Now this was a season opener. I loved every freaking second of it.
1. PAM!! I am loving the increased Pam screen time. Kristen Bauer is perfection. Sookie’s, “I'm in no mood for lesbian weirdness tonight, Pam!" had me in stitches. Pam's bored, "No, Sookie. Don't go down there," to Sookie when Sookie planned to barge in on Eric also cracked me the hell up. And her “I see something I like” as she looked at Yvette hanging in those chains, rawr bb, very rawr. I find ASkars about as arousing as a beige wall, so thank god Pam brought some heat to that scene.
Also, everything with Pam and Lafayette was gold was well.
"I don't know what it is about me that makes people think I want to hear their problems. Maybe I smile too much. Maybe I wear too much pink. But please remember I can rip your throat out if I need to. And also know that I am not a hooker. That was a long, long time ago." lol.
Damn, if that’s how Pam reacts to being called “Hooker” I’d be calling her hooker all the time. Sure, I might die, but I’d die with Pam pressed up against me whispering sweet nothings in my ear and I’m pretty sure I’d go with a smile on my face.
"You pickin' up what I'm puttin' down?"
I is, Pam. I is.
2. HOLY HOYAY, Batman! Sam’s dream *drools*. I’m usually pretty indifferent to m/m happenings, but DAYUM! That Bill/Sam scene was hot like Mexico. I was so upset when Sam woke up. I don’t know how this is going to play into the plotline for the season, but I hope to hell Sam has some more of these dreams because Moyer and Tramell have some great chemistry together!
3. Ryan Kwanten is such a good actor. I liked Jason a lot better last season when he kept his clothes on and had a real plotline, so I think I’m going to enjoy his storyline this year. “Conscience off, dick on” doesn’t seem to be working for him now, which hopefully means some nice character development and some meaty material for Ryan. Also, Jason’s scene with Hoyt cracked me the hell up. “Kind of a nasty way to ask, though” LOL! Oh Jason, you’re so dumb but adorable.
4. Sophie Ann. I feel like one of the only people in True Blood fandom that likes her (or more likely I’ve been reading too much TWoP cause they hate her over there, but IRL friends seem to like the character just fine). I was so happy when she walked on screen. I like the character and think ERW is doing a fine job. Plus, her climbing Eric like a tree was hilarious.
5. Tara, gurl you’s breaking my heart! God, the scenes with Tara were brutal to watch. I seriously don’t want this to be another season of Tara suffering endlessly. Can’t this woman catch a break? Come on writers, we know Rutina can do tortured well, but I really want to see her get a chance to do more than rant and rave and cry.
Also, Lettie Mae continues to be a complete asshole. Her daughter is falling to frakking pieces and the woman is too busy hitting on the Pastor to pay attention to her. That whole scene with the pastor was so self-serving on Lettie Mae’s part. I just want to strangle that woman, and then call up my mother and tell her how much I love her for actually being there for me all of my life, and being someone I know I can count on when shits getting out of control (or I need a button sewed onto a jacket, lol). Lettie Mae is such an awful Mom.
6. Lafayette is a good cousin though. I really loved him taking care of Tara, and his smack-down of Lettie Mae was gold. Like with Kristen Bauer I just love every scene Nelson Ellis is in. I can’t wait for the introduction of Alejandro, well Kevin Alejandro that is. Seeing those two on screen together is going to be most excellent, and some very pleasing to mine eyes.
"BITCH! THAT YOU AND ME BRIDGE IS NEVER HAPPENING!" LOL 4 eva!
7. Sookie was alright. She didn’t bother me too much, but she didn’t do anything that made me squee either. I do like that she dropped her “MUST SAVE BEEEEEL” crusade when she saw that Tara was crumbling, and that she tried to be supportive before Tara went off on her. Mostly I was ‘meh’ about Sookie though. I’m glad that she and Bill will likely be separated most of the season because I like Bill so much better away from her, and Sookie usually is ‘meh’ to me instead of enraging when they aren’t on screen together.
8. Liked Jessica’s scenes as usual. That first one smiling at the flowers before dragging the body into the house cracked me up. I do like that Jessica, even in the midst of dealing with her own rather serious shit is still up for helping out other people. I also generally really enjoy Sookie in scenes with Jessica, so I liked their tag team pair up this ep.
All in all, I can’t frakking wait for the next episode!
