric has only achieved creating a blood sexual attraction. And I am certain Bill indeed loves Sookie and the romantic in me wants him to have that love – Lorena took him from his family against his will and he’s worked hard to become a good man. I can’t help but want them to have a great love.

Having read the books, I expect the thing with Eric is inevitable but I certainly don’t look forward to it.

KJM August 19, 2009 at 1:27 pm

Sweetwhysper- I don’t know how much we’re allowed to discuss the books so I’ll just agree with you that Quinn got the short shrift. I never understood Sookie’s rationale on that one.

I really do think Eric is going to die. I thought there was some major foreshadowing for it in the last book. I hope I’m wrong though!

Nia August 19, 2009 at 11:51 am

Thanks Elizabeth for putting forth this reality check. I have adored Bills character from the begining. I do admire Eric in all things. Alex has done a wonderful job as Eric. The problem here is the negativity towards Bill and Stephen, mainly because the show is not following the books religiously. I see comments filled with so much animosity, name calling and flat out hatred it disgusts me. That makes all of us fans look bad. This is a show with amazing actors. They should all be respected and given credit for the wonderful job they are doing. Whatever Alan Ball does with the story line all of us must accept it and support the show. Again, it is not the books! Have your favorite but do not badmouth the others. I do not want to lose True Blood. It is the best entertainment on television.

Maria August 19, 2009 at 11:39 am

Sookie does not like lying the least bit. As someone already noted, Sookie has not seen the Bill and Lorena flashbacks… He said to Sookie at some point that he killed ” a few people” when he was a new vampire and couldn’t stop feeding early enough. Well, we know what he has done with Lorena. I felt that those flashbacks also explained why Bill behaved the way he did with the Monroe vampires; letting them treat Sookie badly and not coming to her rescue from the getgo. He’s not as good as he has been telling Sookie he is…

I think that both Eric and Bill have more dimensions as characters in the show than in the books. I am thrilled to see where the show goes from here!

Maria August 19, 2009 at 11:29 am

Alan Ball has unfortunately said that there won’t be Bubba. I don’t think that you-know-who’s (book readers know who Bubba is) estate would take it well if they were asked to used his image as a bit dimwitted vampire… I for one do not understand why people are so interested in him. I thought he was useful in the books, but at the same time quite annoying…

I am more looking forwards to seeing who other great characters Alan Ball will bring to us outside the books, or how he will be portray Alcide and Debbie Pelt. He said that both characters will be introduced in season 3.

KJM August 19, 2009 at 11:21 am

I think the biggest clues given to the audience that Bill is up to something are in the first season. In the 9th episode, after Long Shadow is killed Eric takes Bill back into his office for a chat.

Bill: Let’s cut to the chase, shall we?
Eric: You killed a vampire, Bill. For a human. What are we going to do about this?
Bill: What do you have in mind?
Eric: I’ll take the girl.
Bill: (forcefully) No!
(meaningful looks are exchanged)
Bill: (backs down) You can have anyone you want, why do you want her?
Eric: Why do you want her? You’re not in love with her are you?
Bill: Sookie must be protected.
Eric: Now that sounds like an edict, but it couldn’t be because I would know about that…

Then in the 11th episode, To Love is to Bury, Bill and Eric have another chat.

Bill:…there are urgent matters to which I must attend!
Eric: Sookie Stackhouse? Haven’t you done enough for her?
Bill: If any harm were to come to her because of my absence, you would be-
Eric: (leans in menacingly) What?
Bill: (backs down)…without her helpful skills.

Basically, Eric is suspicious of Bill’s reasons for being with Sookie and thinks that Bill is doing something for someone else behind his back.

Also, in the beginning of the second season Sookie asks Bill if there is anything else he’s hiding and he gets weird. I can’t remember which episode it happens in, but I think it’s in the first 2.

I’m sure there are others, but I can’t think of them at the moment.

Loleaf August 19, 2009 at 10:22 am

Sandra, I agree about the blood thing.. Look how LaFayette kicked Egg’s a**. You know that had to be in some part because of the vampire blood (even though LaFayette is a bad a** anyway). I don’t think that Eggs even got a punch in because he was soo quick!!

sweetwhysper August 19, 2009 at 10:02 am

man, it would really suck if Eric died…I think Sam is there for her as a true friend. He’s never turned his back on her and is always there to lend a hand. (I HATE that he snapped at her in the show)

If she doesn’t end up with either Vampire I hope she ends up with Quinn. He’s my favorite non-vampire character in the books, and I think she did him a little dirty when what happened with them happened. (I won’t put what/why for the non readers) I think I would be OK with a man doing what Quinn did…all physical attractions aside, he’s a genuinely good man.

Sandra August 19, 2009 at 9:36 am

It will also be interesting if the show explores the special effects of Sookie taking in the blood of a 1000 year old vampire aside from the connection that they will have.

Sandra August 19, 2009 at 9:29 am

Well, at least she will have 2 vampires to run when she needs help. (She’s going to need them!)

Kim August 19, 2009 at 9:07 am

Also, lying is a BIG no-no for Sookie. She makes many references to that throughout the 2 seasons. If you pay close attention to what Bill tells Sookie in the first season and compare it to what we were actually SHOWED as an audience in the second season….Hmmmm…And remember, we as an audience were showed certain things, Sookie has not seen Bill’s flashbacks 🙂 I think Mr. Alan Ball has cleverly dropped a few hints about Bill from the get go and it’s going to take a little while for Sookie to put the pieces together. They have to show that Bill is NOT this “perfect” guy. And then there’s Eric.:) He started out as “a bad guy” and now they have to show you that he really isn’t ALL bad. They both have “good and evil” in them – that way it’s hard for Sookie to choose between the two. Look, the appeal of the books is the relationship between Sookie and Eric. The appeal of the show is the relationship between Sookie and Bill. The “Powers That Be” need to appeal to both the book readers and the show followers, so let’s face it, there’s going to be alot of back and forth between the two hotties 🙂

Amanda August 19, 2009 at 9:02 am

Exactly! He looked so guilty, just waiting for her to make the connection.

me August 19, 2009 at 7:41 am

Kim I agree with you, Pearls – The hints I think Kim refers to are: When the Rattrees or whatever was draining him he wasn’t concerned with getting up and helping, just watching and then when they attacked her how conveniently late was he? When the vampires from Monroe first appeared and all Bill could say was “Sookie is mine”, he never moved from the chair, he just set there and let them assault her. And when she confronted him about killing her uncle and Jessica, she asked “What else are you hiding from me?” Long pause, eyes look down and to the left (sure sign of a lie), “nothing”. Sounded like me when I lied to my Mom. Let’s not forget this episode and his behavior toward Sookie since she drank Eric’s blood. I understand the ownership thing but after the dream when she turned to him and held his hand, he had no problem sensing her when she left to go talk with Barry but in the bed she has these feelings and he can’t sense her emotions? or was he just not responding again? If he was as possessive as he would like her to believe he would have reclaimed what is(was)his. I love that Sookie loves Bill but Bill is a vampire and just how much emotion can a dead person(can any man)feel?

