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True Blood Season 3 Spoiler News: Looking at the Romance

Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill 130

More True Blood season 3 spoiler news from Alan Ball regarding the romantic adventures our telepathic waitress, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) is going to experience in season 3.  Alan spoke with Michael Ausiello from EW.com and stated that whether you want to see Bill and Sookie together or Eric and Sookie you are going to be “very unhappy and oddly, very happy” this season.  The reasoning behind his comment is the addition of another hunk into the mix, namely werewolf Alcide Herveaux (portrayed by Joe Manganiello) who will be adding to the sexual tension on the show.  As Alan explains:

“Take a look at Joe [Manganiello],” he teases of the hunk he cast as the psychic’s new love interest, the werewolf Alcide. “Do you think [they] have reason to be worried? We were looking for a guy who was big, sexy, decent and heroic, with some darkness,” he says. “And [Manganiello] showed us all of that in the audition.”

Alan was so confident in Joe‘s ability to convey the necessary attributes of the character that he didn’t ask him to do a chemistry test with Anna, which is normally done when there are several other actors who are vying for a role.

Alan mentions that although Alcide is not introduced to the audience at first as a potential suitor for Sookie, the circumstances that both characters find themselves in creates the dynamics for some sparks to fly between them.

“As in the book, he’s helping her find [her kidnapped boyfriend] Bill,” Ball notes, “and he has a business reason for owing Eric a favor” — one (bad) thing leads to an (incredibly sexy) other. “He’s there with her during a very painful time in her life — and his life, actually. And they’re thrown into some pretty intense situations together.”  “And hello, he’s hot!” he adds with a laugh. “And hello, so is she. Two hot people in some intense situations and, for whatever reasons, their significant others are not there… they’re human.”

Whether it is right or wrong that two people who are extremely attractive and facing stressful situations will fall into the arms of one another while their significant other is not around is up for debate, however it does make interesting television.

So how to do you feel about the introduction of another guy to heat up the screen with Sookie?  Are you happy about it or, as Michael says “should the show have spent a season exploring the Bill/Sookie/Eric triangle before making it a square?”

Let your comments be heard.

SOURCE: EW.com

(Photo credit:  HBO Inc.)

Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill

Website: http://truebloodnet.com

Ollie Chong is one of the administrators for truebloodnet.com and a regular contributor to the news and editorial pages. She has a B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology/Sociology and a M.A. in Counselling Psychology. She brings to the site over 15 years experience in the mental health care field and has worked in administration, research and teaching at various organizations and had her own private practice as a psychotherapist.

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Isis Nocturne

One must hit bottom before they can get back up, Katb84.

Katb84

I wonder, what’s going on with Tara? will she ever fall in love again and be happy or what? Haven’t she gone through enough already??????

Lana Salvatore

I haven’t read the books but i love the tv show. And i love bill, i just think he lost and kinda confused, but as for eric i think alexander skarsgaurd is FINE. i don’t he’s ready for a relationship with him and sookie. but i look forward to seeing where that make take us in later seasons. But as for Alcide, i think I’m finally ready for one of these vampire/werewolf love stories, for the werewolf to win! I’m really looking forward to seeing him and sookie go deeper in there acquaintance, than friendship and love. Can’t wait!

Jan

Love CH Books and AB show Ture Blood
Who Sookie ends up with who knows ?
Bill her frist love ,most don’t end up with frist love’s
Eric who loves her and will have a BB with her
Alcide who she likes
Qunn who has not come in to the show yet
Sam whos all been there .
Or may -be some New
The Books and Show are wonderful
I think it about how we all grow in time
What we wanted at 25 is not what you want at 50

Nia

Hey Jaxx,

Long time no see!!! Life has been craaaazy of late, have not had much of a chance to catch up.

Its hard to believe that the 9 months are almost over!!!!
Whoooo Hooooo, yeah, season 3, naked men, bring it on!

I saw the pics from the red carpet (have to get around to post). Everyone looked so amazing. Dashing, gorgeous and so beautiful…
ok now we can talk about the women……just kidding, LOL!

I loved the picture of Alex and Stephen hugging, tooo darn cute. They looked like they were having so much fun! They are swuch great friends. What a wonderful example!

Stephen and Anna looked so happy together! I wish them all the best for when ever they decide to tie the knot.

I’ll try to catch up with other articles. I hate missing so much.

See you!

Team True Blood!

jaxx

Hi Nia!! All is good. Just 3 more days, can you believe it.

Did you see the Red Carpet pics??? They are great. Sunday can’t come fast enough for me. I’ve got my bottle of True Blood ready.

Looking forward to discussing episode 1 Sunday after TB. YAY!!!

Nia

Wow Lizzie!!!! That was so very passionate and well said.
Hi ALC and Jaxx as well! Big “waves” to all!

Yes we have all been down this route before. Some of us love Bill and some of us love Eric. That is just the way it will always be (then again some love Sam, laffy, jason….). Some see what they want to see no matter what you say or try to convince of them differently.

As I have said before, the heart loves what the heart loves.

I adore Bill. That will never change no matter what may come. We have seen his struggles, we have laughed and we have cried. I find his character noble and worthy. He is trying so hard to reclaim what he was, the good decent man.
So no matter what he was forced to do, how many have betrayed him, what has been done to him, what he has lost and may lose again. I will defend him as I see fit, as will Eric lovers do. Of course, in that defense, I will always use facts to back up my reasoning.

I just happen to not see Eric as I do Bill. Because of all the terrible things he has done so far on the show (although I do enjoy his occasonal bursts of dry humor). It could be that we will see something more as the seasons progress. That little bit of vulnerability we saw with Godric seemed to disappear very quickly, that was unfortunate.

We know that there will be a relationship building between him and Sookie. That was always inevitable. I say bring it on. I am all for the drama that it will create.

I just want to have fun, love my favorite as well as others, and enjoy all that Alan Ball will bring us, the good and the bad.
What should never happen is the negativity that some take to a higher level towards the actors and their fans, which ever they may be. That is so wrong on so many levels. So name calling and worse, that I have seen in the past and hope to not see again, I will forever consider to be childish and unnecessary.

I say always rise above and remember they are fictional characters, but they are also fictional characters that so many love and admire.

I am gearing up for a huge season, The long wait is almost over.
Thank the gods!

Go Team True Blood!!

lizzie

Hi ALC,

I’m with you. I liked Bill in the books as well, and love in in TB. Ok, he is not “sexy” to some (to me, yes!) and he did some bad things, but who hasn’t??? Bill is flawed, yes, but he is trying to redeem himself, in his short life. He is also a vamp that is trying to do the right thing, and all these forces are against him. All Bill haters seem to see is the bad and say (all use the same dictionary here) – Bill is a liar, Bill is not honest, Bill is a rapist blah blah blah. They don’t see all the layers that our Bill has and that he IS trying to better himself.

Eric, well, he seems one dimensional to me. Maybe we will see different layers. Who knows. As Sookie said to Godric “Eric is Eric”. I do think Eric is funny! I do love his comical scenes. I do not consider the bullet sucking as comical. I see that as violation oh, maybe we can say Eric is a liar, Eric is not honest and Eric mind raped Sookie? See, it works for all! No one is perfect and everyone has something to redeem in themselves!

This is why AB wants to have all the characters deal with issues that will confront them! All the crap they will be dealing with in S3 and beyond will build up their characters. What did AB say to the Writers? It is about EMOTIONS! Emotions are certainly what they are putting US FANS THROUGH!

GO TRUE BLOOD!!!

jaxx

ALC, just as you love Bill “the way he is”, us Eric lovers do the same. We know what and how he is, but there is much, much more to Eric than we’re seeing right now. I believe Eric’s deeper layers will be exposed as the seasons go on. We’ve already seen a different Eric with Season 1 Eric and then Season 2 Eric, Season 3 and 4 Eric will be even better, imo.

ALC

I’m sorry-CH wrote that Bill was not her soulmate? Must have missed that. I have read all the books. Love Bill. Loved him even before the “great reveal” and knew something was up-he loved her and he would not have d–ed her over that way on his own. No way. Bill isn’t too nice on the show-people who love Eric just say that b/c they don’t want to see how Eric really is. Now CH herself has said THAT though-that they forget the negative aspects of Eric. Cuz he is “sexy”. Not to me~his character is spot on in the show to the books, I think.

