HBO's "True Blood" [merged]

[Ram]

I kept getting these tweets and headlines on E! that said "True Blood shocking death."

Um. Tommy's death, not shocking. Thanks tho.

I am kinda happy about the Marni/Antonia twist. Kinda.

Also, Eric. Back. Thank Jeebus.

YES! It was weird seeing Marnie being the "evil" one here. Nice character twist.

[thatgirl]

Re: tommy's death

Not only was it NOT shocking, it was weirdly anticlimactic for me. I mean, I'd already sensed that they were gonna kill him off so I was coming up with ways to make it more interesting.

Throughout the entire scene I was waiting for some big plot twist...

Like, I thought Tommy would be all dead and then RISE AGAIN. Like, you know, due to some kind of shape-shifter power. Erm.

Basically, the tone of the entire scene was so off-kilter to me. I dunno.

Still, poor suicidal Tommy. Alcide and Sam were very sweet to him in the end, tho.



;__;

[braex27]

So glad Eric is back.

Is it weird that Sookie seems to be a supporting character now in her own series?!

[theReckless]

YES! It was weird seeing Marnie being the "evil" one here. Nice character twist.

I was so happy with this I really like Marnie/Antonia, but I was worried that she was a bit too much of a 'standard' villain in this type of story. The new developments make things much more interesting now that there's more of a dilemma in her actions.

[Ohiospeedo]

When did Pam stop rotting? Did the elf doctor cure her? I thought the doctor said that it wasn't a cure.

[theReckless]

As far as I know, she hasn't been cured yet, but should still be administering the injections to keep up her appearance. Surely she would smell awful though? :O

My guess is that they'll probably just break the spell when they kill the witch.

[Ram]

When did Pam stop rotting? Did the elf doctor cure her? I thought the doctor said that it wasn't a cure.

The elf doctor did give her a suitcase of medication and told her to keep injecting herself with it.

Not very sure though. But it sure as heck funny to see Pam lining up behind other people at the pharmacy with a prescription.

[stacy]

Yep.

But then Tara is the only character who reacts like a normal person to all the fucked up stuff that happens in Bon Temp.

Oh True Blood, so weirdly inconsistent. I don't even know.

Tara is the voice of the audience, which the show needs, but I'm not sure I want her representing me

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It has occurred to me that they have underdeveloped Sookie very much over the course of the series and thus made it impossible for me to believe that every man she comes in contact with, aside from LaFayette and Jesus, are attracted to her beyond belief.

Eric. Bill. Sam. Alcide.

The writers need to do a better job of showing us WHY on Earth these guys are going to such extremes for her. (Aside from Sam who seems to have moved on now).

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Tommy's death. That scene was dripping with cheese wiz. Really? "You are loved." BY WHO? Everyone treated him like shit. I mean it's nice to give him peace and all but wow.

I always hear people say "True Blood, HBO's Soap Opera" and I can't believe I never caught on to that before. Over the top story lines, over the top acting. It is a soap. With a bigger budget.

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Re: Sookie and Bill - I get it. I get why she's still in love with him. And why she loves Eric. They both have qualities that girls are hot for. And neither one of them is good for her. Even Eric as a whiny lost boy wasn't a good fit. So at least that part of it is more true to life. Sometimes we have to see more "real" things happening to keep ourselves interested in the characters. If she was constantly doing things that no one relates to, the show would be unwatchable.

[sammyyummy]

Alcide is sex on legs

[Ram]

Tara is the voice of the audience, which the show needs, but I'm not sure I want her representing me

I am so dissapointed by Tara. I used to like her mainly because of you said. Plus she was pretty bad-ass and had some great lines.

Now she's just pathetic. She did redeem herself when she helped Sookie out.

[thatgirl]

Tommy's death. That scene was dripping with cheese wiz. Really? "You are loved." BY WHO? Everyone treated him like shit. I mean it's nice to give him peace and all but wow.

I always hear people say "True Blood, HBO's Soap Opera" and I can't believe I never caught on to that before. Over the top story lines, over the top acting. It is a soap. With a bigger budget.

LMFAO. You know, it really is, and it's addictive in the same way soaps can be addictive. So much fail everywhere but the cliff hangers keep you hanging on.

Anyway, you're absolutely right. The dialogue in the scene was atrocious and highly unbelievable. In particular, I was like "wtf?" when Sam was all "nothing was your fault" to Tommy. Erm. Wat.

And it sure didn't take a lot of convincing for Sam to accept his brothers fate. Tommy says he wants to die? K sure. Where's a good place for him to die? K let's get this done. ~

Tara is the voice of the audience, which the show needs, but I'm not sure I want her representing me

Well, I think you are not alone there...

