Check out our video blog review with Roth discussing what she liked and didn’t like from the latest True Blood episode “Time Bomb”.

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19 Responses to “True Blood “Time Bomb” S2 Episode 8 Blog Review (VIDEO)”

  1. Leslie Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Awesome review! I am really impressed with your deep and insightful thoughts on the show and of it's characters. You are right on the money. Even though I really like Marriannes character, I too wish the substory of would come to an end.

  2. melanie Says:
    August 11th, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    i loved your review…very in depth…but i just wan't to maryann storyline to go away…it's just the same thing everytime…casting spells and killing urgg…go away alresdy…so happy that the relationship of eric and sookie relationship is going to grow!

  3. Graffix-jeff Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    As for Lorena, I agree that she seemed rather pathetic in the end. However, maybe we’re suppose to see her as this “girl who calls too often”, and Alan Ball wanted show how susceptable a vampire can be to the same insecurities that plague humans. To quote Godric, “In the hundreds of years you’ve been a vampire you’ve never tried to better yourself.” Too me, Lorena has more depth and is now even MORE human than depicted in the previous episodes. I no longer see her as simply a mean bloodthirsty b****, but a tragic creature. The Gollum if you will. Even with all that power she is still this insecure woman who can’t even keep the faithfulness of her own “prodigy”. She must feel like a total failure, especially after that, “In the hundreds of years you’ve been a vampire you’ve never tried to better yourself.” speach from Godric in front of the whole nest. Poor Lorena. :-(

  4. Belladonna Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Great review! I completely agree with most of it. I have been really disappointed in how one-dimensional Bill and Sookie have become in season 2. They love each other–enough already!! In the first season I really liked Bill, but now I can hardly stand him. I also think Sookie has lost a lot of her charm. What's with the new, more sophisticated wardrobe and the bitchy attitude?

    I miss the playful banter between Eric and Sookie that made the books so good. And as you say, the show is definitely losing some of its vampire-grit. That's why I was also a little bored with Godric. (Good thing Eric was in a muscle shirt during most of those scenes! It helped me stay focused! :)

  5. snicoles Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    My thoughts in response: I increasingly love the authenticity of Jason's story. He comes by his insight as accident and no attempt is made to spin that into intent. I appreciate the writer skill in handling his "in the moment and with a good heart" quality without making him comic relief. I'm now looking forward to his development across seasons – well done.

    I can't say the same for Lorena. She has become a whiny and phycho, trailer trash ex-girlfriend and I don't believe the setup for the next season … (spoiler warning) … that she is capable of staging or participating in a cross-state mission in service of a broader agenda (if the books are followed). Some work is still needed to build her up for that. Perhaps the introduction of Queen Sophie-Anne later will help.

    Lastly, I'm on the fence with the Eric-Godric story. Indulge me here but in the books, Eric was always playful, wicked, wise, intelligent, attracted to Sookie, and ultimately possessed the one gift nature requires for longevity: adaptability. The TV-Eric is bored, over living so long, and starting to cling to what new-ness Sookie can provide him. Not nearly as compelling as book-Eric and I'd love to see more for this character.

  6. Graffix-jeff Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    Snicoles, I know exactly what you mean. Although, I'm starting to see his wit, humor and "rogue-ness" in this episode.
    I completely agree that this Eric is nowhere hear as witty or charming than his literary counterpart. He was one of the most creepiest characters in the first season, and ripping a guy to shreds while torturing Lafayette doesn't help.
    In the beginning, I think Eric might have been attracted to the novelty of Sookie. Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I believe he's coming to more of an understanding as to who Sookie is as a person. Especially after that scene in the church when Sookie realizes Eric's love for Godric.
    Eric needed to engage in fellow vampires who could challenge his views, but had the same level of authority as he did. This is likely the purpose Godric and Isabel serve in this storyline. Eric didn't respect Bill enough to take any ideals about human companionship seriously.
    Again, just my opinion. :-/

  7. snicoles Says:
    August 12th, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Very good point. Maybe Godric and Isabel help illustrate and/or guide Eric's movement from ennui to involved without placing the exclusive burden of that growth on Bill and Sookie. My vote is for Skarsgard to take that inside and show us Eric's struggle to make different choices after 1,000 years of, let's face it, habit. Potentially powerful, depending on how that struggle is handled.

  8. rothcornet Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Thanks Leslie! I too wish this would come to an end! It looks like it may last through the rest of the season BUT hopefully will – A) Be less prominent and B) Build to a conclusion. Thanks again for commenting! I hope to hear more from you on the coming episodes!

    All The Best!

    Roth

  9. rothcornet Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Thanks Melanie! And thanks for commenting! I very much agree with you! Let me know what you think of this weeks episode! All the best and thanks again!

    Roth

  10. rothcornet Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Hi Graffix-Jeff!

    I can see your point – but oh man – that was painful to watch -woman! a little dignity please ;) ! – it also was disappointing because it created a black and white dynamic between them. Which gives the story fewer places to go and the actors less to do. But yes I can see your perspective! Thanks again for watching and for commenting – good to hear your point of view! Hope to hear from you more next week!