Isis Nocturne

Again, as AdoreBill has told you before, Alan Ball has NOT said he’s following the core of the books. He’s staying true to the SPIRIT of the books. Also, Alan has said in MULTIPLE interviews that BILL is the reason he got into the books. True Blood and the SSNs are NOT the same thing, though one is the source of the other. True Blood would be called “The Sookie Stackhouse Show” if Alan intended to stay true to the source material in the way you seem to think it is.

LLE

AB is going to say that Bill and Sookie are true love because he wants to give Bill’s fans some hope that they will get back together. AB promise CH that he will keep TB core to her books. The core of books is that Sookie and Bill don’t get back together at all. Bill is Sookie’s first love

Ashley Janaszak

It really doesn’t matter what I want – if the show is going to stay true to to the books, then over time sookie will explore intimate relationships with all three men: eric, alcide, and bill. Ultimately however, as Charlaine Harris writes, Bill is not her soul mate, he was her first love, but not her last!

lizzie

Why should they be together?? It has been stated ab AB on a few occasions that Bill and Sookie have true love with each other! They should get over the humps and be together for ever!

melissa

Sookie should be with Eric and that is that. I look forward to the exploration of their chemistry.

Antonio

I disagree. I used to think that Sam would be good for Sookie
I liked the whole love triangle in S1 Sam was always a good friend and a decent guy. However Sam has his own issues. I know that he didnt mean to blow up at her he was concerned about her safety in Ep.5 S1. If she doesnt find love with a supe Bill Eric Alcide then maybe she could find it with another human perhaps a telepath like herself remember Barry?
Sam may have always been there for her he really liked Tara too
But Who is best for her? Only she ~~and Ms. Harris can make that decision. I really Do Not see it as a Wizard of Oz type story where she has everything she needs right under her nose!
She struggles with her “ability” as a telepath and she must now fight for her love and ask for help from someone she doesnt like or trust. TWOOZ was just a “childhood-like dream” Sookie’s battles are Very Real Life is NO fantasy for her
neither is it a “walk in the park”.
I fail to see the comparison. Both the wizard of oz and the wiz ~~which i liked a lot were about a young woman finding the courage inspiration and hope necessary to want to find her way back home and re-discover strength within her to make a go of it in her life…She had to realize that everything she needed to be whole and happy was Already there within her.
This is quite different than what Miss Stackhouse is dealing with.
Sookie Is a strong and confident young lady! She can and does fight for what she wants and for who she is and for who she loves!

Sandra

I keep thinking of the Wizard of Oz, when I think of Sookie and her adventures. She had the perfect mate with Sam, but she wanted something more exciting. So, she’s going on this great adventure and meeting many ‘loves.’ In the end, however, I think she will return to Sam, who knew that she was special, loved her without trying to exploit her, and was willing to sacrifice his life for her. There’s no place like home.
(Correction)

Sandra

I keep thinking of the Wizard of Oz, when I think of Sookie and her adventures. She had the perfect mate with Sam, but she wanted something more exciting. So, she’s going on this great adventure and meeting many ‘loves.’ In the end, however, I think she will return to Sam, who knew who always knew that she was special, loved her without trying to exploit her, and was willing to sacrifice his life for her. There’s no place like home.

Nia

I cannot help but stand side by side with you AdoreBill and all the other Bill lovers here.
The love story of Bill and Sookie is so hauntingly beautiful and yet starcrossed.
Can’t help but fight for their love.

kay

No!!! Not Bill, ERIC!!!!!

kay

i sooo agree. Eric and Sookie. There is no other choice.

lizzie

Hi Lil! We are kindred spirits! I completely agree!!

Nia

Very well said Lil!!!
Couldn’t agree more!

Lil

Wouldn’t it be neat that Eric fans find happiness in the books, and Bill fans find happiness with the series ? Please Bill, Please Bill, Please Bill… 🙂
And I agree, if Eric could have his ass kicked by Bill, that would be soooo great !

Lil

Bill and Sookie pleaaaase ! I know it wouldn’t be like in the books, and I’d love to see Eric spice it all up, but I really wish that Bill and Sookie will come back together at the end, their story works so well on screen, the chemistry is so incredible, It’d be torturing for me to see Sookie with another guy at the end… Bill is unbelievably dark mysterious and sexy, and in love… and first !

Antonio

Hi Jaxx I quite agree! I’d been streaming some video recently of Eric in S2. It looks to me like we got the chance to see Several different sides of Eric! Eric the wiseguy, hard-ass, tough and yet he could be fiercely loyal and protective and even caring around his maker. I was moved deeply when godric called out “I’m here my child!” and Eric flashed in quickly and then got down on his knees. He was like a little kid! It was touching to see just how devoted to godric he was!
Plus, I like the scenes with Sookie and Eric The scene where he’s trying to get sookie out of the church is just unbelievable!
I laughed my butt off when he tried to pass himself off as human!
I feel as though there is Something There with these 2! The dream sex sequences were Incredible! There is Some kind of chemistry there between them! Eric may be hard and ruthless and certainly manipulative but Perhaps sookie can change that!
Look what she’s done with Bill perhaps she can do something with Eric,too! Eric is Not docile or submissive He would Not yield to her easily! It would be quite interesting to see a relationship develop and how they could come together if only just to help each other. Sometimes people who “dont like each other” become the Most attracted to 1 another! We’ve seen it before:: Sam & Diane-cheers,David & Maddie-moonlighting,Buffy and Spike? perhaps? My point is I feel an attraction is inevitable because A. She ingested his blood B. He may try to utilize this “tie” to his own advantage C. He may try to aquire her just to Spite Bill
Besides I think on SOME level She IS attracted to him!
In Bill’s absence,She may Need his help and since he IS the sheriff and an older vampire and stronger he could be of invaluable help to her! I can hardly wait to see what happens?
Where the writers will go with this!
And Yes I Will continue to watch Even If sookie and eric Do have a “dalliance”! I wasnt too keen on the idea of Sam & Tara and yet i still stuck around Of Course, I WASNT Too keen on Sam & Daphne OR Sam and Maryann and yet I didnt quit watching!
Come to think of it Sam’s love life,up to This point, Sux! LOL
Go TB!

Kylie

I personally have read every single book, I think its a wonderful thing what Ball is doing. I personally am loving being able to watch the books being played out on TV!

Antonio

Once again I Agree with You PBT! I think that Eric and Sookie ARE VERY Much Alike! This is Why I think that they would be good together even if it doesnt “go the distance”.

Jan

Love it ,last season I was over the Bill and Sookie .Love Eric ,Sam and I am sure I will love Alcide .He is great in the books .The photos I have seen ;;;;He’s HOT
A.B. is all ways giving us a differant out look ,
then the books .
Love the books and the show.Ture Blood

pbt

77 more days until the V-ddiction continues!

Grace

I really like Eric and I would really like to see Sookie with Eric! Please please please please please please please please please a thousand million please. Eric is just so charming, and Sookie is real adorable. I think they just might make the cutest couple!

Antonio

I agree It should be 1 heck of a ride! Perhaps,Sookie could learn something from time spent with Eric? Maybe She would realize just how much she loves Bill OR perhaps she might even grow to care for Eric..You never know what The writers and AB will do! As for the romance? It seems,To Me,That Bill and Sookie’s relationship is the ONLY 1 that people would want to have! I certainly would NOT want to have something like Sam & Tara OR Jason & Amy…Heck No! Jason & Amy’s “romance” was complicated and contaminated by substance abuse & co-dependency issues! Arlene and Renee? Yikes!! Anyway, Its interesting to shake things up and see what happens! Sookie is Mortal and perhaps part something else. Bill is a vampire! There Is No Happily Ever After for them. I really would Not want to see a “fairy-tale” type ending with TB! Anyway, LOets just sit back and enjoy what will unravel over the next couple of years

Lizzie 1701

Right on!! I’m with you on this one Drewpydog!!!! Bill and Sookie together and kicking Eric’s a*se!! It is about time Eric got his comuppence!

Nia

I am grinning with you Isis!!!!!!!

Hi DD and welcome. I know it is hard for a few to think of Bill and Sookie not together but where would the drama be if there wasn’t someone trying to shake things up.
I am a big Bill fan, but I also like Eric (both Stephen and Alex are wonderful).

