Yeah this is personally one of my favorite pilot episodes this year. Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid absolutely killed it in this episode especially in the Church scene.
Yeah if you haven't read the books, it's definitely a surprise, and a good surprise at that considering their love is what the show is majorly about and the show is going great so far! 🤩🙂
@@reactingafoolnot really. The older movie alluded to it in subtext and this episode had flirting since the beggining of it. It was surprising at all, unless you're not that bright
Please watch the rest of the episodes. I can’t wait to see your reactions and honesty of not knowing. Having been immersed in these stories for the past 30 years, it’s hard to see this show with fresh eyes and having the joy of the excitement of not knowing what is going to happen next.
That was so fun watching, tons of excitement! I'll be sure to finish the season out as long as the rest of the episodes go as well as that first one did😀
That was so fun watching, tons of excitement! I'll be sure to finish the season out as long as the rest of the episodes go as well as that first one did😀
The show is actually doing really well it's just that barely anybody is talking about it online for some weird reason. AMC says it's getting record numbers for them and they've already renewed it for a second season.
This show is already in the top premieres of AMC plus in league with better call Saul's premiere. But I heard tumbler and tik tokers are feasting on pics of Louis and lestat lol
"Did we have prostitutes back in the early 1900s?" Fun fact: Prostitution is often referred to as "the world's oldest profession", because as long as there have been human societies there have been sex workers. So yes, prostitutes definitely existed in the early 1900s, as well as back in biblical times and long before that too.
again sexist men with this "the world's oldest profession". No, the oldest profession for women is actually midwifery, but misogynistic men made up a lie about prostitution being the oldest profession as a justification to rape women more. Prostitution aka enslaving and raping women and using their bodies for money is not an oldest profession at all.
@@ekaterinanyx4598 You're certainly right that there are professions older than sex work; midwifery and farming being among them. My only intention with my comment was to point out that sex work is ancient, and I used the shorthand of "world's oldest profession" to do that, which I suppose in retrospect might have been careless of me. I do feel the need to point out that I never once implied that sex work is something only done by women, or that rape of any sex worker is in any way acceptable, though. Sex work is something engaged in by people of all genders, and they all deserve to be treated with respect, in case that wasn't crystal fucking clear. Don't get me wrong, it absolutely has the potential to be incredibly exploitative, but I don't personally believe it's inherently so. Also, I'm not a man, just fyi.
Louis and Lestat are indeed lovers, it's toxic as hell but they have an eternal bond and a deep connection. The Vampire Chronicles are actually a books series of 13 books, focusing on Lestat, but this season and probably season 2 as well is based on the first book where it's Louis who tells the story to Daniel, the journalist. You should watch the Brad Pitt/Tom Cruise movie from 1994 based on the same book, it's a masterpiece (despite the changes made) and it will give you some clue what to expect and you'll notice how it differs from the show, although the gay subtext is almost non-existent (different times back then). Lestat kills Lily after Louis pulls back from him out of spite because he doesn't like to be ignored, Lestat is used to getting what he wants, and he has a very volatile temper. But he did not kill Paul. Louis' brother had mental problems and killed himself.
I saw the movie when I was a kid and barely remember anything besides the black plague stuff because it stuck in my mind so sharply. I could probably react to it if I wanted to because it would still feel so new to me.
I love watching folks react to this show who are not familiar with Anne Rice's incredible books. While the series has changed many things, I do believe the heart of her tale oozes off the screen. AS for what is to come all I can say is buckle up buttercup things are just getting started!
Lily was alive the night after Louis' and Lestat's night together, you can see her the next morning putting her hand on Louis' shoulder, when he is making the decision to forget that night out of fear of being discovered as a gay man. Lestat killed her out of frustration after waiting for Louis to come back to him. You can hear him allude to it during the funeral march, saying that Lily proved to be a poor substitute. My opinion on the reasons why it's not blowing up as other shows that are simply not on the same lvl as this one are: -Racism/Homophobia: You have a queer black main lead in a relationship with a "french white" main lead -book loyalists/purists: who say, they don't like the changes they made in this adaptation -you need to pay for it either with a subscription directly to amc+ or via amazon prime. With all the other channels, it gets quickly expensive and u might want to wait until all the episodes are out, so u only need to pay one month Thanks for reacting, it's a brilliant show. Season 2 has already been renewed before the first episode was out, because the first season was that good and critics/reviewer loved it.
I think it’s starting to blow up especially on tik tok. I remember when I saw the trailer and the comments people were making.But ita almost like a complete reversal
Am in episode 5 and i can guarantee you it's getting crazier and crazier.This show is crazy good.Don't worry the episodes are getting greater and greater
@@reactingafool I have just discovered your channel and i totally love your reaction so of course you have a new subscriber 😍. Looking forward to your next episode reaction hoping it'll be soon
Yo the last like 10 min. of ep 5 my mouth was just hanging open with tears running down my face. I honestly was so not expecting it. While I think it makes sense for this story, but I have a very hard time trying to figure out how they are going to make Lestat likable anymore.
@@remholloway2579 Remember that this show is all about unreliable narrators. Also they're vampires who have killed thousands of people before episode 5 even started to put it in perspective.
2023 is going to feel like an eternity for season 2 but I feel like this show is worth the amount of years I’m willing to invest cuz television is starting to become boring but Chucky, The Conners, and Interview With the Vampire give me hope.