Linda Schoen August 18, 2009 at 6:36 pm

The only disappointment I felt was with Bill’s character. Yes, he feels guilt, and I assume the cause of that guilt will be revealed sooner than later. But he is betraying his strength by not reacting more decisively to Eric. The hit was good, but it was tempered by his respect for authority. There were other ways to “make his point”, however. Assuming that Eric is as sensitive to other men’s smell as he is, I would have expected him to “brand” Sookie in his own special way – and consistently make sure that Eric knows that. Not to mention that Eric would have sensed her feelings/emotions for Bill too. Time was a factor with the way the story unfolded – but again, that could have been altered. And not all sex is of the marathon variety. It just seems that Bill is surrendering before putting up a fight.

KJM August 18, 2009 at 5:50 pm

Hmm, not trying to stir the pot and I’m not sure how much book discussion is allowed here, but I always assumed, at least in the books, that Sookie would end up with Sam. I’m an Eric fan, but I honestly don’t believe she’ll end up with either vampire. In fact, I would assume that at least one of the two vamps (most likely Eric) will die for Sookie. Do most people think she’ll be with a vamp in the end? I hate to be blunt, but what’s the point of Sam then?

sweetwhysper August 18, 2009 at 3:48 pm

I completely forgot about Bubba!!! I am excited to see who they get to portray his part ;o)

Constance August 18, 2009 at 2:28 pm

Bill isn’t Sookies TRUE love…he’s her FIRST love…and for that, he will always hold a place in her heart. I love Bill and I love Eric, I think Sookie is growing as a person and that is where Eric fits in…not to mention he is just beautiful! I enjoyed them getting together in the books and am looking forward to it on the show. I do feel sorry for Bill at times, he does love Sookie, but, his dishonesty is what keeps him and Sookie apart, not Eric. As far as who Sookie ends up with in the long run…personally, I hope it will be Sam…he is the one who sticks by Sookies side through everything and saves her more than a few times. Sam has always loved Sookie…even before Bill or Eric…and face it, he is the only one of them that Sookie might have a future with. He knows Sookie and loves her for who she is. Sookie can’t stay with a vampire forever…unless they turn her. Then she wouldn’t be the Sookie we all know and love.
Sookie will go through several loves before we see who she ends up with.
I can’t wait to see all this unfold! Also…I hope we get Bubbah!!! He is awesome and plays an important role in the rest of the stories. Keep up the good work Allan…

Pearls August 18, 2009 at 2:02 pm

KIM!

WHAT CLUES??! HELP ME OUT I’M SLOW HAHAHA not really but just want to realize.

Nia August 18, 2009 at 1:37 pm

Dear Abby (sounds cute), I agree with everything you said. Thank you for that heartfelt comment. I also cried quite a few tears for especially Bill and Godric and a few for Eric. My heart was heavy at the end for all concerned. Godric is at peace. As for the others there will be no peace, not for a long time.

Tracie August 18, 2009 at 1:36 pm

This was the best episode so far this season, and not just because we had the priviledge of seeing Eric’s almost naked body. (I wish the camera could have scanned a bit more to the left though) I haven’t checked to see if they have different writers for each episode or not but the writer for episode 9 was great. They treated Godric’s demise with the dignity I think he deserved. I loved the twist of seeing the Newlin’s on television bickering. And the red spot on Steve’s forehead left over from Jason’s well aimed paintball shot. I haven’t a clue where the MaryAnn storyline will take us, but please end it soon, it’s gone on for far too long and is getting really boring. They need to concentrate on the Eric(sigh), Bill and Sookie triangle. That’s where the real excitment is. One final comment: Why just 12 episodes? We’ll have from October to June with no new True Blood shows. Do you realize how freaking long that is? 11 Months!

Kim August 18, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Wait for it people! Unless you have been paying CLOSE attention to season 1 AND season 2, you have missed a few clues. Bill isn’t going to be ALL he seems to be and a few hints have been dropped regarding that. I’m guessing we’re going to have to wait until season 3 before we see what Bill is really about or just maybe we will see a little glimpse in the last episode of this season. Can’t wait!

Seer August 18, 2009 at 12:14 pm

I felt this episode to be the most powerful of the series yet. It was touching, funny, distressing, and humbling. First, let me start with the touching aspect. Godric’s character proved to be a monumental addition to the storyline in that he showed humanity and vampires the possibilities for both sides if only they chose to be peaceful with the other. The fact that Godric took the blame for the ferocity of his kind and the Fellowship of the Sun proved that he was more vested in the American Vampire League’s International PR campaign than Nan Flannigan actually is. Still, Eric and Godric’s relationship was the most touching component of the episode, seeing as it was both reminiscent of a parent and offspring and that of brotherhood. No one wants to lose a loved one, and Eric’s lost of Godric will be felt by many a fan of the series for quite some time. To close this point, I like that Sookie stood with Godric in the end because in a way it gave Godric a final vindication that perhaps the peace he hoped for between humans and vampires may yet be possible. I think the young actor Allan Hyde has a extraordinarily bright future ahead for him and do hope to see more of him in the series via flashbacks of Eric’s past.

The funny aspect comes in the relationships between Terry and Arlene and the discovery of their sexual relationship, though they can’t remember it (let’s face it; it is probably best that they don’t), and the inhibition-free townspeople of Bon Temps more than ready for the next good time. Sookie’s often wish to kick her brother’s head while in a bucket brought on a few chuckles, and finally, Hoyt’s self liberation from his newly revealed, tyrannical mother was quite funny as well. At least, we now know what kept him under his mother’s roof all this time, his love of Grilled Cheese smashed with Potato Chips sandwiches.

What is most distressing here is the new drama that exists between Bill, Sookie, and Eric. Though it was inevitable, Eric’s manipulation of Sookie was cruel given Bill’s and Sookie’s love for one another, but let’s be honest, Sookie seems to be drawn to the powerful, and Eric is more powerful than Bill, so do the math. Though Sookie feigns disdain for Eric, she seems to be too interested and driven in understanding him which we have seen throughout this season thus far. Next, Maryann’s evil and growing influence over Bon Temps is tearing the town apart which is going to make the final battle to stop her all the more enjoyable. Sam Merlotte, you’re running out of time and allies. You have to make a move; be preemptive rather than defensive.

