by Melissa Haggar
After a relatively disappointing premiere episode, True Blood returns to form as the second episode ushers in new plot pathways for the series to take, whilst throwing in some well-delivered twists that make the seventh series exciting again. With plenty to get your teeth (or fangs) into, the episode was well stocked with interesting storylines centring on the Hep-V vampires, whilst viewers get a first look at Eric in the series, via a sultry sex dream with Jason.
After a relatively disappointing premiere episode, True Blood returns to form as the second episode ushers in new plot pathways for the series to take, whilst throwing in some well-delivered twists that make the seventh series exciting again. With plenty to get your teeth (or fangs) into, the episode was well stocked with interesting storylines centring on the Hep-V vampires, whilst viewers get a first look at Eric in the series, via a sultry sex dream with Jason.
If that saucy encounter between everyone’s favourite Bon Temps brother and the local Fangtasia bad-boy wasn’t enough to get you hot under the collar, then who knows what will? Skarsgard and Kwanten were just wonderful in the scene as their respective characters, and it was admittedly long overdue. Back in reality, the townspeople of Bon Temps contemplate their situation after Sookie and the gang leave for a neighbouring town to find out more about the Hep-V vampires who have their friends’ hostage. We also get to see some of the Hep-V vampires a little closer and get treated to some of their backgrounds, allowing the audience to understand the characters and their motives a little more than previously. The time given to their stories helps to relate with the dying vampires.
There are plenty of outrageous and shocking moments littered throughout the episode, ranging from a sticky encounter between a kidnap victim and a vampire to someone going missing, that carry the episode nicely, and are spaced enough so the episode doesn't feel overwhelming or confusing, unlike the previous episode. The pacing is fluid, the events dramatic and the acting was definitely more on point in this episode, showing more of the fan favourites in prominent roles.
There are plenty of outrageous and shocking moments littered throughout the episode, ranging from a sticky encounter between a kidnap victim and a vampire to someone going missing, that carry the episode nicely, and are spaced enough so the episode doesn't feel overwhelming or confusing, unlike the previous episode. The pacing is fluid, the events dramatic and the acting was definitely more on point in this episode, showing more of the fan favourites in prominent roles.
Overall, the cast performances were brilliant, with particular mention of Carrie Preston, who portrays Arlene so well and manages to capture all of the fear and bravery that the character exhibits whilst trapped inside the basement by the Hep-V vampires. There are some particular instances where the actress truly owns her scenes, and you can’t help but be excited for what’s going to happen next in her corner. The second episode of True Blood definitely has more bite than its predecessor, as we look towards the third episode to do the series justice and elaborate on some unanswered questions.
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