I trust Alan B to shake things up for us. I believe in S3 we will be cringing, laughing, crying, etc.

As Isis says, its going to be a heck of a ride!

For the Team,

Team True Blood!

Isis Nocturne

*grinning* Welcome, and enjoy the ride! We’re all with you in wishing that Season 3 would just get here already!

Drewpydog

Sookie and Bill please!Although i have to admit i love the twists and turns AB throws into his story lines,seeing her with Eric was making me physically ill!Just for the record Bill needs to kick Erics ass sometime this season,even tho Eric is more powerful.Can’t wait for season 3!

Sheila

I agree with Jaxx, let the chips fall where they may. AB has done a great job so far and there is no reason to think that won’t continue. S3 can really hurry up already. The new book should be out in May. I am going through some serious DT’s I can’t wait. I have read so many books trying to keep occupied and writing my own stuff just is not the same. I have Vamps and Supes on the brain. Hurry Hurry Hurry! Paitience is not one of my strong points.

jaxx

I agree Antonio. Sookie is young and she needs to explore all her options before setting on any one of them or none of them. I, for one, am just looking forward to seeing her explore all other interests and then we’ll see who is the one for her.

Antonio

Yes Bill may have been her First But he may Not be her Last!
Sookie needs to find out Who She Is and What She wants!

Laura

bill and sookie.. please =)

Nia

I like your mantra D Reilly……….

Sookie/Bill, Sookie/Bill, Sookie/Bill, Sookie/Bill……….

I could say that all day!!! LOL

D Reilly

Sookie & Bill…Sookie & Bill, Bill & Sookie, Bill, Sookie…ahaha already. “BILL” was Sookies “first” man, and “first” vampire…and “BILL” …was SENT to our sweet Sookie by the Queen. A “setup” romantic…WOW….Will True Blood bring that into the “light” ?? OR keep Eric….creepy vamp sheriff trying to take Sookie away from Bill?? Sookie is the hot tamale teaser…Look Out..Alcide,..Quinn & Eric., “you were always on her mind,..you were always on her..mind” !!

Desiree

Reply to Lizzie 1701: The show is NOT better than the “those books” CH books are the premise for the show. But they are different, neither is better than the other and your preference for the show is just that a preference please don’t demean those that prefer the books.

Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill

I read ALL the books and still like book Bill but this is True Blood and TV Bill is different then in the books. 🙂

Lizzie 1701

Well, it is the books again! I have read the books and I still prefer Bill. I do not like the Eric character and I do not like Alcide. IMO Sookie and Bill should be together on True Blood, because this is the show and it is DIFFERENT to the books in subtle ways which make it so much better than those books.

Do you really think AB is going to change Bill? He has seen the potential of Bill and what he is trying to do ie regain his humanity. The actor playing Bill has been cast as the main male lead. Really, in the books, Bill was caught between a rock and a hard place – having to obey orders from the Queen, Lorena and Eric. The guy did not have a chance! Back to True Blood, so Bill is keeping the truth (if AB is going that way) from Sookie, so as to protect her and he is frightened of the consequences. The guy is in love!!IMO, what Eric did to Sookie re the bullet sucking , was way more deceitful than whatever Bill is supposed to be doing, if AB goes that way!
AB is using the books as a guide but has swayed away from them in may areas. Please do not use the books as a reference and condemn Bill – it may not go that way or be displayed in a different way.

Plus, one final comment. This show is not about Sookie and who she gets – it is an ensemble show and cast – each and every member has a vital role to play in this fantastic show – it is the the Sookie Books as seen by her eyes!

Go Team True Blood!

larinhastar

He-llooo!! Isn’t anyone rooting for Joe Manganiello already? The Alcide character, despite his whore ex-girlfriend, as a Sookie suitor, is much more preferable than Bill himself, seeing as those who have read ALL the books know who Bill really is.
If, for some crazy reason, like having babies, CH decides that Sookie decides not to be with our Norse God, Eric, Alcide would be the one, IMHO. Pack politics could really be an issue, but, if she chooses to be with a vampire, she’ll have to deal with vampire politics, so I see no big difference there.

D Reilly

Alan Ball@ True Blood: you have great material and very very talented actors to make seasons 3 & 4 THE BEST. Please don’t get carried away with too much “crap”…and “overkill” …don’t want to see the “whole town ” naked again !! haha,,but you do have beautiful people in the cast! ( Harris does have “nudity”..tastefully ) THANKYOU

jaxx

I know, he is under a curse but AB has reported amnesia in S4 so that’s the word I went with.

pbt

I have always given all the actors, writers and directors on this show all the respect they deserve. You know I love this show. IMO, I am not seeing the same level of banter that Eric and Sookie had in the books yet. Eric has had many comical scenes with Sookie, Bill and especially Pam. Can’t wait to see Pam’s character this season. More time for Kristin Bauer.

Yes, Season Three may bring us more of the Eric Northman that so many of us enjoy. And as AB and Alex have stated there is something there between Eric and Sookie and they will be working towards that in Seasons Three and Four. Personally can’t wait.

I have never said that anyone on the show doesn’t do a great job and to imply that I said that is unfair.

pbt

Hey Amber, don’t be mad at Alan. He is making his version of the books. Hey we would never have Alexander Skarsgard as Eric Northman if it weren’t for Alan. Yes, Eric is the most interesting character in my mind. I enjoy all the actors. They work so hard and do an amazing job on the show. But love for the Viking always comes first.

Amber

hey everyone!
well sice people here started talking about ERIC i have to say he is my favorite character and i just loved him in book number 4 and well i hope that AB will follow the books because in the books we get to see a lot of eric and i dont wat to make people mad but i hate bill, and i am kindda happy that sookie dump him.

in book number 2 sookie was invited to a sex party and she only went to find out who killed lafayet ad since bill wasn’t around she asked eric and well i wanted to see alexander with tight pink lycra and for that i am really mad at alan!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy

Why can’t it be june already!! I’m dyin here. I hope we’ll get some promos soon or a sneak peek clip of season 3.

Nia

Hi pbt,
But you are basing your views of “Erics not having enough humor” solely on just 2 seasons of TB as compared to 9 books of CH’s. Thats really not fair to either one of them. You really need to give TB, AB, and Eric more time.
IMO, in these past two seasons I found Eric to be very funny and bad boy charming.
There was not much Eric in books 1 and 2. Why would you think there would be in season 1 and 2 of TB(this is the main reason why Eric supporters have been so vehemently, verbally abusive to Bill and Stephen, in the show, which is really not justified)? Sookie and Eric do not have a relationship yet other than disgust and blood induced eroitc dreams on Sookies part, and for Eric, all he feels right now is curiosity and the desire to aquire her.
Give TB, AB and all the actors/characters the time and respect they deserve. I believe that Eric will come into his own in the next few seasons. Just like the books.

Sorry but my reference to Bill was made because of your opinions of him in the past. True that is neither here or now.

Team True Blood!

pbt

That’s fine, Nia. I am use to it. LOL. Go True Blood and VVG!

pbt

That’s fine to disagree Nia. We always do. AB has shown some of the humorous Eric but not half as much as Charlaine wrote. There was a much more balanced approach in the books with Eric and Sookie’s relationship. Their exchanges back and forth were priceless. Eric and Sookie are actually very much alike. I made no comment above about Bill?? I was talking about Eric.

135 days and counting. Go Viking!

Nia

Ok pbt, I get it, sorry, didn’t meant to pick on you.

I was just having a little fun.

Truce!

Kerry R

Actually, Eric doesn’t have amnesia. He is under a spell that puts him closest to his hearts desire without knowing it. He still retains some of who he is.

Nia

Actually pbt, I disagree.
You are not giving Eric enough credit on the show. I found Eric to have some very funny moments.

“You’re right Bill, I think I can sense her emotions”

HILARIOUS!!!!!!! I was rolling.

Or his chiding of our poor Jason, at the nest, after the FOTS, when Bill and Jason saved him and Sookie.

I believe that Eric has alot of his humor tied into this arrogant bad boy attitude hes got going on. Its actually charming at times. Yes he was like this in the books too. I agree.
See, the thing is I do like Eric. You may be shaking your head and saying some choice words at me right now but it is true. Its just when things are made up and just coming way out of left field that I have to chime in.
And picking on Bill just because Sookie (and a lot of us) loves him is really not fair.