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Date: 2010-06-14 03:47 pm (UTC)..I so need to make a True Blood icon, but don't know which character to use.. hmm.. I think I'll have to make on with Maryanne & maybe one with Pam :)
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Date: 2010-06-14 04:25 pm (UTC)I don't get the hate at all, Evan Rachel wood is a great actress and she plays the role perfectly and it looks like she has a lot of fun with it. Yes, her character is evil, she's creepy as hell, especially when she jumped on Eric(kinda like a screaming banshee) but she looks so gorgeous doing it.
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Date: 2010-06-14 04:54 pm (UTC)Sophie-Ann? i LOVE Sophie-Ann & huge tiger-fangs made her even more likeable (the bigger the fangs, the bigger...).
ANYTIME Lafayette is dealing some smack-down, particularly against Tara's foolish "mom" is always a win-win.
and your're right; the scene between Bill & Sam was so sensually hot I had to check my drawers to see if I had a hard-on & i'm a 'girl'.
Sookie is only hot when either Pam is hitting on her (although i'm TOTALLY anticipating her interactions w/ Sophie-Ann), or w/ Eric (the dialouge questioning Bill's stamina after Sookie stumbled over her amazement regarding Eric's staying power was kinda funny).
the Bill/Sookie interactions always left me rather... bored.
i also have to say that joy-ride that Bill unwillingly took w/ the werewolves as they 'snacked' on him was pretty funny. the line about "... dude you're squeezing your nipples in a car w/ 5 guys...is pretty gay," had me in stitches. those guys were like the Keystone Cops.
by the way who the hell left a "bun" in Arlene's "oven?" it wasn't the serial-killer-Bayou-boy from last season was it?
nevertheless, it was a delicious season premiere & as usual the episode immediately had me wanting more.
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Date: 2010-06-14 04:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-06-14 05:03 pm (UTC)He's so clueless. He had no idea how creepy that sounded. I also loved his "I don't wanna go to jail" to Andy, and the way he totally wasn't catching onto Hoyt's clues about wanting to stay at his place.
The scene with BEEEL and Sam was hot but they cut it right when it was about to get good. Such a cock tease ...
I know, that was the ultimate cock-block. Kim Harrison would have been proud. I was waiting for them to kiss on the edge of my seat and then ... *phone ringing* UGH!
Personally, I hope Bill gets torn apart by those werewolves a la twilight because he bores the shit out of me. I was waiting for Taylor Lautner to show up half naked and be like:
Heh! I don't mind Bill so much when he's not around Sookie. I liked him this episode, and I liked him in scenes with Lorena too.
I wouldn't mind Taylor showing up without his shirt on, though. ASkars does nothing for me, so I could use some more man candy (though I suppose Taylor's more boy candy, even though he's legal, lol)
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Date: 2010-06-14 05:08 pm (UTC)YES! I loved Pam checking out Yvette so much, and Sookie calling her out on her constant flirting. And I forgot how much I enjoyed Sophie Anne trying to get Yvette to stay for their meeting. That woman is like vamp candy, no one can resist her.
but I'm so happy that they are keeping the girl-gay visible.
I don't get the hate at all, Evan Rachel wood is a great actress and she plays the role perfectly and it looks like she has a lot of fun with it. Yes, her character is evil, she's creepy as hell, especially when she jumped on Eric(kinda like a screaming banshee) but she looks so gorgeous doing it.
It honestly baffles me how much hate she getting. ERW is a very good actress, and she's been good in this role. I think people are complaining that Sophie Anne isn't scary/intimidating enough, but she was pretty scary this episode, AND when she attacked Eric last season as well. And personally, I think she has tons more charisma than Godric did, and is more forceful and intimidating than Godric, but everyone LOVED Godric and seemed to think he was the shit.
I honestly wonder if it's some hate for ERW's real life that is colouring people's opinions of SA. I'm not willing to say that people are hating because she's not a hot dude, because a lot of people that complain about her love Jessica and Pam.
I just really don't get the hate.
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Date: 2010-06-14 05:15 pm (UTC)I love Sophie-Ann as well. I think she's tons of fun and she also brings the scary-crazy like whoa. And we know I think fangs are hot, so Sophie-Ann is RAWR (literally and figuratively)
the scene between Bill & Sam was so sensually hot I had to check my drawers to see if I had a hard-on & i'm a 'girl'.
Yeah, sensual is such a good word for it. I was like stretching out my collar and wiggling in my seat. I did NOT want that scene to end. Stephen and Sam were generating sexual tension like it was going out of style!
Sookie is only hot when either Pam is hitting on her (although i'm TOTALLY anticipating her interactions w/ Sophie-Ann), or w/ Eric (the dialouge questioning Bill's stamina after Sookie stumbled over her amazement regarding Eric's staying power was kinda funny).
