Season 2, Nothing But the Blood

After watching all of HBO's promo videos and catching up from Season 1, I felt prepared for Season 2 in that I knew Sookie would confront Bill on trust issues and that MaryAnn was going to mess with Sam's head. I also wondered if Uncle Bartlett's death would be explained or if Eddie the vampire or Malcolm's, Diane and Liam's deaths would also be avenged. And what about Lafayette or the dead person in Andy's car? I had seen a spoiler that Lafayette would end up in a dungeon and would possibly become a vampire - very cool. I've grown to appreciate Nelsan Ellis's portrayal of Lafayette after watching countless hours of Season 1 -- this guy can do some improv and it'd be a shame if he was let go from the cast.

And back to Episode 1, Nothing But the Blood

We find out right away that Miss Jeannette is the dead person in the car, which leads to a most excellent confrontation between Tara, MaryAnn and Lettie Mae. Bring it on! Jason misses Amy and Sookie miss Gran -- I'm so glad these missing characters are mentioned in Season 2 and not completely forgotten! Andy is doing some heavy drinking, as is Sam...hmmm... is this MaryAnn's orgiastic influence? Tara and Eggs share a kiss in front of Sam. I loved how Bill tells Jessica she has a 4am curfew and shows her the recycle bins -- he's a very sustainable vampire! Bill tells Sookie he loves her and calls her his "miracle" -- what great writing. Bill hasn't felt love for 140 years! And Royce the redneck confides in Lafayette about an erotic encounter at Safety Patrol Camp back when he was 15 - I guess that's what happens when your cellmates -- all secrets are on the table. Unfortunately for Royce the vampire-hater (he squirted garlic at Bill in Episode 5, Season 1 with his cronies), Eric Northman dispatches him. I love how Eric has come down to the dungeon as he's getting his hair done -- he has the cape and highlights all in.

Great episode -- lots going on, but still there were touching, tender moments. Can't wait for Episode 2 when Jessica sees her family again and takes her father to task -- what will Bill do?

till next time!