Ok so I think that is enough for now. We really should not let this get out of hand.

Team True Blood!

pbt

No, I am fine with Alexander, Ryan and the weres. Go True Blood.;)

Nia

Hey pbt,
I think you are forgetting a few…..
Stephen, Sam, Nelson, Todd, Jim………..there I refreshed your memory for you.
Lots of hot men to love and adore.

Team True Blood!

pbt

Yes, I forgot about the weres. Hmmmmm. Alcide and some of the biker/weres. Its all looking like candy to me. As Nelsan has said, GQ types of bods. All too good to be true.

jaxx

You’re all right. No matter who’s your favorite, there is a lot of eye candy to look at: Eric, Bill, Sam, Jason, Laf, Alcide, the new weres. WOW, can’t wait.

pbt

Did someone say eye candy? My oh my. We have more than our share between Alexander and Ryan. Yes, love our True Blood and looking forward to Season three and all the twists and turns that CH and AB have in store for us.

Go TB and of course, Go Viking Vampire G*d!

136 more days folks.

pbt

The one part of Eric that AB has not shown us entirely yet is his sense of humor. We have seen hints of it with Pam. In the books, it was sense of humor with Sookie that endeared him to me. AB has stripped that away from the Eric and Sookie relationship thus far.

Yes, he is powerful, cunning,dangerous but as I have said on numerous occasions Eric is loyal, intelligent, patient and wise. Eric will be a most important ally to Sookie as she is seeking to find Bill. Bill is under Eric’s protection and as his sheriff will help Sookie locate him.

I agree Jaxx that Eric in s4 will be a toned down version of the real Eric. Since amnesiac Eric is not aware of all of the vampire politics and his centuries of past history, you will see a glimpse of Eric as he was before becoming a vampire.

AB has a lot of work to do with the Eric character if S4 is going to make any sense to TB viewers.It should be an interesting ride as we move forward towards s4.

jaxx

Hey Isis, thanks. It will be fun to see how AB writes S4 and how he handles the amnesia but I am getting head of myself here. S3 isn’t even here yet. lol. 🙂

Isis Nocturne

Yes, Nia, we ARE very lucky!

There is SERIOUS eye candy on True Blood for EVERYONE! It doesn’t matter which characters you prefer, you’re still drooling over everyone else! LOL

Isis Nocturne

Hi Jaxx,

I recall another book from an entirely different series where one of the characters had amnesia and was trying to remember who she was, and there were little habits and such there that helped her to slowly remember who she was. I think with Eric, who has been around for so long, his various habits would appear. But then again, it is a fantasy and Charlaine can write any way she pleases. 🙂

Nia

Hi Gemma,
Again here the problem lies in the fact that many of you are mixing up the books and the show and that causes confusion and animosity.

TB is a show that is based loosely on the books and should be allowed to stand on its own.

Show Bill is hands down a much better character than in the books. I have read all the books and it would in no way make me want to hate Bill in the show (anything that Bill did wrong in the books he was compelled to do, without a choice, whereas when ever Eric behaves badly, its all Eric). That would be rediculous since Bill has been the lover, fighter, hero, and friend throughout these two seasons.
Don’t get me wrong, he is not perfect, that is what is so wonderful about him. He is dark, and dangerous, hes a vampire for gosh sakes. But he is trying so hard to be a “man” again.To regain the humanity that was so cruelly stolen from him. It is this journey for him that I find compelling and intrigueing.
He found love again and is willing to do anything to keep it this time, mainstream as well as even risking the sun. To have a man love you, care for you, desire you, and try to better himself for you that way would be shear heaven.

When I read the books, its funny, but the only person who, when I read them, I picture their face is Eric. I see Alex S. As to the others, Bill, Sam, Sookie…..I see different faces in my head. They are totally different characters. Dry and bland or in Sookies case…low rent (thank god Alan B has given them all new “LIFE”).

Yet Eric is the same in the books as in the show. Very little difference. He is still bossy, manipulative, deceitful, controlling, conniving, arrogant and yes, a charming bad boy.

**Again, I would like to point out that my character review of Eric does in no way reflect on Alex S. who I think is a wonderful actor and an all around great guy!**

But getting back, I do look forward to the drama that Eric will cause for Sookie and Bill. It is necessary to the show. It doesn’t mean I will dislike Eric, not at all, he is great, he is what he is! (If he was the same as Bill that would be boring)
I will just route for my favorite as you do yours.

I cannot wait for season 3. The hiatus is much to long. I support Alan B in all he chooses to do. He has taken the core of the books and made them so much better.

Team True Blood!

jaxx

I’ve never known anyone with amnesia only what I see on tv, but wouldn’t you think that if you can’t remember who you are, your name, your friends and/or family or anything about yourself that you would seem to have a different personality to everyone??? I think that’s what’s going on here. Eric could not remember anything of his past in the beginning. This was a huge insecurity to him as I imagine it would be to anyone with amnesia.

I also agree with Melissa that here we see the genuine Eric, without all the vamp politics, worries, business problems in his life. This shows the potential of Eric, what he really can be if you take everything else away. A loving, caring, sweet, romantic, honorable,gentlemanly Eric. If you can strip everything away that is buried deep after 1,000 years of being a vampire and everything that comes with it, this is Eric in his raw form.

I’m hoping this is the Eric we will get to see in S4 and the constant struggle to achieve this Eric through the love of a good woman, Sookie.

I say, let the chips fall where they may and see where AB takes us.

Nia

By the way KGERIG, we don’t mind you digressing……all those men are smokin’ hot!!!!!!!

GEmma

Hey, i totally agree with you all but i have to say i think it would be an interesting scene if Eric and Sookie got together. How would you know you dont like it if you havnt seen it happen i think you should’nt all be so quick to judge. However i think everyperson should have there own opinion but i love eric and the fourth book. He was so vunrable and innocent it was such a good twist to the story line. A couple of books in you will realise eric is far better and hate Bill for what he did too sookie. I think its the seventh book?! It would be sooo boring if bill and sookie got back together every time somthing when wrong in there relationship, everybody needs variety… even if Sookie and Erics relationship only lasts one season.

Nia

Goodness, I seem to be late as usual.
Hello Lizzie, Kgerig, Isis and AdoreBill,
Yes, we are all on the same page here. I agree you.
WEll SAID ALL!
Most of you know me. I am a big fan and huge supporter of Alan B and True Blood (and yes, I have read ALL the books). He took the lakluster characters of CH’s and gave them such wonderful personalities, spirit and life!! His story and character development IMO is so much richer and believeable (ok, the maenad was a bit out there but hey, this is fantasy).

Alan B has decided in his infinite wisdom that his True Blood vision is a love story/journey of Bill and Sookie. Although this may not sit well with Eric lovers, it is nonetheless what Alan has deemed will be. Personally I find that out of all the characters, Eric is the closest to his book equivalent. I never found him a truely loveable character except when he was cursed and not himself. Oh he could be charming but his other negative qualities outweighed any good. After the curse was lifted, he became his same own overbearing arrogant self.

Just to be clear, this is an opinion of the character of Eric, and in no way is a reflection of the wonderful actor, Alex S., whom I have great respect for.

As to the relationship of Eric and Sookie, It took 10 books for her to finally say that she loved Eric. But what so many fail to see is that it took so many ingestions of his blood and up till the last she still questions whether or not it is her true feelings or the blood bond. She says that constantly in the last few books. So is this real love? She knew she loved Bill from the first. The attracton was always there. As to Bill in the books, he has made mistakes, but his love, devotion and sacrifice to Sookie was always there.

I am sorry I brought up the books again. I do try not to, but when others do I feel I must give my opinion on them. Again this is just my opinion.
As to the show, Alan Ball rocks!

Team True Blood!

Val

I agaree with you Isis,that Eric was a TOTALLY different personality but remember this is a witches curse and in the books they are very POWERFUL beings!

Lizzie 1701

Trust me!! There are a whole heap of us out there! I also belong to a “Bill” site and we are all passionate about the journey1

Well done for your clear thinking!!

Lets have faith in AB!!

Go Team True Blood!!

(Go Bill and Sookie!)

