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by Brendan Bettinger Posted:August 29th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
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With the conclusion of tonight’s penultimate episode, we’ve reached the end of season three. Of course, True Blood will take next Sunday off for Labor Day weekend, which means we won’t get the finale until September 12th. It’s worth noting the first run of last week’s episode was the highest rated the show has ever seen (5.39 million, 3.0 in 18-49). So for all the problems I’ve had with this season, it seems I’m in the minority.
Hit the jump for a review of “Fresh Blood,” the eleventh episode of season three.
Jesus and Crystal were both relatively minor characters this season, but it looks like the show is paving the way for each to take on a more crucial role next season. Potentially. I like Jesus and his interactions with Lafayette, but I’m still not sure what to think of the mythology they teased with the V trip. (Maybe it ties in with the self-proclaimed Wiccan waitress?) A neat casting addition, though.
Crystal could go either way, at this point. Depends on what she and her species bring to the table now that she’s no longer an enigma — or less of one. I’m interested to see if werepanthers have any relationship (contentious or otherwise) with werewolves. I think I made a mistake in assuming that the werewolves would be at the center of the season three storyline. They are now a tool the writers have on hand, to be called upon whenever the plot could use it. Makes sense.
Sam’s storyline this season has taken the scenic route, but it has now led to something interesting. The drunk, angry Sam we saw tonight is an interesting path for the character, particularly after the flashback we saw last week. Loved the scene with him mocking his nice-guy reputation. Kudos to Sam Trammell for selling it — a lesser actor may have floundered with the material in these last two episodes.
I often forget to give her credit, but Carrie Preston is a great contributor the show. Arelene is mostly a comedic character (a very funny one), but it was nice to see Preston with a meaty dramatic storyline tonight.
This episode was kinda light on the Sookie/Bill storyline, until the closing minutes, of course. The groundwork was laid for them to take center stage in the finale, and I’m really curious how this season will conclude. True Blood continues to excel in signing off in style, here with Eric sacrificing himself like a badass. Any chance that Eric — and Russell, for that matter — actually die? I have to imagine that at least Eric will somehow escape the sun before it burns him to a crisp.
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Dear lord I hope so. I dont think I could watch Trueblood anymore if they killed off Eric.
Me too, if Eric is gone so am I…
The actor who plays Russell has already stated that his storyline continues next season. I am pretty sure that will be part of the season cliff hanger.
“So for all the problems I’ve had with this season, it seems I’m in the minority.”
Yeah you are. Sorry to say but I haven’t seen any of the “issues” you have with the show and think season 3 has been the strongest of the three. Looking forward to season 4, but pray Ball stays on board if they continue the show after that.
The actor who plays Russell has already stated that his storyline continues next season. I am pretty sure that will be part of the season cliff hanger.
“So for all the problems I’ve had with this season, it seems I’m in the minority.”
Yeah you are. Sorry to say but I haven’t seen any of the “issues” you have with the show and think season 3 has been the strongest of the three. Looking forward to season 4, but pray Ball stays on board if they continue the show after that.
I haven’t seen this episode yet because I actually had something FUN to do today. But the show is better now than it was in the second season. I do wish Alan Ball would quit shoving his gay agenda down our throats though. I can’t imagine many people get anything out of those romance scenes with L and his lover. But I do like L in general, I just wish they wouldn’t devote 10 minutes to a gay romance (or any for that matter, except for Jessica/Hoyt (who are the best cast members).
Ball is the kind of guy who will kill a show before he leaves it. He considers it his own work. I think that is good, but certain things he does are a bit unreasonable.
I dont think it’s a gay agenda. There are lots of characters in the book who are gay. Lafayette being one of them. And even though he dies in the book Im sure if his character went on he would eventually have a relationship.
I have to tip my hat to the writers for bringing us Russell Edgington. A true villain in every sense of the word. That unbelievably badass newscast he “pulled” off, (or should I say out?) 2 weeks ago and then tonight stopping Sookie and Bill dead in their tracks. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a villain who was so clearly painted as such. He’s a charmer, sure, but he’s an evil sumbitch who wants to take over the world. Call me old fashioned, but I’ve missed that in my villains.
This season started off a little sluggish, but it’s chugging along nicely now. Shame there’s only one episode left and then we’re stuck waiting until next summer again. Can’t wait to see what the finale has in store for us. Should be a good’n!
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Kinda like all those straight Rom Coms shove the Straight Agenda down mine??
Relationships are relationships because people are people. Kinda simple don’tcha think?
I hated this epsisode. Was Russuell that stupid to fall for Eric’s treachery, again.?? Russuell such a great rutherless villian now made simpleton. I was disappointed in the show. Lafeyette is always at his best when he is terrified. He is very convincing. Why, with the Wicken lady..did they not do a slant of that last season. Let that storyline go.! pls.
I agree the homosexual theme is too prominent in the storyline and it almost feels forced which cheapens those character arcs. Lafayette definitely makes the show more fun but why exploit the “gay” theme when you have werewolves and shapeshifters? Seems a little contrived to me..