I am very happy to say that, FINALLY, the show ended the season with an episode truly as entertaining as it should have been all along. I am sad to see Russell Edgington go, but it was awesome to see Eric shockingly rid the faerie field of him. Somehow, I just don't believe he is really gone. You never know.
Bar the birth of the Faerie Quads, the episode was thrilling. I am even pleased with Alcide finally getting his pack leadership away from JD. There were many stand out scenes. Many vamp deaths and shifter hijinx. Sam shifting into a fly and bringing us the new "I know an old vamp who swallowed a fly, perhaps she'll die." trick was literally bloody good.
Many questions remain for us to ponder for the year long wait for next season. Will Sookie and Eric survive Bill now that he has killed most of The Authority and drank all of Lilith's blood? Where is Rev. Newlin? Luna was very ill after shifting back from being Rev. Newlin. Will she and Sam succeed in rescuing Luna? TARA AND PAM?!?!?That is a power duo that should be able to get Bill neutralized. And, finally, will we ever know who killed Sookie and Jason's parents? My money is on Bill.
Questions and more questions. There wouldn't be any if the series went by the book. So, who knows where it will go from here. Some suggestions for next season: please give us a better soundtrack. It was great to end the season with Stabbing Westward's "Save Yourself". We need more of the music that defined the first 4 seasons, original and retro. And please, if this next season deals with Hurricane Katrina, don't make it cheesy. MAKE IT EPIC.
And so we wrap up this season. Join me here for the upcoming season of The Walking Dead, Treme, Boardwalk Empire and more.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
"I'm A Bitch Not A Snitch. Love It." - True Blood (S5E11)
Wasted talent. Wasted humor. LAFAYETTE ONLY HAD ONE LINE TONIGHT! I think we would all agree that less Lilith more Lafayette would be better for the show these days. At least we are still getting regular doses of Pam. Actually, I am quite fond of the vamp version of "Charlie's Angel's". Let's call the trio of Pam, Tara and Jessica "Eric's Angel's". Well, we know Jessica does not belong to Eric, but, considering that Bill is such a douchecanoe of religious tyranny at present, she should seek the company of some down home vamps.
Please GOD no more naked Lilith dripping with blood. This whole story line continues to be a rip of Anne Rice's "Queen Of The Damned". Who cares what happened in Charlaine Harris's books. Obviously, no TV series based on a book series goes completely by the book. Case in point, Pam. Not a blip on the radar in the books. Larger than life in the show.
So, why can't the writers finesse the script a bit? What else could be clipped? How about the dancing cray cray faerie last night. Most of the faerie story line just detracts from the vampires. What else should we have seen more off? Tina Majorino ( "Napoleon Dynamite"). The character of Authority gadget queen, Molly, was a nice addition to the cast. But, she bit the dust last week. What about Hoyt's mom?! Her one liners are as saucy as Pam's. Godrick's ghost is a better character than some of those stuffy Authority Vamps.
Next week is the last episode of the season. Here is a sneak peak from HBO:
Please GOD no more naked Lilith dripping with blood. This whole story line continues to be a rip of Anne Rice's "Queen Of The Damned". Who cares what happened in Charlaine Harris's books. Obviously, no TV series based on a book series goes completely by the book. Case in point, Pam. Not a blip on the radar in the books. Larger than life in the show.
So, why can't the writers finesse the script a bit? What else could be clipped? How about the dancing cray cray faerie last night. Most of the faerie story line just detracts from the vampires. What else should we have seen more off? Tina Majorino ( "Napoleon Dynamite"). The character of Authority gadget queen, Molly, was a nice addition to the cast. But, she bit the dust last week. What about Hoyt's mom?! Her one liners are as saucy as Pam's. Godrick's ghost is a better character than some of those stuffy Authority Vamps.
Next week is the last episode of the season. Here is a sneak peak from HBO:
Monday, August 13, 2012
The Walking Dead Season 3 Premiers October 14th On AMC
This is the trailer that was debut at Comic-Con last month. Enjoy!
True Blood (S5E10) - It Was Sookie In Gran's House With The ChopSticks
The first scene of this episode finally takes us back to the Sookie we all grew to love... flying by her wits for survival. Now that The Authority has made it impossible for Vamps to get synthetic blood, they are forced to hunt humans again. We all know that Sook is not your average human. Her Faerie blood is like taking a nice trip for the blood suckers and they will no doubt be seeking her out. At least we know Russell will.
This episode finally got the Vampire storyline back on track. Minimal werewolves and faeries. Sam and Luna are destined to be in a major seasonal tie up as they seek to rescue little Emma from a life as a pet for Vamp Rev Steve Newlin. This is THE True Blood we have all grown to love. Everyone knows these shows veer from their literary counterparts. But, we like this story to stay close to its central premise...Vampires among us.
