It's been two weeks since we saw the most twisted ending to an episode ever. I still can't believe we were witness not only to Bill cheating on Sookie (I haven't read the books) but in such a crazy way. Bill rotating Lorena's head during their angry sex session – that moment was insane.
First shot we get is of Alcide. Not a bad way to start "9 Crimes." Seriously Joe Manganiello is 9 kinds of hot as werewolf Alcide. Sookie's taking care of his wounds from last episode's bar fight plus she's telling him about how those werewolves he fought were high on V, a fact Alcide finds despicable. While Alcide tells Sookie about his ex-fiance (Debbie) the two share a brief moment of some serious sexual tension. That's when Bill calls and his voice sounds utterly devoid of emotion. He tells her he's leaving Bon Temps and her. Sookie's incredulous. After all, the last time they were together her vampire BF asked her to marry him. Bill completely destroys Sookie telling her about his quality time with Lorena; he tells her she's better off without him and that she's of no concern to him anymore and he doesn't want to be found. Ouch. That's one brutal break up. But good thing she has Alcide there to comfort her. The devastated telepath immediately notices how warm he is which is in direct contrast to Bill. They share another little moment before Alcide decides to put on a shirt. Anna Paquin seems to have chemistry not only with real life fiancé Stephen Moyer but with Manganiello and Alexander Skarsgard as well. Lucky girl.
While Sam tries to track down his thief of a half brother, he finds his biological parents squatting on his property in their van. They've been kicked out of their house and have nowhere to go. He tells his mom how Tommy just tried to steal money from his safe. She's not surprised. He tends to do desperate things when they're in financial trouble. She says they'll leave when Tommy gets back.
Even though Franklin's pretty evil and I hate what he's doing to Tara, I can't help but be mesmerized by him and his beautiful accent. He continues to have Tara under his spell and pumps the unlucky bartender for information on her best friend. She has no choice but to let him know that all Sookie wants in life is quiet because she's a telepath so things tend to get real noisy. Franklin also gets Tara to tell him Sookie's in Jackson, Mississippi. He wants her to find out why. The phone call's a pretty intense moment. We see Franklin feeding Tara what to say but Sookie thankfully doesn't give up her exact location and hangs up. Tara tries to run for the door but isn't fast enough. Franklin stops talking and starts biting.
Now for some Bill and Lorena (Borena could be their un-supercouple name). He has no time for his maker and he lets it show while Lorena remains completely delusional thinking Bill will fall in love with her again. Bill puts a stop to that thought process by belting her one sending her out of his room. An abusive but much needed move on his part.
Eric gets even sexier if that's possible when he hovers outside Sookie's window. She's impressed, I know she is. Who wouldn't be? Eric waits for an invite and Sookie lets him in and the two start to get hot and heavy. Wait a minute, it's a dream. Boo. Eric's the one that's dreaming while he's got a stripper dancing on a pole right in front of him. Interesting...
Sookie being Sookie, she can't take Bill's phone call break-up as set in stone. She decides she's still going to look for him anyway. She's such a stubborn girl and I'm not sure if that's a good quality. Sookie turns to Alcide's sister to help her get ready for the engagement party. Although It's not an engagement after all, it's an initiation into the wolf pack party and Debbie's hooked on V. Sookie's telepathy is a skill that comes in handy time after time. Alcide's sis paints a picture of her brother and his ex. She's glad he got out of that relationship alive.
Bill and the Vampire King have a fireside chat and a cigar. Compton wants something in return for helping him go up against Queen Sophie Anne. He wants Lorena gone. Russell says it's a punishable offense to kill another vampire. "Not if no one reports it." Bill reveals Eric's big secret: that he's been selling vampire blood on the Queen's behest because she's low on cash. Hopefully Russell will off Lorena soon. I'm so not digging that character. Anyway, the gruesome threesome share some time in Russell's limo later.
And as for Eric, the Magister raids his club in search of V. Pam manages to warn the Sheriff before the Magister finds her. Eric quickly shows up and says he's being framed. He and Pam blame a missing Bill and reveals he's been gathering evidence to support this claim. The Magister gives Eric two days to come up with the evidence or Pam (his childe) dies.
Meanwhile, Sookie's extreme badass makeover comes complete with short black wig and tattoos. After she tells Alcide what's up with Debbie, the two head (separately) to the "engagement party" where Alcide tries to talk Debbie out of the branding ceremony and Patrick Swayze's brother Don forces Sookie to down three shots. Coot grabs his girl and takes her up on stage where Russell shows up and supplies the entire bar with his blood. So after Debbie's branded, everybody in attendance (including Alicide) shifts to their werewolf forms. Alcide yells at Sookie to run.
Once Russell gets back to the limo Bill brings him the fresh meat the Vampire King ordered. Lorena, Russell and Bill feed on the poor stripper. Bill's on a dark, dark road here.
Other Stuff That Happens
o Action at Merlotte's: the high school football star that's about to break Jason's passing record is hanging out, playing pool and drinking beer. Hoyt even calls Kitch Maynard the next Jason Stackhouse. Jason feels threatened. In another part of the bar is Bud's retirement party. Bud names Andy the new acting Sheriff. Arlene's frustrated with being the only one working.
o Jessica starts working at Merlotte's and she's an instant hit. She runs into Chip from bible study. He's happy to see her alive. She glamours him into forgetting he ever saw her "alive." Hoyt witnesses her talking to Chip from afar.
o Lafayette gets jumped for his car while trying to sell someone V. Eric saves him.
o Jason uses Egg's murder to try and talk Andy into letting him be a cop on the Bon Temps police force. I really don't like this storyline at all. The fact that he may end up on the force without going through the proper channels is just ridiculous. Like everyone's just going to accept Jason enforcing the law all over town just like that? Weirder things have happened I guess.
o Franklin brings Tara to the Vampire King's mansion.
o Sam bonds with Tommy and tells his parents he'll give them a place to live as long as dad stops drinking and Tommy behaves. Tommy says he can change his ways. I really like Sam and Tommy bonding.
Random Thoughts
o Tara spends much of "9 Crimes" tied up. That girl has no luck whatsoever. She can't catch a break. Bringing her flowers while she's tied up is Franklin's idea of wooing.
o I love Lafayette's loving his new car.
o Coot licking Debbie's brand in his wolf form is just creepy.
o Congratulations on True Blood's nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. How awesome is that?
Favorite Line
"Well I guess the only way to get a promotion in this town is to drink like a fish, hallucinate farm animals and kill a black man. Hey, promotion!"
No comments:
Post a Comment