" Strange Love " is the pilot episode of the HBO series True Blood , which premiered on September 7, 2008. It introduces the town of Bon Temps, Louisiana, two years after vampires have "come out of the coffin" following the invention of synthetic blood, Tru Blood.
: Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress at Merlotte’s Bar and Grill, is instantly drawn to Bill Compton, a 173-year-old vampire, because she cannot read his mind. After overhearing a plan by the Rattrays (local "vampire drainers") to kidnap and drain Bill for his valuable blood, Sookie follows them and saves Bill using a silver chain. Strange LoveTrue Blood : Season 1 Episode 1
: The episode ends with a cliffhanger as the Rattrays brutally attack Sookie in the Merlotte’s parking lot as revenge for her interfering in their earlier plot against Bill. Episode Details Director/Writer : Alan Ball. " Strange Love " is the pilot episode
: Sookie’s best friend, Tara Thornton, quits her retail job and convinces Sam Merlotte to hire her as a bartender. After overhearing a plan by the Rattrays (local