Pit Stop

Much of this week's True Blood episode dealt with Arlene coming to grips with Terry's death as she prepared for his funeral.

Elsewhere, "Dead Meat" had an opportunity to cut away some dead weight with regard to Alcide and Sam's arcs, but instead brought the two together over a bottle of whiskey.

It was bad enough Alcide had to fight Rikki, but to get an earful from her afterward about how his showing her mercy was a weakness? Ridiculous. I just kicked your ass, but because I won't kill you, I'm the weak one AND unfit to be packmaster?

Glad to see his pack days are, at least for now, behind him.
As for Sam, I was ok when I thought he was just giving Nicole the ol' hair sniff, but then we learned she's pregnant. We've already seen Andy playing the befuddled father this season. I feel like Sam's arc is being written down that same road and I could not be more disinterested.

Maybe the writers should think on it and drink on it like Alcide and Sam did.

Moving on from cold beers to crispy bacon, Lafayette extended his lead in the MVP department as he cared for Arlene.

Lafayette: You gotta eat yah grease to beat the booze.

Aside from that scene, I felt like way too much time was spent on Terry's death and the funeral arrangements. I would love to see Arlene, Alcide or Sam's roles diminished if it allotted more screen time for more interesting characters like Sarah Newlin, who continued to deliver comedic moments mixed with her fiery temper. Seeing Steve on the hamster wheel was fantastic.

Sarah Newlin: It is scientifically impossible for you to be this f**king slow!

Sarah also showed she isn't afraid to get her hands dirty as she Manolo'd Ms. Suzuki to death all in the name of Jesus.

Sarah also showed she is pretty tough, as she popped up like toast after taking that serious shot to the goods.

Elsewhere, Jess and James made goo goo eyes at each other while Violet laid down the law for Jason and let him know how things were going to work for him and her going forward.

Strangely enough, I think Jason may end up liking her. I think it is safe to say, not many women have made Jason work for their affection. He is usually the shot caller.

So this experience may prove interesting for him. (Violet btw played by Karolina Wydra)

As for Sookie, I thought the scene where she stood over her parents' graves and spoke her mind was her best of True Blood Season 6. Death is not the end, but it could be a new beginning for her. That is, of course, if Eric didn't completely drain Warlow.
But Sookie has some nerve showing up to Sam's and dropping the whole "maybe we are meant to be together." So let me get this straight. Sookie has always known about Sam's feelings for her, but was always too busy giving her light to vampires, werewolves and most recently a fae-pire hybrid. So what, she needs a shifter now to complete the supernatural sex cycle?

Good for Sam kicking her to the curb.

I had higher hopes for the episode what was a great opening scene with Eric mocking Bill.

Then Bill had to go and take a cheap shot at Eric's maker. You know what Eric should have said.

But then he disappeared for much of the episode, until the end when we saw just how busy he had been. Shrewd move by him to drink Adeline's blood to gain access to Warlow in fae world after his initial "attempts" proved unsuccessful.

Good effort there big E.
I loved seeing Bill's temper flare up as he followed in Eric's wake, cursing his name a la "NEWMAN!"

Eric's best moment though, came when he glamoured Holly's sons and took special care to make sure Adeline's honor remained intact.

That Eric Northman is a good "man."

Like Pam's session with the doctor, this episode was oozy but productive and in the end it ultimately served a purpose. Like a pit stop on the road to the finale. I could have done without much of it, but I liked how it gained momentum toward the finish as Eric got things rolling.
Are we headed toward a daytime drama where Bill and Eric will square off in the sun? Or will they find a way to work together and save their friends from the True Death?