Melissa0914

I disagree completely that the ‘curse’ caused Eric to have a different personality… I think what it did was wipe away everything that was standing in the way of him acknowledging his real feelings… over 1,000 years of pride and power, getting everything he wants with the click of his fingers… it took away all of the bullshit and left him vulnerable… after you took away the first night of him being scared… then his real personality came out I thought… he wasn’t this cowering man that hid in the closet the WHOLE time he had his memory lost… He definitely had his personality come out as the nights went by.

Anyway it would be wonderful to see that acted out with Anna P and Alexander S. – would be hot! 🙂

KGERIG SMITH

So glad there are more of us Bill and Sookie’s Journey Types out there! Don’t get me wrong — I find Eric very… ahem… compelling. (The arms on that man alone are a marvel. Actually, all of these guys have biceps that make me weak just thinking about them. Steven Moyer. Sigh. Ryan Kwanten. Was Michaelangelo your daddy? And Mehcad Brooks — a pure dose of middle Americana — guns and a six pack. (R.I.P.)) But I digress…

I’m hoping that Sookie overcomes the lustful feelings for Eric (though a few more dream sequences would be jus’ fine before her final victory of that portion of her libido.) and that in the meantime, we see the dark side of Bill that he portrayed to subtly and skillfully in season 1 return. I do think Steven Moyer became the unsung hero of the show this season because the character had to be so passive due to the storylines. To watch him in the first few episodes of season 1 was to see a really sly remarkable transformation. I expect we will see something similar from Sookie this season in a different direction as she goes on her journey of self discovery. She’ll probably help Eric get ‘in touch’ with his humanity before all is said and done. I just don’t want her actually touching his ‘humanity’ – if ya’ know what I mean. 😉

Sabrina’s love for that cad, Hugo (who was nonetheless, as is requisite of this show, cute as the devil (and maybe he was! Maenads! Devils! Who knows?) and, of course, Godric’s ultimate philosophies lead me to think that beneath all the orgies and violence (and please, please, please — no more satanic orgies. Seriously, what are the cast parties like with these people? Makes one wonder…) this is a tale of redemption and reconciliation.

If I had a bathroom wall to write on, I’d scribble ‘Bill -n- Sookie 4evah’ (and ‘4evah’ really means something to these people.)

jaxx

The way I looked at it, if Eric had amnesia he couldn’t remember anything at all including who he was or anything about what he was like. He was a blank slate. No memories of his past life to base any kind of personality on. Like an innocent baby, childlike and insecure about everything, until the curse was removed. JIMO.

Isis Nocturne

I know that’s what the curse was, but that still doesn’t explain the personality change, and that was one of my HUGE issues with the books. There is NO legitimate reason that would make me believe Eric’s personality would change so much with just a curse like the one placed on him. That scene is one of the many things that threw me out of the fantasy world Charlaine created because it offended my intelligence so badly as a reader. But, then again, that’s just me, and doesn’t reflect on anyone else’s views or enjoyment of the books.

jaxx

Don’t forget also, while Eric was cursed, the curse was that he would go to the object of his desire, which was Sookie. Eric didn’t even understand it himself and when the curse was lifted he was working his way through the feelings and still is to some degree. It was the same Eric, jimo, only a stripped down version without the bells or whistles that make up the Eric us Eric lovers love. He slowly comes to realize what these feelings mean to him and he is still working on them. 🙂

Isis Nocturne

Melissa, I understand what you’re referring to, but I had a different take on that plotline in the book. Eric was CURSED. He was NOT himself in the least, as shown by his swift change back to himself and loss of memory from the event. I don’t think it’s fair to say that was the same guy. It was a needy, scared person occupying Eric’s body, not Eric himself. There was too great a change in personality for me to believe that the character shown was the same one we’d already been introduced to.

Isis Nocturne

Very well said, KGERIG! A lot of people seem to forget that everyone is flawed in the series (some more than others). At least Alan took characters who were only somewhat interesting in the books (JMHO), and turned them into characters we’re all so passionate about!

Lizzie 1701

Sorry Sharon, more than one lover is multiple! Plus, she only heard that Bill had left her for Lorena – but she put herself out there?? Nice Girl!

Melissa0914

haha whoops.. and by eric/bill i meant sookie and bill 😉

Melissa0914

I’ve been kind of following these posts distantly and wanted to weigh in again. I can completely see, if you haven’t read the books, why Eric/Sookie makes no sense to you. But there’s a twist, a new storyline that is in book 4 (possibly season 4??) that allows us as an audience to see a completely new and vulnerable side of Eric.. a side of him you haven’t seen before. It’s a great twist and I really really hope they keep it in the show as I imagined the two actors the entire time I was reading the books…

I agree that TB is better than the books, AB has definitely brought the characters to life. But he’s also made Bill a lot nicer and gave him more character than the books did… and in a way made Eric more of a villain then he was portrayed in the books, though I really enjoyed seeing his vulnerable side at Godric’s death scene (not in the books). I don’t mind if Eric and Bill end up together at the very end, as they have incredible chemistry in the show… but I would still like to see the book 4 storyline brought to life. I think that would make an amazing season… get Bill and Sookie back together afterwards, but still give us Eric/Sookie people at least one season!!!

Lizzie 1701

Oh! I forgot! I have only read the first book (have skimmed two others, but due to lack of Bill, was not interested), and I am so glad that AB took the ideas and made True Blood. I found the book not very interesting and hard to read. Now that I have seen Bill and Sookie in TB there is no way I could enjoy the book version! Some of the scenes AB used for TB are so much better ie when B/S walk through the cemetry and the “take your clip out” scene! Imagine what it would be like if it was a direct take from the book? The “deflowering” scene! So much better in TB! Jason is better in TB! Sookie is better than the book version, who is selfish and whiney and “dah”!!! So thankful for AB and TB!!! Thought I must thank CH for bringing these characters to us in the first instance. It is just that AB has brought these characters TO LIFE!

Lizzie 1701

Hi KGERIG and Ollie,

My sentiments exactly! I know a lot of Bill and Sookie followers are worried about S3 but I remember AB saying at the outset that TB will be a discovery of who Bill and Sookie are and the journey they have to take to find ultimate trust, faith and love for each other. Their journey will test them and at the end they will find unselfish love with each other.

I think AB is still on this journey but I think he is being swayed towards other areas, I don’t know, is he under pressure to pursue the Eric and Sookie storyline? I mean, at this time, it makes no sense to go there other than having Eric be a pest to Bill and Sookie, but I do agree with you that maybe Sookie will be the catalyst to make both our boys “more than just a vampire” so as to embrace their vampire and human heritage.

I just can’t see Sookie falling head and heels in love with Eric. She is aware of the blood and what it can do to her, but I think she will find the strength to fight it. She had that attraction to Bill that first night and had that dream without his blood. They have been through some tough situations already and have professed their love and deep devotion. I will just be baffled, as will tons of other people, if things drastically change between those two. Obstacles, yes. Complete breakup – no.

I really enjoyed your take. It is my take as well and you put it together so well!

Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill

Hi KGERIG,

Thank you for you wonderful observation and yes I have to agree that it would be very interesting to see the two vampires progress to enlightenment. It would definitely make the show even greater then it is now on so many levels. I too love what Alan has done to the show and how he has taken the ideas from the books and is making the show his own in his creative genius way.

I agree I see Bill’s journey the same way as you do, as a vampire trying to gain back what he lost so many years ago yet at the same time struggling with that fact that there are so many obstacles in his way to recapturing everything he longs for so much.

KGERIG SMITH

I have only read the first book and do not intend to read any of the others. The show has obviously gone above and beyond the original characters. What Alan Ball has created is an exceptional adaptation of this story.

Bill and Sookie in the end. Period Obstacles, yes. But the attraction was there from the moment he first walked into Merlottes. No amount of blood drinking can deny or overcome that. I see Bill’s journey to recapture what he can of his humanity as being fully vested in his relationship with Sookie at this point. What he will have to deal with is the fact that no matter what he will never again be able to be fully human. I miss the dark side of him that we saw much more of in season 1. The implication in season 2 is that his journey has progressed rapidly and well — I hope in season 3 we see that to be proven false. He will wrestle muc more with his two natures than he did in season 1.

Seeing a broader emotional Eric is interesting as well but, regardless of what I’ve heard about his and Sookie’s relationships in the books, it would be untrue to the natural connection between Bill and Sookie to have her end up with Eric whom she completely loathed until she tasted his blood.

