Wow. The season four finale of True Blood is slow going at first, but the final moments both knocked the wind out of me and left me speechless. Halloween comes to Bon Temps, and the holiday brings with it a whole slew of events that are a lot scarier than Arlene and Terry's zombie makeup. The residents are visited by plenty of blasts from the past (and the implication of yet another one), and by Read more

This week is the last episode of True Blood before the season finale, and we get the big witch/vampire showdown. Things seem wrapped up on that front until the final moments reveal that there's a lot more trouble on the way. Meanwhile, Sam is determined to avenge his brother's death, and as one relationship dissolves, another looks like it's on the verge. Sookie's fairy background also asserts Read more

This week's episode of True Blood isn't the most epic of the season, but it sets up (and wraps up) a few final story lines as we head into the home stretch. The war between the vampires and witches is intensifying now that King Bill is no longer interested in keeping the peace, and a significant character passes away after a tumultuous season. Most of all though, Eric has a major breakthrough Read more

We see an interesting side to a lot of characters in this week's episode of True Blood. Lafayette (as inhabited by the spirit Mavis) spends most of the episode squeezing in the word "bébé" into every sentence of dialogue, and Debbie and Antonia begin to spin out of control. Consumed by her need to obliterate vampires, Antonia begins to alienate her coven and amps up her efforts in her war Read more

The battle between the vampires and witches reaches fever pitch in this week's episode of True Blood. Both sides lose victims in the first battle of what is now an all-out war, with even major characters finding themselves in the line of fire. While one big relationship met its downfall, others flourished — including Sookie and Eric's, which has taken on weirdly euphoric levels now that the Read more

It was the dead versus the undead on True Blood this week, and Antonia strikes the first blow against the vampires. Bon Temps’s residents started choosing sides in what already seems like an inevitable war. With those who love vampires standing protectively by their coffins, and those who have been hurt by them ready to join the resurrected witch. King Bill emerged as a savvy leader during Read more

Bon Temps's full moon during this week's True Blood episode had supernatural beings out in full force — more so than usual, that is. Werewolves, body-snatching spirits, and Jason's werepanther drama helped advance storylines, but I was more excited about the romantic developments that took place during this episode. Whether or not all the flirting will fade after the moonlight remains to be Read more

Even though this episode mostly felt like filler, the heart-stopping final scene makes this week's episode of True Blood so worth it. There's also a visit from Godric, a couple of murders, and more witch mayhem. But it has to be Alexander Skarsgard who's this week's MVP yet again — his portrayal of "new" Eric is so irresistibly wholesome; he continues to surprise me and make me love him even Read more

This week's True Blood contains so many defined abs that I can't even start to count them. Actual developments include Jason finally escaping from the most awful situation in all of Louisiana, Sam getting in deep with his new love interest, the witches gaining power, and Eric being naked and still wonderfully sweet. While this episode is really about setting up a lot of things, I'm excited Read more

Tons of Eric, the return of Alcide, and a Jersey Shore reference make the third episode of True Blood's new season my favorite by far — and it'll be hard to top this one. We see what happens to Eric after he got served by Marnie last week, and it's the most charming character development I've ever seen on this show. Meanwhile, the hottest werewolf in Louisiana makes an appearance, the witches Read more