TRUE BLOOD - on HBO - SPOILERS!

[Hulksmashed]

Good point - my only guesses are 1) Bill was out to just kill where I think Eric may have been trying to not kill right away and get some answers from the werewolf or 2) Eric is playing Sookie - trying to make it seem like he risked his life to protect her to win some points and get to drink her blood. We all know by now that there is something "special" about her and he's been dying to have a taste. If he made it look too easy, Sookie would hardly be impressed.

Yeah, I was wondering too if werewolves get stronger with age. I was actually fairly dissapointed with the underpowered nature of the werewolves.

That being said, you're theory on Eric trying to get information made me realize that the werewolves attacking bill were not trying to kill him...they were supposed to bring him to the King. So, maybe they were holding back?

Also, the new Vamp in town thats gonna hook up with Tara. They zoomed in on his boots...was that to show they were similar to the werewolf stalking Sookies boots? Is that vampire supposed to be the "leader" of the werewolves that the hot full frontal flashback chick talked about?

 

[Jen]

Yeah, I was wondering too if werewolves get stronger with age. I was actually fairly dissapointed with the underpowered nature of the werewolves.

That being said, you're theory on Eric trying to get information made me realize that the werewolves attacking bill were not trying to kill him...they were supposed to bring him to the King. So, maybe they were holding back?

Also, the new Vamp in town thats gonna hook up with Tara. They zoomed in on his boots...was that to show they were similar to the werewolf stalking Sookies boots? Is that vampire supposed to be the "leader" of the werewolves that the hot full frontal flashback chick talked about?

I don't think the boots were the same - and I don't think this new vampire has anything to do with the werewolves. I've read the books - so if they stick with that - it's a different story line.

 

[Hulksmashed]

I don't think the boots were the same - and I don't think this new vampire has anything to do with the werewolves. I've read the books - so if they stick with that - it's a different story line.

Oh thats cool then. Tara sure does suck at life though...

Also, did anyone else notice that BOTH of the new True Bloods had blatant full frontal female nudity with the women bound in some way with her arms to the sides? Not that im complaining mind you!

 

[BadMoon]

God I love this show. Tara has me to the point that I just at the very least want a few episodes without her. So yes I agree with some that she is uber annoying. I hate people like her in real life so I certainly can't stand the TV version of this type of drama queen.

Jessica will you marry me? I said I would never get married again but for you missy I would.

 

[ShadowX81]

I don't think the boots were the same .

The boots were definatly the same. They wouldnt have made a point to show them if they werent.

 

[Deeznutz6]

Santa.....?

 

[Jen]

The boots were definatly the same. They wouldnt have made a point to show them if they werent.

The boots of the person spying in Bill's house and the new vamp were the same. BUT they were not the same as the werewolf who disappeared in the bushes in front of Merlottes. Those were more motorcycle boots - where the vamps are more cowboy style with pointy toes.

Plus we quickly saw the werewolf stalking Sookie in the bushes - not the same guy as the vamp.

 

[ShadowX81]

The boots of the person spying in Bill's house and the new vamp were the same. BUT they were not the same as the werewolf who disappeared in the bushes in front of Merlottes. Those were more motorcycle boots - where the vamps are more cowboy style with pointy toes.

Plus we quickly saw the werewolf stalking Sookie in the bushes - not the same guy as the vamp.

Oh, right. I get you now. Sorry, thought we were talking about the guy that broke into Bill's house.

 

[Morbach]

Just saw this ep and loved it. Already dying for next Sunday to come.

 

[Darth Caedus]

For Immediate Release

HBO RENEWS HIT SERIES TRUE BLOOD FOR FOURTH SEASON

LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2010 – HBO has renewed the hit show TRUE BLOOD for a 12-episode fourth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Created by Alan Ball, the series will begin production of new episodes early next year in Los Angeles, with debut set for summer 2011.

“The new season of TRUE BLOOD is off to a terrific start, as enthusiasm for this unique show continues to build among both subscribers and critics,” noted Lombardo. “We’re looking forward to more chills from Alan Ball and his gifted team next year.”