I’m hoping we see more of both of these vampires’ progress toward enlightenment. The hint we saw of this possibility in Godric’s poetic final scene is something that I think too many people are overlooking. Bill and Eric’s struggles and Sookie’s inspiration as they undergo those struggles will create a whole new level of this show. But in the end, it should be Bill and Sookie.

Lori

Hi! Everyone has an opinion so I hope that no one gets upset for me voicing mine, it’s just an opinion. Anyways, I have watched both seasons of true blood now, I am addicted, I can’t wait for the third. I am totally in love with bill and sookie together, no I haven’t read the books, but I don’t think that a friendship will suffice, he is totally in love with her, I mean look what he has been through for her. True, he has put her in situations, but not intentionally. I can see the love he has for her in his face, when he asked her if her answer was no, he looked so distraught, I almost cried, and I had a little anger for sookie for a second. She is really IN LOVE with him, and he is really IN LOVE with her. Plus he is so sexy, not just looks, but because of how he is with sookie. I pray that Alan Ball keeps them together, yes they have to have obstacles, but I hope that at the end of all the seasons, or sooner, there is a wedding, maybe a baby if that’s possible, for sookie and bill. If they don’t end up together, I have to be honest, I don’t think I will watch the show anymore, and I will be very disappointed. I am so happy that he asked her, and though it took her a minute, she said yes. So please let them stay together, like I said there has to be obstacles to make it interesting, but let them be just that “obstacles”, and nothing else. Thank you for reading my opinion, I hope that most TB fans agree so maybe mr. ball will listen and make it happen.

Hettyblue

I have just completed all the sookie stackhouse books (and read the first ch of bk 10!). So I look forward to the differences in the next Trueblood season as much as the similarities, I already think that AB has improved on the (very enjoyable)source material. Tara and Lafayette are good examples of this as I love their characters and look forward to seeing more from them.

The introduction of Alcide and the trip to Dallas is essential though and I think it is more believable that Sookie is seeking out her kidnapped, potential fiancee(rather than someone whom abandoned her for his maker).

I agree with all the above comments that there is plenty of time to develop Eric and Sookies relationship – I hope there are enough seasons to do just that!

I think unconsummated chemistry works better to keep the tension going so I doubt Sookie will be getting fruity with Alcide (or Eric) too soon in S3. Sookies romantic journey is not the sole premise of the TV series which and I am very glad as that would make for a suppernatural version of ‘Peep Show’ (reference for British readers!).

bernice flood

i hope sookie and eric become a couple in season 3 because in my opion i think they make a better couple then bill and sookie do eric andsookie were made for each other.

jaxx

Hi Antonio, I don’t think that we saw Sam’s bad side. I think he put on the gloves so the police wouldn’t pick up his fingerprints and he was rolling around in Dawn’s bed to pick up the scent of Dawn’s killer (like a dog would) to try to help solve the mystery and also to protect Sookie from whoever was killing these women, which did come into play at the end of Season 1.

Antonio

In the first few episodes of Season 1 Bill’s “dark” side Was shown! In the episode entitled “Mine” We Do get to see “bad-bill” and the darker more predatory side of him is revealed. When he says “Sookie Is Mine!” Well that kind of makes your skin crawl! Not to mention, In season 1 The “darker” side of Sam is Also explored! It Still creeps me out that scene where Sam puts latex gloves on and goes into Dawn Green’s room climbs up on her bed and smells her sheets and rolls around in them…After she is murdered!! Sick!
Jason Has a “bad” side as well His addiction to V and all his others “addictions”. If the female viewers havent lost favor with Bill After That episode then I suppose they have done their job pretty well over at TB.

jaxx

I think we should wait this one out. I have a feeling Yvetta is going to be more than a dancer and love interest for Eric at Fangtasia and without spoiling it for everyone, I think Yvetta will work her “magic” on Eric and lead us directly into Season 4.

As far as Alcide is concerned, I welcome him in the Sookie love game. Why not, he is in the books, has a continued interest in Sookie on and off even til present. She doesn’t have to sleep with Alcide to have a spark there. I am curious to see where this will go in AB’s world. Bill gone, Alcide helping to find Bill, Eric still around. I think there will be a lot of interest twists in store. Should be an interesting season.

Antonio

Not necessary? Why Not? I tend to disagree. Eric Is a vampire…Ruthless,conniving,seductive,persuasive,manipulating He can be bad news especially if he is double crossed! Like Any Other vampire I would trust him about as far as i could throw him! Eric is Not accustomed to Not getting Whatever he wants When he Wants it!! Why shouldnt he desire the “companionship” of others? He Is a “player” of sorts,after all! Only Bill it seems is Monogamous!
In the show,anyway Eric seems too self involved to care about Any1 Other than himself! In other words Eric Is For….Eric!
This is just MO

Isis Nocturne

Antonio… I think compulsion could also have something to do with Bill’s staying with Lorena. It’s a possibility too. After all, aren’t we all always told to “make the best of a bad situation”?

Antonio

This Is a Very good point! Valid and intelligent,too!
IF Bill felt No love for Lorena then How could he remain with her for So long?? In the Ep. entitled “Hard hearted hannah” A good one by the way, It seems that he Did care for her! He “drained” people right along With Her He robbed, attacked and utilized people for food as well as entertaiment. He gave her the necklace she so admired off of that woman’s neck!
Apparently,it seems that he Did enjoy living this “life” with her! Sharon brings up a good point!! It’s patently obvious that Lorena was his 1st “Vampire love”.
I agree, for AB to imply that Bill “Never” loved her OR felt Any thing For her makes little sense!

Antonio

Perhaps but at This point I’m willing to let HBO and Mr.Ball define what the series means for me. Maybe after its all over would be a good time to begin reading the books?

Antonio

There seems to be a great deal of interest/curiosity when it comes to Sookie Stackhouse. Sookie has at least 3 suitors…At least up to this point in the show. Bill Compton,Sam Merlotte and Eric Northman. It seems that all of these guys are contending for her hand,her attention perhaps even her affection! Bill may very well be her “love of life” or maybe,perhaps the end of it?? Sam is protective and loyal and a good friend to her. I think that he really cares for her,too!
Eric Northman seems to be intrigued,fascinated by her. He wants her probably because he wants to understand her “gift” her talent..and yet he probably does feel Some desire for her,as well!
1 Young lady….3 Suitors Sounds almost like an episode of the Dating Game! LOL
Its obvious that each of these guys find her charming enchanting But which 1 will she end up with? At this point its Any1″ guess! LOL
BTW Just because 3 guys happen to be interested in her doesnt mean that she is interested in all of them!
I think that Bill Is her true love But just because that may be the case, Doesnt necessarily mean they will each be true To That love. People can be deeply in love and make poor choices or use wrong judgement Happens All the time!

Sharon

I think Antonio you need to read the books.

Sharon

Sookie didn’t have multiple lovers in the books she only had 3 and one of them was wedged out (Quinn). Sookie had multiple suitors Yes but not lovers. Suitors, Sam which is who she used to have the dream sequences of, Bill, Alcide, Eric, Calvin & Quinn and in that order.

Sharon

Sorry Girl, Bill is not so innocent – like males in real life he has flaws. He should be leaving Sookie because he has gone back to his maker (who was really his first love as a vampire – rare in the vampire world and not encouraged) AB has developed a storyline that suggests Bill never loved Lorena but he did for 50yrs – however the books did not give a reason why they are no longer together.

Sharon

I hope the Alcide/Sookie relationship remains innocent and that there is a platform for her to compare what she knows with what Alcide has to offer, this will keep the whole sexual tension going and hopefully AB follows the books closely to show that as much as we/I loved Alcide in book 3 there is an immature side to him which shows he is not ready (right) for Sookie. Maybe in book 10/11 afterall there is still my favorite
Quinn to get on the scene. I can’t wait to see what AB has in store for Quinn and Eric. I think Quinn(living) and Eric(vampire)have the true right to Sookie. Can she have them both?

Sharon

I totally agree. No need for Eric to have this Human. Eric gets what he needs when he needs. He is too old for meaningless affairs. The one that has his heart should be the only love interest in Eric’s life the rest should be sex and food even if repeat providers that would give opportunity for Alan Ball to show the caring side of Eric without being spineless.

