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Sayonara, Lorena
I saw an interview with Lorena’s portrayer Mariana Klaveno recently, and she seems like a sweetheart, so I’m bummed for her that she won’t be on this hit show anymore, but still, I can’t say I’m sad her character finally bit the big one. Just last week I lamented that the show needn’t keep characters around just because they appear in the books, and I’m happy to see that the writers are well aware of this as well. I haven’t read later books in the series, so I can’t speak to how Lorena was written there, but I was never fan of the character here. Now, let’s see, who else can I request the show stake? -D
Sookie’s Secret
Hm it appears the queen has a Sookie secret, that now Eric (courtesy of Hadley) knows. It seems I’m finally the tiniest bit intrigued by the queen…for the first time since her camptastic character arrived on the scene last season! –D
And More Sookie!
Sookie’s fairy dream world was a little cheesy (though certainly no more than most anything else on this show, and at least it’s more interesting than viking Eric flashbacks!), but I’m happy this show is plowing ahead into Sookie’s backstory. She has no blood type! Bill might still her light! Keep it coming… -D
Jason: Saved From Lamesville
As I said last week, I was looking forward to Jason getting to mix it up with the rest of the cast a little more this week. We got to see him and Hoyt again as the best roommates ever (I can only imagine the internet fanfiction fueled by the few minutes of Hoyt and Jason’s shirtless hang out timel), hitting up Lafayette for crystal meth (even if it was connected to this episode’s few mentions of, ugh, Crystal), and then standing vigil at sister Sookie’s bedside. If ever there was an argument that this show does better when it gets its core cast regulars together, it’s in Jason Stackhouse. -D
Russell
God help me, I love Russell. He’s a wonderful, awesome villain and I think he just founded Vampire Lutheranism. And frankly, given how dull and, well, unvampiric, those traditions seems to be it makes sense. I mean, why wouldn’t vampires take over the world? Other than laziness and in-fighting, which the seem to have in spades. Regardless, I am enjoying his villainy far more than Maryanne’s, especially as it’s clipping along well without taking too much away from Interesting B plots. -Z
A Week of Death
Even though some of these character losses make me sad (and some make me cheer), I appreciate how bloody and violent this week was. It’s a nice reminder that sure, Sookie is running through meadows tra la la laing about vampire, but there are very clear and present dangers and it’s wise not to forget that. -Z<
Tara’s Bill Hatred
Tara, for all the complaints her character gets lodged against her, has been rocking it this season with her badass plans and her not taking shit and now with her totally justified hatred of Bill. I mean, sure, she’s never been a huge vampire or Bill fan, but it’s nice to see that come back with her new take no prisoners approach. Because, frankly, if Sookie was my friend I’d be pretty damn worried too, especially after her supposed fiancée tried to kill her. Again. -Z
Summer and Hoyt
Ok, ok, so Jessica and Hoyt and still the most adorable couple, but while that relationship is clearly on hold, and while Hoyt remains adorable and awesome, I’m rooting for Summer. One, she has a good sense of humor, two she makes delicious biscuits, and three, she’s honest and upfront. Somehow, some way the show will manage to destroy her, but for now I’m enjoying the bit of, um, sunshine she brings to the show. -Z
Sam’s Southern Drawl Gets Drawlier
I don’t often praise Sam, because he gets stuck with boring plots and because he does ill-advised things like set a bunch of dogs trained to fight each other free. That said, I liked the extra twang his put in his voice to try and get into the dog fight this week–as well as the fact that he failed miserably in this attempt. -Z
BITES
Sookie’s Bedside Vigil
On the one hand, it was nice to see the gang together again, so to speak. On the other hand, Tara was kidnapped for how long (and Lafayette has been as well) and was anyone hovering over them and freaking out about their health? Is anyone doing so now with Tara, who is undoubtedly in need of some therapy? Maybe it’s because I’m not a fan of the Sookie as the center of the universe thing or because it’s becoming harder each season to buy her as being good friends with Tara and Lafayette, given how they all act, but their hand-wringing and tears failed to move me. -Z
The Death of Cooter
Granted, besides Alcide’s kindness to Tara and general “What do I have to deal with now” attitude, the werewolves have given us precious little to care about. However, Cooter was fun! I’m a little sad to see him go, even as it’s probably for the best. -Z
Oh Good, More Sophie Ann
I don’t hate Sophie Ann, but I’m not really sure why she’s not dead. Russell has made his disinterest in vampire protocol pretty clear, so it’s not like he would have qualms about killing her. And she doesn’t seem to have much worth, as a vampire. I’m not saying I want her dead (she’s been known to amuse me) but I would like a better reason for her to be sticking around with Team Most Entertaining Actors on the Show other than “because”. -Z
Vampire Power Struggles: Still Confusing
I’m still quire confused as to what’s happening with the kings and queens and magisters of True Blood. What does the marriage of Sophie Ann and Russell mean? Why did they need the Magister to sign off on it? Wouldn’t they have needed the Magister to still be alive so that he could SAY he signed off on it? It all makes my head hurt. Speaking of the Magister… -D
A True Death I’m Truly Sad Over
I’m sad to see the Magister go! I found Zeljko Ivanek (who also got killed off too early in his Damages run) to be a more interesting and believable villain than the king or queen. Tell me I wasn’t the only one squirming as he almost pierced poor Pam’s eyelids? They should’ve kept his deliciously evil vampire around! -D
Doggie Doo Doo
Let’s hope this is the last we see of Sam and family’s dogfighting storyline! Get back to Merlotte’s Sam! You can even bring Tommy with you so that he can bus tables and hit on Jessica some more. -D
Each week Dennis and I assemble a list of our favorite (and least favorite) moments for the latest episode of True Blood.