“I am beyond thrilled to be able to continue working with this amazing cast and crew,” says Ball. “This is the most fun I have ever had.”

Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, TRUE BLOOD takes place in the not-too-distant future, when vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The show follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and her boyfriend, 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), who went missing at the end of season two, and is now the object of a frantic search. Alan Ball (creator of the Emmy®-winning HBO series “Six Feet Under”) created and executive produces the show, which is based on the best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.

The 12-episode third season of TRUE BLOOD, which launched June 13, has already inspired critical raves, with Entertainment Weekly calling it “faster, sleeker, more vicious, more fun than it already was,” as well as “summer’s best TV.” USA Today hails the show as “fabulously wild,” while the Washington Post describes it as “electrifying.”

Season three credits: TRUE BLOOD was created by Alan Ball; based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris; executive producers, Alan Ball and Gregg Fienberg; co-executive producers, Brian Buckner, Nancy Oliver and Alexander Woo; supervising producer, Raelle Tucker; producer, Mark McNair.

 

[Darth Caedus]

Summaries of upcoming episodes, MAJOR SPOILERS

Spoiler

Episode #27: “It Hurts Me Too”
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 27
In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Jackson, Miss. in the company of Alcide (Joe Manganiello), a werewolf bodyguard assigned by Eric to protect her. Jason is distracted from his police exams; Bud (William Sanderson) reaches the end of his rope; Arlene (Carrie Preston) copes with unexpected news; Franklin charms Tara, and gets Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) out of a jam; Eric bequeaths a gift to Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis). Haunted by visions from his past, Bill (Stephen Moyer) makes a surprising pledge of allegiance. Written by Alexander Woo; directed by Michael Lehmann.


No episode SUNDAY, JULY 4


Episode #28: “9 Crimes”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 11
Sookie (Anna Paquin) joins Alcide (Joe Manganiello) at a raucous engagement party for Debbie Pelt (Brit Morgan), his former fiancée; Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) is given a deadline to locate Bill (Stephen Moyer); Andy (Chris Bauer) gets a promotion and draws Jason’s (Ryan Kwanten) attention; Franklin (James Frain) takes Tara (Rutina Wesley) on a road trip; Arlene (Carrie Preston) is irked by Jessica’s (Deborah Ann Woll) arrival at Merlotte’s; Sam (Sam Trammell) brokers a deal with Tommy (Marshall Allman) and his parents, Melinda (J. Smith Cameron) and Joe Lee (Cooper Huckabee); Bill “procures” dinner for Russell (Denis O’Hare) and Lorena (Mariana Klaveno). Written by Kate Barnow & Elisabeth R. Finch; directed by David Petrarca.


Episode #29: “Trouble”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 18
Alcide and Sookie turn to an alpha-wolf “packmaster” for advice on dealing with Russell’s minions; Tara considers a proposal from Franklin, who’s completed his mission for Russell; Joe Lee breaks his promise to Sam and Tommy; Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) learns the meaning of patience from Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), his mother’s (Alfre Woodard) orderly; Jason meets his match in the mysterious girl Crystal (Lindsay Pulsipher); an heirloom reminds Eric of his past and his ongoing thirst for vengeance. Written by Nancy Oliver; directed by Scott Winant.


Episode #30: “I Got a Right to Sing the Blues”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 25
Spurned by Eric, Sookie fears the worst for Bill, whose fate now lies in Lorena’s hands; fueled by a night of bloody passion, Tara executes a desperate plan to stave off Franklin’s advances; in Bon Temps, Tommy finds it difficult to leave the family nest; Jessica puts Pam’s teachings into practice; Jason’s romance with Crystal hits a snag, as does Lafayette’s with Jesus; after revealing his master plan to Eric, Russell visits Louisiana to put it into action. Written by Alan Ball; directed by Michael Lehmann.

 

[Hulksmashed]

The boots of the person spying in Bill's house and the new vamp were the same. BUT they were not the same as the werewolf who disappeared in the bushes in front of Merlottes. Those were more motorcycle boots - where the vamps are more cowboy style with pointy toes.