Now for the humbling. Family was the root and foundation of this episode. Jason and Sookie finally had their much needed heart to heart since losing their Grams. Rev. Newlin and his wife are now starting to see the other for what they are. Next, Eric has learned that despite their immortality, vampires can experience loss too (I am really going to miss Godric). Once the drama of Maryann is over and should Tara and Co. survive it , she will now have to own up to her behavior and alienation from Lafayette and Lettie Mae, and be more forgiving. Finally, poor Jessica has been struck with another “low” blow after realizing that she cannot give Hoyt any children.

Everyone, I hold to my point that this episode was awesome. The playing field has changed for many of our favorite characters in interesting ways, and now battles for love, friendship, family, and survival are on the horizon. I can’t wait for the next episode!

sweetwhysper August 18, 2009 at 12:07 pm

well, I suppose in a way they are the “Edward and Jacob” for adults. I can’t wait until they introduce Alcide and Quinn, it will be interesting to see all the posts on here about that.

I loved the Twilight Saga, it was a good story. I didn’t much care for Edward and while I thought Jacob was adorable I didn’t like how he did things with Bella. It also gave me a common interest with my 12 year old…those are few and far between lately.

I like Bill, but I LOVE Eric, on the show and in the books. Bill is too secretive and you always know where you stand with Eric.

CrazyforBill August 18, 2009 at 12:06 pm

I agree completely with your post. Don’t fret, Bill and Sookie will be together, in the books and on the show. Eric is just a diversion, or just a lesson for Sookie to learn that everyone is not 100% good or 100% evil. Right now she is very immature, and once she learns that lesson, it will lead her back to Bill, with whom she fell in love BEFORE she had his blood.

CrazyforBill August 18, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Hullo, reality check, Eric fans. A lot of Bill fans have read all the books and we’re still Bill fans, so suck it up, y’all! Bill was and will be Sookie’s true love and this will happen in the books and on the show. So sorry to disappoint you. Maybe you should check out Twilight again, it’s for 12-year olds, not adults!

sweetwhysper August 18, 2009 at 10:51 am

I am SO happy to read I am not alone in that! I have seen it 4 times, and plan on watching it over lunch then possibly again this evening on demand. It’s been a long time since I was so moved by a performance. I am on “Team Eric” all the way and hope that he and sookie get together.

pam August 18, 2009 at 10:25 am

I totally loved this episode, it has so much emotion i almost couldn’t keep up, I loved the Eric and Godric scene on the rooftop, it was so emotional i was crying for Eric, loved his performance, I also love his sneeky ways with Sookie, Hope they hook up for real like Sookie’s dream. I have rewatched this episode about 5 times and it is only Tuesday!!

jane August 18, 2009 at 9:18 am

WHEN ERIC TRICKED SOOKIE, I WANTED TO SMACK HIM ! WHEN ERIC CRIED, I CRIED WITH HIM. WHEN THE WONDERFUL GODRIC GAVE HIMSELF TO THE SUN, I SOBBED! I HATE SEEING ANYTHING HURTING BILL. I WENT THROUGH A LOT OF TISSUES. HAVE TO ADMIT, I DID LIKE SEEING ERIC BEING SO TENDER, AND GORGEOUS, IN BED—-BUT, NOT WITH BILL’S WOMAN ! AND JASON HAS TURNED OUT TO BE GREAT ! BUSY, EMOTIONAL EPISODE———I LOVED IT ! P.S. I WONDER WHY MAKE UP MADE BILL GREY THIS SEASON ? STEPHEN IS SOOO HANDSOME. BUT, THAT COLOR IS VERY STRANGE. IT’S LIKE BILL HAS SILVER POISONING, OR SOMETHING. COURSE I’D LOVE HIM IF HE WAS GREEN !

peri August 18, 2009 at 9:18 am

It seems most of us have the same sentiment towards Eric (Alex). I thought the episode really showed the range Alex has an actor and the many layers Eric has as a character. I, like many of you, just can’t get the Eric & Sookie scene out of my mind! I think, those of us who are Eric fans,have been waiting for something like this!

I very much like Godric’s character. I kept thinking that he has a shread of humanity left which caused him to see how truly deadly his kind could be and he atoned for his sins. I too was very touched with the final scene with he and Eric. I don’t think Eric himself understands the depth of his feelings towards Godric.

As usual with True Blood, I am riveted and glued to the sceen every Sunday but this episode was by far my favorite!

Sandra August 18, 2009 at 8:41 am

Godrick’s death touched me deeply, and I thought it was acted perfectly in regard to pace and dialogue. I also really enjoyed Eric and Sookie’s exchange in the bed scene. Their playfulness was so sweet and sexy. Bill has always been my favorite choice for Sookie. But, I think that he looked so darn guilty in this episode–he could barely look at her. It’s as if he kept remembering his own duplicity, which is going to be revealed over the next two episodes (I suspect). I think Mary Ann’s character is making Sam a better man, and I hope that he’s the one to finally defeat her.

Options August 18, 2009 at 7:46 am

Loved this episode! Loved the Viking!!!! Alex’s acting was amazing and I hope we get to see more of Allan Hyde. That’s all! 🙂 Having read the books now, I can see that AB is keeping with the spirit of them. It’s great entertainment all around.

Con August 18, 2009 at 7:39 am

Amazing episode. The best by far.

I don’t understand why some people are so antagonistic towards Eric. As Bill has been trying to explain I don’t know for how many episodes: They are vampires. They are ruthless and tricky. Bill himself has been “tricky” at times in how he choose to withhold things from Sookies. This season especially, they have been dropping hints left and right by making Stephen look very guilty at times when Sookies starts asking him pointed questions.

But the thing that makes Eric more attractive than Bill, at least to me, is that Eric is honest about his dishonesty, he doesn’t hold any kind of illusion that he’s a good guy like Bill still does. That allows Eric to lighten up (and which Alex captures to perfection) while Bill continues in his tortured hero mood (which Stephen, to his credit, is also portraying very well). I suppose I can see how some people might like that, but give me a “tricky”, sexy, confident vampire like Eric any day. 🙂

Amused August 18, 2009 at 6:13 am

Bill fans, especially rabid Bill fans who haven’t read the books remind me of twillight fans….

diaantje August 18, 2009 at 4:53 am

Omg i cryed my eyes out!!!

claudia I. August 18, 2009 at 2:15 am

It’s Bon Temps!
And i have to disagree with the godrick dieing thing, it was to show erics loving loyal side.
But i have to agree with you on the sookie/ jason thing…waching it was kinda awkward.
I was SO frustrated when Bill ramdomly punches Eric then just STEPS ASIDE!! He is on a serious downward slope. AND he and sookie just sleep next to eachother and didnt have sex even though she was capured! I thought it was a let down for a couple who have had sex since last season!
So for me who is im the middle between the whole bill/eric thing i’m really intrested where Allen’ll take the story!