17:24 Lestat: "Such a pretty head" You:"... this show is GOOD 🙂" that was so funny to me, i hope you watch the whole season. this show just gets better and better to me
To be honest I really liked your reaction/review. It's a good show. Yeah its different. The book purists don't think it's close enough to the book, but as a stand-alone show its really good. What I also liked about your review was when you discovered the main character is gay, you moved past it. Theres been a few reviewers who linger on that and say things like "this is gay erotica, and I don't like that". It's no more erotic than any other hetero show on these streaming services, that doesn't make it "erotica". And like I said, you sounded like you enjoyed the show as a whole. And that's really what it's all about. Telling a story that entertains. Thanks! Subscribed.
When you said you were a fool who doesn't pick up on things, I just knew you were going to be surprised by how that threesome ended. 😂😭 I'm actually impressed that you're still confused about Lily after editing, though. We literally see Lily leaving Lestat's house before Louis leaves. Lestat killed her later because he was mad about Louis ghosting him, basically. I really liked your reaction. Curious to see what you think about the other episodes.
Yup, big ole' fool right here. I'm trying to get an episode out every day right now for this show to catch up! And thank you for coming and watching my reaction 🙂
Oh honey you are so cute. Prostitution = The World's Oldest Profession The earliest known record of prostitution dates back to 2400 BC in ancient Babylonia. Still to this day, prostitution is one of the most aggressively punished crimes.
Yo, if you liked 'American Psycho', you should check out 'Rules of Attraction' based off the work of the same writer. Patrick Bateman's little brother is one of the main characters.
@@7n154 thanks for the recommendation! I'll be honest I'm not super familiar with all the Bret Easton Ellis adaptations out there but I definitely wanna start checking them out cuz I know there's a few
@@clairekim2525 'Rules of Attraction' is the 2nd best Ellis movie after 'American Psycho'. It's very entertaining and has a great cast. One of my favorite movies. James Van Der Beek (Dawson, from the classic CW show Dawson's Creek) plays Sean Batemen. The sociopath little brother of Patrick Batemen, the American Psycho. 'Rules of Attraction' is highly HIGHLY recommended. At least check out the trailer on RUclips.
It's not Lestat's business card, it's what's known as a calling card. During the eighteenth century upper class and aristocratic members of European society used calling cards to announce themselves to others socially. When someone would visit the home of a friend or acquaintance if they weren't at home you would leave your card so they knew you had called on them and per the rules of polite society, it was now their turn to call on you.
the church scene!! emmy award!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm kind of upset that the show isn't bigger right now, i hope they get to do a lot of promo next and more people watch it!! So much research was done, the costume department, the sets, the dialogue, the actors' performances... everything is so good and high budget so it really deserves popularity!! Some random shows blow up every year too lol so this one deserves it! I think the pilot is perfect! It's really funny that you didn't expect their love scenes ahah I thought Lestat was being so obvious about his attraction for louis lol Also i've never read the books i just know a few stuff that happens in there, and i've seen the movie but I think it's cool that people are watching the tv show without knowing any of that. It's a really surprising and different show
going to try answering some of the stuff you questioned! 1. lily didn't die during that night, we see her leaving the same time louis does. im pretty sure her and lestat met up a few more times before lestat got bored and killed her 1.5. i think its funny how even after the clear implications that louis is a deeply suppressed gay man who lies to himself saying that he likes miss lily you still seemed to genuinely believe that he had feelings for her LOL, i think you missed that while watching 2. lestat biting louis that first time wasnt turning him into a vampire, it's just how vampires do That act, if you know what i mean 3. pauls death wasn't lestats doing, i think it was shown perfectly how unpredictable a person struggling similarly to paul can do something like that. 4. yes, louis and lestat are endgame, but its important to understand that this couple is completely toxic, a lot of people enjoy the toxicity of it, but due to a nasty fight in a future episode it is 100% understandable for you to want them to be separated, that's how i feel at least. 5. The original story is by anne rice, there are i think 13 books of this, so this show can go on for at least a decade! there is also a 1994 movie starring brad pitt and tom cruise which only covers the first books. in my opinion, the show is a lot better, but you should check out the movie if youre interested. there is also another movie based on another book in the series called "queen of the damned" which... i definitely think couldve been better. great reaction & review! this will be very interesting since you're new to the story, excited to watch the rest of your reactions! sorry if some of these questions were already answered, i hope i helped you understand things a little better!
First let me say thank you for reacting to this show I really appreciate it. And the reason why the show isn't blowing up as much as it should be, is because both of the main characters are gay. I love this show, is a work of art and a shame that it's not getting the amount of attention that it should be getting. I can't wait to see your reaction to the other episodes.
I'd like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I've not seen any advertising, or I'd have watched it when it came out. It's been a long time since I read the books, but I seem to remember that they were gay in the book? I think the people who might object probably do so because they watched the movie, not knowing the book, and didn't realise. People object to changes from original books just to cater to 'wokism,' especially if they are fans, but most fans of the movie haven't read the book, so wouldn't know that it was actually the movie that changed/dumbed down quite a lot from the book. I think if people have read the book, they will be happy with the gay characters, but less so if they're fans of the movie where it wasn't made explicit. Does that make sense? I'm looking forward to seeing where they take this series. I liked the book and the movie.
