Harper's Island Getting Semi-Good
I’m still not overjoyed with this show, it took it a little too long to get cooking. But, alas it finally has, but it still isn’t must see tv by any means. Here’s Saturday’s spankin’ new death chart. We’re almost there boys and girls. Any hints about who the killer is, they keep throwing these red herrings at us. I still like Henry for this mess.
And Now in Good Shit News – One on One with Lafayette (Spoiler Alert)
Ok, after the initial for joy moment we all had last night, here’s a bit of an interview with Nelsan Ellis’ from Entertainment Weekly. Enjoy!
When you first signed on to the show, did Alan Ball assure you he would not be following the books when it came to this character?
NELSAN ELLIS: No, no no. When I first started it was only a one-year contract, so I thought I was a goner after the 12th episode. In fact, [Alan] didn’t tell me that he was bringing me back until after the table read for [the season 1 finale]. He was like, “You know we’re not killing you, right?” And I was like, “I didn’t know but thanks for telling me.”
What was your reaction?
ELLIS: Thank you! I have a job for next season! That was my reaction.
Did he explain to you why he let Lafayette survive?
ELLIS: Not really. He just said he decided after the bar scene in [the pilot], but he didn’t tell me until the 12th episode. He didn’t really go into any detail as to why he decided to keep me — not to me anyway.
When did you realize the character was gaining a large following?
ELLIS: I’m beginning to realize it now. At first I didn’t. I am realizing more and more that people have seemed to respond well to Lafayette, much to my surprise.
Why are you surprised?
ELLIS: Well, because I would not know what to do with Lafayette or what to think about him.
Was it hard keeping his fate a secret during the hiatus?
ELLIS: It was hard. The question was asked every single day.
How will the experience of being locked in a dungeon and almost dying change Lafayette this season?
ELLIS: It certainly humbles him. It shows him there are some situations he just can’t get himself out of no matter how slick he is. He’s going to have to suffer the consequences of what he’s done. And I think he reflects back on his behavior and maybe for a second thinks about changing.
In an upcoming episode [SPOILER ALERT], Lafayette ingests a lot of Eric’s blood. The homoeroticism in that moment was off the charts. Was that something you were conscious of while shooting it?
ELLIS: I wasn’t. I know Alexander said that from his standpoint he thinks Eric is a little drawn to Lafayette. My intentions were that I was completely terrified of Eric and what he can do to me. As far as I know, I hated his guts. It’s funny what the camera picks up… Alan has been making jokes about me and Eric and what’s to come in the third season. I definitely think I’ll be one of his henchmen, but as far down the rabbit hole as that goes, I don’t know.
So we can assume that Lafayette does, in fact, survive to see a third season?
ELLIS: I think I’m back for the third season.
Do you think it’s possible for Lafayette to settle down and have a normal relationship with a guy? ELLIS: I don’t know that his normal is the general norm for everybody. I don’t think he’ll ever be normal to everybody’s standards. I do hope, though, that the dude can find someone that he loves and that loves him back. Everybody should be capable of that — even Lafayette.
True Blood Season 2, Episode 1: The Fake Out Heard Around the World! (Let’s Discuss)
This contains big time spoilers. If you haven’t watched the episode, I am advising you turn back now.**
It’s not Lafayette!!! It’s not Lafayette!!! Once more it’s not Lafayette!!! I repeat Lafayette is not dead…yet. Yeaaaaa! After making us sweat and cry and mourn the death of our loved one Lafayette we find it was not his red toes in the car, but those of Ms. Jeanette. Ms. Jeanette of the traveling voodoo van. She will be missed by us all, or basically by Tara’s mother, Lettie.
Hell, where do I start? The episode was called,Nothhing But the Blood. After I sat back down from doing the happy dance, we discover that someone has not only killed Ms. Jeanette but pulled her heart out. Two guesses as to whom? Her name rhymes with Candy Land. How about the professor and … and… and. You get where I’m going, right?
Bill the vampire is green. Goob job Bill, he recycles and everything. And if you really think about it, he must save so much more on electricity. Good for him. Bill is also trying to teach his new charge rules and how not dress like a wench. He actually said slather or something close to that, but I like my word better. I have to say it, I like Jessica! She is going to bring some funny to the unfunny Bill. Jessica also looks like she might cause some trouble for Sookie and Bill’s relationship. Excellent! We also catch up with Stupid Hot aka, Jason, getting more and more involved in the cult, Fellowship of the Sun. He wasn’t naked enough this episode, but here’s hoping that would be cured soon.
Ok, get me a crowbar, some rope, dynamite or a blowtorch, something we need to rescue Lafayette from his captors. Alan Ball pulled off the fast one of the TV watching century! Ball basically turned the second book on its ear, which since it spares Lafayette makes me happy. Not only has Lafayette been in the dungeon for days, but he gets a new annoying roommate. Yup, it’s the redneck dude Lafayette beat up last season. After Tara tells the police about Ms. Jeanette and they think she’s nuts, her less crazy, less drunk mom shows up and Maryann decides to go off on poor Lettie for being a bad mom. Which she is, but I still don’t like Maryann that much and I am looking forward to her real intentions being revealed.
I don’t know if you guys remember this, but last season Sookie started to get on my nerves. Well, that didn’t stop last night, she still gets on my nerves. First she got angry at Bill for turning Jessica. I think she forgot he was being punished for killing Longwhatshisface for her. Then she got her panties all in a bunch because Bill killed old Uncle Child Molester. Uncle Bartlett left Sookie all his money. Was that payment in full? Can I just say ewwww on that? Anyway she gave the money to Stupid Hot, which he took as a sign to go even deeper into the vampire hating cult.
I really enjoyed getting some background on Sam and Maryann. Did anyone else feel really bad for him, when he saw Tara kissing Eggs? Can we get someone on the show to date Sam pronto? At first I was groaning at the cheese that was Bill’s confession of his love for Sookie, but I was really shocked at how hotly that shit ended. That was a smoking ass love scene I must say.
I almost forgot, we find out its actually Eric holding Lafayette and the redneck dude. Eric emerged from upstairs, where apparently he was getting his roots done. He put a serious beat down on the redneck, literally tearing his arms out the sockets and beating him with them. Overall this was an awesome way to kick off the season. I would have liked to see some more naked Jason, but you can’t have it all. I would give it a 8.5/10 if I were rating it. Thoughts, groans and moans? Theories.
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I will leave you guys with these questions for next week’s episode:
Will Eric add some lowlights to his color?
Who actually killed Ms. Jeanette? Maryann (my theory), the Fellowship church or the vamps?
How long before Jason sleeps with the preacher’s wife?
Will Tara sleep with Eggs?
And most importantly will Eric turn Lafayette?