Constance August 18, 2009 at 1:24 am

This was my favorite episode so far…I have loved every one, but this one was over the top. It was packed with so much emotion…The scene between Eric and Godrick was amazing, we actually get to see that Eric has the ability to love and very deeply at that! As far as Sookie and Eric…tricky yes, but I loved the grin on his face when she was sucking the silver from his chest! I think Eric has had feelings for Sookie from the get go, he just didn’t know how to show them. Now, thanks to Godrick, I think he will allow himself to show love. I like Bill, he and Sookie have had some sweet scenes together…too sweet at times for my taste. No one should grovel like they do…Please give us more of the Viking vampire and Sookie…they are so hot together!!! Keep up the good work 🙂 The whole show was awesome….I just can’t wait to see what is next!

Abby August 18, 2009 at 1:12 am

This episode left me devastated and left a knot in the throat and a pained heart.

The series has shown the suffering Bill has endured since his turning, and now soul-less cruel evil Eric has caused him more pain and despair. Eric showed he feels, but proved he was not changed. His devotion to Godic was a shock, I began to have a softening for his character, but it was ruined when he took from Sookie something that should never been his.

Godric is amazing. His death brought the final ending to an existence. An existance full of violence and motivated by selfishness and greed and evil BUT ending with an epiphany of peace. He shared his view but also knew other vamps will have to find this peace in their own time…his end had me in tears, it was a beautifal moment, his joy.

Sookie deserves and needs Bills love and Bill needs her. It truly twisted my insides to see him pull away from Sookie. There is still ways to overcome it. If they focus on what Eric took then a great love will be lost…a tragedy.

I don’t think a show, characters or a story has touched my heart so deeply and I don’t believe I have ever been so devoted and connected to a series as I am to True Blood. This episode left me in tears, pain in the heart, true anger at Eric and a strong hope that Bill will still see Sookie loves him, a love beyond the surface attraction she may see in Eric and really, he has Sookie, she is his!

The creativity from all is astounding. Its kept me in awe. Every time I think I have a good sense of what an episode will be, I get knocked off my feet (In a good way)!

Isis_Nocturne August 18, 2009 at 1:01 am

With the question I asked about the blood bond with Eric, I forgot an important part. Why is Lafayette not affected the same way after he takes Eric’s blood? After all, he did that earlier this season…

For the question with Sookie, I just remembered (after watching old episodes of True Blood from last season) that Sookie was already hot for Bill BEFORE they exchanged blood, so I think that question is actually irrelevant.

Elizabeth August 18, 2009 at 12:57 am

I was most upset and distressed at this episode. I have been reading on threads that Bill is a rapist or Bill works for the Queen – Bill is the nasty one and just wait for his downfall!!! Poor Eric – he LOVES Sookie sooooo much! Rubbish! He violated her! It is clear she does not like him and would NEVER consider having him as a partner or having sex with him! She has told Bill on numerous occasions that she loves him with all her heart and would never leave him. Eric has a lot to answer for. I just hope, in future episodes, that there is a way for Sookie to give Eric the flick. If not, then she and Eric deserve each other. I could not believe how dumb she was last episode. On reflection, stick with him! Alan Ball – please find someone deserving for Bill. He certainly needs it after this stupid episode. Eric and Sookie the core of the series??? Sorry, but wasn’t Stephen Moyer brought in as the lead male actor?? ALSO, ERIC TRICKED HER!! How can that be true love? I think there is a lot of “rose coloured glasses” being worn out there in TV land!

Sorry for being emotional. I don’t dislike Eric – I actually enjoy his acting. I just do not like him with Sookie. I enjoy all the Bill/Sookie moments. If this is going in the direction of Eric/Sookie, I, for one, will not be watching True Blood. This is from a person who is on the threads til 3.00 am in the morning catching up to news and having chats. I search the internet for all news. I was absolutely rapt in this show. Not now. Last episode “jumped the shark” for me.

Tean Eric – enjoy!

Jaxx August 17, 2009 at 11:06 pm

There was a lot of emotion in this episode. Alan Ball, this was the best one yet. I laughed, I cried. I can’t believe how attached I became to Godric only after 3 weeks. You were true to the book’s core story, and I appreciate that. I think people are going to start to realize that this story is really about the Eric/Sookie relationship and not so much the Bill/Sookie relationship. There are definitely things you don’t know about if you didn’t read the books. Can’t wait for the last three episodes and Season 3 in Mississippi.

lemor davidovici August 17, 2009 at 11:03 pm

i think in the last episode of true blood when bill, sookie, & eric stops maryann sadly bill & sookie’s special loving relationship will be only friendship because of what eric did by devilishly tricking sookie to suck out the silver from his chest & when she did this she drank some of eric’s blood now sookie likes eric she even had a sex dream about him & her in bed in the vampire hotel.

smalls August 17, 2009 at 10:51 pm

I thought this episode was such a bore!!!

I cant wait till they get back to BonTon!!

Super boring, I never been so bored watching True Blood Eveerrr!!

And trust me I an a fan for life!!!

But it was super weird… Sookie and her brother sitting on the bed talkin like that almost looked like they were gonna have sex.

The first time Sookie is naked she is with Eric!! WTF…and Bill’s maker is in the corner creeping on there mating..lol, wtf

Bill is dull and not as passionate anymore… godrick is a champ, although there was no point of him dieing…

BRING ME BACK TO BONTON, make these last two memorable!!

Maria August 17, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Oh my! (P.S. I am still for Team Merlotte–give me the border collie?!? oh, I guess fly anyday). But, I feel really bad for Bill because you could tell how much he cares for Sookie and he knows that this is the beginning of the end of the relationship. I think both Alexander and Stephen are very hot and I think it is awesome that men are finally showing something and not only the woman.. Eric does have a gr8 butt and he is tall too hmm! But I think that I see more passion between Bill and Sookie than I do with Sookie and Eric. The Sookie character is just very trusting and good hearted–take notice at the end when Godric asked Sookie to watch over Eric…hmmm This bears some thought in mind. I think that show is phenominal and I think that Alan Ball has done a tremendous job taking the books and making a show that ‘IMHO’ is just as good as the books and can stand on his own merit…. Oh yeah, snaps to Lafayette and WHAT!!-Lettie Mae for showing up to try to help/save Tara.. And did you hear her screaming.. Oh my! I how she wasn’t hoarse the next day!! The episode was just great as usual. I totally agree to all who referenced the talk that Jason and Sookie had.. but you have to admit, the one part when he was looking for words to say–like he was really confused or something.. that was funny and when he was talking about how he gives good sex..Oh my! (think back to s.1 with Dawn and he is looking in the mirror–gotta love that!!) Anyway.. I saw the preview for next weeks episode.. Can someone PLEASE give Sam/border collie some love!!! Poor guy!

mitsy85 August 17, 2009 at 10:11 pm

I think we will see Lorena again just by what she said to Bill before she left. Could quite probably kidnap Bill. She is determined Sookie will not have him and I think her being in the “dream” with Eric is a preminition

booklover August 17, 2009 at 9:16 pm

I just went back to my DVDs of last season to see if I was imagining that Bill just doesn’t look as sexy these days (nights).

