Mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin, in a Golden Globe-winning role) dives into a complicated relationship when she falls for vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) in a world where the undead live openly and drink synthetic blood. Trying to improve their image and legitimize their finances, the out-of-the-coffin bloodsuckers hire PR firms and contribute to influential Republican politicians, among other tactics. These discs included the following episodes:
Disc 4:
8. The Fourth Man in the Fire - Sookie braces herself for more tragedy. Tara thinks of a new approach with dealing with her anger by adopting a similar therapy to Lettie Mae. Amy charms a crowd showing a darker side to Jason after the V juice runs out. Bill persuades Sookie into helping Eric using her gifts to catch criminals. 3.63 stars (Dale-4, David-3.25)
9. Plaisir D'Amour - Bill's concern for Sookie's safety causes him to run afoul of the vampire's code. Meanwhile, Jason and Amy resort to extreme measures to satisfy their "V" habit, Tara follows in her mother's footsteps and Sam is tapped by Bill to look after Sookie. 3.13 stars (Dale-3.75, David-2.5)
10. I Don't Wanna Know - Sam divulges a secret to Sookie. Tara finally sees Miss Jeanette's true intentions. Sookie has visions that disturb her at an engagement party. Jason and Amy wonder what to do with Eddie. Bill is faced with a harsh punishment but the Magister has other ideas involving a human Jessica. 3.38 stars (Dale-3.75, David-3)
Disc 4: 3.38
Season 1: 3.26
Collection: 3.26
11. To Love is to Bury - Bill and Eric come out of the Tribunal astonished over events surrounding Jessica. Sookie and Sam visit a philandering police officer to get information behind the mystic visions. Jason and Amy ponder over their future. Lafayette decides to pay a state senator a visit on the campaign trail over his hypocrisy. Sookie and Sam begin to get closer. Jason lands himself in trouble with the law. 2.75 stars (Dale-3.5, David-2)
12. You'll Be the Death of Me - Sookie finds a connection to the murders in Bon Temps. Jason finds a new goal in life. Bill tempts fate, continuing to find a way to rescue Sookie from harm. Sam is troubled by a familiar face from his past. 2.63 stars (Dale-3.25, David-2)
The special features on Disc 5 are awesome. The TV ads and the "In Focus" television show were awesome!
Disc 5: 2.69
Season 1: 2.98
Collection: 2.98
The season didn't end well. Not sure about continuing or not. Just hasn't won either of us over 100%!