Wow... you totally missed that they were DATING this entire episode. Even the sister picked up on that. That's why she told him to bring him to dinner. She wanted to meet the French White her brother was 'spending time with'. Hell, even Paul picked up on it. "What exactly is the nature of your relationship with me brother..." Mamma knows too (Mama ALWAYS knows), but she's in denial. It's 1910. No one said it out loud.
You gotta watch the rest. Damn! The 5th episode just triggered so many online this weekend. Unbelievable! This was a fantastic reaction to the first episode. I hope to see more. Thanks!
➡; Lily was a lady Louis used to regularly visit at the bigger Brothel., Lestat was only there to meet Louis, because he knew he was coming. He had been stalking Louis before they met and went to all of Louis's regular hang-outs, like to see Miss. Lily, and the card game... 🛑CHECK OUT how Lestat glances back at the card game, to see if that's Louis at the door... (12:03) 😏He was trying to get him!
Love the reaction! Here are a couple of things about Lilly since you seemed a little confused at parts - Louis is not attracted to women, he noted just before meeting her and Lestat at Fairplay that he saw her in order to convince himself that he didn't like men. Lilly said later st Lestat’s place that Louis and her usually just talk, so they're implied to be pretty good friends - Lilly can't actually speak french, that's why Lestat uses french to speak with Louis when he doesn’t want her to understand - she dies off screen at some point between the scene and Lestat's house and Louis's finding out about her death Hope that clears some things up :))
Thanks for reacting to this show, we need more people talking about and reacting to it! Maybe now that Rings of Power, House of the Dragon and Andor are finishing people will stop sleeping on it! It's so well crafted, Jacob Anderson's voiceover combined with some of the Anne Rice passages from the book gave me heart palpitations! lol
Awesome reaction dude your hilarious 😂 , just subscribed 🤘🔥, also I think the show is slowly catching on with people I think because AMC and AMC+ aren't that big of a cable channel and streaming service most people are just now finding out about this awesome show besides just the fans
Thanks for the sub! 🙂That makes sense what you're saying since it's not free and easily accesible, people have to hear about how great it is before they are going dish in money for it on a whim.
No problem 🤘🔥 and yeah I'm definitely doing my part on getting the word out about this show Ive been telling most of the co-workers that I'm cool with to check the show out and all my friends to check the show out, two of my friends is even watching with me and they love it 😁🙌🧛🦇
It broke records for AMC+. It's just not GOT level popular, but AMC is also a much smaller cable network. This show also got a lot of hate before release due to changes from the book, and the "woke" hating bandwagon crowd. Once it premiered, people realized it's a very well executed, well written show. I think it's going to be a sleeper hit. The executive producer of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is behind this so I am not surprised it's good.
Good info to remember that you said; executive producer of breaking bad and better call saul, shows that did very well, love it. I agree i think it's a sleeper hit that just needs some time for people to give it a try, and once they do after the first episode should be hooked like what happened to me and probably so many others.😍
You asked the same question i had toooo.. "How come the show isn't blowing up like crazy???".. it amazes me that it took me this long to found this series.
Louis goes to Lily sometimes and pays for her company, but he was attracted to Lestat and competitive with him. Whoever put down more money got to go to the room with Lily, and Louis didn't want to lose face, as it were, by losing. He is not in love with Lily, however.
Sorry, late to this one, I’m so glad you decided to do this series. You got answers already to your question, what is this? Personal experience: The Vampire Chronicles were an essential highlight of southern Gen X Goth Romantic teenagers’ reading lists. I read TVL when it was first published and was entranced w it, then backed up to Interview, and thereafter was dying for the next book to come out, then the next. I read the first couple of Mayfair Witches books at that time also. They are also coming out as a tv series late this year or early next, I can’t remember. I lost track of both book series by the late 80s though. Too busy reading real life stuff for school and work. Didn’t realize Rice kept going, and there are far more books I haven’t read than have. I am so excited. The book set is on my Christmas list.
Considering the 'Immortal Universe' thingy. I hope they maintain this kind of show for all the other shows they release as well. Not sure if they all coincide with eachother, maybe some of the books are of a different nature then the one this show is based off of, but if they are all of the same nature with different characters, settings, and stories; then this will be a damn fun ride watching all of the shows the 'Immortal Universe' releases in the next couple of years 🤘😈
Yo, I love watching this story through new eyes and perspectives. If this is one of your reg shows, I'm subscribin. But don't watch the 1994 movie again. It'll give spoilers to the show. And it gets really good. It's 5 episodes in but just beginning to blow up. IWTV is just the beginning of AMC's planned franchise 'The Immortal Universe' based on the novels of Anne Rice. Next is the 'Mayfair Witches' out January 8th.
@@reactingafool Yes, bruv! And crossovers between shows!! I luvs crossovers. Many happen in the books. Vampires, witches, secret societies, even mummies.
My personal theory is that Lestat never *told* Paul to do it. But he did mess with his head, and Paul knew Louis wasn't exactly straight and thought it was a sin to be otherwise. And when Lestat told Paul that he was there for his brother, that might have been what pushed him over the edge.