Check out Episode one and two – he’s HOT! This season we had to see him first as a pasty white vamp in ill fitting clothes and now it looks like they’ve dyed his hair or something. What’s up? He’s turning into a lame duck.

We want the old Bill back! He’s got to Man Up to keep Sookie!

Great episode though!

It will be interesting to see how they have Sookie turn against Bill. In the books he gets involved with Lorena and then she turns on him, torturing him to get a project he is working on for the queen of Louisiana. Since we’ve already seen Lorena and she no more “maker power” over Bill, how will Mr. Ball get Sookie to turn against Bill?

All very interesting!

Love love love the show!!!!!

🙂

Kelly August 17, 2009 at 8:36 pm

Last night was the best yet. I look forward to seeing more sookie & Eric, but I doubt it will be this season. Only time will tell.

Val August 17, 2009 at 7:31 pm

WHAT A MARVELOUS SHOW-BEST OF THE SEASON BY FAR!!SEX,PATHOS,BETRAYAL- EVERYTHING WE LOVE! I TOO WILL MISS GODRIC’S CHARACTER-HE WAS MARVELOUS!AB IS A REAL GENIUS TO WEAVE BOOKS AND WHATS EXCITING AND DIFFERENT FOR US LOYAL FANS!
I WAS SO AMAZED BY GODRIC’S ACTUAL JOY AT FINALLY BEING RELEASED FROM 2000 YEARS OF ,WHAT TO HIM,SEEMED LIKE BONDAGE TO A LIFE HE HAD GROWN SO TIRED OF! HE SEEMED TO BE TRANSFIXED BY THE IDEA OF GOING INTO THE SUN-SOMETHING HE HAD NOT SEEN FOR SO MANY CENTURIES-IT WAS AMAZING TO WATCH!HE IS A CONSUMATE ACTOR.I ALSO LOVED ERIC’S DEVOTION AND AGONY AT HIS LOSS AND SOOKIES SELFLESS ACT OF KINDNESS TO SEE HIM THROUGH HIS LAST MOMENTS.I’M JUST BLOWN AWAY BY THE DEPTH OF THIS SHOW!!AND ON A LIGHTER NOTE-IT WAS GREAT TO FINALLY SEE ERIC AND SOOKIE”TOGETHER”!!!!

KJM August 17, 2009 at 5:47 pm

I’m not sure it’s fair to say that Sookie was never attracted to Eric before she drank his blood. The first time she went to Fangtasia she noticed him from across the romm. She even asked Bill to tell her who he was. Something about him piqued her interest!

freed2vamp August 17, 2009 at 5:16 pm

I am a quiet lover of all things vampire! This story allows me to live vicariously therefore, I have experienced Bill and Eric and am quite reluctant to choose between the two. However, all is fair in love and war and this is both…quite delightfully staged as well. Were it my choice, Sookie would be removed and Eric would have his outrageous libido captured by the Maenad, Maryann. What a fight to the finish that might be!

nooooo August 17, 2009 at 4:10 pm

This was a great episode and i loved what happend between Skarsgård and Sookie.
but please,… godric was the coolest, and the most interesting character in True Blood and i wish i could get to know more about him, and his past.
Heh i like his attempt to speaking Swedish, well its not that far off since he is Danish. Love his accent. really makes me feel like he was 2000 years old.
wish you could rewrite the plot and include godric in it and keep him in more episodes. To let the viewers see flashbacks of his life like the turn of Eric.
Godric va fan Kung! era as, ville ju se mer av honom. -_

Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill August 17, 2009 at 4:02 pm

Thank you everyone for the civil discussion that we are having here. Someone mentioned Sookie’s first time taking Bill’s blood and her attraction to him. However, if you watch back during season 1 Sookie was attracted to Bill the moment she met him and had the sexual dream about him BEFORE she ever drank his blood. So the attraction was there while unfortunately I personally feel that in the case of Eric she was never interested in him at all and was tricked by him, now she is connected to him against her will. Just my own personal take.

sweetwhysper August 17, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Bill only said sexual attraction to Sookie, and since Lafayette is gay, it’s very possible he will also have the same reaction to Eric when they see each other again.

Pearls August 17, 2009 at 3:41 pm

AMEN ALEXANDRA! Instead he was completely frightened of him! (Andy belfleur scene in the kitchen!)

alexandra August 17, 2009 at 3:30 pm

According to this, in terms of drinking blood directly from the vampire, Lafayette should also be madly in love with Eric…

Loleaf August 17, 2009 at 3:01 pm

I loved this episode!!! I along with others “I’m sure”, have been waiting for the Eric & Sookie scene. I really believe that Eric isn’t being manipulative just to lure her away from Bill.
I think that he feels a connection with her(that he was fighting). They are so much alike; in that they both feel an obligation to protect the people that they hold near and dear. He just goes by it the “Vampire way” to get what he wants!! The way he was taught by Godric through the years. With Godric telling him he feels different now, and he could no longer live the same way any longer. Then chose to meet the sun, and with Sookie telling Eric that she will stay with him to the end. That part to me proves that Sookie felt that same obligation to Eric, and in a way feels a connection to him. Because she sees that he feels protective of the people he holds dear also.

yerellyr August 17, 2009 at 2:31 pm

I loved this episode. I was laughing so hard when Eric tricked so Sookie to save his life because he was dying. The whole scene was funny. I’m sorry for Bill but I love the scene with Sookie and Eric even if it was just dream. I don’t think the dream was induced by Eric, I think that Sookie it is attracted to him but hates to admitted to herself because she is with Bill. I cried every single time I watched the scene where Eric was showing his emotions towards Godric while Sookie was watching. I think this will push Sookie to have more feelings toward Eric. Of course I also cried when Godric burned. I loved this episode more than any and I can’t wait til next Sunday.

sweetwhysper August 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm

True, BUT he did not tell her it would cause her to be sexually attracted to HIM.

mitsy85 August 17, 2009 at 2:25 pm

Kelly, Bill actually did tell Sookie that her libido would be enhanced after drinking his blood. in seasin 1.

