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Clarissa Matthews

Clarissa Matthews

Clarissa Matthews contributes to TheAtlantic.com, mostly in the form of product management. She is a graduate of Swarthmore College and Columbia University's Publishing Institute and lives in Washington, D.C.

'True Blood' Finale: 'Everything Is Temporary'

'True Blood' Finale: 'Everything Is Temporary'

In Bon Temps, death is more of a lifestyle change than anything else… More »

The Most Frustrating 'True Blood' Episode of the Season

The Most Frustrating 'True Blood' Episode of the Season

Excess scenes, tired plotlines, inconsistent characters: What didn't go wrong this week?… More »

'True Blood': The Vampire-Witch War Escalates

'True Blood': The Vampire-Witch War Escalates

This week's episode, one of the best of the season, sees more blood and mayhem in Bon Temps… More »

'True Blood': Bad Times in Bon Temps

'True Blood': Bad Times in Bon Temps

Conflicts abound in this week's episode… More »

More Than One Way to Trade Identities on 'True Blood'

More Than One Way to Trade Identities on 'True Blood'

On episode 44, 'Spellbound,' we find out what happens when the residents of Bon Temps impersonate one another… More »

'True Blood': Like Romeo and Juliet, but Without Romeo or Juliet

'True Blood': Like Romeo and Juliet, but Without Romeo or Juliet

Two factions gear up for battle in the latest episode… More »

'True Blood': The Weird Normal of Jason Stackhouse

'True Blood': The Weird Normal of Jason Stackhouse

In a show where everyone has some sort of supernatural power, one character stands out for being entirely conventional… More »

'True Blood' and Religion: Christians vs. Vampires vs. Wiccans

'True Blood' and Religion: Christians vs. Vampires vs. Wiccans

What does the series believe about faith and damnation? This week's episode was infuriatingly vague.… More »

'True Blood': Minor Characters Take Center Stage

'True Blood': Minor Characters Take Center Stage

Marnie and Arlene's baby, new additions to the cast, are more compelling this week than old favorites like Bill and Sookie… More »

On 'True Blood,' Torturing, Stealing, and Cheating for the Greater Good

On 'True Blood,' Torturing, Stealing, and Cheating for the Greater Good

Characters committed a range of atrocities this week, from brainwashing to gang rape—but they did it with the best of intentions… More »

Lessons in Democracy, Courtesy of 'True Blood'

Lessons in Democracy, Courtesy of 'True Blood'

The vampire show's exploration of power structures is like a mini government text book, wrapped up in blood and fairy dust… More »

'True Blood': What's Good, What's Weird, What's Next

'True Blood': What's Good, What's Weird, What's Next

How the finale will please—and puzzle—fans, and what to do now that the season is over… More »

'True Blood' Season Finale: What You Need to Know

'True Blood' Season Finale: What You Need to Know

The HBO vampire show wraps up Sunday night. How to prepare, even if you haven't been watching… More »

'True Blood': Best and Worst End-of-Season Plot Twists

'True Blood': Best and Worst End-of-Season Plot Twists

With just one episode until the finale, a look at which story lines are interesting and original, and which are not… More »

'True Blood': A Twisted Family Tree

'True Blood': A Twisted Family Tree

This week's episode brought countless revelations about the characters' genealogies… More »

'True Blood': A Vampire-Human Race War Approaches

'True Blood': A Vampire-Human Race War Approaches

With three more episodes left in the season, the show looks like it's headed for a dramatic finale… More »

'True Blood': When Good Advice Falls on Deaf Ears

'True Blood': When Good Advice Falls on Deaf Ears

The residents of Bon Temps get good counsel on this week's episode—but refuse to act on it… More »

'True Blood': One Death, Countless Questions

'True Blood': One Death, Countless Questions

One character finally bites the dust, while many issues remain unresolved for the rest of the living—and undead—cast… More »

'True Blood': 5 Questions That Need Answers

'True Blood': 5 Questions That Need Answers

The gore in this week's episode can't distract the audience from these glaring mysteries: dog fighting, an unusual new character, and more… More »

'True Blood': 5 Scenes That Did Nothing to Advance the Plot

'True Blood': 5 Scenes That Did Nothing to Advance the Plot

This week's episode was heavy on filler moments, which were fun but left many questions hanging… More »

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