@Thomas,
They set up a lot of plot lines. It has good possibilities.
If it wasn't Eric, then who kidnapped Bill, and why?
I like the Magistrate character. This season I'm hoping they reveal more of the story which shows how Bill is the only vampire who knows that that Eric is dealing vampire blood, and why Bill came to Bon Temps. I would also like to understand why the Queen is promoting the selling of V. Is it purely hedonistic on her part to get more money, or is there a deeper motivation.