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Bill, Sookie, and Jessica travel to Dallas to carry out Eric's mission, while Maryann throws Tara a party for her birthday.

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Michael Lehmann

Writers:

Alan Ball (creator), Charlaine Harris ("Sookie Stackhouse" novels by) | 1 more credit »
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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
Anna Camp ... Sarah Newlin
Nelsan Ellis ... Lafayette Reynolds
Michelle Forbes ... Maryann Forrester
Todd Lowe ... Terry Bellefleur
Michael McMillian ... Steve Newlin
Jim Parrack ... Hoyt Fortenberry
Carrie Preston ... Arlene Fowler
William Sanderson ... Sheriff Bud Dearborne
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Storyline

As per her deal with Eric, Sookie and Bill travel to Dallas to help find the missing head of the local vampire community. They take Jessica along but on arrival, the driver meeting them attempts to abduct Sookie. Maryann throws a party for Tara who has now moved into Sookie's house. A lot of people show up and once again she weaves her magic, revealing something interesting about herself in the process. Sam Merlotte isn't sure starting a relationship with Daphne is a good idea but she tells him she knows his secret. Lafayette is still recovering from his wounds when Eric makes him a proposition. Jason is still making an impression at Church camp and is asked to move in with Sarah and Steve Newlin. Written by garykmcd

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Trivia

While staying in hotel Carmilla, Sookie checks out the adult channels on the tv. They are titled Intercourse With The Vampire: The Sexual History of Vampires, His First FANGBANG: Who Will He Choose? and Co-Ed Chowdown: Real Fangs Hot Vamp on Vamp Action! See more »

Goofs

Tara goes to visit LaFayette and he goes to the door to let her in, but he pretends to turn an already unlocked deadbolt. See more »

Quotes

Eggs: Hey, what were cryin' about?
Tara Thornton: [wiping tears away] I always cry on my birthday. It's always the worst day. No matter what I do, I end up cryin'. 'Cause my birthday always sucks.
Eggs: Well, this is the year that changes. I promise you that.
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Features Jason and the Argonauts (1963) See more »

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Rhythm Bound
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Written by Steve Buyers
Performed by Steve Buyers
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Soldiers of the Sun
31 October 2009 | by claudio_carvalhoSee all my reviews

Jason shows great leadership and attitude and is invited to join the elite group "Soldiers of the Sun" and move to Sarah and Steve Newlin house. Tara tells Maryann that she is moving to Sookie's house. Sam swims in the lake with Daphne and decides to stay in Bon Temps a little longer. It is Tara's birthday and she decides to visit her cousin Lafayette; however he is seriously wounded and asks her to leave him alone. Out of the blue, Eric visits Lafayette and offers his blood to heal his wound. Meanwhile, Bill, Sookie and Jessica travel to Dallas to the Hotel Carmilla as agreed with Eric to investigate the disappearance of the powerful vampire Godric. However, the driver of the limousine attempts to kidnap Sookie, but Bill saves her. They interrogate the driver and they find that the church is behind the attack. Daphne tells Sam that she knows what he is, and she discloses that she is also a shape shifter. Maryann promotes a birthday party for Tara and she uses her ability to transform it in an orgy.

This episode is divided in interesting and boring parts. Jason and the Fellowship of the Sun is a ridiculous, boring and long segment. Maryann, Sam and Daphne are the most interesting characters of this show. The power of Maryann is intriguing and I do not know whether she is a demon that feeds of the sexual energy in the bacchanal that she creates with her power. Despite being the lead character, Sookie is annoying with her fake accent and grimaces while speaking usually stupid lines. Fortunately Bill and Jessica save most of the scenes with this irritating character. The name "Hotel Carmilla" is certainly homage to the Gothic novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Last but not the least, there are excessive sex scenes. My vote is seven.

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Release Date:

12 July 2009 (USA) See more »

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