Time for our weekly True Blood discussion group, dudes! We learned tonight that Oregon is pro-vampire rights. What else did we learn?
- Nice Bluetooth, Nan
Ba-dow-da-dow dow-wowwwwww
“When you came in the air went out…”
Stop teasing me, True Blood! Just tell me what Sookie is already! Is she part of some ancient race that is at war with the vampires? That’s the best I can guess based on Bill’s little stint in dreamland. Plus every other vampire seems to be pretty interested in “stealing [Sookie’s] light”. Enough foreplay already!
Stop teasing me, True Blood! Just tell me what Crystal is already! Clearly her family is stronger than the average inbred meth dealer. Unlike Sookie, I think we’ll have to wait more than one more episode for the answer, too. Just give me a reason to give a shit about her and her magical romance with Jason.
Stop teasing me, True Blood! Just let Tara die or something! She is so fucking terrible. I will admit that her standing up to a resurrected Franklin (gotta stake the heart or cut off the head, I guess. Morning stars won’t do the trick) was the best thing she’s done in a long time. Lord I’m tired of her self-pitying whine and unearned surliness. You’re far from the only one in Bon Temps currently going through a rough patch, Tara.
In less frustrating news, Eric – who looked fucked from the beginning of the ep – has been given the go-ahead by Nan Flannigan and the AVL to kill Russell. Except – TOO LATE, BITCHES – there’s Russell pulling out news anchors’ spines and declaring war on humanity on behalf of the vampires. Major PR gaffe, guys.
Lafayette’s got the most adorable thing going on with Jesus. And how about how they take care of Ruby together? Awwwwww! Like Tara so awfully put it, it’s gonna blow up in his face. We know it’s gonna blow up in his face because this is True Blood and not some non-existent show where people have awesome relationships without any problems but I’m not going to let that stop me from enjoying the cute thing they’ve got going on. What do you guys think Jesus’ deal is, though? I don’t think he was joking about the importance of that jaguar tattoo and he was into those idols on Lafayette’s alter last week. Hmmmm…
Hoyt and Jessica! In a scene together! Hoyt admits that he’d like to stuff an antique doll in Summer’s yappy mouth! They have a moment! Guuush. It’s about friggin’ time.
And finally, Tommy is a brat with major daddy issues and Holly, the new waitress, is a rape survivor and good listener.
See you next week!
Stray notes and quotes:
I hope we see more of little telepathic Hunter. That’s an interesting development and I liked his and Sookie’s conversation about fish.
Is Andy Bellefleur gonna become a V addict? Sad.
Does it seem to anyone else that all powerful vampire women are lesbian/bi?
Hey, Nan Flannigan is stationed in Portland!
Bringing the lasting psychological effects of rape into a show this sexed up is a weird note to hit.
Bill and Sookie’s shower sex scene was hot, you guys.
I don’t believe for a minute that Sookie would feel the need to gingerly cover a naked werewolf’s junk with a blanket before burying him. Girl’s seen some shit!
Keeping a secret file on your partner’s family tree: romantic?
Keeping your partner’s remains in a crystal chalice and talking to it: romantic?
Don’t EVER call Sam a pussy. He will erase your face.
Will Arlene’s baby actually be evil? Will Russell eat it first?
I thought everyone in the world had forgotten about Bob Dylan’s Infidels, the album that houses “Everything is Broken”. Apparently the True Blood writers are like me and have a cassette copy in their car that they play when the radio sucks.
“I’m a Virgo; I like to be neat.”
Nan Flannigan calls Ginger a “screeching fang-cushion of a barmaid who’s been glamored so much she can’t remember her last name.”
“Seriously dude, look at yourself. I’m naked, she’s naked, we’re partyin’, and you’re just standin’ there.”
“I got ulcers so big coffee’s comin’ out of my belly button!” “Is that even… possible?”
“Can’t do much antiquin’ after dark, can we?”
“I’ll be right back. Guard my dolls!”
“Now time for the weather. Tiffany?”
Every time some one said “Oregon” I got so excited. Oooh Ooooh thats me!
i love these re-caps. they make my day.
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I’m sorry for the sdg-comment as I am new here.
I like your blog posts. They’re witty and also spawn discussions about upcoming events.
This episode 9 for be got True Blood back on the track after a slow-paced, transitional 8th episode.
I totally agree with you on the “stop teasing me, True Blood” part. I really think it is rude to let four characters know what Sookie is (Eric, Hadley, Sophie-Ann and now Bill) before telling the audience. I really hoped that they would end this episode with the revelations, but alas, they did not…
The ending they did give us, on the other hand, was quite terrific. I liked the look on Nan Flanagan’s face, when Russell revealed that he did not recognize humans as equals. It was a silent: “f*******************ck”
Agreed with you on the Hoyt/Jessica issue – more scenes with them together. Jessica is really a much more interesting character than the amount of screen time given to her suggests. I’m looking forward to seeing how Russell’s tv-moment affects her work at Merlotte’s.
But that won’t be the first thing on Sam Merlottes’s mind, though. Nice to see some progression in his character traits, something surprising. I liked that they emphisized it by letting him wear a white shirt – not normally his style.
Again, thanks for your blogs!
@Krelln
You’re totally right, that ending was nothing short of amazing. Not only will Russell’s tv-moment affect Jessica’s employment but it’ll effect all the vampires IN THE WORLD, which is a great development. The whole vampires-trying-to-fit-in-with-society thread hasn’t been a terribly powerful force since the beginning of the first season, but it looks like it’s about to become way more interesting.
I’m shocked at how not-boring all the vampire politics in this season are. I, like, actually care.
Say what you will about Tara (and I mostly agree), but have you ever seen anyone quiver a lip as well as she? And I’ll take ten Taras over one Crystal any day. WHAT is the attraction of that white trash psycho for a hotty like Jason. He’s dumb as a stump, but she’s just nasty.
I wonder how Hadley knows what Sookie (and Hunter) are?
They aren’t leading up to getting rid of Eric are they? Please, no. Somehow, I think the showdown between he and Russell will be really ugly. And his farewell scene with Pam didn’t bode well.
I know! So sick of Tara, and i really liked her in the beginning. She was funny and bitchy and sassy, but now…BOR-ING. Lip set permanently on tremble, and we get it. You’re traumatized.
What i didn’t get was this: When Franklin got hold of her in Merlotte’s parking lot, I thought it was a recurring fantasy/PTST episode, because she had already killed him, but then Jason came and exploded him again? Did I miss something? Wasn’t he already Vamp jelly?
All in all, a great episode, but i am feeling angered at not knowing what Sookie is, and if they cliff-hang us on that point at the end of this season, I’m gonna call a “Lost” on this show.