Confession: I’m one of those latecomers who’s helping True Blood now earn record ratings, so I was sort of surprised when Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) topped EW’s recent “Who’s the hottest new vampire?” poll with 42 percent of the vote. After last night’s episode, however, I totally get it. There was that smirk he flashed when he tricked Sookie into drinking his blood to remove a second silver bullet. The way he casually rested with his arm behind his head like an ’80s centerfold as he admitted that he’d told “a tiny falsehood” (“You big lying A-hole!” “Bill, you’re right, I believe I can sense her emotions.”) Sookie’s revealing dream, of course. (If you think that picture is a spoiler, at least it’s a spoiler that makes you want to watch the episode immediately.) And then, how tall and tasty he looked walking away from Godric and toward Sookie on the roof.
What’s the precise moment that made Eric the hottest new vampire in your eyes? (Episode title/number strongly encouraged.)
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Ken Tucker’s take on last night’s episode
Alexander Skarsgård, Anna Paquin, and Stephen Moyer interviewed at Comic-Con
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Michelle Forbes and Deborah Ann Woll interviewed at Comic-Con
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when is the precise moment that EW will stop talking about vampires?
Don’t read the story if you don’t want to hear about it!
good call KB…ha ha ha!
well at least he is of age this time and not some pre-pubescent child…
Give it a rest or take a walk off a pier, Paige.
5 nto 7 years after this show is over…people are mesmorized
It was SEASON 1 EPISODE 4 for me! Damn that man is fine!
There’s a difference between talking about vampire crap (Twilight) and good vampire entertainment (True Blood)
I always thought Eric and Sookie looked and acted better than Bill and Sookie. I cant read the books bc I dont want to know whats next and ruin the show!
the show is so different than that books(And i’ve read them all). Even though the general plot is the same, there is a lot that is different which makes the show exciting to watch. It is fun to see some of the other characters that are not seen much in the book.
Reading the books didn’t spoil the show for me. I watched part of the first season, read all nine books, watched the rest of the first season and I am now watching the second season. Alan Ball has changed the plot enough to keep everyone who has read the books at the edge of their seats.
I have read all the books as well. There is enough difference between both not to spoil either of them
I just want them to keep him the icy Viking that he is. He keeps the balance in that emotion-fest. And I love his relationship with Pam and Lafayette. I don’t want Sookie to make him “soft.”
Maru, trust me when i say one of the best moments in the books is when Eric goes “soft” for a lil while..if i loved his character a lil before i was completely smitten after. But u c Eric will never go wholly soft even if they do end up together, i tink it is more that Sookie would give eric balance instead of him being full on sociopath he could be just deliously twisted. take for instance his love for Godric did not make him soft for caring for his maker..
For me..I think it was the “Is there blood in my hair?” and “Pam’s gonna kill me.” parts in the first several episodes of season 2. And the love has been growing and growing ever since. I <3 Alex!
Have you seen the show because it is definitely worth talking about!
I have always liked Eric more than Bill, but I have to agree that last night sealed the deal making Eric the hottest new vampire out there.
I was not impressed with last nights episode… I love season two but I felt last night was a let down.. the next one looks like it is going to be really good. and I love eric.
What? Last night’s episode was AMAZING! The acting, the story, the pacing it was ALL perfect. I loved every minute of it.
glad I’m not the only who sees it. for me, it has always been Eric from season 1 long haired gorgeous darlin..hot hot
In agreement. Eric is the more interesting character and a better match for Sookie. Bill’s tortured soul routine is annoying.
I have to dissagree. Bill is the more interesting character. He has had everything that he loved taken from him. Now he has found Sookie and love, once again. Then along comes Eric who is using his power to take Sookie away. Bill is the underdog and I hope that he finds a way to take Eric down.
Are you bitter that Bill looks like Sookie’s dad? And what exactly has Bill had taken away from him? He was turned into a vampire, big deal. Eric was dying when he was turned. Bill is not some tragic hero, he’s just sad and boring and not attractive.
I prefer Eric because ..well he is what he is. He can be shady and manipulating but he can also show love and caring. Bill is good as well, but I find more range with Eric’s character. It has more appeal to me, both in the books and in the show.