Instead of relating to her, it seems like most people view her as somewhat of a Debbie Downer.

She's ~too real~ u guize.

but i still <3 her

[stacy]

^What bothers me most about Tara is that she's a terrible "best friend."

"I'm gonna kill your boyfriend(s) Sookie!"

"Sookie I need your help!"

Wait, so, a minute ago you were gonna kill the 2 loves of my life without regard to me, and now you want me to save your life?

By now I might just let Marni/Antonia kill that bitch. But, that might just be me

[aijalon18]

^What bothers me most about Tara is that she's a terrible "best friend."

"I'm gonna kill your boyfriend(s) Sookie!"

"Sookie I need your help!"

Wait, so, a minute ago you were gonna kill the 2 loves of my life without regard to me, and now you want me to save your life?

By now I might just let Marni/Antonia kill that bitch. But, that might just be me

Have you been watching the same show? Sookie is the bad "best friend". As a friend, Tara has always tried to keep Sookie away from vampires b/c she cared and thought they were dangerous. And she's right, they ARE dangerous. How many times has Sookie almost died trying to help her vampire boyfriend of the week? And how many times has Tara's life been endanger b/c of Sookie's association with vampires.

The vampire that kidnapped and raped Tara got to her b/c he was looking for Sookie. After Tara finally escaped the mansion in Mississippi where she was being held hostage Sookie endangered her again to help her bf. Sookie is the worst, most selfish excuse for a friend Ive ever scene. She doesnt care who gets hurt or killed and relationships/lives she destroys s she can save Eric/Bill.

And when Tara risked her life again telling her about the hotel when Sookie came to Marnie's shop looking for Eric. She didnt come to help Tara, all she cared about was saving Eric. I know people think its all sweet n romantic and Twilighty that Sookie loves vampires, but the way she treats her friends and Jason to get that love is despicable.

[thatgirl]

What bothers me most about Tara is that she's a terrible "best friend."

^ Interesting. People usually call out Sookie for being the WORST. Friend. Ever. Because she's pretty self-involved to the point of being neglectful of her friends.

I get what you're saying about Tara but, although her prejudice against vampires irritates Sookie, it's borne out of a need to protect herself, her family and friends because of her unfortunate experiences with vampires in the past. She can be pretty irrational in her actions but tbh she's pretty damaged psychologically/emotionally so it makes sense.

edit: i see that aijalon18 has commented as i was typing this. lol Well said, dude.

[theReckless]

Yeah I always felt that Sookie was the one being the bad friend.

Most of Sookie's problems are self-inflicted, as she keeps putting herself in the middle of dangerous situations, while Tara has been through quite a lot that was out of her control. But it seems that whenever Tara has a problem, Sookie will constantly brush it off to side with whoever her current love interest is.

[stacy]

Whao. Chillax. I just made an observation from my own standpoint.

Neither one of them is a good friend, tbh. We were discussing Tara, and I assessed her. Sookie is a whole different bag of marbles.

My frustration with Tara is that she is closed off to anyone's opinions but her own. She sees what she wants to see, and fuck everyone else.

Sookie is equally selfish, but I never made a case for her being the good friend either. Again, we were discussing Tara so I spoke about her.

Read my statements again and tell me where I said Sookie is a saint of a friend and I'll apologize, but I'm pretty certain I never made that statement.

Everyone on that show has absolute disregard for other people around them. They are all vapid, selfish and mean.

[thatgirl]

Sookie is equally selfish, but I never made a case for her being the good friend either. Again, we were discussing Tara so I spoke about her.

Read my statements again and tell me where I said Sookie is a saint of a friend and I'll apologize, but I'm pretty certain I never made that statement.

lol, You have a point. Sry.


Still, GRRR SOOKIE!!!

[Corny]

sookie is supposed to have gigantum boobs (not in the show though) .. and she is that half-fairy which makes everybody crazy, too. that's why the boys fall for her.

and about true blood being over the top .. no really ?

think about the first seasons .. that all basically happened in like 2-3 weeks they are constantly over the top - fully aware of it and with a smirk in their face.

just remember "the god who comes"

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFld4MVANks[/ame]

needs some fucking horns!

[stacy]

^I think, and I can't be sure, but I think, that Anna had a little "boob lift" somewhere in season 1. She's quite a bit perkier now, compared to the first few episodes.

As for the over the topness of it all, I think that's why we all keep coming back for more

[stacy]

lol, You have a point. Sry.


Still, GRRR SOOKIE!!!