Pam and Jessica are really the only characters who I enjoy Sookie around.
I know logically that the Eric scene was fun, but I just find Eric so fucking boring that I can't really love anything that involves him. When Pam's on screen with him I can drudge up some interest, but for the most part I'm just ready to fall asleep.
"... dude you're squeezing your nipples in a car w/ 5 guys...is pretty gay," had me in stitches. those guys were like the Keystone Cops.
I LOVED that line. Those guys were funny, but I'm not sad they're dead.
by the way who the hell left a "bun" in Arlene's "oven?" it wasn't the serial-killer-Bayou-boy from last season was it?
Man, considering all of the sex everyone was having last season there's probably a few options. I like to think it's Terry though, since I can only remember seeing Arlene with him.
as usual the episode immediately had me wanting more.
Word. I cannot WAIT for the next episode!
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Date: 2010-06-14 05:35 pm (UTC)P.S: To the Sophie-Anne haters: Talk to the hand.
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Date: 2010-06-14 06:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-06-14 10:53 pm (UTC)"Bitch. You, me and bridge ain't never gonna happen." (paraphrasing) It was just so nicely delivered.
I agree on ERW. I actually like her character and she can certainly act. It's just that the writers haven't given her much to do yet.
Pam. I'm just amazed how effortlessly Kristin Bauer owns this role. Also surprised that Pam doesn't have to constantly swat away over-enthusiastic fang-bangers. If I'd have to pick one vampire with a crazy fan-club it would be Pam.
I like Jessica on the basis that the actor is just so damn hot. Unfortunately my brain can't go further because it just kinda short circuits.
I find Lorena hot as hell also. Glad that she will be back.
The show has some of the prettiest people on TV.
Sookie. I guess I'm in the minority in really liking her. I like her determined bullheadedness, blind emotionality and loyalty. She's really good to her friends and family.
Don't really like Jason because his storylines are just so blah. He never solves anything; just passively stumbles into things. Perhaps it could work as a comic relief but not for me, not at the moment, no. Ryan is doing a great job tho.
Bill and Sam.. uhhuh. The most charged scene of the ep definitely. It's interesting to see where it goes because they seem to be in the same neck of the woods. This storyline has some great possibilities.
True Blood is the best show on TV at the moment for me, but then again there ain't that much competition.
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Date: 2010-06-14 11:34 pm (UTC)I totally agree about Sam's dream...it made me shiver..*ehm* ;P Stupid phones interrupting..>_<
And Sophie Ann can bite me any day...! *naughty gaze* What's not to love?!
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Date: 2010-06-15 12:16 am (UTC)I also love Lafayatte, he's like my fav character from the whole series hands downs. I just love him.
And damn right about Bill/Sam. Usually I'm not at all into the m/m thing either but that scene was hot! I'm intrigued as well on how they are gonna play that in the future.
I also had read that people doesn't like ERW playing the Queen. Well, since Im not that much into the fandom I also think she's alright. Nothing epic but alright *shrugs*
Also, I think Jessica needs some lady friend aka not Sookie so I can ship her properly :( *pouts* Sookie is ok for me but I don't know...and Jessica is such a lovely character and while Hoyt is cute and sweet well he's not a girl lol
I second everybody comments about the wolves a la Twilight though. I was all WTH at that.
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Date: 2010-06-15 12:54 am (UTC)WORD!
That is a lot of girl-shaped AND girl-loving AWESOME!
P.S: To the Sophie-Anne haters: Talk to the hand.
I know. I'm about to throw down!
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Date: 2010-06-15 12:55 am (UTC)Me too! Based on the opener and what I know is coming, I think this might be the best season so far. The fact that Pam is now a regular is good evidence of this!
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Date: 2010-06-15 01:04 am (UTC)God, I loved that line. That whole scene really. Lafayette is awesome, and I never get tired of seeing people call Lettie Mae out on her shit. It's why I liked Marianne at first. Nelson Ellis, like Kristin Bauer just never misses with deliver and attitude.
I'm just amazed how effortlessly Kristin Bauer owns this role. Also surprised that Pam doesn't have to constantly swat away over-enthusiastic fang-bangers. If I'd have to pick one vampire with a crazy fan-club it would be Pam.
I KNOW! Kristen is amazing. I'm constantly astounded by how perfect she is, and I'm always mesmerized by her. I can't wait to see what she'll do with more screen time this season. She's a great actress.
And I know the internet loves Pam, but I'm really surprised Pam doesn't have more of following at like Fangtasia or something. The woman oozes charm and sensuality. I'm so glad she's finally gonna get some action this season.
