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 Read the full post.
Aug 17
2009
12:09 PM ET
'True Blood': The precise moment Eric earned his hottest new vampire title
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Erik is hooter than Bill, but Bill is of course what every girl would want in a boyfriend; sweet, caring, truthful, good in the sack…but returning to Erik, yes he is hotter and I knew that back in season 1 with the long hair, sitting on that throne and being TOTALLY interested in Sookie,to the point of annoying Bill all the time.
Bill truthful? I recommend you read the books soon.
Yes, but we are talking about show’s Bill, not book Bill. TB’s Bill is faithfull and caring boyfriend.
There still gonna have him be a total a-hole and break sookies heart other wise the whole sookie eric thing ain’t gonna work! Team Eric from the start!
No he is not. Even if they dont decide to follow the books closely at all. There are things being dropped about Bill not being quite the best Bill ever. Pay attention to the first season, very close attention to several conversations he has with the other vampires and one particular one towards the end of season One with Eric.
Speak for yourself, m’dear. This girl would date Erik over Bill any day of the week and twice on Sundays.
I am right there with ya, Mariah. I never liked Bill, books or show. It’s always been about Eric. Bill is boring and self-righteous! Eric may be opportunistic, but he takes care of the people that he cares about. I’d take him any day!
I 2nd 3rd and 4th that sentiment. Bill is a pushover and what woman wants a man like that?
I just starting to reading the books. Finished book 1 and on to Book 2. As far as the show, Bill was hot in S1 but S2 Eric has the upper hand. I can’t decide which one. I love the southern gentleman charm of bill and the commitment but the intrigue of Eric is powerful as well. He’s mysterious and he has a passionate side but he is not going to show it to everyone.
Bill is a big fat liar in the books (the show I’m waiting on) and for some of us “sweet” isn’t a virtue.
Book 3 sets the stage.
Book 4 seals the deal.
Though last week’s dream sequence made me hope and pray they skip straight to book 4. I’m tired of Lorena anyway!
I 2nd that. Hot and intriguing over “sweet” anytime. Btw, I wonder now that they have already used the Lorena-kidnapping-Bill plot what r they gonna do next season? Perhaps skip book 3 completely (I would like that although I think it’a bit unlikely) or merge books 3/4 and add some Alan Ball twists? Summer 2010 seems soooo far away now
Nadine.. if the show follows the books at all. Bill is soooo not truthful. Eric may be an opportunist, but he straight up about it and he is loyal.
Bill truthful? Let’s see – he lied about murdering Sookie’s uncle, he lied about murdering and turning Jessica, and he never told Sookie until this episode that her attraction to him might be completely based on her having taken HIS blood when she was beaten by the Ratrays. And that’s only if they don’t follow the books – that’s just from the tv show. He only tells the truth to her when he has to.
OMG- you are sooo right. I thought they were totally making boring Bill to be an angel on the show- which so completely stunk. But he has lied to Sookie many many times! Eric is oppotunistic but he is hot, loyal and as the last 2 shows prove willing to die for the ones he loves. Plus did everyone forget about the highly disturbing flashback seen of Bill and Lorena killing a girl and then doing the nasty right next to her as she slowly bled- real sweet southern gentleman. Atleast Eric doesn’t pretend to be something he’s not.
great observations! also, in the books (i think it;s in 8 or 9) eric tells sookie that he may not always tell her everything but he always tells her the truth. eric, eric, eric…
Sorry but I definitely do not agree that Bill is what every woman wants. Every woman I know really wants a hot bad boy who makes incredible love, and Eric fills that wish. Alexander Skarsgard plays the role to perfection.
I second that opinion! I’ll take a “hot badboy” any day over “sweet”.
Actually I think I would want Eric…100%. Screw Bill. I’m a book reader too. I can’t stand Bill.
Well.. first of all I have to say that I love Bill..i mean eric is hot in his bad boy blond feel..but Bill is so sexy and smooth. all one has to do is look at him in his first entrance at merlotte’s to see that! now although i want sookie/bill be together i do want sookie to hook up with eric.. if for nothing else to teach him about the love he says he knows nothing about..both actors are great.. but Bill is the sweet one..love both of them..i didnt enjoy last night’s show as much as i thought i would..didnt like Godric’s demise..he just wasnt in there near long enough.. what a super cool actor..maryanne, eggs..and her whole clan need to disappear asap..dont like this storyline at all…love me some lafayatte and jason
agree…and please get rid of the teen girl and sap boyfriend
Jeannie, I agree completely. Eric is hot, but Bill is true blue. And I have read all of the books twice. Eric is very manipulative. Bill is as much a victim as Sookie.
Bill is the best Vampire
I just finished las book (Dead and gone) and its just OMFG!!
i’ve known that theres going to be SOMETHING between Sookie and Eric, but i didint know the series are going to pop that so quickly!!
Well, “Dead to the World” is where I (and Sookie) fell for Eric (book four or five of the series). Bill isn’t quite as good a guy as you want him to be and Eric isn’t quite as bad.
