Entrevista con el Vampiro

I've been surprised by the number of reviewers have lamented that this is not Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, even crying out "Not one word written by Anne Rice!"

Actually, she and her son Christopher were heavily involved and were executive producers. And Anne herself wrote three of the episodes. She was proud of this work and happy for the reinvention of it.

It is possible to enjoy this even if you, as I did, read every book as they were written, awaiting each new volume and running to the bookstore as soon as they were released.

Is this different? Yes. And I'm glad for it. It's a way to enjoy the universe she created all over again without having to worry about some pristine, exact re-enactment. I can relax into it, seeing where it goes without expectation.

And it's a far cry better than the Brad Pitt/Tom Cruise debacle. I still shudder over that abomination.

It's excellently acted, the sets are magical, and the whole thing is quite enjoyable.

This show captivated me from start to finish! Although I hadn't read the book and only vaguely remembered the movie, the show's bold portrayal of love and passion left an indelible mark. The unabashed depiction of the relationship between Lestat and Louis might have deterred some viewers because of the homosexual theme, but I found it to be a beautiful and authentic portrayal of deep connection.

Sam Reid's performance as Lestat is nothing short of mesmerizing! His every mannerism, expression, and especially his voice, embody the essence of a vampire so convincingly that it feels almost real. Jacob Anderson's portrayal of Louis is equally remarkable, showcasing a depth and range that took me by surprise, especially knowing him from his stoic role as Grey Worm in Game of Thrones. The chemistry between Reid and Anderson is palpable, creating a dynamic that is both intense and moving.

Despite some people's reluctance to embrace the show's themes, they TRULY miss out on a TRULY exceptional series. The emotional resonance and impeccable performances made me smile and applaud by the end! Interview with the Vampire is a masterful blend of storytelling and acting prowess, with Sam Reid as the shining star who brings the entire show to life.

I actually enjoyed Interview with the Vampire even more than I thought I would. I liked the movie so I thought this would be a little bit of a disappointment but it wasn't. Far from it. This one actually takes place in our current year. Vampire Louie de Pointe du Lac is currently living in Dubai and is telling his life story to a journalist. The story starts in New Orleans in the 20th century and shows how he met the vampire Lestat du Lioncourt and how they started their family with the two of them and teen vampire Claudia. It's much like the movie where the story follows Louie telling his side of the story to the journalist. It's also different in many ways to the movie, not bad just different. I've actually come to like it even more than the movie.

I just finished watching it, binged whole two seasons in a few days, and oh my god! I wasn't expecting that! The show came out in 2022 and never got on my radar uptil a few days ago a clip of Dalieny Hays Claudia came to my feed where she is in the play asking a gentleman in the audience to remove his hat so she can remember all their faces and it intrigued me, as to what it was about, looking at the show name I realized I had watched the movie and I decided to give it a go. Started watching it casually while working but quickly realized I didn't want to miss seeing Lestat on screen! Such an incredible actor! His accent, his body language the way this character is portrayed is so original and just infused with beauty of all kinds! Mesmerizing, have not been impressed by someone's acting in such a long time! The season two Lestat and loius reunion is the perfect climax you wish most shows have but don't and it was perfect needless to mention Sam's acting in that scene bowled me! And turns out he has done a lot of prep and thought quite deeply about the character and IT SHOWS!!! And Santiago! Incredible acting from him, whoever these actors are deserve the recognition for their craft coz they have put in the work and hit the chords right. Louis is just beauty in each frame. But Lestat stole my heart! The acting is just incredible and the way the show is shot in terms of frames, it is just gorgeous! Didn't realize I would be obsessed with the show by the end of it but i am now. The last two episodes are gold in season two, the way the last episode is edited is like a play in itself and I just love the creative decisions the people who have made this show have taken. I just wish the third season does not take too long that the euphoria dies down by then.

There are things I wanted to say but cannot. This show is everything! The acting is superb, all the story lines are amazing. Every time I rewatch I see it from a different perspective. It's also seemingly such a mirror of life and how sometimes we do not see what those we love are actually doing to us. The games they play, and the way we ignore the obvious in order to keep living the delusional life. Lestat, Lestat, Lestat! Such incredible acting one min. I hate him, then I feel sorry for him then I'm just literally falling for this flirty vampire. Louie! Oh man I have felt like Louie totally blinded by love or the idea of love yet lonely. I can go on and on but all the characters brought something to this series. Phenomenal cast and directing.

This story lives in my head rent free! Can't wait for next season!