➡; Lily was a woman that Louis would regularly visit, Lestat was stalking Louis before they met and he would be at all of Louis's regular hang-out spots before he got there!., *Lestat glancing back before Louis came in at the card game... (12:03) he was trying to shoot his shot, and brainwash Louis every chance he could. ~Lestat also used Ms. Lily to get Louis in his house for a 3-way, (he killed her.) Louis counted that as a one time thing and Didn't plan on going back. (So Lestat basically forced Louis into the relationship., under duress!) js. 😏
@@reactingafool Lmao, yeah the Vampire Chronicles is the whole series. Interview with the Vampire is the title of the first book. I’ve never read them, the show was the first thing I’ve seen from this world
I only knew the barest information about the Chronicles before starting this show, so I was able to dive headlong into the Southern Gothic horror of it all! I think this show is gonna kick your ass in the best way if you're willing to look at the rest of the season. Edited to add - "he knows know to play the room" should be Lestat's middle name!
I think there are a few reasons this has not completely blown up-first is sad to say, homophobia. Second is this is based on a 1973 book that have been made into a movie with Brad Pitt and Tom cruise, and a musical. So ppl are butt hurt that they made Louis and Claudia black, some ppl hate that they made some. Changes from the book. That almost always happens when you base a show on a book, it is really decisive between the book ppl and the show ppl, and in this case also the movie ppl. I think if ppl watched it with an open mind they would love it.
@@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488 Isn't it a strange world we live in. Last time the adapted this, they couldn't show the gay stuff, this time around they don't feel they can introduce a child into the mix. Claudia was meant to be a child, that was a huge part of the horror of her character, so I admit I am a bit miffed. But I will watch it anyway.
💭; He didn't turn Louis that first time, He thought Louis was coming back, But Louis said he didn't want to go back there again!... So Lestat went crazy and started mentally stalking Louis, and killed people he used to confide in... ~Louis was basically forced into the relationship after Lestat busted in the church and killed the priest.
😏..💭You think Lestat did all that just to have a strong bond with him... lol ~ No, He wanted Louis to be his lover, man, companion, husband!... (He stalked Louis before they met, Went to all his regular hang-out spots so he could be around him, etc.)
📌; Lestat was Stalking Louis before they ever met, That's why he was there with Lily, (Lily was a woman Louis would regularly go talk to and stuff, She worked at a bigger Brothel.) and Lestat used her to get Louis in his house for that 3-some. (then he killed her.) AND he was also a Louis card game etc. Trying to get with him. *He was always trying to impress Louis, doing tricks etc. (I know they are in New Orleans, but he wouldn't had to tell me something after those tricks!) js. 🛑 I think Lestat used his vampire mind control on Louis at his house for the 3-some, AND at the church!
Love that we're doing this! On a par with HBO's Watchmen; if you enjoyed that, you'll enjoy this! A "continuation" from the original, but with enriching changes, brilliant writing, stunning production value, and fantastic music, obsessed with this splendid show!!!
Lestat is actually telling the truth. He may keep things from Louis, but he doesn't lie to him. They do love each other. Doesn't mean it's a healthy love, on either side.
I kinda love that Louis had the interview in 1973 but Daniel and seems to have then fully fucked all the off until 2022 when he’s sort of bored in quarantine and wax poetic about is messy ex boyfriend with Daniel and Daniel is like are I serious right now? But also like hey look imma mosey bitch and I gots to know wtf is up Louis? What’s the real story here?
@Reacting A Fool, finally...my show. It saddens me that you show the ultraviolence, yet blur out the human body. What message does it send? Just a thought. Adieu, Mon Ami 🖤🌹🖤
RUclips would ban it if he showed the nudity. It's not necessarily his decision. The ultra-violence should be blurred out too, or allow age ratings to show both. I agree it's sending the wrong message, but that's RUclips fault, not 'Reacting A Fool's.'
Did you consider trying the book? I think you'll find the series is much closer to the original book. The movie was amazing, no doubt about it, but try to keep an open mind. Comparisons should be made between the adaptations and the book, rather than each other. They're both showing their own, unique spin on things - and the series will have more time and scope, which isn't possible to fit into a single movie.
Yeah this is personally one of my favorite pilot episodes this year. Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid absolutely killed it in this episode especially in the Church scene.
I agree, the church scene was absolutely epic!
I always find it funny when people are so shocked about Lestat and Louis kissing considering the contents of the book series 😂
Yeah if you haven't read the books, it's definitely a surprise, and a good surprise at that considering their love is what the show is majorly about and the show is going great so far! 🤩🙂
Not to mention how they behave throughout the ENTIRE episode. They're friggin' dating!
@@reactingafoolnot really. The older movie alluded to it in subtext and this episode had flirting since the beggining of it. It was surprising at all, unless you're not that bright
Please watch the rest of the episodes. I can’t wait to see your reactions and honesty of not knowing. Having been immersed in these stories for the past 30 years, it’s hard to see this show with fresh eyes and having the joy of the excitement of not knowing what is going to happen next.
That was so fun watching, tons of excitement! I'll be sure to finish the season out as long as the rest of the episodes go as well as that first one did😀
That was so fun watching, tons of excitement! I'll be sure to finish the season out as long as the rest of the episodes go as well as that first one did😀
The show is actually doing really well it's just that barely anybody is talking about it online for some weird reason. AMC says it's getting record numbers for them and they've already renewed it for a second season.
