Screen Bites: Explosive Finales and Big Revelations: True Blood, Falling Skies, and Grimm

True Blood, HBO

Watchers, a few weeks ago I stated that I found this season less satisfying and kind of uneven, but I must say that my attitude changed with the last three episodes, though there were a few aspects of those that still disturbed me.

First, up until the very last episode, I wasn’t really convinced of Bill’s big conversion. Where did it come from? Can it be explained by the nest behavior Pam referred to? I must say, though, that it was nice to see Eric as the reasonable one of the two.

The other storyline that bothered me was Terry and his smoke monster/curse situation, especially the way it was resolved. The only scene we see him in after he killed the other guy he seems completely relaxed and happy. Given his tendency toward PTSD, I found it odd that he was not the least bothered by killing the guy. Did anyone else feel this way?

I give the show kudos for the scene between Jessica, Hoyt, and Jason, when Hoyt asked to be glamoured. I think that was the single most emotional moment I have ever seen on True Blood. What do you think?

I was very glad to see the end of Russell. He was bad news all around, and was never going to change. Good riddance to most of the rest of the Authority, also. I actually didn’t mind that story line at all, as it had some interesting parallels to contemporary society. We did learn that the Authority and the US government had an agreement on how to co-exist, and I hope we hear more about that next season.

What are your thoughts on what exactly Bill is now? I don’t think he’ll be the Bill we remember, certainly. Apparently he is now being referred to as “Billith,” which is pretty funny.

A few of my favorite lines from the last few episodes:

“There are two things I try to stay away from: humans who eat a lot of fish and politics” (Pam).

“Dead people, why y’all got to be so cryptic?” (Lafayette)

“Please ask your sister not to look at me like that” (Sookie to Eric).

So, what did you think of this season? What do you expect we have to look forward to next year?

Falling Skies, TNT

Though I watch the show, we haven’t really discussed this one in the column before. I thought this was a great season, with more development between the characters.

The Charleston situation was very interesting, demonstrating the differences between those in hiding and those who wanted to fight so they wouldn’t have to hide. When the new aliens turn up at the end of the finale, we are of course left hanging as to their intent. Any guesses?

And Hal — that does not look good, with the creepy critter in his ear.

I really like the rebel skitter storyline, and I’m guessing that will continue.

How did you like this season?

Grimm, Monday 10:00 EST, NBC

Quite a bit has happened in the last two episodes. When Juliet woke up, she did not remember Nick at all, though she remembered everything else about her life. It seems that her very specific memory loss was due to the concoction the captain drank before he woke her from her coma.

Speaking of which, we finally saw the captain’s Wesen visage, but not for long. Do you think Nick will figure out that the captain is not what he seems?

Finally, Hank learns that he hasn’t been hallucinating — that he has really seen the disturbing things he thought he was imagining. What would be worse — learning the truth, or thinking you were losing it? Hank seems to feel the former, as he tells Nick, “I might be crazy, but now I know I’m not alone.” He doesn’t fully understand what’s going on, but I’m guessing he will soon.

And what is Nick’s mom up to? The last time we saw her, she pretended to leave town and then stole a car.

What have been some of your favorite moments or lines?

Grimm airs on Mondays for two more weeks and then moves back to Fridays.

Happy viewing!