If I had to really explain why I watch this show, it would be because of Eric Northman, or really Alexander's portrayal of him. Except recently with the whole teddy bear gone too far thing.

Sookie has never been a draw for me. She deserves a lot of the shit that goes down with her. I would never defend her even if you made me.

[justdra]

It has occurred to me that they have underdeveloped Sookie very much over the course of the series and thus made it impossible for me to believe that every man she comes in contact with, aside from LaFayette and Jesus, are attracted to her beyond belief.

Eric. Bill. Sam. Alcide.

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All of these characters are not fully human, they are some type of supernatural creature and I think that fey part of Sookie attracts them all in some way or maybe being around her (Sam, Alcide looking after her per Eric) has made them like her more or become attracted to her. I have yet to recall any humans making a play for her. And Sookie is cute to me, at certain times, like when she is in her uniform or that time she went to find Jason and he handcuffed his simple self to the bed, she was looking good her outfit. Also, maybe it could be they all know Sookie won't be put off by them once they found out they are not fully human as maybe a another human woman would.

[theReckless]

I can't remember if they ever said that Sookie's powers make her more attractive or not, but even if that's not the case, I guess it's the idea that there's something a little 'unusual' about her that people find alluring. Sort of similar to the humans that obsess over vampires because they're different.

[Adrock-JD]

^ Once you suck faery... human blood is just ehhh.


Bill allowed her to be beaten up originally so he could give her his blood and seduce her. That's what the queen told him to do.

Then, he fell in love with her.

Faery blood is supposed to be the ultimate for vampires. Similar storyline in Twilight except Bella was extra attractive to the vamps because her mind couldn't be read.

She's also one of the few faeries remaining on earth, so killing her would be a waste.

[aijalon18]

I havent read any spoilers but I'm thinkin both Jesus and Jessica are gonna die. They are the 2 most vulnerable characters right now.

Think about it. Jessica and Hoyt are over. They cant get back together again. They are not gonna go with Jason and Jessica as a proper couple. I think they are gonna try to keep Jason single. It just seems like they have been foreshadowing her death all season.

Jesus is gonna die because he's gay and theyve been foreshadowing his death too. Theres never a happy ending for gays. And Jesus is just way to willing to risk himself to save others.

[thatgirl]

If I had to really explain why I watch this show, it would be because of Eric Northman, or really Alexander's portrayal of him. Except recently with the whole teddy bear gone too far thing.

Sookie has never been a draw for me. She deserves a lot of the shit that goes down with her. I would never defend her even if you made me.

I'm actually trying to remember why I even started watching this show. I think I was like "ooh another vampire/supernatural show for me to check out." But a particular character/actor didn't draw me in initially.

Anyway, yeah, Eric is one of the most intriguing characters on TB.

But if I had to pick...Lafayette is my favorite character on the show.

They both need their own spin-offs. Eric w/ Godric, Lafayette with Jesus.

I havent read any spoilers but I'm thinkin both Jesus and Jessica are gonna die. They are the 2 most vulnerable characters right now.

Think about it. Jessica and Hoyt are over. They cant get back together again. They are not gonna go with Jason and Jessica as a proper couple. I think they are gonna try to keep Jason single. It just seems like they have been foreshadowing her death all season.

Jesus is gonna die because he's gay and theyve been foreshadowing his death too. Theres never a happy ending for gays. And Jesus is just way to willing to risk himself to save others.

LMAO. Stop being so pessimistic about Jesus. I really need Jesus to stick around. I'd be so angry-sad if they were to kill him off.

I don't think they'll kill off Jessica tho, at least not yet. She's kind of being developed into a more central character. It'd be weird if they did.

[aijalon18]

LMAO. Stop being so pessimistic about Jesus. I really need Jesus to stick around. I'd be so angry-sad if they were to kill him off.

I don't think they'll kill off Jessica tho, at least not yet. She's kind of being developed into a more central character. It'd be weird if they did.

I hear you. I love Jesus too. But he has dead gay written all over him. He's so perfect and lovable he's gotta die. You know they have to have more "surprising" deaths. Clearly Alan Ball is obsessed with Sookie and Eric's love story and not much else.

The physical part of Jesus n Lafayette's relationship is nonexistent. Personally I think although Nelsan Ellis is clearly comfortable doing the feminine parts of Lafayatte he doesnt like being physical with other guys. Just think about how little interaction we have seen from Lafayette throughout the shows run. Almost none. Killing off Jesus gives them an excuse to make Lafayette all traumatized and asexual for a while.