Sharon

I suggest you read the books. You will see another side to Eric. Yes he is the villan but the way I see it he is more like the Alfa who does what is necessary for himself to secure the best position for his area and those under his domain. Alan Ball is painting him a little differently – The villan is required for TV (which Eric’s character suits) and Eric is the one to fill it from the onset as those characters that truely fill the role don’t come into the story till later. These characters make Eric look like a prince. The dream sequence is showing another side to Eric which comes out in the books for Season 4.
Bill on the otherhand. Alan Ball does not appear to want to show a darker side of Bill (maybe for fear of losing female favour – I say bring it on!) which I think is unfortunate unless of course there is a twist in Season 3 that reveals the issue. What appears to be the storyline for Season 3 is that Sookie is the one that slips up but read the books they are food for thought & fun.

Pam

I have to say that I have not read the books, though I am dying to. But I love my True Blood TV! My take, so far is that Bill (and most of the male population) have an interest in Sookie. She has an inexplicable way of drawing men to her, completely unintentional, but they are drawn just the same. For Sookie, Bill is her first love. Whether that lasts or not is part of the excitement. How many of us are with our first love? Eric is a necessary evil. I am so in love with Eric, but Sookie only feels the attraction to him because of his blood. Her dreams of herself with Eric-painting him in such a loving and compassionate light are just her subconscious’ way of justifying an attraction. She can’t love someone who doesn’t have some good qualities. I’m completely nervewrecked, excited, beside myself waiting for season 3. This new guy Al. . . What a curve ball! Can she hear him? We know she can’t hear Eric and Bill, but what of Al? Remember those of us who haven’t read the books. We don’t know all this. And yet I completely trust AB to lead me the right way.

Melissa0914

I don’t mind at all the introduction of this character… it works well in the books. The only thing I’m worried about is that they take out the incredibly sexual tension filled moments at the end for Sookie/Eric… it’s at the end of the book so I’m hoping they build that up for the two characters in the show…

But reading that Eric is supposed to have a new human love interest this season makes me nervous. WHY do that?! That’s not needed.

Betty

I wondered about the hot sauce myself, and the Southern Comfort!
HaHa! There are some things that happen in book 3 that brings Eric to Sookie`s side, and Alcide wasn`t there when he should have been. The attraction between Eric and Sookie definitely grows and he even admits to having feelings for her. I don`t see Eric getting on his knees an admitting his undying love for Sookie, but he could definitely have feelings for her. On the show, it is as if he is just observing Bill`s actions toward Sookie and taking notes, biding his time. I wonder if he will tell her he loves her in book 10. I feel as though he does, but just doesn`t say so for some reason. Yet he has asked Sookie more than once if she loves him. The relationship between Sookie and Eric does need to build slowly on the show. I can`t wait to see what season 3 has in store for us!

Isis Nocturne

I like the way you talked about Sookie. I agree that she’s much more of a character I can respect in the show! Thanks for sharing your opinion!

MistressLace

Reading the books I think this coming season AB is right on track with the attraction between Sookie and Alcide I just hope also that he keeps the attraction between Eric and Sookie increasing towards the end of the season like the books theres just somthing about the Eric Sookie attraction thats seductive & inticing and keeps me coming back for more of the books and HBO series I believe it does need to build slowly for the outcome to be more on target to the books as in any great love affair the slower the better keep up the great work AB

Miladyryts

I would very much love for AB to follow the books closer than what he has, but CH said in the very beginning that she like his vision for her books for his tv series. That being said, I am wondering how she feels about his vision now. Book 1, Bill was to introduce himself, or as he put it, to put himself in her path, by edict from the Queen. He was to seduce her and find out what powers she possessed. He introduced her to sex and the vampire world. That initial Book was the building blocks for the romance between Sookie and Eric. Eric is one thousand years old and up until he met Sookie, has been without a “Lifemate” or his “Beloved.” The series has been on tv for now going on 3 seasons. The books that the majority of us have read have been out for ten years! We wait for the release of each book one year at a time. As I said, it has always been about Sookie and Eric. She has had Eric’s blood over 9 times and he has had hers. Book 9, after the fae war, Eric tells her great grandfather prince, that his great grandaughter is his woman, his and his alone. When she would have died from her wounds, he saved her life. So, I’m sorry, this bit about a proposal from Bill just is too weird. I wish C. Harris would just sign over the movie rights to a good producer and let that person have a go at the books, AB can do his raunchy sex, gay,straight and bi, and everyone would be happy. Because with all of the characters that he is supposed to have in Season 3, and almost all of them are sexual, where the hell is the story? Last Season was all about Maryann, who in the books didn’t have a really big part, lol. The Queen was laughable, she was supposed to be 16 years old and never without Andre and the twin warriors, her children/lovers. But she also loved Hadley (not Daisy Duke, lol)
Oh well, ranted enough. Just have to wait and see about the series.

jess

I think AB will keep the Alcide/Sookie attraction as innocent as he did the Eric/Sookie attraction (okay not so innocent, but I don’t think they will be intimate). What is keeping me on my toes about season 3 is finding out what Sookie’s powers are and exactly what she is. I know she supposedly a fairy or something. I have read the books up to number 5 but don’t recall anything about it. Also, I know this is gonna hurt all you Eric/Sookie and Bill/Sookie fans out there but the end of the Club Dead book is priceless. Where Sookie rescends both Eric’s and Bill’s invitation into her home. Imagine that on the big screen as a closer for season 3.

Traci

I am so looking forward to this season, but agree with an earlier post about the basic premise of the show. There was a breakup and then Bill went missing. She was vulnerable and did not want to face even further rejection by Bill and that is why she was “drawn” to Alcide. It should be interesting as long as we don’t have an overdone – pointless storyline like Maryanne. I have been waiting for Alcide since I read book three and could not put my finger on who I wanted to play the character. I think that the casting choice was FABULOUS. As far as chemistry, so far it has been great with all the cast members. They are professionals and I think AB is smart enough to know if it will work.

Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill

Hi Marilyn,

Wow, you presented some really great theories about season 3! 🙂 Now you have me wondering if Alan will go along that route. It is going to be very exciting to see what Alan has up his sleeves! 🙂

Marilyn

I am really looking forward to Season 3. I was thinking that perhaps Alan Ball is still following the story line somewhat and infidelidy is what will cause the breakup between Bill and Sookie but in Alan Ball’s world Sookie is the one who does the cheating. To me this would make it easier to put them back together as a couple or friends in the end however, they would need to forgive each other (Sookie for cheating and Bill for his initial arrangement with the Queen) and would be on more equal footing emotionally. I am also wondering if Bill and Eric will be able to sense her attraction to Alcide. I think Sookie may need to play the field a bit before she is ready to settle down, she really does not even know who or what she is yet and with all the crap she has been through she is bound to be a bit unstable at this point. It’s going to be interesting.

Lizzie 1701

Completely agree txophelia. My sentiments exactly. I just keep on thinking about previous comments by AB where he says it will be a romance story about Bill and Sookie, two “misfits” who find love and that it will be like trials and tribulations for both of them to discover true love and complete trust in each other. Also, I read or heard an interview with SM who said that HBO want Sookie to be virtuous and not have multiple lovers like she did in the book, so they want her with the one man. Hopefully AB will follow his original plan for the show and just put obstacles in the way! Oh the pain! The pain! Can’t wait til June!!! I believe in AB!!!

Val

WELL WE KNOW IF HE FOLLOWS THE BOOKS,ALCIDE AND SOOKIE DON’T BECOME INTIMATE. AB HAS ALREADY SHOWN THAT THE BOOKS ARE JUST A GUIDE-THAT MEANS ,OF COURSE,THAT ANYTHING AND ANY COMBO IS POSSIBLE! I LOVE THE SUSPENSE!!!!

billsgurl

I am with you….Sookie is off looking for her love…I really hope they don’t stick her in the sack with anyone…..And as far as a Sookie…Eric hookup..why?????? She would be dead if it was up to him…the show is different from your books….please…please..let’s keep it that way….PLEASE…PLEASE…PLEASE….I will be broken hearted if they split up Bill and Sookie and that is the truth….

