Mini Recap: And When I Die

This episode title is appropriate, considering that in Bon Temps, it's clearly not about if you will die, but when (and how violently)

Plaid Shirt Count = 1
The count went way down a few episodes ago and alas, never recovered. The plaid is just one example of the things that have died on TB this season - see below

Country Girl Chic of the Week
I am sorry to say that Sookie's sundresses died a slow death, too. Just like the plaid, they were plentiful at the beginning of the season, but all but disappeared in the second half. However, Sookie did bring the cute this week with her brown leather jacket and floral t-shirt underneath. She was really rocking the florals this season! I guess when there is so much death around you, the last you can do is wear live things on your clothes.

Philosophy ala Vamp
Maxine Fortenberry had a rare moment of kindness and inspiration when she showed up at Tommy's grave to show her support to Sam. When she said, "we do the best with what we've got" I was surprised and realized maybe she's not as ignorant as she looks. And her words also made me sympathize a bit more with the bad fashion in Bon Temps - the characters can't help that they only have Walmart and maybe a couple of army/navy outlets to buy their clothes. They make the best with what they've got, even if all they've got are bad Halloween costumes. 

Best "Uh-Oh" Moment
The Sixth Sense moments just kept coming when Arlene saw the ghost of Rene, her crazy serial killer ex, warn her to get away from Terry. I am no witch, but I foresee this causing problems in next season. And Scott Foley as a new guest star?! I could almost accept the possibility that sweet, unassuming Terry could be evil if it means adding more man candy to the show! On the fashion-front, I have to give props to Arlene for her zombie costume accessories; I have to agree with Sookie that her severed toe necklace was "super cute" (in a kitschy costume kind of way). Leave it to residents of a town like Bon Temps to actually look MORE fashionable (and normal) on Halloween. 

Biggest Shocker
In usual TB fashion, most of the big shockers came at the end, in a kind of pile. The evangelical Reverend from a couple of seasons ago is back, AND he's a vampire (and wearing an unfortunate purple super-preppy ensemble that made him look like he was barfed out of a Tommy Hilfiger ad). Jesus is dead (ay dios mio that makes me sad - he was muy caliente). Sookie shot Debbie and her trailer-trash acid wash in the head, and Tara might be dead, too?! But you know how it is in this town - death never means the end of anything. I hope this could also apply to the town's fashions - I am pulling for a resurrection of sundresses and plaid in Season 5!

Don't worry, Truebies - it's not all over yet! Alyson will be here Wednesday with the full recap of the finale!