And I love Jessica but she's gotta die. Logically she should start a relationship with Jason. But there's no way Jason will be with Jessica while Hoyt is around. First I was thinking Hoyt would find out and he'd kill himself. His character doesnt have much left to do. But I guess this is a little spoilery....


When I checked the info on cable for tonights episode, it says sookie saves pam, eric, and bill. SO i'm guess Hoyt finds out about Jess and Jason and then she dies. The saddest part for me is how much we see Bill actually cares for her now.

[stacy]

I thought the Jessica / Hoyt story line, and bringing Tommy in with the Sam storyline, might be a way to get some of the "teens" more interested in seeing people more their own age on screen, so to kill off all those characters would either mean a) that method did not work or b) they won't kill Jessica just yet.

Although I do believe this series is a hit with the teen set, I feel like they might be getting tired of seeing people who could be their parents on screen doing things they don't want to see their parents doing. So I feel like they will keep at least one person their own age on the show for now. I think the audience has really taken a liking to Jess. That might help her remain a factor on the show, for now.

[Ram]

Pam

Marnie

[stacy]

That finale is going to be.

Dayyyyemnnnnn......

[neoachilles]

I think Pam's words on this episode sum up all four seasons pretty nicely: "Fucking SOOKIE!!!"

[thatgirl]

I hear you. I love Jesus too. But he has dead gay written all over him. He's so perfect and lovable he's gotta die. You know they have to have more "surprising" deaths.

aijalon18... My emotions.

After tonight's episode...I think you're right. Only I think both Lafayette AND Jesus are in the daaanger zone. OMG. WHAT. THE. FUCK.

Why tho? Why? Damn you Marnie.

[YeahWhatever]

How odd was it to have an episode that wasn't Sookie-centric?

It was a bit disturbing to see Marnie get pumped full of lead. Even though she was the "villain," I did feel a tad sympathetic for her and her cause. Aside from her killing/injuring other humans, I can understand her actions to some extent. With that said, I LOVE the twist at the end.

The fairy thing was interesting and unexpected. I wonder why she set her sights on Andy of all people, unless he just happened to be at the right place at the right time.

So excited for the finale!

[aijalon18]

No what was disturbing was seeing Eric drink the blood directly from that idiot's heart. It was the first time I actually gagged and turned my head from the screen.

I really hope Antonia's ghost returns to finally beat the shit outta Marnie.

Im still holding out hope Jesus doesnt die. He's such a sweeheart. He needs to be my bf.

Jess n Jason r the cutest. Way better than Sookie and anyone.

Glad to see some faery bitches back.

[Adrock-JD]

Jesus is gonna die because he's gay and theyve been foreshadowing his death too. Theres never a happy ending for gays. And Jesus is just way to willing to risk himself to save others.

Yep. Gay characters must either die, go insane, or molest children and be electrocuted by the state.

No happy endings.

This episode felt like "filler" until next week's season finale.

The back and forth with Marnie is wearing thin. Why are only Pam, Eric, Jessica and Bill trying to destroy this witch? Have they not told any other vampires about the situation? As Pam would so eloquently say, "You pickin up what I'm puttin down?"

I found Tommy to be sexy, as well as Marcus. Stop killing off the guycandy and please, no more sex scenes with Andy. Jeezus.

[NineOfClubs]

No what was disturbing was seeing Eric drink the blood directly from that idiot's heart. It was the first time I actually gagged and turned my head from the screen.

I really hope Antonia's ghost returns to finally beat the shit outta Marnie.

Im still holding out hope Jesus doesnt die. He's such a sweeheart. He needs to be my bf.

Jess n Jason r the cutest. Way better than Sookie and anyone.

Glad to see some faery bitches back.

All of the above!

[WaitingIntheWings]

What always struck me as odd is since Tara and Laffy are cousins on the show and magic/psychic abilities run in their family, shouldn't Tara have some sort of medium or magic talents, too? As for the season final I really do see Jesus getting killed off and Andy getting a Feary wife or child next season.

[soopadupa]

No what was disturbing was seeing Eric drink the blood directly from that idiot's heart. It was the first time I actually gagged and turned my head from the screen.

I really hope Antonia's ghost returns to finally beat the shit outta Marnie.

Im still holding out hope Jesus doesnt die. He's such a sweeheart. He needs to be my bf.

Jess n Jason r the cutest. Way better than Sookie and anyone.

Glad to see some faery bitches back.

I loved the human-heart juice box

I knew the faeries had to come back considering it was such a big deal at the opening of the season.

I'm willing to bet Jason turns into a werepanther in the finale cause that's another storyline that just fell into the abyss.

[braex27]

I sincerely hope that were-panther storyline is NEVER resurrected.

The faeries are welcome.