I think it is that ‘nasty boy’ persona. He is MUCH hotter than Bill who just simply spends his time chasing Sookie around…
I was already hot for Eric from the books, but last night’s episode seals the deal!!
Ditto for me!
3rd!
4th!
5th! even though he’s always been my fave from the books!
Agreed!
Been waiting for this forever.
agree just can’t wait til shwer scene
im with you there!
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DEFFINATELY!!! I’D PUT THAT ON A LOOP. OH MY!
My thoughts exactly!!!
what shower scene?
OMG!!!
If they follow the books, the shower scene will come in season 4!!
Can´t wait!!
AMEN to that just have to wit till season 4.
Gracious Plenty?
Yikes Yahoo Yum!!
Will there be a relationship between Sookie and Eric?? … a real one not one that she dreams because she took his blood.
That would be a major spoiler…but we’ll just say they come to find they don’t hate finding each other alone.
It’s complicated. I’m reading the books now and I’m on the 6th one…they’re relationship is alot more intriguing than Bill and Sookie’s that’s for sure.
When he shed his one tear for his maker Godric a few episodes ago. I was like “He does have emotions!!” The relationship with Godric completed his charecter so well.. And he has a devious yet sweet smile. And I am sorry, but Alexander Skarsgård and Anna Paquin have more chemistry then Bill and Sookie any day!! I don’t care who’s “engaged” in real life! Go Eric!
I totally agree I think Eric and Sookie would make a much better pair on the show than Bill and Sookie, I just like eric so much more he is so very very sexy and she is a good match for him.
Well, if the show follows the books at all, then you’ll get your wish soon.
not soon enough for my taste …
Ain’t that the truth!
The writing this season has been INCREDIBLE! When Sookie and Eric were escaping the church and he says “Don’t use words you don’t understand” when she spoke of Godrich and “Don’t use words I don’t understand” when she told him he had love for Godrich. AWESOME!!!
I am in complete agreement with you. I posted this somewhere else as well, and I was surprised that no one else has really commented on it. It’s just a great piece of writing.
I too second this. I thought that whole sequence was deliciously perfect. And Eric’s words were so spot on, and Alex’s delivery of them. Perfection.
In agreement- fantastic line ans right in character. Delivered beautifully.
I just thought I would hyperventilate. eric is insanely outstanding not only in looks, but his portrayal with godrich was magical..Do not remember ever watching 2 episodes of anything and being reduced to tears. Also Gotta love the paint ball in between the eyes.
I agree too…awesome line and well written. Perfect for Eric
AGREED! Anna and Alex have GREAT chemistry!
I must disagree with you. Stephen and Anna have lots more chemistry. I didn’t see much chemistry between Alex and Anna in the dream sequence.
Uh…were you watching the same show as the rest of us? WoW…no chemistry? If you say so.
oh well, I see chemistry all over the place. I must admit I root for the Viking, but hell that was one of a hot sex scene in episode 1 of season 2.
Heck yeah!!! Eric has been too hot since I started reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels a couple of years ago, loved last night’s episode, just a glimpse of how ‘opportunistic’ Eric really is ;P
I am one who has never been all that turned off over Eric’s opportunitistic side in the books. He is looking out for not only himself, but the vampires (and Sookie) in his territory.
Could you live to be 1,000yr old without being opportunistic and ruthless? This was Eric’s episode:
Funny, then Tender, then heartbroken. Speaking of opportunistic…If my girlfriend just rolled round in satin sheets with Alex, I’d give her a ring too.
it would be last season when sookie was first presented to him!! he looked soooo hot on his throne at fangtasia!! I love that people are seeing the Eric & Sookie connection I have seen all along!
Absolutely. Also, sickly enough, when he was standing in front of Lafayette absolutely drenched in blood asking, “Do I have blood in my hair?” That scene was a really good example of what “True Blood” does well–follows a horrifically violent moment with just the right cut of absurd humor.
Right on! Humor and violent moments are well balanced. I loved Eric the 1st moment I saw him. I was waiting for the show writers to develop his character a tad bit more. I am def interested in his and Sookie’s storyline. Its going to be intense.
LOL! I DID too find that scene both funny and very sexy! Nice to know I have companions, lol!
