Welcome to truest blood, the official true blood podcast.

I'm Kristen Bauer, and I'm Deborah Ann Mool, and you've been invited in.

Welcome back to truest blood, where we sink our fangs into the series episode by episode.

This week, we will delve into I Will Rise Up, written by Nancy Oliver, and directed by Scott Wynand.

Two geniuses, and you know, relationships get really complicated in this episode of 209.

Some bonds are healed, some are broken, and others are just lost forever.

So we're going to look at many examples, a few examples, and then we're just going to let you in on what it truly takes to be a background performer on a show like true blood that relies on background performers.

And then we are thrilled to share with you all our conversation with Alan Hyde.

His portrayal of Godrick is riveting, and it is even more impressive when you find out how old he was at the time.

So most of his work, you might not be familiar with, because it's centered in Denmark, but we were lucky enough to be graced with his prolific talent for a short but very memorable run.

I cry every time, every time it reaches a very tearful climax this week on true blood.

And boom, Luke's vampire killing vest explodes, decimating Godrick's home, while Bill goes after the other soldiers of the sun trying to escape.

Eric selflessly shielded Suki from the blast, riddled with silver, he asked her to suck it out so he can heal himself.

Eric, I can't. It's too gross, and it's you.

But feeling she has no alternative, she does as asked until Eric reveals it was all rused, form the blood bond with her he so richly desires.

Furious, she and Bill vow their undying hate for him, despite the erotic dreams of Eric that now haunt Suki's vee-laced mind.

In Bantam, Tara and eggs are all beat up and don't know why.

Marianne thinks it's a small price to pay for bliss and shrugs it off, but luckily Lafayette does not.

He and Lady Mae show up at Suki's house and manage to drag an enchanted Tara kicking and screaming away from the ominous hold of Marianne.

I don't know what you is, but I'm feeling it and use a soulless bitch.

Meanwhile, Hoyt has a heart talk with his mama and sets an ultimatum.

Maxine better get on board with Jessica or lose him forever.

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