The whole Marnie thing is rather cool. I quite like this episode. Sookie is getting INCREDIBLY boring though with her back and forth. BLAH.

[Ram]

[scream4ever]

^^^Fucking win Ram!!!

[soopadupa]

lol Ram, here's one I love

[Ram]

Beel! I posted that gif a million pages ago in this thread and it still makes me laugh. Thanks!

[braex27]

All your gifs make me laugh!

[thatgirl]

lol, Even Magneto is sick of her shit.

But as much as I loathe Sookie, I totally hated that bit when Pam referred to her as "a gash in a sundress."

Sry, just had to complain about that. This gif reminded me of it.

[Sigma-taylor-E]

lol Ram, here's one I love

That basically summed up all of trueblood.....damn i hate myself for liking this....

[cocksucker4use]

Yep. Gay characters must either die, go insane, or molest children and be electrocuted by the state.

No happy endings.

This episode felt like "filler" until next week's season finale.

The back and forth with Marnie is wearing thin. Why are only Pam, Eric, Jessica and Bill trying to destroy this witch? Have they not told any other vampires about the situation? As Pam would so eloquently say, "You pickin up what I'm puttin down?"

I found Tommy to be sexy, as well as Marcus. Stop killing off the guycandy and please, no more sex scenes with Andy. Jeezus.

OMG! Over the hiatus, Tommy got HOT. Musta worked out, gained muscle...even his jaw line filled out. WOOF....He was such a loser and a little prick (figuratively) butt when his Dad the sleazey bastard chained him to go back to the dog fights....and he and Sam covered up the murders and....well, I was in love. Sorry to see the character and those gor-fuckin-orgeous eyes leave the story.....

[YeahWhatever]

OMG that was a COMPLETE game changer!!!

Biggest WTF moments:

-The return of (vampire?) Steve Newlin??
-The return of Russell Edgington?? My guess it was Pam's doing.
-Scott Foley!
-The death of Nan Flanagan!!
-The death of Debbie Pelt! RIP
-Tara??

I think we kinda saw Jesus' offing a mile away. And finally...Sookie is free of Bill and Eric! It will be a long wait for season 5.

[stacy]

SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN TONIGHT'S EPISODE YET (sorry, doing that because last week someone somewhere else ruined it, I know we're all in here 'cause we already saw it, mostly)

Pam's meltdown. Best thing on TV ever. "How did I lose Eric to someone named SOOKIE!"

Marni's death march. "This fucking sucks."

Nan. Dammit I liked her but LOVE Bill & Eric "We are not puppies." "What a bitch."

If Tara is dead, which I have a feeling, maybe, LaFayette is going to have a seriously hellish season 5, like, even more than this one.

I totally forgot about Scott Foley joining. Love him!

Alcide's speech to Sookie. Heartbreaking.

Debbie's dead. Good riddance.

Edit:

Also, gran pulling Marni out of LaFayette. Wicked.

For some reason I feel like Scott Foley's character is dead. Feels like he rolled in right as the other dead folks started appearing to people.

[justdra]

Great ending to a good to great season. I agree with "YeahWhatever" about the WTF moments.

Add In- Gran coming back talking some smack, as much as Gran can at least. How long before Steve Newlin brings up the fact he knows Jason fucked his wife and now he wants a turn LOL.

Jason having feelings for someone who just wants to fuck, at least for now and glad Hoty got some licks off of him

Why was Alcide called? I guess he will wind up under King Russells thumb some way in order for him to get his hands on Sookie

I don't think anything is wrong with Terry, it may be his new "friend" who bring trouble. After all this time with Arlene, he has yet to show a dark side.

I don't think Tara is dead. How many times must Sookie's dumb ass be faced with a problem and now try to use her powers. Maybe she will figure out a way to heal Tara. I half expected King Russell to walk in and say "I'll be glad to" after Sookie keep yelling for help instead of getting on the phone. I guess Bill & Eric will "perk" up and haul ass over there and give Tara some blood. Season 5 will have many things popping off, another fucking year of waiting, aint that about a bitch!!

[Adrock-JD]

I love all the gif posts.

For what it's worth, Spoiler Alert if you haven't seen it yet:

My, oh, my what a little ol container of salt can drag up.

I'm intrigued to learn that something's up with Terry.

Nice shots of Jason tonight. His scene w/ Jessica was insightful....for him.

Surely, Tara will be saved by Bill and Eric?

I guess Sookie is free to date Alcide now. Yay, more sex scenes.

Pam's scene had me in stitches. So did the rapid fire decapitation of Nan and her "gay storm troopers." "We are not Puppies!"