It’s blowing up on tik tok. That’s why I actually decided to watch it😊
Very nice, that's good! 😃
This show is already in the top premieres of AMC plus in league with better call Saul's premiere. But I heard tumbler and tik tokers are feasting on pics of Louis and lestat lol
@@nebulous8389 Yeah it's blowing up on Tik Tok and Tumblr but it's mostly being ignored on Reddit and RUclips.
@@vashsunglasses who cares lol the show is doing good
"Did we have prostitutes back in the early 1900s?"
Fun fact: Prostitution is often referred to as "the world's oldest profession", because as long as there have been human societies there have been sex workers. So yes, prostitutes definitely existed in the early 1900s, as well as back in biblical times and long before that too.
again sexist men with this "the world's oldest profession". No, the oldest profession for women is actually midwifery, but misogynistic men made up a lie about prostitution being the oldest profession as a justification to rape women more. Prostitution aka enslaving and raping women and using their bodies for money is not an oldest profession at all.
@@ekaterinanyx4598 You're certainly right that there are professions older than sex work; midwifery and farming being among them. My only intention with my comment was to point out that sex work is ancient, and I used the shorthand of "world's oldest profession" to do that, which I suppose in retrospect might have been careless of me.
I do feel the need to point out that I never once implied that sex work is something only done by women, or that rape of any sex worker is in any way acceptable, though. Sex work is something engaged in by people of all genders, and they all deserve to be treated with respect, in case that wasn't crystal fucking clear. Don't get me wrong, it absolutely has the potential to be incredibly exploitative, but I don't personally believe it's inherently so.
Also, I'm not a man, just fyi.
Louis and Lestat are indeed lovers, it's toxic as hell but they have an eternal bond and a deep connection. The Vampire Chronicles are actually a books series of 13 books, focusing on Lestat, but this season and probably season 2 as well is based on the first book where it's Louis who tells the story to Daniel, the journalist. You should watch the Brad Pitt/Tom Cruise movie from 1994 based on the same book, it's a masterpiece (despite the changes made) and it will give you some clue what to expect and you'll notice how it differs from the show, although the gay subtext is almost non-existent (different times back then). Lestat kills Lily after Louis pulls back from him out of spite because he doesn't like to be ignored, Lestat is used to getting what he wants, and he has a very volatile temper. But he did not kill Paul. Louis' brother had mental problems and killed himself.
I saw the movie when I was a kid and barely remember anything besides the black plague stuff because it stuck in my mind so sharply. I could probably react to it if I wanted to because it would still feel so new to me.
I love watching folks react to this show who are not familiar with Anne Rice's incredible books. While the series has changed many things, I do believe the heart of her tale oozes off the screen. AS for what is to come all I can say is buckle up buttercup things are just getting started!
Lily was alive the night after Louis' and Lestat's night together, you can see her the next morning putting her hand on Louis' shoulder, when he is making the decision to forget that night out of fear of being discovered as a gay man.
Lestat killed her out of frustration after waiting for Louis to come back to him. You can hear him allude to it during the funeral march, saying that Lily proved to be a poor substitute.
My opinion on the reasons why it's not blowing up as other shows that are simply not on the same lvl as this one are:
-Racism/Homophobia: You have a queer black main lead in a relationship with a "french white" main lead
-book loyalists/purists: who say, they don't like the changes they made in this adaptation
-you need to pay for it either with a subscription directly to amc+ or via amazon prime. With all the other channels, it gets quickly expensive and u might want to wait until all the episodes are out, so u only need to pay one month
Thanks for reacting, it's a brilliant show. Season 2 has already been renewed before the first episode was out, because the first season was that good and critics/reviewer loved it.
I think it's finally blown up since last week. Though your points as to why it's not as big as say HOD are true.
This is some great information, thank you so much! 🙂
@@lisbethqk8923 I think now that HOD is over for the season people are going to start latching on to this show.
I think it’s starting to blow up especially on tik tok. I remember when I saw the trailer and the comments people were making.But ita almost like a complete reversal
Mannnnnn Jacob in that church scene… CHEFS KISS 😘……. That’s what I call ACTING. Love your reaction to this, will keep watching you ❤
As you watch more reactions make sure to put your favorite parts as well! And thank you so much 🙂
Lestat didn't love the town--he loved Louis.
Am in episode 5 and i can guarantee you it's getting crazier and crazier.This show is crazy good.Don't worry the episodes are getting greater and greater
That's what I'm talking about! 🤘 Good to know 😃
@@reactingafool I have just discovered your channel and i totally love your reaction so of course you have a new subscriber 😍. Looking forward to your next episode reaction hoping it'll be soon
Yo the last like 10 min. of ep 5 my mouth was just hanging open with tears running down my face. I honestly was so not expecting it. While I think it makes sense for this story, but I have a very hard time trying to figure out how they are going to make Lestat likable anymore.
@@remholloway2579 Remember that this show is all about unreliable narrators. Also they're vampires who have killed thousands of people before episode 5 even started to put it in perspective.
@@remholloway2579 Me to ....that episode left me completely speechless.They took crazy to a whole new level 🙆🙆🙆🙆
The way everyone thought they were getting an advertisement at the beginning. 😂me too even though I had seen the actor in the trailers
yeah that brain f#@$ed me, i had no clue what was going on 😂
2023 is going to feel like an eternity for season 2 but I feel like this show is worth the amount of years I’m willing to invest cuz television is starting to become boring but Chucky, The Conners, and Interview With the Vampire give me hope.
