Although I’ve been a long-term fan of Alan Ball, I was diabolically bored by series 2 of True Blood, which Ball developed for TV.
The only saving grace was Eric Northman. Before becoming a vampire, Eric was a Viking. Viking to vampire. Really, it’s too much. *swoons*
So I was thinking Eric should be excised from the True Blood swill and given his own TV show.
What would happen on his show, you ask? Here’s a snippet of how it might go.
INT. MEDIEVAL CASTLE – NIGHT
A large ornate bathroom. The tub is filled. A crystal wine glass of blood-red liquid sits on the ledge.
ERIC enters. He is naked.
ERIC
(sexily)
Blah blah blah…(etc.)
EXT. FORREST CLEARING – NIGHT
The moon is full. Owls hoot and animals cry out. Leaves rustle eerily.
ERIC enters. He is naked.
ERIC
(angrily)
Blah blah blah…(etc.)
You see what I mean? It writes itself.