The Past and Identity: True Blood, Warehouse 13, and Haven
True Blood, Sunday 9:00 EST, HBO
Watchers, the season is half over already! How did that happen?! As is usually the case, lots happened in this episode.
I must say, I find Marnie creepy even when she isn’t possessed. I am very curious to see where this storyline will go, and at some point plan to read the book and see how they differ.
What do you think of the budding relationship between Jason and Jessica? In a way, it’s kind of sweet, as they seem to kind of “get” one another, but the whole best-friends-with-Hoyt situation poses a problem. And it seems as though Jason’s situation may be changing.
And, boy – does Sam ever have some damage control with Luna, huh? I got a kick out of Tommy’s mannerisms, body movements, and speech patterns coming from Sam — very well done.
The scene between Eric and Bill was so heartfelt and touching, especially what Eric said about Sookie, and this one was definitely my favorite this week. I still REALLY like Amnesiac Eric. The show started a couple of minutes late, so it ran over, and my DVR cut off the last one or two minutes, which I watched when it repeated later that night. I had originally written something else here, but after seeing those final moments, we know that Bill let Eric go on his own.
My favorite quote: “I hardly know any regular humans anymore” (Sookie to Jason).
Watchers, what are you enjoying most this season? Which storylines and characters are your favorites?
Warehouse 13, Monday 9:00 EST, SyFy
In this episode we didn’t get any more information regarding the shadowy organization, but we got a lot of Pete’s background, and some of Steve’s, as well.
I do like the aspect of the two teams, as I feel they are handling all of the characters so well and giving us two cool artifact stories every episode. What do you think?
I really feel as though this show hits it right on both characters and inventive storylines. A recent TV Guide article described the show as whimsical, and I think that’s the perfect adjective. If you had to pick, which aspect of the show is your favorite and why?
Haven, Friday 10:00 EST, SyFy (Brit)
This episode for me was a sleeper until the last fifteen minutes. Basically it seemed as if they were adapting Stephen King’s Maximum Overdrive for the small screen. Anything mechanical in Haven began to attack humans.
The part that interested me was Audrey 2’s storyline. She found coordinates in the paperback book that Audrey 1 had in the first episode. She follows the directions to a small island and finds an old cabin. Once inside things change dramatically for her. I won’t give anything away in case you haven’t seen the episode.
The one scene I got a kick out of was Duke dancing. He appeared to be doing the trademark Elvis shimmy. I did get a new insult out of this episode, “motherless scumbag”.
This episode was a take it or leave it, but I still am looking forward to the next show. What did you think?
What else have you been watching this week? I did not talk about Torchwood, but I have been watching – have you?
Do you watch The Nine Lives of Chloe King? I keep waiting for Chloe to quit trying to be all to everyone and be true to herself. Yeah, I know it’s early yet and she’s only 16 and she must live through all the teen angst but—-
I think exactly what you’re talking about is what’s coming tonight Lisa. I was actually one of the bloggers involved in early promo for the show and I looooves it! I have to agree though, she’s trying to make everyone happy a little too much and at her age that’s just not gonna work.
Now as far as TB goes… NOT liking the Jessica/Jason thing. Like both characters and like a friendship there but if they have her cheat on Hoyt with him… ugh I am so not gonna be a happy camper. As far as the ending. *ahem* Could Sookie please stop getting down to business in the dirtiest places? I mean I get the urgency but eww. Just… ew! All I could think was bug bites and snakes and hello… full moon woods full of werewolves…
Rhianna, I agree with you about the location, but I think you’re right — the urgency is to blame.
I also agree about the Jason/Jessica relationship.
For True Blood, I think I like the Eric with amnesia storyline best. It’s fun to see him open, honest, vulnerable, and sweet. The witch spirit possessing Marnie is becoming more and more interesting also.
Good point on making it in the woods! lol
I like seeing Alcide too.
Robin, I LOVE Amnesiac Eric!
I’m loving Amnesiac Eric – he’s so sexy and sweet and you can tell he really cares for Sookie. Plus he fact he was even nice to Bill when Bill was trying to kill him was so different from the past. I didn’t think I would like the whole thing with Jesus and his crazy butt grandfather ….but it’s kind of growing on me…I have to agree that Marnie is creepy as hell! I’m wondering what they will have to do to get rid of her “possession” and how the curse on both Eric and Pam will be broken- also if Pam’s curse can be broken before she falls apart…lol…I can’t believe the season is half over either ….
Behind on watching Haven and don’t watch Wharehouse 13 – though I’m thinking of getting the past seasons for it on Netflix and catching up
Jesus’grandfather creeps me out, also. And what happened with Lafayette?
The show needs Pam, so the spell must get broken somehow. I wonder if super-mojoed Lafayette will do it…
Maria, Warehouse 13 is definitely worth watching.
