Synopsis: Episode 05: Sparks Fly Out
Bill proves to be a popular attraction for Adele's historical society, but his stories of the Civil War dredge up painful memories of the wartime experiences that changed his life forever. Meanwhile, Jason decides to give "V" another try; Sam finally asks Sookie for a date; and Andy and Bud keep the murder investigations open.
First off, I'd like to say that Steven Moyer (Vampire Bill Compton) who up until now I had no real opinion of, turned in a spectacularly nuanced and heart-rending performance tonight.
I hope that he'll be given many more chances to give the audience glimpses into his 173 y.o. existence.
Here's a look at Bill's "maker.f"
She attacked him when, after weeks of making his way home--alone after the South lost to the North in the Civil War, he happened upon her cabin in the woods, asking her for help. She fed him and after he'd finished, her demeanor turned odd and she talked of the "other men" that had been to her home who did not behave like gentlemen (unlike Bill-the perfect gentleman). He thought she desired sex with him and after assuring her that her did not judge her and that he was anxious to be reunited with his wife and kids, she fanged him.
We he awoke, drained and dying, he saw her conquests hung all 'round him like this guy:
"Lorena" sire explained that they deserved no better and that he too would soon be dead if he did not drink from her. Reluctantly, he did so.
Despite being turned into the living dead Bill wished to be reunited with his family so his "mom" brought him to see them where they sat on the front porch unaware of his presence. Lorena explained to him that he could not ever be with them as they would be hanged if it were known that they hid a vampire among them. Even if they went undetected Bill would be forced to watch his own children grow old and die. Once he realized the futility of his desire--and at Lorena's command--he left them, blood tears falling from his eyes:
Though other things happened in the episode the last 10 minutes was the most resonant.
Sam and Sookie went on a date, ironically to hear Bill speak to Adele's (Gran) group at a church about his service during the Civil war. Jason, who I'm still not warming to, possibly because stupid people annoy me, procured more V juice but this time took LaFayette's guidance to heart on how best to enjoy it.
The episode ends with yet another death--the bodies continue to pile up in the tiny town of Bon Temps. This death could not be any closer to Sookie and she may have been the intended victim.
Cast: Anna Paquin (Sookie Stackhouse), Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton,), Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse), Rutina Wesley (Tara Thornton), Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte), Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette Reynolds), Lois Smith (Gran)
Next Week: Oct 12
Episode S1E06 "Cold Ground"
Synopsis:
Numbed by tragedy, Sookie looks for refuge from the cacophony of her friends’ and neighbors’ inner voices. After lashing out at his sister and decking Andy, Jason wrestles with withdrawal symptoms from his V juice habit. Tara resists the overtures of her mother Lettie Mae (Adina Porter), who’s trying to rid herself of a demon and needs her daughter’s help. Sam and Tara make a connection in their mutual search for “something real.”
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I have read the book. Want info from that?
I label it *spoilers* because invaribly someone surfs and reads and gets mad because I told them what everyone already knows. Tell you what you didn't see at the end of the credits.
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Posted by: Cyn | October 08, 2008 at 06:58 PM
This has nothing we didn't already know from watching after the credits last Sunday.
Posted by: Ari | October 07, 2008 at 07:16 PM