What a great way to get a second season of True Blood going. Sookie, Bill, Jason, Tara, Sam — all the major characters charged into new story-lines with some fresh-blood supporting characters to jump-start the action.
I liked the way that bratty, new-vampire Jessica has returned and is already getting in the way of Sookie and Bill’s relationship. “I had to create a vampire as reparation for the one I destroyed to save you,” said Bill to Sookie, coming perilously close to adding, “Don’t blame me, girlie — I did it for you.” Good thing he didn’t, because our Sookie would have given him a piece of her mind.
Meanwhile, one of the most heartening aspects of True Blood‘s new season is the way Tara has become a more fully-rounded character. She’s not just the angry, grumpy gal she was most of last season. Grappling with her mother’s alcoholism and coming to terms with her own unhappiness has made her more vulnerable. And thus susceptible to the charms of Maryann. Who also has a past with our beastie-boy Sam. (By the way, how great is it to see Michelle Forbes in a role that really shows her range?)
As for Sookie’s brother, I’ve seen the first few episodes of the new season, and I can tell you: the subplot about Jason getting religion in the Light of Day church that started off so cracklingly tonight only gets better. This story-line enables the series to use actor Ryan Kwanten’s babyface-devil expressiveness very effectively.
Finally, regarding Alexander Skarsgard, who plays Eric as one of the most egotistical, vain, purely enjoyable vampires since Bela Legosi’s, and a heck of a lot sexier: Give this man a raise. His increased visibility this season can only help.
Oh, and really finally: Tell me what you think about Lafayette in the dungeon. Freaky-scary or what?
What did you think of True Blood‘s season opener?
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So glad they didn’t kill Lafayette! that would have just ruined the show for me.
I was on the edge of my seat! Its was GREAT! Its was great to see Eric, back, he is going to be a great change to everything, not because he is HOT, but he needs more air time.
I am a devote reader of all the books and can defintley say I really enjoy the show too. The changes that have been made are very interesting and keep my attention! I don’t find myself complaining about the changes but just more intrigued! I love that Lafayette is still alive and the addition of Jessica and Jason involvement in the FoS is pretty cool! Book are greta but the show is definetly building upon them….enjoyed tonight and looking forward to next week!
Worst episode ever. Hope the season gets better and attemps to follow the books at least a little.
What an episode! I was so so pumped for this premiere and it did not disappoint. Then we got a great present in the last 5 minutes….ANNA PAQUIN!
Wow…she is hot!
Can’t get enough, thirsty for more already.
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Great episode! Can’t wait to see more of Jessica’s storyline. I love the little touches – Bill fretting about recycling, Eric with highlighting foil in his hair.
the recycling bit was hilarious. he’s a blood sucker, but don’t mess with his ozone layer mother fu…
lol
im still in shock in terms of the whole episode. it definitely opened up so many possible storylines and directions that all the situations can go. the dungeon thing is so insane and i cant wait to find out more!! and i still have so many questions about maryanne. and i completely agree with what other people said….the recycling stuff was HYSTERICAL. ahhh i love bill!
Skarsgard consistently makes Eric memorable with only a few minutes screen time…. my favorite import! Looking forward to more of him this season….and read the books to see where this might go…. : )
So good! Better than I expected. I’m so happy that I was shocked and did not predict what happened.
It was a great premiere! Bill recycles. Of COURSE Bill recycles, ha.
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!!! Can’t wait til next week. Very hot….
One thing that does bother me about this show. Jason!
Do they have to make him look so dumb? I mean, he looks like the equivalent of Peter Griffin most of the time. In an I.Q test, I don’t know who would win between Jason and Peter Griffin.
Seriously, no one is THAT dumb.
By the way…Anna = yum!
I personally hope they don’t kill off Lafayette. I know he dies in the books, but he’s one of the strongest characters on the show.
SO GOOD
it was hard watching jason go through a whole episode without taking off his shirt though…