The HBO series True Blood was centered around vampires living among humans, starring Bill Compton and Eric Northman, two vampires with a complex relationship with the protagonist, Sookie Stackhouse. They are portrayed as bad guys, with Bill belonging to a group with a world takeover agenda, and Eric being a manipulative, ruthless vampire who owns a bar. Their feud officially began in season three, and the show’s final moments saw Bill questing for the true death and Eric becoming wealthy from a Japanese invention. The resolution to their feud left fans wondering what would have happened if they had fought to the death.
The Battle of the Bad Guys: Bill Compton vs. Eric Northman
Introduction
True Blood, the HBO series, captured fan’s attention when it premiered in 2008. It was a story of vampires co-existing with humans in a small Louisiana town. The TV show presented us with two characters, Bill Compton and Eric Northman, who happened to be vampires that were more complex and captivating than the rest. They were both bad guys, and both had a rocky relationship with Sookie Stackhouse, the protagonist.
Who are Bill and Eric?
Bill Compton and Eric Northman are significant characters in the True Blood series. They are both vampires and have lived for many centuries. Eric is the oldest vampire on the show, while Bill is over 170 years old. Bill Compton was a confederate soldier in the Civil War. He was turned into a vampire during the war and began living his life as one. Eric Northman, on the other hand, was a Viking warrior before becoming a vampire over 1,000 years ago.
The Bad Guys
Most of the characters in True Blood are divided into good and evil, and Bill and Eric happen to be on the bad guys’ side. Bill was initially introduced as Sookie’s love interest, but as the show progressed, it was revealed that he had some dark secrets. He belonged to a group called the Authority, who had an agenda to take over the world. He’s done some heinous things, including killing Sookie’s vampire godmother and almost draining her faery godmother’s blood.
Eric, on the other hand, is a ruthless vampire who owns a bar in Bon Temps, Louisiana. He’s manipulative and has a long history of betrayal. Despite being a bad guy, Eric’s sense of humor and sarcasm has made him a fan favorite. He’s also shown some vulnerable moments, like when he reaches out to Sookie for help during season 4 when he loses his memory.
The Feud
Bill and Eric have a complicated relationship that goes beyond their rivalry in love for Sookie. The feud between them officially began in season 3 when Eric’s maker, Godric, disappeared. Bill had been hiding him, and Eric felt like Bill betrayed him. Bill also hates Eric for turning his wife, who later became a monster, into a vampire. The two characters have had several physical altercations that usually end in a draw.
The Showdown
By the seventh and final season, the bad guys’ battle had escalated. Bill had become sick with Hep-V, a fatal virus that affected vampires. In his quest for a cure, he believed that he needed to die and “meet the true death.” Eric, who had contracted Hep-V as well, had gone into hiding, but it was discovered that he had been kidnapped. Sookie and Bill team up to save Eric, and in the process, Sookie turns to Bill to save his life using her faery blood.
As the final episode approaches, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown. Bill wants to die, Eric wants to live, and Sookie is caught in the middle. The last scene we see of Bill and Eric, it seems like their feud is over. They are sitting in a cemetery, reminiscing about the past and enjoying each other’s company. However, in the final moments of the show, Eric and Pam become wealthy thanks to an invention in Japan that produces a synthetic plasma that will replace blood for vampires. Bill shows up, wanting to say goodbye to Sookie, and they share a moment before Bill finally meets the true death. Eric shows up to see Bill’s final moments and offers to “take care of” Sookie. However, she refuses, and he respects her wishes, leaving into the night with Pam.
Conclusion
True Blood’s Bill Compton and Eric Northman are two of the most complex characters in the show. They were both bad guys, but their complex relationship made them fan favorites. The battle between these two characters was an exciting plot point in the series, and fans were always curious about their next move. In the end, the feud was resolved, and they found a common ground. However, it still left fans wondering: what would have happened if Eric and Bill had fought to the death? They might never know.