Alexander Skarsgard does an amazing job in the role of vampire Eric, the sheriff of Area 5 with the imposing way he demonstrates his power over others. He allowed Lafayette the opportunity to talk himself out of his prison but was unimpressed when he pointed the finger at Jason Stackhouse for the disappearance of Eddie the vamp for judgment on his fate. Right before Eric kills him, Lafayette suggests that he become Eric's badass vampire. The three vampires in the room then begin feasting on him. Lafayette was the dead character in the car in the book series, so Alan Ball made the call to switch things up and save Nelson Ellis' character, who developed a large fan following. Watching Lafayette and Eric interact over the coming weeks should produce some crazy scenes that demonstrate why both characters are so valuable to the show.
In another Eric scene, he confronted Bill with his request that Sookie accompany him to Dallas to find the missing vampire sheriff. When Bill denied the request, everyone could see that big problems lie ahead between these two in the near futur. While Bill was occupied with buying clothes for Jessica, Sookie allows herself to feel bad for Jess and takes her to the home of her human family. One of Bill's rules is that there cannot be any interaction between a vampire and their former family. Jess breaks the rules by going into the home and causes a large ruckus when she reveals herself as a vampire to her abusive father. At this point, Bill shows up pissed and throws Sookie out of the home. We the viewers are left to wonder if he will murder Jessica's father next week. Jessica has been the main source of problems for the Bill and Sookie relationship and the question of whether the relationship will survive has become harder to answer.
In other events, Maryann took over Merlotte's as she ordered everything off the menu and got everybody to dance at the place much to Sam's chagrin. She seems to have the ability to control people's minds and manipulate them into doing what she wants them to do. An infuriated Sam takes her to the back and threatens her about the restaurant being his. Maryann does not take kindly and turns Sam into a dog with her mind. Michelle Forbes amazed me again this week as she commands your attention with every move her character makes and keeps viewers guessing. Maryann gets more dangerous on a weekly basis. Tara learned about Eggs' crime history in the past but was dancing with him at the end of the episode.
Jason began the Fellowship of the Sun Camp as he found a new rival in his bunkmate and impressed the Newlins with his athletic prowess. When Mr. Newlin picked Jason to roleplay opposite his wife as a good member of the church, Jason was conflicted over whether he truly hated vampires as much as he thought he did. Jason managed to arouse Sarah Newlin with his performance. Ryan Kwantan keeps impressing with every scene he is in as Jason has remained an intriguing character.
Overall this episode built on the momentum from last week and forwarded all the major storylines. I look forward to seeing what happens with Bill and Sookie, how Maryann will show her power, and what the vampires do with Lafayette next week.
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