I do think it's a shame that Bill has become such a crappy character nowadays. I rewatched some early eps recently and he was so much better in the first season. I thought he was great, much sexier too. Those first few sex scenes with him and Sookie are hot hot hot!
It's not the tv show's fault really as the same thing happens in the books too. Eric starts becoming more and more central as the books go on.
I feel the same way about Tara too. Great in the first season, but she irritates the hell out of me now.
Ilythia - I agree with you about Calvin Norris. Who the hell was that weirdo? He was nothing like the image I had of Calvin!
Liv77 - Glad I could help! James Frain looked especially creepy. Looks like he will make a good Franklin.