17:24
Lestat: "Such a pretty head"
You:"... this show is GOOD 🙂"
that was so funny to me, i hope you watch the whole season. this show just gets better and better to me
I'm so glad you enjoyed the reaction! I should be watching the second episode tonight or tomorrow 😁
To be honest I really liked your reaction/review. It's a good show. Yeah its different. The book purists don't think it's close enough to the book, but as a stand-alone show its really good. What I also liked about your review was when you discovered the main character is gay, you moved past it. Theres been a few reviewers who linger on that and say things like "this is gay erotica, and I don't like that". It's no more erotic than any other hetero show on these streaming services, that doesn't make it "erotica". And like I said, you sounded like you enjoyed the show as a whole. And that's really what it's all about. Telling a story that entertains. Thanks! Subscribed.
When you said you were a fool who doesn't pick up on things, I just knew you were going to be surprised by how that threesome ended. 😂😭
I'm actually impressed that you're still confused about Lily after editing, though. We literally see Lily leaving Lestat's house before Louis leaves. Lestat killed her later because he was mad about Louis ghosting him, basically.
I really liked your reaction. Curious to see what you think about the other episodes.
Yup, big ole' fool right here. I'm trying to get an episode out every day right now for this show to catch up! And thank you for coming and watching my reaction 🙂
Just here to say I love this show and I’m looking forward to binging the rest of your reactions! This one was so fun to watch.
Thank you, I'm so glad you're watching them, hope you like the other ones as well ☺️ and yes the show is amazing!
One of my fav show to come out this year!! keep reacting please
One of my favorites as well so I will 🤘
I'm fairly certain it's called the Little Drink because the French sometimes call an orgasm the Little Death, so it's a bit of pun.
😲 whatttt, that's awesome, thanks for that🤘
Oh honey you are so cute.
Prostitution = The World's Oldest Profession
The earliest known record of prostitution dates back to 2400 BC in ancient Babylonia. Still to this day, prostitution is one of the most aggressively punished crimes.
Thank you so much for the compliment! 😊 And wow, that's a long time ago.
Lol you're hilarious. You miss some of the important details when you're talking when they're talking lol. But great reaction
This is sooo unrelated to the show but the comment about the aesthetics of Lestat's business card gave me BIG American Psycho energy lmaooo
I've never seen that movie, but recently I did see a youtube clip of that part and ABSOLUTELY; when i said it I was thinking of that! 😆
Yo, if you liked 'American Psycho', you should check out 'Rules of Attraction' based off the work of the same writer. Patrick Bateman's little brother is one of the main characters.
@@7n154 thanks for the recommendation! I'll be honest I'm not super familiar with all the Bret Easton Ellis adaptations out there but I definitely wanna start checking them out cuz I know there's a few
@@clairekim2525 'Rules of Attraction' is the 2nd best Ellis movie after 'American Psycho'. It's very entertaining and has a great cast. One of my favorite movies. James Van Der Beek (Dawson, from the classic CW show Dawson's Creek) plays Sean Batemen. The sociopath little brother of Patrick Batemen, the American Psycho. 'Rules of Attraction' is highly HIGHLY recommended. At least check out the trailer on RUclips.
It's not Lestat's business card, it's what's known as a calling card. During the eighteenth century upper class and aristocratic members of European society used calling cards to announce themselves to others socially. When someone would visit the home of a friend or acquaintance if they weren't at home you would leave your card so they knew you had called on them and per the rules of polite society, it was now their turn to call on you.
the church scene!! emmy award!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm kind of upset that the show isn't bigger right now, i hope they get to do a lot of promo next and more people watch it!! So much research was done, the costume department, the sets, the dialogue, the actors' performances... everything is so good and high budget so it really deserves popularity!! Some random shows blow up every year too lol so this one deserves it! I think the pilot is perfect!
It's really funny that you didn't expect their love scenes ahah I thought Lestat was being so obvious about his attraction for louis lol
Also i've never read the books i just know a few stuff that happens in there, and i've seen the movie but I think it's cool that people are watching the tv show without knowing any of that. It's a really surprising and different show
Great reaction. One of the best pilots I've seen, and it just get better. Looking forward for the next reaction.
Wow, thank you! 🙂 I'm looking forward to watching the next episode!
going to try answering some of the stuff you questioned!
1. lily didn't die during that night, we see her leaving the same time louis does. im pretty sure her and lestat met up a few more times before lestat got bored and killed her
1.5. i think its funny how even after the clear implications that louis is a deeply suppressed gay man who lies to himself saying that he likes miss lily you still seemed to genuinely believe that he had feelings for her LOL, i think you missed that while watching
2. lestat biting louis that first time wasnt turning him into a vampire, it's just how vampires do That act, if you know what i mean
3. pauls death wasn't lestats doing, i think it was shown perfectly how unpredictable a person struggling similarly to paul can do something like that.
4. yes, louis and lestat are endgame, but its important to understand that this couple is completely toxic, a lot of people enjoy the toxicity of it, but due to a nasty fight in a future episode it is 100% understandable for you to want them to be separated, that's how i feel at least.
5. The original story is by anne rice, there are i think 13 books of this, so this show can go on for at least a decade! there is also a 1994 movie starring brad pitt and tom cruise which only covers the first books. in my opinion, the show is a lot better, but you should check out the movie if youre interested. there is also another movie based on another book in the series called "queen of the damned" which... i definitely think couldve been better.
great reaction & review! this will be very interesting since you're new to the story, excited to watch the rest of your reactions! sorry if some of these questions were already answered, i hope i helped you understand things a little better!
