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True Blood Season 2 Episode 5

Never Let Me Go

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Aired Sunday 9:00 PM Jul 19, 2009 on HBO

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AIRED: 7/19/09

While in Dallas, Sookie connects with one of her own. Jason is rewarded for his hard work at the Light of Day boot camp. Eric and Bill bond over their past.

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A-W-E-S-O-M-E.

9.5

By Sarah_LOST, Aug 24, 2011

Sookie connects with one of her own, then joins Bill and Eric for a strategic summit at the lair of the missing vampire, Godric, attended by his lieutenants, Stan and Isabel. Meanwhile, Jason shows his mettle at a Light of Day boot camp, and is rewarded for his hard work with a gift from Sarah. Rebuffed by Tara in her relocation efforts, Maryann decides to cast her spell on the staff of Merlotte's, softening Tara up towards her new "family." Eric shares a little-known secret about his past with Bill, and Sookie makes a decision that might solve the Godric mystery ??" or get her killed. I love the frist scene with Sam and Daphne who is also a shapshifter and the scene after it where Arlene and Terry see them. I love the scenes with Sookie and Barry amazing storyline. I love all the scenes with all the vampires, especially the scenes with Eric, Bill and Jessica are in they're the best characters. I love the storyline with Hoyt and Jessica. I'm still enjoying Jason's storyline, I love the scenes with the boot camp. Sarah comes on to Jason I also love the scene with Bill and Sookie, they are awesome together but I would prefer Eric and Sookie. I love the scene when Layfette returns to Merlotte's awesome. I'm glad Tara said Maryann can't move in, I hate her. Gabe, I know what he does...Ew. I love the scene where all the bar staff are going crazy due to Maryann. I love the storyline with Sookie going to the "Fellowship of the Sun", Bill isn't happy so he has a word with Eric awesome scene. I loved learning a bit about Eric. Weird ending, but looking forward to see what it is all about.moreless
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Amazing development! (Contains Spoilers)

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By PauloFaria0, Oct 26, 2010

Once again, I would love to say that this show is really keeping up.

Loved Sookie taking a step and making a decision to infiltrate the church to find out about Godric.

Loved the fact that Godric is the maker of Eric and the story so epic. Just fantastic.

The fellowship of the sun, the training and Jason, so predictable and still so good...

Lafayette's change in personality, what is it about? Eric?

As for Bill and Sookie. The romance grows even more. The other telepath, Berry, he is just afraid, just like Sookie was before she could control her gift. So good.

As for the shapeshifter, maybe she was able to survive the scratches because she is a shapeshifter. She is so hot with Sam.

The vampires of Dallas are just a bunch of stupid people... What a crazy male leader. Open war... Yeah, right!!!

Loved Jessica talking to Hoyt. Just so cute. I think they should develop their romance. Sweeet!

Mariann is using her abilities to control Tara. Poor Tara.moreless
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A lovely installment I must say. This show is becoming more and more my fav.

10

By Locknah_201, Oct 26, 2010

Great episode. Aside from the typical crap from Sookie and Bill, I enjoyed myself through the whole hour. Let me break things down:

FOTS: Definitely the most intriguing plot this season. I am seriously on the edge of the seat with each scene. Steven Newlin is a fascinating character to watch. As the season progresses, it's becoming more clear just how deranged and obsessed this guy is. I almost want to watch the season finale now just to see what happens! Sookie and Bill: I'll be honest, Sookie annoys the hell out of me. I have nothing against Anna Paquin, but Sookie needs a good slap to the face. It's a bummer I feel this way about a main character, but it's true. Her relationship with Bill doesn't bother me so much, but I feel like the writers are just recycling dialogue between them. It's like okay we get it: they are madly in love. Do we have to keep getting reminded with these ridiculous sex scenes?

Maryanne: Since the season started, I've always had this suspicion that Maryanne is really just a tragic character who uses her powers merely to alleviate loneliness.

Best part of the episode: Eric's back story. I'm straight, but I have to admit the man is pretty handsome. I can see why the chicks dig him. More than that though, he is a fascinating character. Finally we got the chance to see what this sociopath was like when he was human.

All in all: Great episode!moreless
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Now the show is going somewhere!

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By CandiceKnoblock, Oct 26, 2010

I have to admit I am sick of that chick and her pig I don't even care what she is I just want her gone. But as a fan of the Sookie Stackhouse books and of the show I am looking forward to seeing where the writers on the show are taking the story and how it is some what close to the books. This episode was nessessary in the set up of the episodes to come. I look forward to seeing what happens next. And of course I look forward to seeing more of Eric. Who dosen't love a bad boys?moreless
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Eric receives some much needed fleshing out and everyone gets all couple-y

7.5

By MovieMark, Oct 26, 2010

Not an awful lot actually happens this week in this couple-central episode of True Blood, but we do get an awesome flashback, some Maryann goodness and some in-house vampiric dysfunction, which is always fun to watch. Oh, and thereâ€™s Barry, too!

