You knew I was going to review this right? It's a celebration, bitches! True Blood season 4 has begun. The season of (hopefully) Eric Amnesia, memorable shower scenes, and intriguing manimal behavior!
I have to say, I LOVE the way the show is deviating from the books. I mean, Sookie needs some reality checks, but there was some great stuff in this episode.
Story lines I'm excited about:
Tara (nka Toni) the lesbian cage fighter! You know, I gotta say, Tara really does stuff when she sets her mind to it. She was like, I'm going to go away from here and get a whole new personality (but keep my cell number). And she did it. She's totally my new tv girlfriend.
Mohawk Lafayette
Can I just say that Lafayette is my moral anchor here? Because it's true. He knows there's a part of him that has scary power, and he's right to be cautious. This witch coven seems more interesting than the one in book 4. I wonder if there will be any similarities.
Cop Jason
I like a grown up version of Jason. Here's hoping his time in the freezer is short!
Arlene's homicidal infant
Who wouldn't love this kid?
Towel Catching Eric
I think we all know where this is going. And I think we all agree it should go there.
King Bill.
Dude, major major twist. Would that book Bill become something as awesome as this. Mad props Alan Ball.
Now that we know why I'm going to stay tuned, let's admit to some stuff I wasn't delighted by.
Fairies. Sigh.
Portia Bellefleur
Boring.
Sookie just can't wear jeans and a t-shirt can she?
Hotshot - ugh.
Hoyt and Jessica
Do they have to do the madonna/whore thing here? Really?
Here's hoping the rest of the season has me happily criticizing!
Awesome review, Sweet Lady! I agree on all points especially Sookie's wardrobe. I mean, she returns from a near death experience in fairyland, says bye bye to grandpa, and then puts on a mini skirt?
finally! i agree with everything but the homicidal baby thing, which seems lame to me. but i think it was good to get some new story lines going: way excited about season 4!
Ha! I guess the baby isn't as awesome as Terry's response to his decapitation of the dollies. Terry is just as crazy as always.
I "did" tell you that HBO bought a bunch of stuff from Country Roads for the show. I haven't watched it, but have meant to so I could see how they used the things they purchased.
Take care, Sue