Last week we looked at the 5 bad things that we could most probably do without in True Blood Season 5, and now with just 2 weeks to go until the show returns, it’s time to look at the things we are looking forward to watching the most. Included here are the characters and story-lines that will make or break this season, and hopefully will make it, unlike last year, one to remember for all the right reasons. There is no “Sookie and Eric” in my list simply as I don’t expect there is going to be any. So in order to enjoy the upcoming antics in Bon Temps, we will need to take off our Sookie and Eric tinted glasses, get in a good bottle of wine, take a deep breath and go with the flow:
5. The Odd Couple
My favorite ever Jason Stackhouse moments all came in Season 2 when the hapless hero joined The Church of the Sun, and he sparred with the Reverend Steve Newlin. When he shot him in the forehead with a paint gun. When he went to heaven inside his wife. And now the Right Reverend is back, on Jason’s doorstep, or should I say the Right Reverend Vampire Steve. I love Steve Newlin with his horrible attitude and his horrible hair, and I can’t wait to find out why he’s back to torment Jason and who his un-dead daddy (or mommy) is. Also it’s good to see that Vampire Steve’s journey to the dark side is not short lived, as he has been spotted during the filming of episode 11 in New Orleans. Because Steve Newlin’s right, they’re devils of the night!
4. When Eric met Pam
Firstly I need to confess that I am not at all outraged about Pam being a brothel madam, in fact I think this back-story completely compliments the Pam that KBVS plays so fantastically well, and I just can’t wait to experience her introduction into the un-dead delights of the nights. Let’s face it, however it happens Eric Northman is her maker, so in vampire terms it doesn’t get any better than that. True Blood always does extremely well with art direction, sets and costumes, and hopefully the 1905 brothel will be no exception. It even looks like there is going to be a little mini-mystery involved as according to the episode synopsis there will be “strange murders at the Comstock Brothel”. Will Eric be the hero or the bad guy? Will he save his Pam from death? Will he kick somebodies ass? (Please let him kick somebodies ass). Will Pam turn willingly or through necessity? How will we all feel seeing Eric and Pam in the boudoir together? Will Granddaddy Godric make an appearance? I really, really can’t wait to see this!
3. Respect My Authority
Being a complete out and out fang-banger (ever since Spike strode majestically into Sunnydale far too many years ago) I always say the more vamps the better. And this season we are getting a whole organisation full of them. In every vampire story I’ve ever read I have been intrigued by their politics and history, and I’m very much looking forward to what True Blood is going to give us with this. There looks like a good mix of vamps too, from the now obligatory child vamp to a biblical seductress, with Eric’s long-lost sister thrown in for good measure. Being from the UK, I had never heard of Chris Meloni until he was cast as Roman here, but I’m already mega-impressed with what I’ve seen of the Head of the Authority so far. Let’s cross our fingers and hope that this new bunch of fangers get the decent amount of screen time they deserve. And just remember every minute they are on screen is a minute the weary weres and shifty shifters are not. All hail the Authority! (Hopefully).
2. The Return of the King
If having Steve Newlin back doesn’t make me smile enough, the impending return of the King of Mississippi breaks out a Joker sized smirk on my face. Okay so he probably won’t be king anymore, what with beheading the magistrate, murdering a newsreader on live television and declaring he is going to “Fu*k the Authority”. But these are minor details. Whilst Sookie was running around screaming in Season 3 and being brutally fang-raped in the back of a truck, Eric Northman and Russell Edgington were doing Vampire Shakespeare and mesmerizing un-dead loving audiences everywhere. Welcome back Russell, let’s hope for some more stellar scenes between the viking and the ancient, and quite frankly unhinged, vampire king.
1. You are a viking vampire god and you bow to no one
If anyone disagrees with my number one choice, firstly you are on the wrong blog, and secondly I’ll probably delete your comment because I’m pissy like that where Eric is concerned. I’m not here to give all the seemingly cast of 100s their due respect I’m here for rampant viking worship. He’s back – in 2 weeks – the reason I’ll never stop watching this damned show. When last seen he had given his devoted progeny her marching orders, was still suffering from the aftereffects of a witch’s spell, had his heart broken by a waitress, and was left to team up with an irritating, infant vampire. It matters not, as Alexander Skarsgard will light up the screen with his completely awesome and now iconic performance as the viking vampire god. He will own every scene he is in. I’m starting to get that funny feeling in my lady parts just thinking about it. Worship him people, for 12 Sunday nights in a row from June 10th. Eric is back!