Thereâ€™s something not quite right about Eggs â€" obviously. But itâ€™s something he said; he stresses that heâ€™s not Maryannâ€™s dog, which leads me to believe that he may very well be a shape sifter. A werewolf, even? If Daphne also works for Maryann, her disgruntled look when Sam mentions werewolf may be aimed towards Eggs. Just a thought.

I wasnâ€™t overly enthused by Bill and Sookieâ€™s storyline this week. Their dialogue boarded on cringe-worthy at times, that entire scene in bed was just plain silly. Things become interesting when Isobel and Stan show up, even more so when Eric freaks out at them, and I do enjoy when Sookie stands up for her human self, but nothing really happens. This episodeâ€™s main function is setting the stage for the next one, it would seem.

Jasonâ€™s boot camp thread actually entertained for a spell. Of course, no amount of Jason muscle or Sarahâ€™s smile can detract from just how snail-like this whole plot is moving. A war is coming, but itâ€™s hard to really care. And that bathroom scene? It trumps Bill and Sookieâ€™s chat between the covers in the WTF-o-meter.

The highlight, hands down, has to be when Maryann works her mojo on Merlotteâ€™s and everyone freaks out at Tara. Poor Tara, the unsuspecting sap, sheâ€™s being played from all sides. If manipulating her mystically wasnâ€™t enough, Maryann adopts Granâ€™s style, which, of course, unveils that Eggs is detailing all of their conversations. I just wanted Tara to break loose of these people!

Oh, and just how cute are Hoyt and Jessica together?

And was that Bill's maker at the end? Hrmm..moreless
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Anna Paquin	Sookie Stackhouse
Stephen Moyer	Bill Compton
Sam Trammell	Sam Merlotte
Ryan Kwanten	Jason Stackhouse
Rutina Wesley	Tara Thornton
Chris Bauer	Detective Andy Bellefleur

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Chris Coy	Barry the Bellboy	Guest Star
Ed Quinn	Stan	Guest Star
Valerie Cruz	Isabel	Recurring Role
Allan Hyde	Godric	Recurring Role
Ashley Jones	Daphne	Recurring Role

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- In a scene in the kitchen, Maryann is reading the book Heartsick by Chelsea Cain.
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- In Eric's flashback, one of Eric's men says "The gods wait for you in Valhalla". In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a grand majestic hall where those who die in combat travel to. The god who rules over this hall is Odin.
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- In this episode we find out that Godric is Eric's maker.
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QUOTES (7)
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- Bill: It's been a long night... don't feel like you have to.
  Sookie: Quit talking crazy.
  Bill: I just meant that I'd be satisfied to simply hold you.
  Sookie: I would not be satisfied. Not one bit.
  Bill: What do you want, Sookie? Say it.
  Sookie: I want you. Every which way. I just want you.
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- Sookie: Look if ya'll argue anymore I'm either gonna fall asleep or start screaming.
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- Sarah: I think that after all your trials, heart ache and pain. God wants you to have a reward.
  Jason: You sure?
  Sarah: Let me reward you, Jason. Let me help you find your way back to joy.
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- Daphne: Terry could you make the iced tea?
  Arlene: Don't you do it.
  Daphne: Please?
  Arlene: You better not.
  (Terry groans and walks away mumbling about being caught in the middle)
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- Bill: Here I am responsible for you and Jessica and no decisions are mine. I just feel like a...
  Sookie: Human?
  Bill: Waitress.
  Sookie: You're walkin in my shoes and it's givin you blisters.
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- Sookie: If all I do in Dallas is shut up and take orders then I might as well be slingin' beers at Merlotte's. You're the one who told me I was more than a waitress.
  Bill: You are.
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- Sookie: This is a continental breakfast?
  Barry: What's wrong with it?
  Sookie: I just thought it would be more continental.
  Barry: Well the danishes are Danish.
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- This episode was nominated for the 2010 Excellence in Production Design Award for "Episode of a One Hour Single-Camera Television Series".
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- International titles:
  -Czech Republic: "Nikdy Mě Nenech Odejít" ("Never Let Me Leave").
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- Mariana Klaveno ("Lorena") was added to the opening credits.
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- Although credited, Chris Bauer ("Andy") and William Sanderson ("Sheriff Dearborne") do not appear in this episode. Mariana Klaveno ("Lorena") appears, but has no lines.
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- Original International Airdates:
  -Latin America: August 16, 2009 on HBO Latinoamerica Este.
  -Australia: October 13, 2009 on Showcase.
  -Czech Republic: December 15, 2009 on HBO.
  -Germany: February 27, 2010 on 13th Street.
  -United Kingdom: March 26, 2010 on FX.
  -Sweden: March 31, 2010 on SVT1
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