mitsy85 August 17, 2009 at 2:15 pm

I like Bill. I think his character is deeply in love with Sookie for the first time in 140years and with her now connection to Eric, he is fearful of loosing her. His statement that it was going to happen because eric was determined to connect with her show how deeply he feels this coming separaton. He is a bit distant with her and I think he knows how deep and sexual the bond now is and I think he knows more about the blood bond that Sookie knows. She is already looking at Eric differently. Sexually aware.This has to alter her relationship with Bill. I think Lorena was right on, by stating that she has already abandoned Bill. She is not fighting at all for him in the bed scene though recognises his name. Distanced already.
I feel for his character and what is to come.
I thought Eric a manipulative A hole but good in the role.He is determined to take sookie from Bill and Bill is very aware that it has caused a wedge already.
By the books we know how it plays out but on trueblood Bill is a very caring loving vampire. Interesting to see how this all plays out & keeps Bill on the show

Jenn August 17, 2009 at 1:49 pm

Holly honkin hell, i am still trying to catch my breath! And i will watch the replay tonight at 8pm. Please i really do hope the season finale is not just an hour long, please please please be at least 90 minutes to 2 hours. Last night’s episode with ERIC was WOW words truly cannot describe that big hunk of vampire, and the chemistry with ERIC and Sookie was way more intense that her and Bills. I really hope that as far as this story line goes it stays “more true” to the books. Because ERIC is so breath taking, and bill is more good ole boy.

sweetwhysper August 17, 2009 at 1:37 pm

I believe it was explained in season 1 that the drinking blood directly from a vampire and taking V are different…It could also be that the Vampire blood Sookie drank always helped heal her, so it didn’t give her the same feeling that Jason got when he did V. On the same page, after the maenad attack on her, Eric told Bill to stop giving her blood because he ‘almost over cooked her’. I think maybe you get a part of the vampire when you drink directly from them, and that’s missing when you just drain it out of them. I doubt Sookie minds the bond that she and Bill have since she loves him, but then again, maybe she loves him because of the bond? Needing so little from Eric could have something to do with his age, he’s over 1000 years old, whereas Bill is not yet 200 years, and probably not as ‘potent’.

I also loved Godric and wish they would have kept him on longer. Learning his story would have been awesome.

laurasan August 17, 2009 at 1:29 pm

I thought last night’s episode was the best episode of True Blood yet. I’ve been waiting to see how Alan Ball will develop things between Sookie and Eric. Eric is so adorably rotten in his attempts to get at Sookie this season. I loved when he said, “I believe I can sense her emotions already, Bill”. It will be fascinating to watch Sookie fight her attraction to Eric. I don’t think Eric’s plan is evil. I think he’s just going after what he wants. I can’t help but suspect that Bill may be hiding a lot more than he’s been forced to admit so far. It will be interesting to see if Alan Ball incorporates any ulterior motives to Bill having found Sookie in the first place. Time will tell.

I like what the show has done with the Jason character. He’s a real stand-up guy (and not quite the horndog he was last season). Don’t get me wrong, it was nice to get a peek at that physique, but I like the depth to his character that has developed this season. I’m also looking forward to his taking Sookie’s advice and using his brain.

And, you go Hoyt! His relationship with Jessica is just plain sweet. I think they’re perfect for each other. At 28, the boy needs to cut the apron strings! I really feel for Jessica and that problem she’s discovered she has. It would be horrible to be an eternal virgin!

I can’t believe there are only three more episodes left. HBO was smart to renew the season again. I hope to watch it for years to come! I can’t wait til next Sunday.

Kelly August 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm

I thought this was one of the best episodes of the season (and not just because AS finally got naked). I will miss Godric’s character as I think he is one of the most interesting new characters the show has introduced. I can also see Sookie being drawn more to Eric because of seeing his unfettered emotion in the final scene. She always wants to help people and the big guy is starting to look like he will need some emotional healing.

I think Bill will have some explaining to do. After all, Bill never mentioned the ‘sexual attraction’ aspect of drinking vampire blood to Sookie after she consumed his blood; yet, he allowed a whole relationship to build after (possibly because of) this effect. The point, though, is that Sookie won’t be able to be sure of her feelings for him once she has realized this.

Kate August 17, 2009 at 1:18 pm

What did I think? I’m speechless… I’m heartbroken… I’m overjoyed… and yes, definitely turned on… last nights episode was amazing!

I love Bill & Sookie together but let’s be honest… the Eric/Sookie thing has been brewing for a while now and this kind of conflict is part of what makes the show so great.

I love Allan Hyde’s portrayal of Godric and was sad to see him go so soon, but Eric’s breakdown on the roof was gut-wrenching, an exceptional piece of acting and I’ve cried every time I’ve watched it.

The bedroom scene with Eric and Sookie was one of the most erotic things I’ve seen on tv in a while and the fact that Alex Skarsgard is so beautiful doesn’t hurt either 🙂 I’ve seen some comments/tweets suggesting that Eric “caused” the dream but I didn’t get that at all. Plus, he seemed clueless when Sookie was checking him out later.

I love this series and can’t wait to see what happens next.

Isis_Nocturne August 17, 2009 at 1:17 pm

This member of Team Bill was not surprised at all by Eric’s deviousness, but was worried about the possible plot hole provided by Eric’s actions. How exactly does Sookie have such a strong blood bond with Eric after only a couple drops of blood? And if that’s the case, when a V addict gets really fresh blood, why do those users NOT gain a bond with the vampire whose blood they just drank? What about Sookie? She’s fairly independent, so why did she not even THINK to talk with Bill about blood bonds and the one they share and how it affects their relationship?

As to the end of Godric, I bawled. I LOVED Godric already, and wanted him to help Nan Flanagan with her promotion of vampires being equal to people. I think that if that had happened, the show could have taken an amazing turn (well, more amazing than it is already), into other people seeing from a direct source what vampires could be like.

After all, I can’t have Bill, since he’s Sookie’s. I chose Godric in his stead, and it’s not fair to already lose the gorgeous and talented Allan Hyde already…

Newpig August 17, 2009 at 1:07 pm

Does anyone remember in Season 1, Bill telling Sookie he only “accidentally” killed a few people when he first became a vampire? As we have seen from his past, not so true. I think there is more to Bill that we don’t know yet. And may I just add, YOU ROCK MR. ALAN BALL!!! This is the best show ever!

