Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches

I want to start my review by stating I have finished this entire series in 12 hours and I enjoyed none of it. Look, to start I love Alexandria Daddario but Rowan is so incredibly horribly written that even she obviously had a hard time portraying this questionable character. Although out of context the story seems to bear great potential, it was so rushed and shallow in the show that it is almost impossible to see the end of it. Things escalate super fast (meaning not it gets you hooked but there is no basis for anything anyone says or does) and you have this unlikeable, not-yet-well-introduced female protagonist that does the opposite of what she says at any given point. Like looking back, I am trying to think of the world of Mayfair Witches and my mind just goes blank. Because there was absolutely no world building nor character building nor anything else in this show. There are still a couple other ways I could judge this show on but I can't think of a single way to praise it. Sorry to all the crew and cast.

I've never read the books so I don't know how it differs from them. I don't think it's boring like some have said but it's not terribly enthralling like I thought it would be. I believe that is largely due to the main character being so contrary to her title.

I'm only to episode 7 but I'm having a really hard time with Rowan's character. I think it's bad casting and scripting. She's a neurosurgeon but she is so unbelievable as such in this role that I have to keep reminding myself she's not a 14 year old indecisive meek little girl. She lacks confidence and even the hotel scene where she corrects the front desk guy for not referring to her as Doctor, it is a very forced awkward moment. She oddly gives the impression she has no idea what to do when people around her are in need of medical assistance. She is so incredibly annoying in this role that I don't understand why she was cast.

The show also jumps around without building a dynamic between characters. An example, is Sip is in charge of keeping Rowan safe. One minute Rowan is crashing at Sip's pad the next they are in some relationship. I feel like we need more than one day of trauma bonding to create a connection worth caring about.

This would've been a much better show with a different lead actress. Someone with a strong, alluring personality and even a touch of eccentricism could've worked. I'll finish the season but it's not the easiest watch.

The Witching Hour which is the first book of the series is a masterpiece. That book is over 1000 pages. That one book easily could have lasted 2 or 3 seasons...if they took time to really tell the story and show Lasher through the generations of the Mayfair family....

Her writing was elaborate, rich descriptive and detailed it's like they made this series from the cliff notes leaving out major characters like Julian....

I had so much hope for this series and was excited that it was finally being done but they missed the mark so badly.... I regret that I sat through the entire thing...

I would suggest if you haven't read the first book of the trilogy do so ...this series is already forgettable but the written story is brilliant...

I had such high hopes for this show as a huge fan of the books. I completely understand that adaptions deviate from the books, but this is too much. It's soooo slow and boring thus far. While watching I find myself pausing to see how much time I have left in the episode.

How is that Lasher? No offense to the actor, but he doesn't radiate the kind of sensual energy Lasher needs to. I'm really not sure what the casting director was thinking. Did he/she even read the amazing novel?

I guess I'll give it a shot and wait for the third episode, but I'm extremely disappointed after the first two episodes. The Interview With The Vampire adaption was much, much better!

I don't think they've stayed close to the source material at all and I'm super disappointed. There's a lot of characters that I feel are missing from the books that I've always thought were important for the story. Also a bit disappointed in how they've portrayed Lasher. The actor does a fine job, but I still don't think he matches the descriptions in the book(s).

Also, Rowan Mayfair is not a weak and insecure character but Alexandra Diddario makes her feel that way. I hope the reason for her acting this way in season 1 is because there will be some character development throughout the series, but so far I just found her acting as cringeworthy as Kristen Stewart in Twilight.

It's probably fine if viewed as a standalone from the books or something.