This series is based upon the Sookie Stackhouse books (the Southern Vampire Mysteries) by Charlaine Harris.
A great series that has a gay man as a main character, and at least one openly gay vampire. In addition to this, this series is worth watching for even more reasons. With the Religious Reich stating things like 'God hates fangs' and vampires are 'coming out of the casket,' and with vampires fighting for the right to get married, it is clear that vampires are this world's queers. This connection is even stated direction by the show's creator, who commented 'For me, part of the fun of this whole series is that it’s about vampires, so it’s not that serious ... However, they do work as a metaphor for gays . . . for anyone that's misunderstood. At the same time it’s not a metaphor at all.'
Lafayette, the black, drug-dealing, short-order cook is openly gay. Malcolm, an despicable elder vampire, may be coded as being gay, as he prefers to drink from men. During a flashback we find out that his current 'donor' is gay and blames the vampires for his boyfriend walking out on him. In episode eight we meet Eddy, a meek and timid gay vampire who is new to the vampire lifestyle.
s1e01. Two years after vampires have 'come out of the coffin', the life of 25-year-old waitress Sookie Stackhouse is changed when 175-year-old Bill Compton walks into Merlotte's Bar in Bon Temps, Louisiana.
s1e03. Bill lays claim to Sookie in order to protect her from a cadre of his vampire 'friends.' Including a pansexual African American female vampire and a potentially gay vampire.
s1e08. Introduction of Eddy, the gay vampire.
s1e09. Eddy, the gay vampire, is a central character in this episode.
s1e10. Eddy, the gay vampire, is a central character in this episode.
s3e3 Gay vampire power couple is revealed
3x3 - The gay vampire king expresses his commitment. Pam shows her same-sex interest
3x5 - A new suitor for Lafayette is discovered
3-6, Lafayette kisses his new suitor, Eric seduces the king.
3-8, Eric accomplishes his sedution
3-9 - The speaker shows her colors
3-10, Lafayette and Jesus, as well as Eric, deal with gay prejudice and recriminations. Russell gets desperate
3-11 Eric taunts the king
4-1 Tara shows new colors. Lafayette and Jesus attend a séance
4-2. Lafayette and Tara acknowledge their relationships
4-5 Sookie finds out about Tara
4-6 Tara and her girlfriend deal with who Tara really is
4-8. Lafayette is possessed by the spirit of a woman
4-10 - 4-11 - Layfayette is taken over by yet another spirit
6x10 - Sookie is surprised by Jason's new girlfriend.