Awesome stuff right here, thank you! and thank you for watching the reaction and the kind words about it, you rock!! 😊
First let me say thank you for reacting to this show I really appreciate it. And the reason why the show isn't blowing up as much as it should be, is because both of the main characters are gay. I love this show, is a work of art and a shame that it's not getting the amount of attention that it should be getting. I can't wait to see your reaction to the other episodes.
I'd like to give people the benefit of the doubt. I've not seen any advertising, or I'd have watched it when it came out. It's been a long time since I read the books, but I seem to remember that they were gay in the book? I think the people who might object probably do so because they watched the movie, not knowing the book, and didn't realise. People object to changes from original books just to cater to 'wokism,' especially if they are fans, but most fans of the movie haven't read the book, so wouldn't know that it was actually the movie that changed/dumbed down quite a lot from the book. I think if people have read the book, they will be happy with the gay characters, but less so if they're fans of the movie where it wasn't made explicit. Does that make sense? I'm looking forward to seeing where they take this series. I liked the book and the movie.
Wow... you totally missed that they were DATING this entire episode. Even the sister picked up on that. That's why she told him to bring him to dinner. She wanted to meet the French White her brother was 'spending time with'. Hell, even Paul picked up on it. "What exactly is the nature of your relationship with me brother..." Mamma knows too (Mama ALWAYS knows), but she's in denial. It's 1910. No one said it out loud.
You gotta watch the rest. Damn! The 5th episode just triggered so many online this weekend. Unbelievable! This was a fantastic reaction to the first episode. I hope to see more. Thanks!
Thank you! more coming for sure my friend!! 😉
➡; Lily was a lady Louis used to regularly visit at the bigger Brothel., Lestat was only there to meet Louis, because he knew he was coming. He had been stalking Louis before they met and went to all of Louis's regular hang-outs, like to see Miss. Lily, and the card game...
🛑CHECK OUT how Lestat glances back at the card game, to see if that's Louis at the door... (12:03) 😏He was trying to get him!
This is awesome. Can't wait to see your upcoming reactions. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you! 😀
It's such a beautiful show and it made me cry at the end because of how beautifully written this episode was.
Great episode and great show so far!!
Love the reaction! Here are a couple of things about Lilly since you seemed a little confused at parts
- Louis is not attracted to women, he noted just before meeting her and Lestat at Fairplay that he saw her in order to convince himself that he didn't like men. Lilly said later st Lestat’s place that Louis and her usually just talk, so they're implied to be pretty good friends
- Lilly can't actually speak french, that's why Lestat uses french to speak with Louis when he doesn’t want her to understand
- she dies off screen at some point between the scene and Lestat's house and Louis's finding out about her death
Hope that clears some things up :))
I really like your positivity and willingness & open mindedness to try watching something new and react to it. Subbed.
Thank you, and thank you for the sub 🙂
Thanks for reacting to this show, we need more people talking about and reacting to it! Maybe now that Rings of Power, House of the Dragon and Andor are finishing people will stop sleeping on it! It's so well crafted, Jacob Anderson's voiceover combined with some of the Anne Rice passages from the book gave me heart palpitations! lol
Yeah hopefully it starts to get more buzz, that would be great! 😃
Awesome reaction dude your hilarious 😂 , just subscribed 🤘🔥, also I think the show is slowly catching on with people I think because AMC and AMC+ aren't that big of a cable channel and streaming service most people are just now finding out about this awesome show besides just the fans
Thanks for the sub! 🙂That makes sense what you're saying since it's not free and easily accesible, people have to hear about how great it is before they are going dish in money for it on a whim.
No problem 🤘🔥 and yeah I'm definitely doing my part on getting the word out about this show Ive been telling most of the co-workers that I'm cool with to check the show out and all my friends to check the show out, two of my friends is even watching with me and they love it 😁🙌🧛🦇
Seems like you don't post anymore, but I'd love to see your reactions to season 2 ❤
It broke records for AMC+. It's just not GOT level popular, but AMC is also a much smaller cable network. This show also got a lot of hate before release due to changes from the book, and the "woke" hating bandwagon crowd. Once it premiered, people realized it's a very well executed, well written show. I think it's going to be a sleeper hit. The executive producer of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is behind this so I am not surprised it's good.
Good info to remember that you said; executive producer of breaking bad and better call saul, shows that did very well, love it. I agree i think it's a sleeper hit that just needs some time for people to give it a try, and once they do after the first episode should be hooked like what happened to me and probably so many others.😍
You asked the same question i had toooo.. "How come the show isn't blowing up like crazy???".. it amazes me that it took me this long to found this series.
Louis goes to Lily sometimes and pays for her company, but he was attracted to Lestat and competitive with him. Whoever put down more money got to go to the room with Lily, and Louis didn't want to lose face, as it were, by losing. He is not in love with Lily, however.
