True Blood (2013) Season 6, Episode 2 Review

True Blood (2013), Episode 6.02
"The Sun", June 23rd, 2013

***SPOILERS***

Last episode left off with Sookie telling Eric she wants to be the girl she used to be, but Sookie's desire for normalcy doesn't seem to ever last long. Jason thinks he's hitched a ride with Warlow but it turns out to be his fairy grandfather Niall (Rutger Hauer). Only Rutger Hauer can pull off the line
"I'm not Warlow, I'm your fucking fairy grandfather". Jason's character is great in this episode with his honesty and stupidity. For example the line where he says "Well if you know me so well, you know I hate tests" which was hilarious. We catch a glimpse of Warlow coming through a portal this episode as well. It's revealed that Tara was shot by the police with a new gun that shoots silver bullets that emits UV light, and so finally congratulations True Blood you've joined Blade in this style of weaponry so finally the humans might have some advantage against the "fangers". 

Eric is great in this episode and I particularly love how he can be violently angry like throwing the glass at Pam and his sister, but then speak calmly to them at the same time. Last episode ended on the cliffhanger of blood covered naked women merging into Bill and this episode Bill is mostly passed out in a waking dream. The blood women are kind of ridiculous walking with a jaunt in the step. Jessica tries to look after Bill, wondering if he really is a god and she tries to bring food to him. It appears Bill can unconsciously feed, but willpower alone pulling the blood prostitute towards him in this bizarre spine breaking dance and draining her blood into his mouth by levitation which all looked ridiculous.  

With a strange return to "reality" Sookie is late for work, but with a parallel to the very first season she notices someone injured on her way to work. It's hilarious to watch her dismiss it in her attempt at getting her life back, but like always she gives in quickly. This time it's not a vampire, but a Halfling like her who was attacked by a vampire. And it looks like the Halfling Ben might be the new romantic interest this season and perhaps portray a continuous theme from the show that characters tend to stick to their "own kind". 

In contrast Sam is accosted by a Supernatural Beings activist compelling him to "come out", but he refuses but unfortunately later he is confronted by Alcide and his pack who attack him and Lafayette kidnapping Emma all the while Nicole and her activist friends watching and taking photos in the bushes. 

Another hilarious part of the episode is where Eric pretends to be from the department of wildlife and fisheries attending an appointment with the Governor and attempts to glamour him. It's great to watch Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) change he entire posture and voice to this meek small man which is hilarious compared to his usual character that is sleazy with self assurance. Unfortunately the government have also invented glamour proof contact lenses (ridiculous as it sounds), but nevertheless Eric escapes by flying into the sky. 

Back at Sookie's house Jason shows Niall (Rutger Hauer) the portal and funnily attempts to follow him and then later introduces him to Sookie. Niall explains to Sookie their Royal fairy blood and teaches her how to make a "supernova" like weapon that she could use to defeat Warlow, although it will use all her power and leave her "normal". Despite Sookie's repeated desire to get rid of her powers at different times in the show, she looks concerned, perhaps because of her meeting with Ben. To some extent Sookie is a strong female character who challenges gender norms, as she is frequently rescuing men, although she gets pushed back in the mother/ caregiver or lover role most of the time. 

Not much happens between Pam and Tara this episode and the lesbian storyline tease from the end of Season 5 seems to have dissipated somewhat, although it might reappear later on. Hopefully it wasn't just a gimmick and they might explore it more, otherwise there's always fanfiction to check out. As for additional characters and some lighter moments, Andy is still hilariously fumbling trying to raise his fast growing fairy daughters. Eric manages to glamour his way back into the Govenor's house through the governor's daughter. Bill looks like along with his additional powers of levitation, and uber-immortality (surviving staking) he also can see the future. The woman speaking to him and his visions also seem to point Bill's character in the direction that he's being groomed to lead a vampire revolution, that's my prediction anyway. The episode ends on a cliffhanger showing Bill's vision of everyone being burned. I'm sure the characters will manage to find a ridiculous way out of it as usual. 

Overall I liked this episode a lot more than the first episode of the season as it was more funny. It was great to see some new characters introduced and get some development like Niall and Ben. It was also great to see Sookie return a bit to her old self from season one and other characters like Jason, Andy and Eric were hilarious this episode.