Why do they have to be "edgy"?  How do you know they're just not less uptight like the rest of America? How do you know they're not as concerned about offending middle - Bible thumping - America than the other networks?  Hell, Showtime shows just as muc nudity now - have you ever seen Weeds?  I don't think has to do at all with trying to be "edgy".  I think it's about letting the creators do what they want without trying to restrict them too much.  HBO isn't making the show they're just putting it on their channel and not being to controlling.

I don't believe anything in True Blood is done to show how "edgy" HBO is; the violence, sex or language is just a part of the story. I watched the first season of True Blood and wasn't all that impressed; for me it was a bit boring most of the time. So far, I've enjoyed the second season a lot. The show really seems to have gotten its legs and hit its stride.

So Maryanne is the minotaur lady?

I really enjoy the show.  This week's episode was probably one of the most humorous episodes so far.  I suspect it is going to be like taking a deep breath before they plunge headlong into frentic storytelling for several episodes.

I watched this show since the beginning and have to say it has improved each episode.  Sookie is a fox.  I want to go to a Maryanne orgy-party sans the dirt munching.  My only real complaint is with the acting of "Bill."  I get the whole jaded, steely eyed vampire but he is so over the top with it is just plain silly.

Yes Hanso, it looks like she's the bull-bitch.

Yo that dirt eating was weird as hell. 

I wanna know what's up with the pig.  The detective is still looking for it.

I think the pig is either Eggs or her servant.  What purpose he serves I don't know but I bet whoever it is it's a shapeshifter like Sam - and that's why she used to want Sam so bad.  As for her other motives I have no idea but I bet one of them involves Eggs and Tara hooking up for some reason as well.

And what's up with the mind reader Sookie met at the end?  That was such a great scene.  I'm glad they are bringing that part of her to the forefront again because it has been on the backburner for these early episodes so far. 

And I wonder what the deal with Sam's new love interest is?  She knows what he is and has the scars from a Maryanne attack.  She's probably a shape shifter as well who somehow survived an attack from Maryanne and will maybe help Sam to bring her down.

I wouldn't say they put in on the backburner, DDiaz, because her ability is the reason that she was "asked" to go to Dallas  in the first place.

Great episode, and it looks like Maryann finally got Sam hooked now as well; if this new blonde employee, forget her name already, is working for her.  I think she is, unless people that know the books know otherwise??

It hasn't been too edgy with the nudity this season so far.  Sure, Anna still looks great and continues to show her goods, but been there seen that haha.  But otherwise it's just been random background extra women at Maryann's parties.  Jessica, Maryann, Sam's new woman, and Jason's new obsession in the spiritual leader's wife are four other character's that should've easily shown skin by now, and probably won't if they haven't already.   

Gets on my nerves when cable shows promise sex and nudity, but they only deliver the goods for so long, until they start toning it down thinking that the show itself should be enough to keep the regular viewers.  Californication, Entourage, Big Love, etc. etc. etc. are some examples.  And sure they're right....but still!!!  Season 2 needs its season 1's Lizzy Caplan.

But enough of sounding like a perv, terrific show haha!!