I like Jessica on the basis that the actor is just so damn hot. Unfortunately my brain can't go further because it just kinda short circuits.
Deborah Ann Woll is fantastic, and ridiculously pretty. I don't have too much to say about Jessica for this season yet, but I'm looking forward to DAW on my screen as much as possible!
I find Lorena hot as hell also. Glad that she will be back.
Word! I love Lorena. She's hot, and the character brings good drama with her. I'm glad she'll be back too.
The show has some of the prettiest people on TV.
So true. And it's about to get prettier with Kevin Alejandro joining the show. I LOVE to look at that man. Theo Alexander and the actor playing Alicide are also wonderful man candy, not to mention Yvetta. It's going to be a very pretty season!
Don't really like Jason because his storylines are just so blah...Ryan is doing a great job tho.
Jason's story lines are never that great, but Ryan is such a good actor that he's drawn me into Jason. I didn't give a crap about Jason first season, but I care about him now and I love to watch Ryan act.
The most charged scene of the ep definitely. It's interesting to see where it goes because they seem to be in the same neck of the woods. This storyline has some great possibilities.
Charged indeed! Just thinking about that season makes me fluttery inside. I'm so scared that there's not gonna be more though because the dream was just a side effect of Sam drinking Bill's blood last season (just like how Sookie and Lafayette had sex dreams about Eric). I hope we get another dream or two though, and an awkwardly sexy scene between the real Sam and Bill when they meet each other again.
Sadly I think we'll have to wait for the vampire King and the appearance of Kevin Alejandro as Lafayette's love interest for real m/m.
True Blood is the best show on TV at the moment for me, but then again there ain't that much competition.
Mm, totally. It's the only show I'm really super excited to watch now that LotS is off the air.
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Date: 2010-06-15 01:08 am (UTC)Me too! This season seems like it's going to be full of win. The only thing I'm expecting to be pissed off my is Tara's story because I'm sick of seeing her be scream-y and tortured, and I think I'm in for a lot more of that. Rutina has such a thankless job these days, fo 'sho!
Everything else is shaping up to be awesome though. And Pam as a regular just guarentees it'll be the most eic season so far.
I totally agree about Sam's dream...it made me shiver..*ehm*
Mm, I know. I watched before work, and I've been thinking about that scene all day, lol. At work, we were all squeeing about how sexy that scene was.
And Sophie Ann can bite me any day...! *naughty gaze* What's not to love?!
IKR! She's not as epically awesome as Pam, but Sophie-Ann is pretty interesting and hot. She might not be what people expect a vampire queen to be like, but it's good to be different and we've barely seen any of her. I do know I want to know more though!
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Date: 2010-06-15 01:12 am (UTC)Mm. He and Pam are my fav's. Pam only inches him out for fav because I'm hot for her, lol. But Nelson is perfection and always knocks the ball out of the park.
Usually I'm not at all into the m/m thing either but that scene was hot! I'm intrigued as well on how they are gonna play that in the future.
Yeah, I'm almost never interested in m/m, but these two changed that. I just LOVED that scene. It was one of the sexiest things I've seen on the show. I'm so scared that there's not gonna be more though because the dream was just a side effect of Sam drinking Bill's blood last season (just like how Sookie and Lafayette had sex dreams about Eric). I hope we get another dream or two though, and an awkwardly sexy scene between the real Sam and Bill when they meet each other again.
Also, I think Jessica needs some lady friend aka not Sookie so I can ship her properly
Heh! Yeah I know. I want her to get some screen time with Pam already. OR Sophie-Ann!
I second everybody comments about the wolves a la Twilight though. I was all WTH at that.
Well, in the shows defense, Charlaine Harris did it first. Stephenie Meyer is the one that stole all the ideas, but because Twilight is every where, show like True Blood whose source material predates Twilight, get tainted by Twilight.
One thing is for sure, this show will do 110% more with the material than Twilight did!
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Date: 2010-06-15 02:40 am (UTC)This. Sophie-Ann could do just fine for me. Pam is totally hot but I'd like someone else for her.
Well, in the shows defense, Charlaine Harris did it first. Stephenie Meyer is the one that stole all the ideas, but because Twilight is every where, show like True Blood whose source material predates Twilight, get tainted by Twilight.
You're totally right. I completely forgot that Meyer is such a copycat and TB was first than her sparkly vampire *palmface* Damn, even the vampire diaries was first ¬¬ like I said, copycat!
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Date: 2010-06-15 01:21 pm (UTC)basically I want more hot female vampires!