SPOILER WARNING!!! Do not read ahead if you have not seen the ninth episode of True Blood's Season 7 "Love Is To Die".
The penultimate episode of the series opened in the all-to-familiar dungeon of Fangtasia, where Bill refuses to drink Sarah's blood in order to cure himself of Hepatitis V. Sookie and Jessica are left reeling from this twist and both react heatedly to his surprise decision. When Bill refuses to relent and attempts to leave, Jessica demands that Bill release her. The scene that followed was one of the strongest and most emotionally charged of the entire season, with Deborah Ann Woll's performance as Jessica being a true highlight, as she breaks down during Bill's releasing-speech.
After seeing Sookie home safely, Jessica instinctively seeks out Hoyt, who continues to argue with his frustratingly annoying girlfriend Bridgette. Jessica reveals that Hoyt and her were previously in a relationship, to both Bridgette and Hoyt's confusion. Hoyt and Bridgette break up, and Jessica tells Hoyt about everything that happened between them over the course of the series, before she glamoured him, and proceed to have sex and seemingly get back together. Bridgette stays with Jason after her break up with Hoyt and there is clear indications that the writers mean to push these two characters together, after the surprise twist of reuniting Jessica and Hoyt. I really hope this is not the case, as I find it highly unconvincing that Jason would find his "happily ever after" in an entirely new character and not somebody more meaningful like Jessica. On the other hand, I have always loved the Jessica-Hoyt combo and would like nothing more than to see the pair back together for good.
In other news, Sookie seeks out Sam, only to find his trailer completely empty and a note left explaining that although he loves his friends in Bon Temps, he needs to be with Nicole and watch their daughter grow up. The major qualm I have had with True Blood this season has been its poor treatment of some of it's original core characters such as Sam, and of course Tara. These characters were a major part of the story since the very first episode, and yet they have been undeniably forgotten about this season and relegated to background character status. It is a slap in the face for major characters who's storyline you have followed for seven years to be killed off screen, or written out of the series via a goodbye note. Bad, bad writing!
Arlene attempts to drum up some business by throwing a party at her bar (which no one but the core cast attends). While there, Jessica and James finally make peace over their break up earlier in the season, and I was especially glad to see Jessica acknowledge that she had not been an entirely fantastic girlfriend. Arlene and Sookie have another uplifting chat that showcases Carrie Preston's fantastic emotional range, and Andy learns about Sam's departure from town and resignation as mayor. Something tells me that Sherrif Bellefleur will soon be Mayor Bellefleur.
After releasing Jessica, Bill returns to his home and receives a surprise visit from Eric, who attempts to convince the younger vampire to take the cure. Bill explains his belief that vampires are only capable of bringing darkness into peoples lives and this is why Sookie, a creature of light, is so instinctively drawn to them. He feels that the only way to protect Sookie and help her move on is for him to no longer be alive. However, he wants to explain this to her himself and so asks Eric to speak with her and convince her to give him a chance to talk to her. Eric grants Bill his last wish and manages to convince Sookie to speak with him, who proceeds to head across the cemetery to her house.
When Eric returns to Fangtasia, he surprisingly begins to seduce Ginger, who apparently orgasms within second of foreplay. After finishing with Ginger, he calls out to Pam, only to recieve no answer. He makes his way downstairs and finds Pam chained down with a wooden stake dangling over her. Mr. Gus forces Eric to admit that Sookie knows about Sarah being the cure- in order to save Pam as the stake is slowly lowered towards her heart. As Mr. Gus menacingly asks where Sookie lives, the camera zooms in on Bill as he knocks on her door (hinting that the Yakuza will attack the Stackhouse home in the opening minutes of next weeks episode). Although I'm not sure what role Bill will play in this final battle, I am convinced that Eric will manage to defeat the Yakuza and exact revenge for Pam's capture. In fact, I predict the maker-progeny pair taking over the Yakuza's plan to manufacture "New Blood" by the end of the series finale.
This was a really strong episode of True Blood, that not only focused on character relationships and the core storylines of the season, but also had truely suspenseful moments that left the viewer unsure about what's going to happen next. The emotionally charged opening scene was especially strong, as was the finale scene where Eric was forced to choose between betraying Sookie or letting his beloved progeny Pam meet the true death. These last two episodes have definitely increased my excitement and suspense leading up to series finale, and can only hope that the show delivers once again!
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