Frenzy (30 Aug. 2009)

Bill visits the vampire Queen of Louisiana to see what he can learn about Maryann and how they might be able to defeat her. The Queen isn't too preoccupied with Bill's requirements but does... See full summary »

Director:

Daniel Minahan

Writers:

Alan Ball (creator), Charlaine Harris ("Sookie Stackhouse" novels by),

Stars:

Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Anna Paquin	...	Sookie Stackhouse
Stephen Moyer	...	Bill Compton
Sam Trammell	...	Sam Merlotte
Ryan Kwanten	...	Jason Stackhouse
Rutina Wesley	...	Tara Thornton
Chris Bauer	...	Andy Bellefleur
Mehcad Brooks	...	Eggs
Nelsan Ellis	...	Lafayette Reynolds
Michelle Forbes	...	Maryann Forrester
Todd Lowe	...	Terry Bellefleur
Jim Parrack	...	Hoyt Fortenberry
Carrie Preston	...	Arlene Fowler
William Sanderson	...	Sheriff Bud Dearborne
Alexander Skarsgård	...	Eric Northman
Deborah Ann Woll	...	Jessica Hamby

Storyline

Bill visits the vampire Queen of Louisiana to see what he can learn about Maryann and how they might be able to defeat her. The Queen isn't too preoccupied with Bill's requirements but does eventually tell him what has to be done. Back in Bon Temps, those who are not under Maryann's control plan their next moves. Sam Merlotte decides they need help and visits Eric who reluctantly agrees to see what he can do. Sookie and Lafayette have to try and rescue Tara yet again after she escapes and returns to Sookie's house in an attempt to save Eggs. Hoyt storms out of Bill's house after he and Jessica have a big fight over his mother. His mother reveals a few truths about his father.

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Plot Keywords:

bisexual vampire | vampire human love

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Genres:

Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Romance | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Swedish

Release Date:

30 August 2009 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Clinton, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Your Face Goes Here Entertainment, Home Box Office (HBO)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

53 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jason mentions that he read about these events in a book and then states that "this is the oral history of the zombie war." He is most likely referring to World War Z, by Max Brooks.

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Goofs

When Tara is talking to her mother her blouse straps start up, then change positions, most noticeably her left which is down in some cuts, but up again in others. Since Tara is handcuffed to the table there isn't even the slight chance that she adjusted them and they slipped off again.

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Quotes

Sookie Stackhouse: [to Tara] You're bein' a fuckin' idiot!

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Connections

References The Stepford Wives (1975)

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Soundtracks

"Save Me Tonight"
Written by Bob Mair and Nick Vincent
Performed by Sonny Ellis
Courtesy of Black Toast Music

User Reviews

Worst True Blood episode ever!

'Frenzy' was the worst episode I have ever seen. The directing was laughable - the writing elementary - and the acting? The Queen was horrible! I couldn't believe what a terrible actress she was -- so I came here to see if she was like the daughter of the director or something. It was Evan Rachel Wood - ugh - why is she famous - she is bad bad bad. My only thought is that perhaps this was an episode to try and get new people interested in the series -- this could be why they explained things like soap opera characters do. Definitely had to be different director and writer than previous True Blood episodes because this show is usually brilliant - but this mess was not.