Monday 18 June 2012

True Blood Mythology

True Blood Mythology Biography
True Blood is a seductively popular show featuring vampires and a variety of other supernatural creatures existing in our ordinary world. If you haven’t seen it before, or even if you have, you might be wondering why we describe it as cosmic. Vampires, blood, and all sorts of dark themes and creatures abound, yet this show also features some incredible social commentary and weaves in some wonderful mythology. In this article, we’ll explore True Blood in depth and discover the secrets that lie underneath the surface.
The below trailer for season 2 will give you a feel for the show. Then we’ll introduce you to the characters, take a deeper look at the mythological undertones throughout the series, and relate them to the overall theme of darkness versus light, or rather, the shades of grey within us all.
Bon Temps is hit by a series of grisly murders, and the waitresses at Merlotte’s seem to be the prime targets. Each of them had been with a vampire in the past, so many suspect Bill or another vampire is responsible. Sookie’s grandmother is killed next, though she was not the intended victim. Over time it becomes clear that the culprit is someone in the town, and Sookie is hot on his trail, determined to catch the killer. Each of the victims had associated with vampires, so naturally Sookie fears she may be next. She eventually finds out it was Rene, the husband of fellow Merlotte’s waitress Arlene. Rene’s hatred of vampires made him kill his sister and several other innocents. The whole town was so quick to judge a vampire, yet it was one of their own kind who was to blame.
Meanwhile, back in Bon Temps, trouble is brewing as a new character, Maryann Forrester, shakes up the town. She is played by the fabulous actress Michelle Forbes. We know very little about her at first, except that she’s incredibly generous to Sookie’s friend Tara, bailing her out of jail and offering her a place to stay at her luxurious mansion. Tara is slow to trust Maryann, but over time she gives in, surrounded by delicious food, all the marijuana she can smoke, and the affections of Maryann and her strange friends. Sam Merlotte, owner of the restaurant, has a history with Maryann that he won’t reveal. He once attempted to steal from her when he was on the run as a young boy. She taunts and teases him throughout the season, content in the fact that she can reveal him as a shape-shifter if he crosses her. Maryann has powers too, but for a while she doesn’t reveal them. She appears to be nothing more than a fun-loving woman, bringing drinks to the table and life to the party. Everyone wants to dance when Maryann’s around…but no one knows exactly why.

True Blood Mythology
True Blood Mythology
True Blood Mythology
True Blood Mythology
True Blood Mythology
True Blood Mythology
True Blood Mythology
True Blood Mythology
True Blood Season 4: Mythological Creatures - Witches
True Blood: Season 3 - Mythological Creatures: Werewolves (HBO)

No comments:

Post a Comment