TV-Reviewed

This episode was one of the best this season. Finally Sookie and Jason gets to confront Maryann. Bill finds out that he is all and mighty. Sam gets more screen time that he has all season. Tara gets to show her acting talents and Andy shows that he isn’t some lazy drunk. True Blood has delivered some good stuff.

This episode begins with Sookie and Jason returning to their beloved town. The town is torn apart with the people acting like horny animals. Sookie gets home only to find that Maryann has moved in. She and Bill try to overcome this thing but Bill finds out that she is no mere mortal. He bites her and gets really sick. They drive to Lafayette’s house only to learn that Tara is under some sort of spell.

Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte, Chris Bauer as Detective Andy Bellefleur

Lafayette had a hard time trying to get Tara back to normal. Her mother had little to no effect on her. Lafayette even tried to result to smacking her around some. Tara was saying all kinds of bad things to them. She even started to chant. Sookie showed up and worked her mojo. With the help of Bill, they finally were able to get Tara back. Sookie used her mind tricks to bring her friend back. Tara freaked out like any person would but wanted to get Eggs. Her friends told her that that mission is for a later date. Bill went to the queen to find a way to stop Maryann. From the look on his face Bill visited at the wrong time.

Sam had a good amount of air time this episode. Everyone in town wanted to get Sam. He and Andy were tricked to come back to his bar. What waited for him was a trap. The town jumped him and forced them both into the freezer. It was there where he and Andy started to bond. Jason appeared and was able to set them free. It was only for a moment before the town folks returned. Sam had no choose but to give himself up. Sam’s friends choose not to stand aside and allow their friend to be killed. They made up a funny and understandable plan to set him free. Sam’s secret was shown to them but he was able to live. That is what counts the most!

Jessica and Hoyt has their fair share of time. Hoyt’s mother is under the influence of Maryann. She begins to insult Jessica which gets her very upset. She is unable to control her emotions and before you know it she is biting down on mother dearest. This puts Hoyt to the ultimate test. Will he finally realize what Jessica is and side with his mom or will he forgive her for what she did. Either way Hoyt is in a bad situation.

This episode delivered at they promised. It left us with cliffhangers and a reason to tune in next week. I’m glad that we will finally see the queen and from what I hear she has been across the universe and in the valley of Eli. I’m sure die hard fans will be happy with their choice to play her. What will happen to Eggs and I wonder how Maryann will react to Sam’s escape this time around? Next week should be a very good episode.

Rating: 8.5