Connie August 17, 2009 at 1:03 pm

I must say that tonight’s episode was really breath taking and we could expect more surprise for season 3. Like the person said earlier, I am also with Team Eric and will be quite interesting to see him and Sookie together. I LOVED the bed scene and I gotta say that I cannot stop thinking about it! I plan to see this episode again just to see Eric and Sookie together! Last season, I loved Bill because we were getting to know him but to be quite honest, he is losing some of his charm and it is now passing on to Eric! And I love it! 🙂

Abbey August 17, 2009 at 12:59 pm

Last nights episode was the best yet. An hour had never passed so quickly before. I went through every emotion last night. I giggled for nearly the first 20 minutes with Eric tricking Sookie and how adorably bad he was. That little “I’m dying” routine was the funniest moment. Eric’s little smile made me forget about how evil his plan was. You can’t help but to forgive him when he’s so hot.
Jason & Sookie’s talk was so heart-warming and was really needed to remind us of how little they really have besides each other.
Bill’s punch was a shock and I thought it was funny to see Bill wave his hand around afterwards in pain. Made him really seem human for a moment.
And the scene with Eric and Sookie in bed, which I’m sure will be one talked about and referenced for years to come, was so incredible. I couldn’t believe how human Eric was and to see him like that just made me fall even more in love with him. He is truly the world’s most lovable bad boy.
The last scene with Eric, Sookie and Godric brought tears to my eyes. To watch Eric become so emotional and so sad made me realize just how much of a tough guy facade he puts up and it was nice to see that he really is vulnerable. When he was begging Godric in Swedish or whatever language it was (I assumed Swedish since he speaks it fluently in real life and since he loved his old Swedish music) I just wanted to reach out and hold him through the TV. Alexander Skarsgard truly impressed me last night with his range of acting and how truly believable he was in all his scenes.
Last nights episode was truly my favorite in both seasons so far. I can’t imagine being able to reach to all my emotions so easily and so deeply as True Blood was able to last night. I doubt it will happen again… although I’d love Alan Ball to keep trying. 🙂

So Sad August 17, 2009 at 12:54 pm

I am very upset at the fact that they killed off Godric only after 3 episodes, I guess it was for the best but I would have liked to know more about him. I couldn’t help but laugh at Eric and the whole having Sookie drink his blood but it was kind of heartbreaking to see the hurt in Bills eyes. O yea and WHOO HOO go Lafayette, I love that man/women lol hes the best. Can’t wait til next Sunday.

Renee August 17, 2009 at 12:54 pm

This past episode was amazing. I just started watching Season 1 last week and quickly finished it up for Season 2. Bill and Sookie are a captivating couple… I love the way Bill says her name; it’s breath taking. As for Eric’s infatuation with Sookie and her ingesting his blood, I would rather him stay away. I’m really afraid that Sookie will get caught up in her unwanted attraction to him. I don’t know… wish it were Sunday already.

Mags August 17, 2009 at 12:42 pm

Stomach turned at site of Sookie and Eric. Don’t trust Eric one bit. Hoyt needs to get away from momma. I hope Maryanne gets all she deserves and more. I was sorry to see Godric “leave”.

FangerCA August 17, 2009 at 12:39 pm

OMFG! Best Episode EVER (So far!)!!! This is what Team Eric has been waiting for! Poor Bill. He is powerless to stop Eric… Loved the Eric Sookie bed scene… ahhh! Sookie to Eric, “You have love in you,” Eric replies, “Only for Sookie”. Awesome! And the last scene was sooo truly emotional… My eyes teared up when Eric was pleading for Godric’s life! [Clutches chest]

sweetwhysper August 17, 2009 at 12:18 pm

Like someone else said, maybe Sookies “love” for Bill is because she drank his blood right away. Bill said it would cause sexual attraction between her and Eric.

I think Eric is going to change, he wasn’t a vampire to show any sort of emotion last season, but this season we have seen smiles, tears, devestation, kindness, etc from him. I think this is just the beginning of the true Eric coming out, at least I hope it is!

Rebecca August 17, 2009 at 12:07 pm

I can not get past the ending. Sookie with Godric, Godric & Eric, and Godric going to flames was so heartbreaking beautiful.This,I will never forget.

Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill August 17, 2009 at 11:59 am

I would like to place my personal opinion as delicately as possible. Sookie was attracted to Bill before she had his blood while with Eric she didn’t like him and wasn’t drawn to him. I’m sorry but the pain of Bill losing Sookie effects me more then anything else. I see a creature that was turned against his will, lost everything and now after 140 years finds love and meaning in his undead life which is going to be slowly torn away from him. I am aware that the manipulative behavior is characteristic of Eric and his bad boy image however, on a personal note I do not care to relate to these types of characters. Rather I feel more I guess for the good guy who seems to come in last. That is how I see it. I still recall in the previous episode, Bill told Sookie that he was afraid to lose her and she responded that he won’t because she is not going anywhere. The concept that it is not of her own freewill her attraction to Eric bothers me as well. Therefore, it was an emotional rollercoaster ride for me but for different reasons. Thank you for allowing me to speak freely.

Lorena August 17, 2009 at 11:54 am

I really liked the tension built in this episode – from the Bill/Eric/Sookie triangle to Hoyt and Jessica to Maryann’s evil plan – it all came together and they all laid down pieces for the season’s climax.

While I’m not rooting for Eric/Sookie or Bill/Sookie, I am interested in seeing how it all plays out. Will Sookie stand by her man even though she’s dreaming of Eric, or will something else drive a wedge between the pair, with Eric waiting in the wings?

I’m curious and ready to see next week’s episode already!

Pearls August 17, 2009 at 11:53 am

I love this series! Season 2 is sooooo crazy! What is up with Tara?! I was so happy to see Lafayette step up and “rescue” her! Did you see how he beat the crap outta Eggs?!!! MaryAnn is crazy—I can’t wait to see the next episode. Vampires vs. Demons???!

And frankly I LOVE BILL & ERIC! I’m super torn over the two of them….and I feel for Sookie. And I would’ve loved to suck out silver on him anyday! Oh Bill… Oh Eric…. Eric is definitely coming into the forefront—and why did Godrick have to go soooo fast??! I really was interested in hearing more about him and the life he led. It was great when he saw God through Sookie’s tears and empathy 🙂

UGH! I can’t wait til next week!

Nia August 17, 2009 at 11:49 am

I cried last night for Bill, Eric and Godric.
Bill is losing his love. It is being stolen from him and he is powerles to stop the blood lust. While he was out defending the others he was being humstrung by one who he was always there for and was also protecting. His right cross to Eric did not aleviate his anger, pain, and betrayal. I know he wanted Eric to fight back, Bill probably would have welcomed the pain to aleviate the pain in his heart, but you could see Eric thinking, its done, its over, I don’t have to fight, I won. I hope that Bill can survive this with his humanity and soul intact. He deserves so much more for his sacrifices, devotion, and deep love. He is a wonderful character who will be tested now.
Eric was so many things last night. He was a betrayer, deciever, dream lover, and loyal friend. But can he feel the deep love for Sookie that Bill felt? Time will tell.
Godric gave us so much in so few episodes. I did not want him to die. He was more human than any other. He was trying to do some good in such a bad world. At the end he realized his actions only made things worse. No matter what he could do, he would not make a difference. He gave up, he was tired and so sad. I am happy he was not alone at the end. Having Sookie there was a blessing for him. I know he went to a better place, a place of peace. Perhaps he taught Eric something before he left. Again, time will tell. These 3 characters were all amazing last night. So vital to the show.
I have to admit, True Blood has in each of every past episode evoked so many emotions, amazement, shock, love, and laughter, but not this one. There was nothing funny about last night. Feelings ran too deep, lines crossed, lives and love lost.
What a great show to evoke such emotions from us. May we be blessed with more for many seasons to come. Thank you Alan B., the terrific writers and wonderful cast for all they bring us and bring out in us.

shockandawe August 17, 2009 at 11:49 am

I’m still struggling to cope with the range of emotions from this episode. As a huge fan of Bill and his relationship with Sookie, it was heartbreaking to finally see the beginnings of Eric’s influence. No matter what, I think Bill is truly struggling for redemption and to be a moral man, and that he sincerely loves Sookie. He won her heart by courting her and the fascination between them which we watched grow last season made me fall in love right along with them. That Eric can divert her through self interest and trickery saddens me greatly.