Sheila

I think that Alcide comming into the picture is an awesome thing, and I hope for what it’s worth that AB goes beyond what I know about the story line. I think to give Eric some competiton would do him some good. Yes, I know that Sookie is engaged to Bill, but I do see her being tempted in her time of loneliness, she let us see that in Season 1 when Bill was away at his trial, having to turn Jessica. So the possibility exsists for weakness, and we have already been told that their love will be tested, I can definitely see Sookie keeping company with Alcide, and of course not to be out done by anyone, Eric will find a way to be there of course to be seen as the hero waiting ever so patiently. Yay!

txophelia

Okay, MY problem with the way it appears they’ll introduce Alcide in season 3, is that in the books, Sookie goes to look for Bill to rescue him even though he has LEFT HER and gone with his maker, Lorena. She does this out of respect for their past relationship & her love for him, even though she is incredibly hurt and crushed by his betrayal. This is typical Sookie Stackhouse behavior.

In the HBO show, Bill does not betray her–quite the opposite! He is kidnapped after he has proposed to her! So I’m curious to see how Alan Ball and the writers will write this “anger” Sookie should have into the script. One of the reasons she is even OPEN to Alcide is because Bill has left her and she’s officially “back on the market.” Alcide is there at the RIGHT time, right place, being his warm, sweet, protective self.
It is NOT in Sookie’s personality to just be attracted to another man because he’s beautiful, as Alan Ball is suggesting in this interview! After all, look at the way the show (& the books) have developed her attraction to Eric. He had to TRICK her into ingesting his blood before she would even CONSIDER him an attractive male.

It’s all a bit controversial. I hope they’re careful with her character development. The fans won’t like it if she goes off to search for her LOVE & BOYFRIEND, Bill, and just happens to be attracted to Alcide. It doesn’t make sense.
I can’t wait for season 3! I just pray they honor Sookie’s character in the show. She’s the epitome of MONOGAMOUS.

TBLVR

Alcide & Sookie have chemistry and sparks fly, I doubt they will be “Intimate” all the way.
I think season 3 is too soon for the “Hookup” of Eric and Sookie also, but I hope the show will play out the sexual angst and humor that transpires between Eric & Sookie in the third book, leading up to the fourth season. Depending on the “Circumstances” of Bill’s kidnapping, I think it would be unwise to have Sookie be MORE than just *friendly* with Alcide.She must remain likeable and many Bill fans wouldnt appreciate her making out with someone while Bill is missing. Like I said tho, it depends on how the writers explain Bill’s
kidnapping and how much Sookie knows about it.imo 🙂

Antonio

I wonder about something. Now that Bill has been abducted Sookie will be left without his protection. Think about it for a moment.. When Sookie Is in trouble,Bill will sense it and this time he will not be able to go to her and help her as he has done. Now Sookie had Eric’s blood, Will he also be able to sense when she is in trouble? Can he/would he want to help her?
Now that Bill is gone from her Will their love survive? Will this test make their love stronger or will it take them further apart? Will Eric take advantage of the fact that Bill no longer stands between him and his desire for Sookie? He is intrigued by her He wants her for…Something ~~Who knows what that is?
Will we learn more about Bill’s past in the new upcoming season’s? Surely he had other lovers/victims beside Lorena!
What of Eric? he must have had many lovers many victims were all of his lovers female? were all his victims?
In S1 ep.3 Mine Bill is encouraged to feed off of a glamored male…He would do this even in front of Sookie! This seems to be a bit indiscreet not to mention unwise Hep D and what not!
Would he have passed the hep d on to Sookie if he bit her after feeding on the guy?
The point here regarding the romance of Bill/Sookie is that for the time being he is out of her life. That leaves her open to Eric’s powerful persuasion shall we say (she cant be glamored by Eric either) Eric is not accustomed to not getting what he wants! Alcide will be thrown into the mix also.
The question is Not So much will She desire them Its will They desire Her!! Even If Sookie tells Eric to his face that she hates him(which she did a few times in S2 even after he help save her life) That doesnt mean that He will cease pursuing Her!
As for Sam,True he may be busy dealing with family and whatnot and i’m sure the Were’s will give him a hard time(Weres are Notoriously territorial) But perhaps All of this will just intensify his longing for Sookie?
Simple math here Sookie- Bill=Sookie by herself
If Alcide takes an interest in her will Debbie Pelt make life miserable for her??
Looking at the romance? Without Bill There Is No romance plain and simple! IMHO anyway

cox

I wish Alan had done a chemistry screen test. I may be the only person on the planet who does think the Actor playing Alcide is attractive. I can’t see the chemistry between him and Anna Paquin. I hope I am wrong.

Amy

I think book 3 (Club Dead) was the turning point when Eric started to fall for Sookie. To see this unfold on screen would be so much fun. Hopefully Alan Ball includes this in S3. Especially with Alcide in the picture now, these growing feelings will be stronger since Eric loves a challenge and is a total alpha male. Btw, I think Joe is a great choice for the role of Alcide. Bring on the drama. I trust Alan Ball and whatever he decides to do I’m sure it’ll be great. It’s finally 2010…the countdown continues.

Oh and this is random but I was wondering why is there hot sauce on Eric’s desk? Do vampires like their blood spicy? haha

isabella

I love Eric. He is astonishing and a babe, and has all the adorable expressions. And I hope that one day he real loves Sookie. But I don’t believe he loves her now.

I believe Eric has a thing for Sookie. He desires her. He is not use to not getting what he wants. Eric lied to Sookie when he told her that the bullets would kill him, and that lie has a big consequence: She had is blood, “I’m part of her now”.

Perhaps in time Eric will be in love with her. Perhaps in time Eric will be “fiercely loyal and protective about Sookie”. Perhaps in time he falls apart at the sight of losing Sookie, and fell to his knees crying and begging to beg for her to stay with him.

Godric died show us that Eric is not all about killing and making money. Godric died show us that Eric loves someone enough to be willing to sacrifice his own life. In the show Sookie is not the most important person in Eric’s life. It is Godric.

Perhaps one day he real loves her like he loves Godric. I want that and I believe Godric would like that too. He asks Sookie to watch out for Eric.

In the books when Eric is introduced, the story becomes Sookie/Eric love story. But the show is different; in the show Sookie loves Bill and doesn’t like Eric. He only becomes irresistible to her when he manipulated her into a blood bond.
Perhaps in time Sookie will be in love with Eric. I would like that.

Perhaps in time Sookie will be in love with Alcides. Sookie and Alcide actually have some scenes in book 3.
Alan Ball can do what he wants to do. I know I want to see where they go with this great story and amazing characters.

Mony

I think he will follows the books, I mean he said that, but he has so much potential in 9 books actually that he can use whetever he wants, i guess it’s good…becosue books are great….who know about the end…..i think Sookie and Bill will be very good friends at the end….i don’t see the love back agani just becosue she is in love eith another one, and Bill supposed to die in book 9 and Harris knows who Sookie will end from books and never changed her main, as she always said….
I like Bill…I really hoep for him a very happy ending, and after the bad thing that he passed through i guess a very strong friendship is a good thing…

Btw….Ball could change averything and give us another good finale, you know?it’ pretty a good thing for me….^^
I know it’s Off Topic…i zip up my mouth!!!!!

Ricki

I don’t like it but it follows the books progression and we knew that might be coming. I love the Bill/Sookie storyline and hope it comes back in the end unlike the books so far. In the end of the last book it looked hopeful at least that they might be back together but who knows what will happen, I will be watching regardless.

jay

I totally agree with you! He is a genious… That also crossed my mind, I thought wait a second this is more like a eric/sookie/alcide triangle because bill is absent. (Poor bill). We may find that eric is in situations where he would prefer sookie be with bill than being with a werewolf! Thats kind of odd considering the tension between the first love triangle eric/sookie/bill. We may find by the end of the season, when sookie does find bill, that bill and eric will join forces against coot and his biker gang! I cant wait for that! I loved in the books, how they seemed like they made a good team when protecting sookie! I cant wait for season 3!!

Mony

That sounds sooooo good!!!!
I mean Sookie and Alcide actually have some scenes in book 3 so Ball is going in that direction and i’m happy about that ‘couse to much “Triangle Drama” would be very boring at the end…..
However ther will be a triangle but is Eric/Sookie and Alcide not becouse i’m against Bill but simply becouse he’s missing for almost 6 episodes, is not with her so no reason for a square but for another traingle…actually a really hot one!!!!!
So excited about that….i think Ball is a genious….he’s following the book and that so good, but with new elements and i guess for this reason S3 will be defenitly great!!!!!!