    All The Best!

    Roth

  11. rothcornet Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Thanks Belladonna! I do hope they are going to grant them some deeper characterization in the coming episodes and the coming season! I agree I love to see humor in the show and in the characters- more has come out of Eric recently, which has been nice! I'd love to see more from Sookie it is such a central part of her character in the books. I'd love to see the writers pull more of that out as well as more of her gritty common sense — those are the aspects that I feel I am missing the most right now. What do you think? Thanks again for commenting I hope to hear more from you this week! All The Best!

    Roth

  12. rothcornet Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    HI snicoles! Thanks for commenting! I too love Jason's storyline – and I also really appreciate that the writers to date have let him be just as flawed and just as human as he really is :) ! It makes him all the more appealing and engaging.

    BOOK SPOILER:

    Yes, I agree. I do not see how we can reasonably buy Lorena as the threat she is meant to be and become – that is a bit of a disappointment and it seems sort of silly to need to create such a drastic upheaval between her and Bill – for me the subtle and unknown is more dynamic in this situation. Why was he still drawn to her – why did she do what she did?

    I agree about the book Eric but I do like what Alex Skarsguard is doing with this role. I also feel we are seeing some more of his humor and playfulness – particularly in his dealings with Pam, Bill, Jason and sometimes Lafayette – I hope we come to see even more humor and playfulness from him – but also from Sookie!

    Thanks gain for your comments and I hope to hear more about what you think in the episodes and weeks to come!

    Many Thanks!

    Roth

  13. Landfill Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    As always great review.I liked the Bon Temps storyline but at one point it feels as though it should have been over before the Dallas storyline. I guess either way they would have taken the show it would have felt like one or the other would have taken to long. The show's good, don't get me wrong, I just thought the show was hinging on more or less the conclusion of Dallas rather than whatever the hell's going on back in Louisiana.

  14. rothcornet Says:
    August 13th, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    HI Landfill! Thanks! Yeah – well, that could be true but I think that perhaps there could have been some more patience taken with overall character development and a little less patience with repetitive plot development – but I am looking forward to seeing where things are going now :) ! Hope you are great!

    Roth

  15. Landfill Says:
    August 14th, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    Just think if we were still trucking along with both storylines plus all the smaller character developments that really don't matter. I would have been bored for the first 8 episodes that's for sure. I guess it's a good thing the way they're structuring the show and I fully trust Alan Ball with anything.

    Like you, I am looking forward to the future of the show and am happy everyone made it out alive from Dallas, or have they, almost forgot about the Time Bomb. <—–Can't wait for Sunday!

  16. PerkyTxGirl Says:
    August 14th, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    I loved this episode and I think think you gave an awesome review of it. I’d agree on most of your points – except Godric. I can’t tell you how much I’m loving Godric! Sure, the script had too many preachy lines for him and even I was ready to yell enough already with the ‘teaching moments’ but Allan Hyde does such a fantastic job that I don’t mind at all. He plays Godric so perfectly that you don’t need to be reminded that he is 2000 years old. My favorite part of the episode – every second Eric and Godric were together. That dynamic is so well played they they hardly have to say a word. I loved all the same wonderful one liners and witty exchanges as you and every one else. Loved the awesomeness that is Eric. But my most favorite scene is one that I haven’t seen anyone else mention. It was played so subtly and nearly broke my heart. Eric tells Godric that he has lined up an AB blood donor – extremely rare. Godric replies “Thank you, I’m not hungry”. In those three words he conveys so much boredom, exhaustion, depression … You can see the worry on Eric’s face. He tries again smiling, the fellowship couldn’t have had much to offer. Godric doesn’t even answer this time. The look on Eric’s face broke my heart! Sure, then he waxes preachy again when Eric asks why he didn’t leave when Eric came for him. But even then, he come across as ever so bored and tired of it all. I'm really sad that they will probably kill him off.

  17. rothcornet Says:
    August 16th, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Thanks PerkyTxGirl!

    Thanks for commenting! I'm looking forward to seeing where the relationship with Godric takes the Eric character. That was a great moment – your right. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of this weeks episode!

    All The Best!

    Roth

  18. Cajunboy Says:
    August 25th, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    While they have taken away some of the grittier aspects of vampires, they have also added others. For example, the glamoured juicebag with bites on both sides of his neck who walks past Sookie and the male telepath. This is a strong reminder that the vampires really aren't just nice misunderstood creatures. They really are monsters and many of them deserve all the hate that groups like the FOTS are giving them. It's a nice reminder that this really isn't exactly about good vs evil. Rather, like most conflicts there's a lot of people acting in their interests and acting selfishly and refusing to see themselves clearly.

  19. Cajunboy Says:
    August 25th, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    As for Lorena: her story seemed to be an allegory to a gay man coming out to his wife. Really, listen to Bill's speech to Lorena when he breaks up with her, now realize that just a few sentences would need to be changed to make it the speech of a gay man breaking up with his wife. I think anything deeper about the character was sacrificed on the alter of the vampire-as-gay-rights allegory subtext.

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