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So what do you think of my choices? I just realized every single one of them has a pair of rather large fangs! I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. Let us know if there is anything you think I missed that you looking forward to witnessing this coming season.
you also could have put eric from point 1-5; he and Pam are the only characters I care about, don’t care for the shifters, wolves and the stupid fairy (sorry but True blood sookie is just horrible)… but its a sad thing that Bill will be in almost every eric scene next season:(
Well said EVIE!! I think your choices are excellent. and who can say no to a pair of fangs… especially Erics
Oh yeah Evie you are so good at this. Vampires all the way, and our beloved Eric is always #1.
Great Post Evie! I am looking forward to these things as well, especially the latter two. I can ignore Bill for the most part as he is a non-issue, for me anyway. Steve as a vampire is going to be hilarious! I always wanted to see that as it would be cool to see him become the very thing he hated.
BRAVO Evie!!!! What a great post!!!! I agree with everything you said. I can hardly wait for our Eric to be the BAMF once again. I know hes’ the only reason I stick with watching TB too. Thanks again for hitting the nail right on the head…….
really i am so looking forward too about russell coming back. i just loved his cunning ruthless charms he was polite even when he was a little crazy lol.
Agree with all 5 points especially 1 – just watching him on that throne – I need a fan -…looking forward to read your future posts when S5 starts
Hail to THE KING OF VIKING!!!!!
I agree with 4 of them because I’m not excited at all with Steve Newlin but the 1 is the one for me too, Alex is why I watch every second of this show and I have hope in some Eric-Sookie good scenes at the end of the season
Agree to all . Beware the viking is back . Eric looks so hot as always .
Eric, Eric, Eric, Eric, and more Eric. Those are my five reasons;)
Also, your mention of Spike just totally made me smile. He’s still my favorite vampire ever, with Eric coming in a close second. Just met James Marsters for the 6th time over the weekend. If only I could meet Alex, that would make my life. I just found out that James apparently auditioned for True Blood, but was turned down because he wasn’t tall enough. That’s so messed up, it’s not like every guy on that show is over six feet. Another reason to dislike Alan Ball, they just keep piling up.
I think the list you did was well thought out and well suited and I agree with them both the only problem I have is there wasn’t enough said about Eric/Alex I would be happy if every episode was full of Eric even in just the background pulling faces just as long as he was in there.
Yeah, those are pretty close to my top five arcs to watch. Especially interested in rev newlin, cause I loved him S2 and can’t wait to see what kinda vamp he’ll be. Not to mention who made him
Nothing could be more important then Eric this show is nothing without him.I hope they come to thier sences and make Eric Happy give him SOOOOOKIE,or what ever he wants.
I can’t wait to see Eric meeting and turning Pam! BUT: and really, am I the only one who is not really excited to see them kiss/ get it on? :S seriously? To me it’s almost like thinking about your parents’ sex life: you know they must have done it at least once for you to exist, which was a long time ago, but you really don’t wanna think about it and god forbid picture it!
Haha! I’m not looking forward to it either but…it will be better than the Sooicide scenes will be! LOL
Yeah, I think Eric and Pam will put up a serious show, vamp style!
Must’ve been so awkward for Alex and Kristin to shoot such scenes, they’re real BFF’s, so cute!
I’m sure they’re both professional enough to keep things from being awkward between them.
oh for sure, that’s so obvious I just thought I didn’t even need to mention that!
I just meant it must’ve felt like getting naked with ur sister for Alex, and being a great actor doesn’t stop it from feeling icky inside
I just imagine it like them lying there between takes and discussing each other’s arm muscles 
Yes I agree with you about our “Viking Vampire God” being Number One! He is the one and only reason I will watch season 5. I’m not to sure about Chris Meloni. I used to watch OZ on HBO and all I can remember is him being spooned by his prison lovers. You want to talk about EWWWW! I’ll have to wait and see how he does.
Lol!! I agree 110%!!! Eric Rules!!!
Your choices right on the money! I too CANNOT WAIT to see Eric again! I also can’t wait to hear Russell’s voice and the little remarks he makes. Thirdly I am anticipating Pam’s turning as well!