In what would be a boon to Sookie-Eric fans, True Bloodboss Alan Ball isn’t ruling out incorporating a major (and controversial) plot point from the books that, up to now, has only been hinted at in the series (spoiler alert): That Bill came to Bon Temps and seduced Sookie with the ulterior motive of getting her to work for Queen Sophie-Anne. “It’s certainly something that I found really compelling in the books,” says Ball of Bill’s deep dark secret. “I was like, ‘Wow.’ But I can’t really tell you what I’m going to do story-wise. So much of the appeal of the show depends on the element of surprise.” Bill-Sookie shippers are no doubt hoping Ball opts not to go there. In addition to driving a stake through the heart of their favorite couple, it could push Sookie into the arms of Eric. “I try to stay out of how the fans are responding to the show,” says Ball. “I have to tell the story that I think is the most interesting story. Certainly, the main ingredient in drama is conflict and revelations. For every person who loves Bill and wants him and Sookie to just be in love always, there’s another person who’s like, ‘I’m sick of Bill. He’s such a wuss. I like Eric. He’s dangerous.’ Especially when you’re working on a show like this with the kind of palette and the colors you use; you want it to be continually surprising and shocking. Not for the sake of being shocking, but that’s part of the fun.” What do you think? Should Ball remain faithful to the books and blow Bill’s secret wide open? Or should he overlook the dark twist on account of not wanting to destroy Bill-Sookie?
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This is a tough one to answer. I've read the books as well as followed the show.
At first, I was really irritated by the fact that the show didn't accurately follow the books...but once I learned to disconnect them, I found the show to be interesting in & of itself.
As a fan of the books, I like Bill, but I love Eric! However, for those who are fans of just the show, I can see how they might not be so happy to have Bill's secret revealed and Eric step into his place (so to speak).
I do like the way the show portrayed Sookie & Bill's relationship, but I'd love to see how they handle Sookie & Eric...I think it'd be hott!
♥Isalys
When I first started watching I loved Bill but I've finally seen the light and I want MORE ERIC!!!!!!
I hope that I don't step on anyone's feet here, but I can not get into this show!! I don't know why. I tried watching it again last night, which was my 5th time trying it and I just can't watch it.
Trish it is a bizzare show. I don't think I would have even watched it had I not read the books and loved them.
TEAM ERIC ALL THE WAY!!
I was so frustrated with the show's finale!
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