Alan Ball Sheds Light on Season Opener

There’s been a lot of commenting on last night’s True Blood season premiere about some of the things that occurred and how much went on in one episode. We totally loved it and I’m glad that Alan took the time to give us some details. Alan Ball explains what the intent was in moving the story forward a year and a half. “We wanted to get all of our characters into somewhat of a new place. To give Jason (Ryan Kwanten) time to have actually become a sheriff’s deputy. To have Bill (Stephen Moyer) be the king. To have Arlene (Carrie Preston)’s baby be born.”

Alan explains Tara’s choice in new partners as well, crediting Rutina Wesley for being so brave and willing to attempt going this route with her character. “Look at Tara’s history with men,” he suggested. “If anybody has a reason to try something new, I think she does. It didn’t seem like it was that outlandish given her history and who the character was.” That makes sense! Tara went through an awful lot of hurt the first three seasons, and it was all done by men. Also, Tara has been itching for a change from Bon Temps since we first met her. It looks like change is doing her a good turn.

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