Plus we quickly saw the werewolf stalking Sookie in the bushes - not the same guy as the vamp.

Ahhh thats why they made a point to show the boots. You're right. I usually don't miss stuff like that.

 

[Jen]

Summaries of upcoming episodes, MAJOR SPOILERS

Spoiler

Episode #27: “It Hurts Me Too”
Debut: SUNDAY, JUNE 27
In search of Bill, Sookie heads to Jackson, Miss. in the company of Alcide (Joe Manganiello), a werewolf bodyguard assigned by Eric to protect her. Jason is distracted from his police exams; Bud (William Sanderson) reaches the end of his rope; Arlene (Carrie Preston) copes with unexpected news; Franklin charms Tara, and gets Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) out of a jam; Eric bequeaths a gift to Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis). Haunted by visions from his past, Bill (Stephen Moyer) makes a surprising pledge of allegiance. Written by Alexander Woo; directed by Michael Lehmann.


No episode SUNDAY, JULY 4


Episode #28: “9 Crimes”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 11
Sookie (Anna Paquin) joins Alcide (Joe Manganiello) at a raucous engagement party for Debbie Pelt (Brit Morgan), his former fiancée; Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) is given a deadline to locate Bill (Stephen Moyer); Andy (Chris Bauer) gets a promotion and draws Jason’s (Ryan Kwanten) attention; Franklin (James Frain) takes Tara (Rutina Wesley) on a road trip; Arlene (Carrie Preston) is irked by Jessica’s (Deborah Ann Woll) arrival at Merlotte’s; Sam (Sam Trammell) brokers a deal with Tommy (Marshall Allman) and his parents, Melinda (J. Smith Cameron) and Joe Lee (Cooper Huckabee); Bill “procures” dinner for Russell (Denis O’Hare) and Lorena (Mariana Klaveno). Written by Kate Barnow & Elisabeth R. Finch; directed by David Petrarca.


Episode #29: “Trouble”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 18
Alcide and Sookie turn to an alpha-wolf “packmaster” for advice on dealing with Russell’s minions; Tara considers a proposal from Franklin, who’s completed his mission for Russell; Joe Lee breaks his promise to Sam and Tommy; Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) learns the meaning of patience from Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), his mother’s (Alfre Woodard) orderly; Jason meets his match in the mysterious girl Crystal (Lindsay Pulsipher); an heirloom reminds Eric of his past and his ongoing thirst for vengeance. Written by Nancy Oliver; directed by Scott Winant.


Episode #30: “I Got a Right to Sing the Blues”
Debut: SUNDAY, JULY 25
Spurned by Eric, Sookie fears the worst for Bill, whose fate now lies in Lorena’s hands; fueled by a night of bloody passion, Tara executes a desperate plan to stave off Franklin’s advances; in Bon Temps, Tommy finds it difficult to leave the family nest; Jessica puts Pam’s teachings into practice; Jason’s romance with Crystal hits a snag, as does Lafayette’s with Jesus; after revealing his master plan to Eric, Russell visits Louisiana to put it into action. Written by Alan Ball; directed by Michael Lehmann.

Sounds like they are sticking fairly close to the story lines in the book. I just ordered the 10th book from Amazon. Forgot that came out last month.

 

[batfan08]

Some hilarious gifs/pics from Bill and Lorena's 'fiery' reunion:

 

[Deckard]

 

[galactiboy]

Classic...

 

[hunnipot85]

I need to get into this show... not too late right?

 

[Calcifer]

I need to get into this show... not too late right?

I think there done with casting ..but maybe season 4 eh?

 

[The ill Jedi]

I need to get into this show... not too late right?

Season 1 and 2 are on DVD/Blu-Ray, season 3 is only on it's 2nd episode with the 3rd airing this sunday.

 

[The ill Jedi]

I've loved the first two episodes, a very nice mix of new characters and old. At times though, I do wish they would focus on a particular storyline a little longer. But that has been the True Blood formula all along.