A Compensatory Brightness: Watching True Blood S4

The HBO drama hit True Blood was the most talked-about show on television when it aired from 2008-2014, and Jacob Clifton at Television Without Pity has been part of that conversation since it started. A COMPENSATORY BRIGHTNESS is the fourth of six volumes, collecting Jacob’s popular columns from the show's Summer 2011 season.

A witch inside of another witch turns Eric into a baby, which Sookie then dates. Tara goes from Fight Club to Witch Club, and then everybody becomes a witch or is against witches. Bill is just trying to figure it out. And Jessica and Jason break Hoyt's heart a few times.

Over fifteen years writing and creating communities at Television Without Pity, Jacob Clifton was noted by industry and fans alike for his positive analytical approach and ebullient humor. His weekly columns—on shows ranging from American Idol to The Apprentice, Battlestar Galactica to Gossip Girl, Homeland to Pretty Little Liars and more—set off a decade of conversations across the internet.

Now, with the former site defunct and a Gawker editorship in the rearview, Jacob is excited to release these definitive, heavily revised editions of those classic recaps at jacobclifton.com. Please visit for more info and join the mailing list!