Poll: True Blood Season 3 Premiere – What Did You Think?
By Krystal Clark
After months and months of build up the season premiere of “True Blood” finally arrived. On Sunday, your favorite vampires and creatures of the night returned in a new episode filled with more trashy and oversexed behavior than you can shake a stick at (we’re looking at you Eric). That being said, we’re interested in hearing what you thought of its reintroduction. Vote in our poll and let us know if it lived up to the hype…
The season opener set up a lot of storylines for some of our favorite characters. Tara’s still reeling over the death of Eggs and Lafayette gives his shoulder for her to cry on, while dealing with his own V-pushing issues. Sookie turns to an unlikely source to find the still missing Bill, and Sam becomes interested in reconnecting with his family roots (bad idea).
Speaking of Sam and Bill…yeah, those two, um, did you see what happened there? And we can’t forget Eric who got one of the best introductions of the night. You know exactly what I’m talking about (drool). Overall it seems like the general population only had one major problem with the premiere and it’s name is Evan Rachel Wood.
Evan Rachel Wood shimmered in only to prove once again that True Blood possesses the uncanny supernatural power to rob her of her acting ability for as long as she appears onscreen; she even squashed the humor out of her laugh-line to Eric: “Isn’t moral anarchy kind of the point?” [EW]
What really worked for me out of these other plots was the way that the show teased out more about vampire society. I’m still not sure about Evan Rachel Wood’s vampire queen character (I think that Wood is playing the part a little too blandly to really work) [LA Times]
They’ve got a few really interesting storylines already building up for the season. Including one about vampire blood being sold illegally, but that involves Evan Rachel Wood and I’m just going to avoid talking about her as much as possible. And look, there I summed that story up in one sentence. [Chron]
I don’t dig her whole Vampire Queen character. At one point she threatens Eric by grabbing unto his male parts. She’s beautiful, but unnecessary. She gives “True Blood” a Queen of the Damned touch that just does not work. [ScreenCrave]
Burn! It looks like no one really likes what the Queen’s bringing to the table. Be sure to check out our review of the season premiere!
Loading ...What did you think of the season premiere of True Blood? What do you love? What did you loathe? Feel free to discuss below.
Monday, June 14, 2010 8:05AM
Even though the wait was tooooooo looooonng, it was worth it! I thought it was a very good, well put together premiere. I just finished talking to a coworker about it, too. The characters are still awesome and I hope this pace continues.
Monday, June 14, 2010 8:12AM
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Monday, June 14, 2010 8:21AM
true blood i have been waiting for months and it was worth it – i started to read the books last month and i am on book 7 and they are going to introduce people that are in book 5 crystal norris – this is smart because you can get the story lines going for many seasons to come the seasons coming up are going to be very steamy if they go by the books there will be alot of sex for ms stackhouse as she seems to have found a sexually awakening with several differant men of course the best one that i have read off is the sex with eric – as she puts it she pretty much has jelly legs. we are about to be introduced to what sookie really is – it you have read the books you know not going to spoil it for everyone and jason's awakening to the supernatural world . sookie with have some major issues to deal with this season and the seasons coming up she really needs to get some insurance as she will be put thru the ringer so to speak – love the show and i totally don't mind seening more of eric's butt!
Monday, June 14, 2010 8:37AM
If you have read the books, Sookie see's Eric's butt in the book and describes it as world class and that he could win a butt contest "cheeks" down. … Seems from what we saw of Mr. Skarsgard's butt last night he could too!!… Ha ha…
I agree with the casting of this show…excellent. I do have a few dry characters that are just not up to snuff and that would be the Queen and a few others but those seem to get killed off pretty quick…ha ha ha… Lafayette was suppose to be killed off first season but he was so amazing I am glad they kept him on.
Well I am looking forward to more sexy scenes and if what I have read so far is true…I will not be disappointed.
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Monday, June 14, 2010 9:17AM
Eric is hotter than ever. The premiere was very good, however, I hope Tara gets killed off. She really doesn't have much of a role in the books and her character is so annoying . The Queen also hasn't been well-cast so hopefully she won't be a major player. As for the rest of the cast, they are fantastic. This is the one show that I am totally addicted too.