I’m very glad they’ve “sped up” the Sookie/Eric connection present in the books. I agree, Bill … not truthful from the get-go. After watching last night’s episodes though, and having read ALL the books thusfar, it leads me to wonder what is real for Sookie? When she first drank Bill’s blood, then became attracted to him, was that real or just the blood bond? Now, same with Eric? How will she know what is real and what is blood bond? OTOH, she is immune to being “glamoured” and the blood doesn’t seem to effect her as it does others, so perhaps the BB is more of just a connection for her, but the feelings are real??? Pondering on this for now…
Yeah i agree I wonder if she would have been so into Bill if she had never drank his blood on the show. I mean last night she onl had a tiny bit of Erics blood and was instantly dreaming about him, but shes had massive amounts of Bills blood. hmm..
Good question. After the show ended I sat wondering how come Sookie didn’t question her sexual attraction to Bill once she learned drinking his blood would make her sexually attracted to him.
I fell for Eric in “Club Dead” when he and Sookie are in bed together at the Mississippi vampire nest and later when he saves her from the werewolves…and then obviously the shower scene in “Dead to the World.” I feel bad for Bill, but how can she ever trust him when everything was based on a lie.
If the show follows the books even a little than you’ll find out Bill and Sookie are even more based on a lie than you would ever think. Bill turns out to be the biggest liar of all…
It was when he was on Generation Kill.
YES!! The shower scene!!! Oh! To be that bar of soap! Sigh….
already love eric from the books since i read it years ago, specifically the last few chapters of the 2nd book “Living Dead in Dallas”, i’ve been visualizing him everytime i read the book and Alex exceeded my imaginations, he’s perfect for the role and he made me love eric more the first time i saw him sitting in the middle of Fangtasia! THE CHARACTER AND THE ACTOR ARE BOTH HOT!!
The very first episode that Eric graced the screen 1×04. He just gets better and better with every episode and now that I’m reading the books, I love him even more. ASkars is amazingly gorgeous and he and Anna Paquin have fantasic chemistry. Eric was so wonderful this episode from when he was being his devious self to dream!Eric (who was a lot like book!Eric) to the gut-wrenching scene with Godric. Absolutley love him.
When he was in the bathtub last season and angry because he texted Bill three times and Bill had not yet replied!
That’s what I was about to say! My Eric moment that I fell for him is from Season 1 when he is taking a bath tub in Bill’s house and listening to Swedish music. He looks so nonchalant and relaxed like there is nothing wrong with being in another man’s house and taking a random bath with candles. Eric cracks me up!!
My favorite Eric scene thus far though would have to be this past episode”I Will Rise Up.” When Sookie calls Eric an a-hole & he says ” I do believe I can feel her emotions.” I think I might’ve rewound that scene a few times cause it is so funny. For drama, the Eric/ Godric scene was so emotional and touching. Alexander Skarsgard’s best performance on the show to date.
The person up there who said they were team Bill because he is sweet, caring, truthful..blah blah blah, clearly hasn’t read the books. Those are all of Eric’s qualities from day one. Bill is a liar. He is brutal and he treats Sookie like a little doll he can dress up and play with.
Team Eric all the way…from the books clearly. The first time I saw AS in the role, I knew it was perfect…so that would be Season 1 Episode 4.
The show and books are different, and characters are different. We are talking about the show’s characters on this blog.
I agree Carrie. And Jon, I believe the show will go that way too. But for now theree is such foreshadowing that Bill is not what he appears to be.
Season 1, episode 8 “The Fourth Man in the Fire” – Sookie goes to Fangtasia to use her telepathic abilities to help Eric.
That was the first time Eric totally rocked the black tank top!
Alexander Skarsgard is the star of Generation Kill. It’s a must see for all of his fans.
Why aren’t any of his Swedish language movies available in the US yet ???
I think last episode’s leaning and lingering “Trust me” to Sookie put Eric’s vampire hotness into a fever pitch. Episode 8 season 2.
AMEN!!!! I would trust him, over and over and over again. And again in the morning.
AAAAAAHAHAHAHA! Emily, that was the most hilarious comment so far! I think we were all thinking the same thing!
Couldn’t have said it better myself!!
Season 1 episode 4 the first time they show Eric sitting in Fangtasia!
agreed, hot from the start but yes, the most recently aired episodes seal the deal for sure! Plus how about seeing him fly.
Have to say…very first time I saw Eric…clinched it for me.
Team Eric all the way!!
OMG! I am so in love with Eric. I was a Bill and Sam fan in the early episodes of season 1, then Eric started to catch my eye towards the end. When he cut his hair in season 2, I knew I was hooked. Then last night’s scene with Sookie sealed it. I had sweet dreams of Eric all night!
Me too!! I hate to admit it but I couldn’t stop thinking of Eric last night and all day today! He’s so freakin’ HOT! Last nights episode did for me for sure…Alex is soo beautiful I think I’m in love- Brad Pitt can suck it!
I liked Eric in season 1, but I fell hard when he asked Lafayette if there was blood in his hair. Alexander is perfect as Eric.
great minds think alike