Throw in a handful of other subplots of varying quality, and nobody will accuse «True Blood» of skimping on narrative threads or action, even if some of it is of the fang - gnashing variety and risks choking on its own excess. (variety.com)
There's also a whole other subplot involving Peter Sarsgaard's human villain Hector Hammond, who becomes infected with the Parallax and gains powers similar to those of Jordan. (filmireland.net)
Two other subplots involve Abby (Paula Malcomson) and the fact that she spends more time with Ray's brothers than she does with her husband. (vulture.com)