I adore Haven. Duke dancing was fun and I always enjoy him on the screen. The whole Audrey 2 thing has me intrigued.
I just love Warehouse-13. It’s just fun.
I don’t watch True Blood – I think I’m one of the few people I know that doesn’t – but my sister is obsessed with that show.
I do love memory loss Eric. He’s as sweet in the show as he is in the book. And as hot.
They chose the perfect actor to play Marnie. She is creepy no matter who’s in there.
Some serious shifter mojo Tommy pulled.
I always enjoy Warehouse 13, Eureka, Haven, and Alphas, watching reruns of Supernatural.
Haven was outstanding last week. I do love Duke. I should watch Haven then True Blood and have me some Duke and Eric dreams…..
lol Checking these has become an exercise in willpower. I want to know about TB and at the same time I don’t.
I find Marnie creepy too. I love Amnesia Eric very much.
I also like watched Chloe King it is different.
okay i will agree that the Eric of this season is sweet compared to what he normally is because his humanlike self is brought forward but it won’t last. I do like that they show how much Bill does like Sookie even though he did deceive her to find out about her for his queen (he gets to live forever with that mistake) As for Jason he is going to turn into a werepanther eventually so maybe that’s how they are going to remove the Jessica character. Going on to Warehouse 13, i like the background information stories because it explains why this group is together. I found the whole queen bee bit hilarious with the drone bridal party.–As for Torchwood since this is my first season to watch i would love to know some background on the two original characters (like what did Jack give them)
Maria Rose, the queen bee thing was really funny, indeed.
I don’t really understand your question about Torchwood. You say you wanted to find out what Jack gave the original two characters, but I don’t know what you mean by that.
Warehouse 13 was very good. I really like the 2 team thing. I like the fact that now the characters can be fleshed out in less time.
Haven is such a good show. I have not read this King book so I’m not secound guessing every thing in the show. I just get to watch and enjoy!
I know what I want for my birthday and X-mas gift next year! I want all the episodes of True Blood. I have been reading the books as they slowly as they have been written. I will miss the series when the end comes.
Ugh, I fell behind this week, with the tv watching. And considering how many shows I watch, this will be detrimental if I don’t keep up! But will be catching up tonight, so I’ll have to report back tomorrow.
Warehouse 13
I am loving this season so much.The end was actually really sweet. It was pretty funny watching Jinks face when CLaudia kept pulling things out of her dress.And did anyone else notice Artie chugging the cough syrup.
Hmm, favorite aspect. I do love the uniqueness of the mythology of the show. We get to see so much history on the show and I love history. But I also really love the unique humor that each character has. I guess that’s two, but oh well.
Haven
I’ve gotta agree with you about this week’s episode. Not that it was horrble or anything like that. It just didn’t have it’s usual pull for me. Although I have to admit I did find it hilarious that Duke was calling the other Audrey, Audrey 2.
Alphas
I also watched Alphas, which is starting to get better as time goes on. Although it might just be because they are showing more of Gary, whom I love.
Also it seems as if there’s going to be a mini-crossover. Lindsay Wagner is going to be on Alphas. And I believe she’s going to be playing her character within the CDC.
And did anyone watch Falling Skies because this show is pretty awesome. I don’t want to spoil it if somebody hasn’t watched it, but there was a scene with a peep-hole that seriously kind of freaked me out.
I love true blood having my 3 eposides fix this weekend.. Ive been working so havent had a chance to watch much.. But I did watch Teen Wolf… I love to perve at the hotty Derek !!!
I actually enjoyed this Haven episode, since sentient machines are a pretty scary idea to me.
I have to catch up on Torchwood this season. I just started watching Alphas. The first episode interests me enough to watch the second. My DH and I are working our way through Falling Skies. I don’t know if it has done enough to hook me. I am watching Eureka. It is such a little, fun show. I always enjoy it. I have never seen True Blood. I want to read some of the books first. I think I have pretty much lost interest in The Outcasts on BBC America. Once Jamie Bamber died, I was pretty much done.
Jen B.
I love the Southern Vampire Series and I love True Blood, but I have to remember that they should be treated as two different stories otherwise I’ll be upset about differences. I like how Eric was in the books even with the memory loss. I love Alexander Skarsgard but Eric doesn’t “feel” the same in True Blood as in the Southern Vampire Series. I don’t know how to explain it. And in the books, Jessica and Tommy aren’t even in them. I like the season so far except for the fact that Eric acts kinda like a little boy. His memory is gone… he’s not childlike… (spoiler maybe – don’t read on if you haven’t read the books) I wonder if, when he gets his memory back, he’ll forget his time that he didn’t have his original memory? Oh and I really do hope that True Blood has Quinn in the later seasons (without messing up his character).
Anastasia S., USA