True Blood: Whatever I Am, You Made Me
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:15AM Kate O'Leary - Staff Editor Much is the same as last week. Tara is still not enjoying her vampire life (who knew vamps could nap in a walk-in?), Pam is still flashbacking to her early days with Eric (adorbs!), and Bill and Eric are still being held captive by the Authority. I'm starting to get confused on what the Authority wants to do with those boys. They hired Rev. Newlin as their new spokesperson? Really? Then there's poor Jason, haunted by a dalliance with one of his high school teachers. We shouldn't be surprised by that one.
Hey, remember when Sookie used to wear cute sundresses all the time? We're three episodes in, and I've lost all hope of ever seeing them again. I suppose a hoodie is appropriate attire for racing around Bon Temps trying to find your newly-turned vampire/possibly former best friend, but Seasons 1-4 Sookie would have worn something cuter.
Pam, on the other hand, is having none of that sweatsuit action (remember how quickly she ditched Gran's yellow monstrosity?) She's badass in her leather gettup, complete without fingerless gloves and large cross necklace.
I would also like to mention Pam's expert curls and makeup. Exhibit A that vamps are always glamorous. Sidenote: Is this where that phrase "vamping it up" comes from?
While Jason does wonders for a plain t-shirt and zip-up, shirtless is really his best outfit.
And why is he shirtless? Why, a little reunion with a former high school teacher that he ::ahem:: learned a lot from. You know, this is exactly what I would expect a teacher who had sex with her high school student to look like fifteen years later. Still somewhat attractive, but obviously a bit hard-worn and faded. The years, they have not been kind.
She's still working the cleavage, though. Nice job.
Speaking of time's ravages, Sam is looking older and older these days. It may be time to bring out the Touch of Gray. Or can he shape-shift some of those gray hairs to brown? Does he have those fine motor skills?
The rest of the Merlotte's crew isn't doing much better. Terry has a deep, dark secret, and obvs that means it's time break out the leather jacket from 1982. Put back Terry, just put it back.
Look, you're making Arlene sad. Oh wait, no...she's just making sure her bra is still there. A black bra under a white t-shirt? Really Arlene? Your hair and makeup is finally starting to calm itself, let's get your clothes in order.
Rounding out the Merlotte's staff is Lafayette. LA-LA, WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU? I mean, besides losing your boyfriend and your cousin and going through all sorts of other trauma. Again, Seasons 1-4 Lafayette would have slapped on some eyeliner, a glitter top, and been over it. These thrift store finds are not ok. Bring back fabulous Lafayette, pls.
Wait a minute. I found Lafayette's eyeliner.
Here's Hoyt, channeling his inner Jared Leto. But unlike Jared Leto (and Lafayette), Hoyt needs to ditch that eyeliner. He's just a mama's boy at heart; not an almost-scary-wannabe-rocker.
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I mean, what would Jessica say about his new look? One thing's for sure, this dress is GOR-geous. Perfect fit. Perfect color. If Jessica had to wear one outfit for the rest of her life, this should be it.  |
But it's a good thing Vampires aren't stuck with one outfit for all etinerity. Why is Eric in a track suit so hilarious? I literally can't stop laughing at the awkwardness. It's like when I first saw Mark Paul Gosselaar without the blond Zach Morris hair. Eric needs to lose the track suit, stat.
Thanks. That's better.
For as nice as Shirtless Eric and Shirtless Bill are, this Salome woman is really stealing the show. Exhibit B, further proving that Vampires are always glamorous -- they dress up in fancy gowns for no reason at all.
Exhibit C: Who else could rock a silky robe with feathery cuffs?
A Vamp, that's who. Not even Season 1-4 Sookie could pull this off.
Reader Comments (2)
I gotta say,I started coming to this site due to the recaps of True Blood last season and in the process you started recapping other shows I watched as well (PLL,Jane by design,Pan Am etc) but being in the third episode of the new season of TB I gotta say that the recaps are lacking.They feel rushed,they're being posted later and later(the recap for this episode was posted mid week),we get no mini recaps anymore and not half the outfits are being shown/discussed (where are the flashback scenes that had some wicked vintage fashion,with the best outfit imo,Pam's "after having sex with a vampire I'll just casually slit my wrists open" gown,not to mention some of the best lines AND Lorena and Bill's first encounter with Eric,in sexy vintage lingerie or Pam's second outfit on the night Hoyt went to Fangtasia,she wore a lovely lacey top/dress) in the full recaps.Nor any mention of Alcide and the visit he got from Debbie's parents (whose mom seriously reminded me of Sam's crazy mom).And no mention of Lala's demon head either!
I get and agree that the show isn't as strong as it used to be and there are other shows with probably more fashion in them atm than True Blood (*cough* PLL *cough,cough*),but it's sad that we almost get longer recaps for a show that's ended years ago than a show that's currently running a new season...esp the show that led me here in the first place!
Hey Zusje, thanks for taking the time to give feedback. All our recaps are posted three days after an episode airs. You're right, TB recaps are shorter this season. We found that they weren't getting much traffic in the past, but we didn't want to stop doing them completely. It's nice to know at least one person is reading them! :) If things change, we will certainly revisit going back to the longer recaps.