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True Blood Season 3 (2010) - Trailer Included
True Blood Season 3 poster
Creator: Alan Ball
Directors: Alan Ball, Michael Lehmann , John Dahl, Alan Ball
Starring: Anna Paquin, Alexander Skarsgard, Stephen Moyer, Nelsan Ellis, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley,Ryan Kwanten, Deborah Ann Woll, William Sanderson, Todd Lowe
“Soon, there will be anarchy - and, then, there will be me.” - Russell
Eric the ultimate blood sucking norseman.
The first season introduced us to the residents of the fictional Louisiana town of Bon Temps with a murder mystery catalyst. The second aggrandized the Bayou location to reveal more supernatural creatures as the central characters continued to be fleshed out. Now season 3 of this fanged soapy brutalizes the players to evolve as they are faced with ravenous monsters and emotional mayhem.
“I enjoy a good head-ripping as much as any vampire, but in this case it might be wise to consider the value of the heads in question.” - Eric
Eric and Pam are evil goodness together.
John Doe says:
Eric and Sookie maybe forbidden love.
The impressive roster of Directors which includes Michael Lehmann (Heathers, Californication) and John Dahl (Red Rock West, The Last Seduction) maintains the cinematic qualities of earlier years. Acutely aware of the tone and deeper intentions each bring a slightly different eye to their responsibilities, pushing the limits but never losing sight of the essential ingredients in this Gumbo of horror comedy.
The staff writers gorge deeper into the subtext of real world equality. The rights of vampires obviously a parallel for gay agendas but possibly commenting on the all Muslims are terrorists prejudice. The synthetic blood alternative True Blood still serves as background noise rather than central theme but the drug dealing ‘V” angle spreads with some new reactions widening its repercussions. The strength of the scripts lies in the hazards faced by the deep south inhabitants. Lead and peripheral characters get meaty subplots confronted with nightmare scenarios that trigger increased perspective.
The relationship between the never meeting his potential Bill Compton and empty headed, prick tease Sookie Stackhouse ironically the least intriguing participants. Not a reflection of acting, though Stephen Moyer (Quills, Ultraviolet) is more lifeless than his living dead role, it’s that all the other parts are far more interesting. Anna Paquin (The Piano, Trick r Treat) is restricted, Sookie really is one note with only subtle variations on the same traits making her watchable. Bill started off as a conflicted older vamp but swiftly became a dullard wallowing in hsi own morose circumstances. The saving grace comes whenever he is permitted to embrace his instinctual animalistic desires. Most of the time it seems too easy for him to restrain himself with humanistic behavior, instead of wrestling the primal DNA that demands satisfaction by fresh blood cells. Playing the addiction more like a sweet tooth than a smothering nicotine habit, only in extremes is he tempted.
Towering in stature and in presence the MVV (Most Valuable Vampire) has to be the Norseman Eric played by Alexander Skarsgard (son of Stellan). Refusing to be nailed down he fluctuates between good and evil with the ease of a sociopathic humanitarian. Skarsgard brings sensuality, viciousness and sinful glee with so much charisma it’s impossible to not be captivated by every moment onscreen. This season Eric’s political subterfuge and calculated actions provide the actor with abundant substance to sink his teeth into.
As the ripest human on the call sheet Nelsan Ellis (The Soloist) plays Lafayette with impossible to deny skill. The part is very well written but his performance takes it beyond any token level to steal cathode rays from all the others in his wake. Hinting at his roles expansion some interesting reveals occur in the last couple of episodes.
Sookie and Jessica from a bond
Dominating seasons three’s focal arc is Russell the cruel king of vampires only interested in self fulfillment. His manipulation of Bill and his blindness to Eric’s goals providing much for Denis O Hare (Quarantine, Michael Clayton) to have fun with.
Aussie Ryan Kwanten (Red Hill) as Sookie’s idiot brother Jason continues with impressive accent work that hides his antipodean origins. The character is never sympathetic, but he is a loser moron capable of audience understanding and his performance sometimes sneaks in empathy. No surprise he is still making bad decisions and is oblivious to self evident truths about his loves and beliefs.
Put through the meat grinder, Tara faces massive trials that actress Rutina Wesley amplifies into untold psychological damages. That inner determination and external vulnerability coexist in her portrayal defines talent.
In a season so populated by revelations and outside their comfort zone peccadilloes its Sam Merlot who makes the most significant transformation. After two years of being a doormat, nice guy finally he cracks and Sam Trammell (Dexter) welcomes the opportunity to “go bad” because of family dysfunction.
As for the smaller roles, Pam (Kristen Bauer) still has the best lines and the queen (Evan Rachel Wood)squirms well. Hoyt (Jim Parrack) is like live bait blinded by affection while Terry Belfour (Todd Lowe) still suppresses the turmoil of battle.
The controversial Rolling Stone cover
My only question is why is the press acting like vampires have come back into vogue? As far as I know they never went out. Every decade since the 1930’s has had at least 2 great vamp films and loads of other entries that have become phenomena, only difference is now it seems the volume has increased and quality is harder to attain.
Trailer for True Blood Season 3
Minisode 3 of 6 - Eric and Pam at Fangtasia
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So who are your favourite characters?
Will there be a fourth season? No doubt.
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I suppose I'll get into this series at some point....just dont know when
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I think you will be pleased with Season 3.
Eric has to be my favourite character. Lafayette running a close second.
There will certainly be a 4th, the narrative and audience demands it
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Your right, Alan ball was the creator of 'Six Feet Under". He also did "American Beauty". His presence is felt in most episodes adding real world impact to the farcical episodic fun.
Thanks for visiting.
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I actually enjoyed the Anne Rice novels, the films are a different matter.
I'm sure you will find plenty of laughs in the series once you get around to screening. The acting is also notable.
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Pam steals every scene she is in too. The Werewolf that is helping Sookie also rules.
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