Ep 1. She's Not There

Sookie Stackhouse, telepathic waitress of Bon Temps, Louisiana, has gone missing. Her friends and family are at a loss for her sudden disappearance. Meanwhile, vampire Bill Compton is now the king of Louisiana and is struggling to keep the peace between humans and vampires after the exposure of their existence to the world. He turns to his vampire sheriff Eric Northman for help in finding Sookie.

As the investigation into Sookie's disappearance continues, her brother Jason has a run-in with a group of mysterious men who seem to be after him. He also begins a precarious relationship with the were-panther Crystal, who warns him about the dangers of their community.

Meanwhile, Sam Merlotte, the shape-shifting owner of the local bar, has to deal with personal and professional problems, including a new employee with a dangerous secret.

As the characters search for answers, they discover a new supernatural being that threatens to disrupt the balance of power. The season's central antagonist, a witch named Marnie, is introduced, and it's soon revealed that she has a personal vendetta against vampires.

In addition to the witch, the season introduces several new characters, including a powerful vampire named Tara, a coven-witch named Holly, and a dangerous werewolf named Marcus. As the season progresses, the characters' relationships are tested as they navigate the dangers of the supernatural world.

Overall, True Blood season 4 episode 1 is a thrilling start to a season full of new challenges and intense conflicts. It sets up the season's central mystery while also introducing new characters and deepening the relationships between existing ones. Fans of the show will not want to miss this exciting premiere.