Monday, June 14, 2010 11:15AM
I don't know what peoples beef with the Queen is. I think she's fucking awesome. She's a fucking bitch I love it. She actually my favorite character in the show as of the moment. Sookie is annoying Bill needs to learn how to talk. Eric is well Eric and I love the queen's interaction with him. Pam is hilerious. Tara I don't know what the fuck is wrong with her this season she's usally a big I don't care fuck u person. Sam is being a pussy. Lafayette is hardcore. Jason is a pussy and Andy is sober.
Monday, June 14, 2010 2:11PM
Even though I know she's the main character, I really hope she gets more interesting very soon as her whininess is getting on my nerves. Same with Tara.
Now Eric, there's some perfect assets.
Monday, June 14, 2010 6:12PM
I don't care what anyone says, Tara's my girl to the end and I can't wait to see how her storyline plays out. Eric is sexy as hell as always. The actress that plays Pam is spot on with the books version. I also love Jessica. She is so sweet and hilarious. I big fan of the books so I pretty much know who this will problem end, but I love the added twist that are end the show. I do admit that Alan did take quite a risk with his version of the Queen of Louisiana, but I don't think the more subdued Queen in the books would have translated well on television. Hopefully, she grow on me soon.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:16AM
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 9:37PM
I am surprised this show is airing at times children might be able to tune in. Way over the top in foul language, nudity and sex. Nothing uplifting or inspiring here.
Friday, June 18, 2010 6:21PM
Yeah I'm not lovin' the Queen either. Her acting is a bit flat compared to all the other personalities on the show. Perhaps, given time, she will relax into her character and become the dominant personality that she is in the books. If not, if following the books, she's a gonner anyway.
Friday, June 18, 2010 6:23PM
I hope the series follows the books where Eric and Sookie are concerned! You know what I mean! Awesome chemistry and suspense!
Friday, June 18, 2010 6:25PM
There is a warning beforehand so I see no problem. As for children tuning in……. parents should be watching them a bit closer to see what they are viewing. Can't treat everyone with kid gloves.
Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:22PM
sookie is ugly as fuck wish they would of put a prettyer girl up.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:11AM
What a disappointment season 3 has been so far! This show is just grotesque and sick. I am tuning out!
Monday, September 13, 2010 2:33AM
The season finale sucked! Quite a let down. It was fine for a regular episode but for a finale it was dull to say the least. WTF with Tara's hair. You don't have a crisis and cut off extensions…you get them removed. Why was Bill's plan so easily thwarted? I felt like Bill was in a twisted episode of Punked. The Queen adds nothing to the show. What happened with Arlene's witch friend and her baby? Enough of the inbreds and hard to watch were-jag chick!!!!!! They remind me of the The Hills Have Eyes creatures. So Jason is Captain Save An Inbreed now? Uggh. Stupid subplot…boring…useless. I'd like to see some more depth with fae plot. It's in the Disney infancy stages. Lafayette is still wonderful! His new storyline is interesting. Pam has grown on me because of her superior wit and loyalty. Alcide is very sexy! I miss Arlene's humor. I hope her semi-shiny stage ends soon. I'm glad Sam's character has some depth because I was beginning to think his character was supposed to be phased out or something. I'm glad he now has sustenance. Anywho, I was hoping for more. So much more. This season was fair though Seasons 1 & 2 were much better in comparison. I mean MaryAnn had me on the edge of me seat countless times. However, I have to say the "Russell E. news interruption" scene was a classic. Kudos for that. I hope that Season 4 will be back on the ball, Alan (pun intended). If new writers were involved, keep interviewing.
PS Dear discouraged, just tell your kids they can't watch. Television programming doesn't have to be planned around children's schedules. Just be the parent and say no. If you've been consistent then they will know you mean business. Jeez. However, there aren't many uplifting & inspiring YouTube videos but kids are tuning in nonetheless at any given time. The internet/music is available 24 hrs/7 days to detract from kids' "uplifting inspiration". I hardly think True Blood is the biggest concern. And, yes, I'm a parent. The problem is not all television content as much as it is parents content to tune out their kids while blaming everyone else for not being considerate of kids. Soapbox disembarked.