That first encounter at Fangtasia actually scared me quite a bit. I hadn’t read the books then yet. But it didn’t prevent me from thinking that he was hot already then! In retrospect I love the scene where he throws the hand of the guy he killed in the dungeon towards Lafayette and seems to be choking blood. It’s so gross that it’s fascinating!
I love when he said that too and followed with “Pam is gonna kill me for getting blood in my highlights.” HA!!
i agree! he looked amazing with the long hair — though i don’t mind the short hair either.
I already loved Eric from the books, so I have to say it was Alexander Skarsgard’s very first scene in season 1, episode 4!
i get it, and agree – Eric is hot! and i kind of don’t hate him like i used to …. but I’m still team Bill.
When he got a hair cut.
Word. “Is there BLOOD. In my HAIR.”
How diva. How Gorgeous. How hot is Alexander in general, much less as Eric.
6 times sexiest man in Sweden. I know it is not a big country.. but 6 times. LOL
Yeah, thats about when I fell for Eric too. But tonight..wow. And then watching him break down and cry at the end. I’m totally smitten.
Amen! on the haircut. That’s one sexy and talented Swede.
Agreed..! Likes Eric since the 1st season but 2nd season really makes him stand out.. Please give us more Sookie/naked Eric!!
Season 2 episode 2 is full of all my favorite Eric moments…except for last night’s episode!
Probably when he was sitting in Bill’s bath tub last season, waiting for Bill to come home so he could “request” Sookie’s help with some trouble at the bar. Last night was good too. That smirk he gives when Sookie starts sucking out the 2nd piece of silver was too hot.
Yep. That’s it.
The range that Skarsgard shows as Eric is…unbelievable. He even acted bad acting convincingly in this ep. He’s a real treasure that one.
haha! Glad someone else noticed that. “I’m… dying… uhhn” What a ham? Of course, Eric can do better, but he knew he didn’t need to make the effort. That’s opportunism.
Eric had already glamoured me from the books, but his introduction last season was great. His presence this season is overwhelming, and I hope Alan Ball realizes that most fans want to see MORE Eric!! The forums are insane today. lol
Oh yes girlfriend especially after that bed scene last night..HOt HOT HOT!!! ….lol
I agree. I am one who hates how AB seems to be making Bill into a goody goody boring vampire in the hopes he can stop the Swedish Freight Train of Hotness that is Alexander Skarsgard. I hate to tell him.. its too late. LOL
Oh my goodness! That is the most hilarious comment. Let the train roll on honey!
thank you…i’m not alone
Swedish Freight Train of Hotness! I love it. I’m gonna have to remember that one. I totally agree!
All aboard!
He was already my favorite from the books, but I’ve loved Alexander since his very first scene in Fangtasia! It’s also hilarious how teeny Bill looks next to him.
I know!! LMAO!! I love how Bill’s little slap didn’t even phase Eric at all. Bill looks so tiny next to all 6′4″ of SEXY that is Eric. *drool*
I agree bunker, when Eric got a haircut I saw him in totally different light! Loved his scene with Godric last night, very moving.
I think Eric became awesomer the second Alexander Skarsgård – who was the coolest mofo in Generation Kill – there’s a reason they called him the Iceman! – was cast in the role. If none of you Eric fans have seen it, I strongly suggest you check it out immediately. Generation Kill. From the guys who brought you The Wire. Alex/Eric is basically the front-and-center main guy. You’ll love it.
OMG thanks for the scoop – I’ll definitely have to check out this….the Wire wsa superb, so I have no doubt GK – and Eric will be equally as good.
Thank you. I will certainly check it out. Anything to see Alexander’s fine butt I’m game to watch.
Generation Kill is awesome! I don’t even like war shows as a general rule. But he is amazing and that show was really good.
Yes. GK is amazing. My husband said it is just how men act when they are together in a group. Each one trying to out gross the other. Some of the most off-color but absolutely hilarious dialogue too. Besides that, it was gripping story. Loved it!
Gen. Kill was a great series but definitely testosterone-laden.It shows how men socializing in a way that I, as a woman, had a hard time understanding. But there is much humor and pathos. It was worth sticking with to the end.
Generation Kill is AWESOME!! Alexander Skarsgard rocked in it!