Godric was pure poetry and his end was incredibly moving. I saw parallels in what Bill’s struggles are and what Godric had come to believe after 2,000 years and that makes me emphathize with Bill even more. If Sookie is going to have to spend time with Eric it would be easier to take for me if it was an Eric who was truly touched and changed by Godric than an Eric who managed to outwit and deceive her.

There is just so much to this program – the episodes with Lorena and the concept of choice. This episode and the concepts of redemption and forgiveness. My heart wants true love to prevail, and goodness to reign.

Fabienne August 17, 2009 at 11:48 am

I LOVED this episode!!!
I’ve read 3 books so far, but I won’t get into that. But I kinda already knew what to expect, even thought the two are quite different. Eric is the best character because he has so many sides. Which was very obvious in this episode. From the bad boy typical Eric in the beginning and the crying his eyes out at the end. That just broke my heart!
This was Godric’s way of redemption. He felt responsible for the attack on the nest. He was just too cute.
I do really hope the whole Marianne thing is gonna be over soon, because she’s creeping me out!!!!

Deborrah August 17, 2009 at 11:42 am

I loved last nights episode of true blood. I like the idea of Sookie and Eric getting together. Godric is a great character to have on the show and adds a human element to the vampire society almost a divine element. Great show last night.

Andrea August 17, 2009 at 11:40 am

Last nights episode was incredible on so many different levels,a broader range of Alex’s acting chops. Eric and Godric’s scene together was emotionally draining and captivating. The obvious pain on Bill’s face realizing Sookie was now blood bonded to Eric and Bill’s fear of losing her. Jason’s and Sookie bonding in loss and realizing that they are all they have left everyone taken away from them tragically.So many other things that came together and leaving us wanting more.

Tams August 17, 2009 at 11:40 am

I have never read the books nor do I want to, I love the show and hate how most compare the books to the show, why would people want them to be exactly the same, then you would know the whole plot (boring) anyway, every week after the show i say that was the best episode to date, well here i go again (lol) I loved having the old Lafayette back, he kicked eggs ass (wooohoooooo) and tara (wow!) the acting on this show is beyond compare. When jason and sookie had their family chat, that was touching…and when hoyt wanted to introduce jessica to his momma even though he knows she is full of hate (she hates red shoes????) to him singing to her as she rested, i want a Hoyt too…And Eric with that devious smile after sookie sucked his blood to bill settling his score by punching him….WOW oh WOW oh WOW!!!!!!

Brenna August 17, 2009 at 11:37 am

I love how bill was hesitant about telling sookie that drinking the blood makes the vampire more attractive…he’s worried she’ll start thinking about how early on she drank his blood, and how much of it she’s drank overtime with him neglecting to mention this little detail….

Amanda August 17, 2009 at 11:34 am

I think this was the best episode yet. I was laughing so hard when Eric said, “You’re right Bill, I think I can sense her emotions.” that I had to pause it. He is sooooo bad, and I love it. And Bill, looking at Sookie, looking at Eric throughout the meeting, it was subtle, but you could just feel the tension building. Hoyt, gotta love him too, wow, he finally stood up to his Momma and became a man. Maryanne, oh I can’t wait to see how they get rid of her, will Jason Stackhouse save the day? Or will Sam and Andy (sounds like a comedy routine) ride to the rescue? Loved, loved, loved Lafayette standing up for Tara, that’s the most emotion he’s shown in a while, and wow, did he let it fly last night. And I couldn’t quit crying at the end, even though I knew it was coming, it was just awesome, an overused word, but accurate for last night’s performance.

sweetwhysper August 17, 2009 at 11:24 am

I thought what happened between Eric and Sookie was awesome. I am definitely on Team Eric (lol) so whatever it is that puts the 2 of them closer together is a definite plus to me. I am a HUGE fan of the books, so I know more about Eric (as well as Bill) than those that have only seen the show. Alexander gave a superb performance last night. He made me laugh, smile and cry. Not many actors can do that in a sitcom just based on their acting ability. I also stayed up late to watch the second showing just to see his scenes.

angela August 17, 2009 at 11:22 am

Last nights show was AMAZING! When Eric tricked Sookie into taking that blood and then him grinning from ear to ear…I was grinning right along with him. The Eric – Sookie nookie scene was wonderful! And the way Sookie kept eyeballing Eric during that meeting had me snickering beyond belief! I really hope they end up getting together! I had tears when Godric went…this show has me so addicted, I can’t wait for the next episode!!

cgpunker August 17, 2009 at 11:19 am

I loved it. I thought Alexander Skarsgard gave an amazing performance last night – from making me laugh at the opening scenes with his bad boy act to crying on the roof with him.

Eric is who Eric is. People like to say he’s so devious, but he’s pretty predictable for someone so devious. I want to feel for Bill, but I can’t help but think he brought some of this on himself for not being able to stop doing the exact wrong thing with Eric EVERYTIME. But I do think Bill truly loves Sookie so that’s a bummer. On the other hand, I think Eric truly cares for her too and he’s just going about it the only way he knows how.

I don’t know. I guess that’s what makes this show so good – it’s layered and complex and nothing is black & white. Nobody is all good, and nobody is all evil. I guess that’s why we spend so much time talkin’ about it.

Robyn August 17, 2009 at 11:18 am

Loved seeing Eric and Sookie last night. Even if it was only a dream.

Bubblypoo August 17, 2009 at 11:13 am

I loved last night’s episode. Starting off with the Sookie sucking, to the naked Sookie and Eric steamy bed play, hearing Hoyt’s lovely singing voice, to Godric’s right to die scene… it was non-stop True Blood excellence!

Jane August 17, 2009 at 11:09 am

I’m still pretty convinced that Bill is hiding something and may betray Sookie in some way, especially since looking back on some of the things he said in S1 which back then I thought were odd things to say but didn’t take much note.

Rob Correa August 17, 2009 at 11:08 am

This episode was good. I was anticipating an adrenaline rush of some sort but I bet that’s coming soon since there’s only 3 episodes left.

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