My favorite intrigue of the evening was that of the scene in which Eric is forced to take the blood of Lilith. Immediately, he envisions Godrick coming to him in a plea not to believe this whole Lilith hype. The key word is EVOLVE. The Authority feels that they are evolving because they are taking their blood lust back to its origins...to Lilith. The others feel that evolution is that they no longer need to feed on the humans. Assimilating into human society is evolution. There is no middle ground in this civil war.
I tend to think that Eric is still strong but hiding in plain sight for survival. I expect him to rise, with the help of Godrick, to fight against Lilith. As for Bill, he too can be saved from this blood lust that is so counter to who he is. But, he is drunk with power. With both of them mixed up, who is going to come to Sookie's aid when Russell...who rebelled and broke free of The Authority last night...gets to her. It is her blood that will accomplish his quest for the sun.
Here is a sneak peak at next weeks episode courtesy of HBO
This episode finally got the Vampire storyline back on track. Minimal werewolves and faeries. Sam and Luna are destined to be in a major seasonal tie up as they seek to rescue little Emma from a life as a pet for Vamp Rev Steve Newlin. This is THE True Blood we have all grown to love. Everyone knows these shows veer from their literary counterparts. But, we like this story to stay close to its central premise...Vampires among us.
My favorite intrigue of the evening was that of the scene in which Eric is forced to take the blood of Lilith. Immediately, he envisions Godrick coming to him in a plea not to believe this whole Lilith hype. The key word is EVOLVE. The Authority feels that they are evolving because they are taking their blood lust back to its origins...to Lilith. The others feel that evolution is that they no longer need to feed on the humans. Assimilating into human society is evolution. There is no middle ground in this civil war.
I tend to think that Eric is still strong but hiding in plain sight for survival. I expect him to rise, with the help of Godrick, to fight against Lilith. As for Bill, he too can be saved from this blood lust that is so counter to who he is. But, he is drunk with power. With both of them mixed up, who is going to come to Sookie's aid when Russell...who rebelled and broke free of The Authority last night...gets to her. It is her blood that will accomplish his quest for the sun.
Here is a sneak peak at next weeks episode courtesy of HBO
Sunday, August 5, 2012
True Blood - "Everybody Wants To Rule The World"
Let me say it again, LAFAYETTE IS BACK. And, loose ends are starting to be tied up. This week brought resolution to a few of the minor story lines simmering in the background. Mercifully, the scourge of the dead Iraqi woman ghost ended with Terry killing Patrick and the mystery of the shifter hate crimes was solved. They needed to clear the way for the last three episodes to be focused on what this show is known for...Vampires.
With Russell back in Bon Temp with his replacement for his long lost Talbot...Steve Newlin... we return to the days when the werewolves were controlled by the Vamps. Russell proceeds to string them out on V and take Luna's puppy daughter as Steve's new pet.
Sookie and Hoyt, kidnapped and drugged, end up held hostage on former Sheriff Dearborn's pig farm. Guess who heads the band of hillbilly terrorists picking off shifters? Amazingly, Sheriff Balfour and Jason figure out who it is and get to them just in the nick of time. Am I the only one finding their CSI work a bit too intelligent? Andy maybe could have figured it out. But, let's be real. Jason is not known for his sleuthing.
The Vampire revolution is on. Eric is trying to escape but Bill and Salome are too intent with ruling the vamps to let the naysayer go. Eric is foiled in his attempt and taken into custody. Where is Godrick when you need him! My prediction is that Bill has something more self serving up his sleeve but we will have to wait three more weeks to figure it out.
Unfortunate event of the evening: there is a new vampire Sheriff in town and all hell has broken loose in Fangtasia as he declares open drink season on humans. What will Pam do? I would like nothing more than for her to rule the world!
With Russell back in Bon Temp with his replacement for his long lost Talbot...Steve Newlin... we return to the days when the werewolves were controlled by the Vamps. Russell proceeds to string them out on V and take Luna's puppy daughter as Steve's new pet.
Sookie and Hoyt, kidnapped and drugged, end up held hostage on former Sheriff Dearborn's pig farm. Guess who heads the band of hillbilly terrorists picking off shifters? Amazingly, Sheriff Balfour and Jason figure out who it is and get to them just in the nick of time. Am I the only one finding their CSI work a bit too intelligent? Andy maybe could have figured it out. But, let's be real. Jason is not known for his sleuthing.
The Vampire revolution is on. Eric is trying to escape but Bill and Salome are too intent with ruling the vamps to let the naysayer go. Eric is foiled in his attempt and taken into custody. Where is Godrick when you need him! My prediction is that Bill has something more self serving up his sleeve but we will have to wait three more weeks to figure it out.
Unfortunate event of the evening: there is a new vampire Sheriff in town and all hell has broken loose in Fangtasia as he declares open drink season on humans. What will Pam do? I would like nothing more than for her to rule the world!
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