Sorry, late to this one, I’m so glad you decided to do this series. You got answers already to your question, what is this? Personal experience: The Vampire Chronicles were an essential highlight of southern Gen X Goth Romantic teenagers’ reading lists. I read TVL when it was first published and was entranced w it, then backed up to Interview, and thereafter was dying for the next book to come out, then the next. I read the first couple of Mayfair Witches books at that time also. They are also coming out as a tv series late this year or early next, I can’t remember. I lost track of both book series by the late 80s though. Too busy reading real life stuff for school and work. Didn’t realize Rice kept going, and there are far more books I haven’t read than have. I am so excited. The book set is on my Christmas list.
Considering the 'Immortal Universe' thingy. I hope they maintain this kind of show for all the other shows they release as well. Not sure if they all coincide with eachother, maybe some of the books are of a different nature then the one this show is based off of, but if they are all of the same nature with different characters, settings, and stories; then this will be a damn fun ride watching all of the shows the 'Immortal Universe' releases in the next couple of years 🤘😈
@@reactingafool I hope so too, it’s been a long time coming.
Lestat puts Lily to sleep to turn the threesome into a twosome; she did not die at that time.
Yo, I love watching this story through new eyes and perspectives. If this is one of your reg shows, I'm subscribin. But don't watch the 1994 movie again. It'll give spoilers to the show. And it gets really good. It's 5 episodes in but just beginning to blow up. IWTV is just the beginning of AMC's planned franchise 'The Immortal Universe' based on the novels of Anne Rice. Next is the 'Mayfair Witches' out January 8th.
So some other shows with the same kind of vibes and feels I'm guessing? That's great news to hear! 😀
@@reactingafool Yes, bruv! And crossovers between shows!! I luvs crossovers. Many happen in the books. Vampires, witches, secret societies, even mummies.
i thought it was a commercial too so i skipped it and then felt lost so started over lol
It got me so bad too so I know the feeling 😂
Honey, it's called "the world's oldest profession." There are prostitutes way way back.
This I have learned by the many many comments, I feel like a fool 😂
My personal theory is that Lestat never *told* Paul to do it. But he did mess with his head, and Paul knew Louis wasn't exactly straight and thought it was a sin to be otherwise. And when Lestat told Paul that he was there for his brother, that might have been what pushed him over the edge.
Keep watching please. It's great to see someone reacts that knows nothing about the story or the books.
Prostitution is one of the oldest professions
That's what I keep hearing, I didn't know so many people knew 😂
➡; Lily was a woman that Louis would regularly visit, Lestat was stalking Louis before they met and he would be at all of Louis's regular hang-out spots before he got there!., *Lestat glancing back before Louis came in at the card game... (12:03) he was trying to shoot his shot, and brainwash Louis every chance he could. ~Lestat also used Ms. Lily to get Louis in his house for a 3-way, (he killed her.) Louis counted that as a one time thing and Didn't plan on going back. (So Lestat basically forced Louis into the relationship., under duress!) js. 😏
What is your history with the Chronicles? It’s refreshing to see unknowing eyes seeing this new story.
I don't know what the chronicles are. 😂 I'm guessing they are the books?
@@reactingafool Lmao, yeah the Vampire Chronicles is the whole series. Interview with the Vampire is the title of the first book. I’ve never read them, the show was the first thing I’ve seen from this world
I only knew the barest information about the Chronicles before starting this show, so I was able to dive headlong into the Southern Gothic horror of it all! I think this show is gonna kick your ass in the best way if you're willing to look at the rest of the season.
Edited to add - "he knows know to play the room" should be Lestat's middle name!
The first episode kicked my ass in the best way possible 😃 I just reacted to the second episode and still loving it!
And that's right about lestat 🤣
This show is so good, love it. Great reaction
It really is! and thank you so much :D
I think there are a few reasons this has not completely blown up-first is sad to say, homophobia. Second is this is based on a 1973 book that have been made into a movie with Brad Pitt and Tom cruise, and a musical. So ppl are butt hurt that they made Louis and Claudia black, some ppl hate that they made some. Changes from the book. That almost always happens when you base a show on a book, it is really decisive between the book ppl and the show ppl, and in this case also the movie ppl. I think if ppl watched it with an open mind they would love it.
Some people hurt Claudia ain’t a child. I’m ok w it I guess.
@@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488 Isn't it a strange world we live in. Last time the adapted this, they couldn't show the gay stuff, this time around they don't feel they can introduce a child into the mix. Claudia was meant to be a child, that was a huge part of the horror of her character, so I admit I am a bit miffed. But I will watch it anyway.
We kinda love you fool. Please restart and come back to react to Season 2.
The subvariant was about covid. Daniel is sick so he is very concerned.
lol I literally did the exact same thing at the beginning thinking it was an ad 😅
I've heard multiple people say that now 😂
Just watched your reaction, like you don't have a clue on the books or the movie, refreshing Sir
💭; He didn't turn Louis that first time, He thought Louis was coming back, But Louis said he didn't want to go back there again!... So Lestat went crazy and started mentally stalking Louis, and killed people he used to confide in... ~Louis was basically forced into the relationship after Lestat busted in the church and killed the priest.
😏..💭You think Lestat did all that just to have a strong bond with him... lol ~ No, He wanted Louis to be his lover, man, companion, husband!... (He stalked Louis before they met, Went to all his regular hang-out spots so he could be around him, etc.)
📌; Lestat was Stalking Louis before they ever met, That's why he was there with Lily, (Lily was a woman Louis would regularly go talk to and stuff, She worked at a bigger Brothel.) and Lestat used her to get Louis in his house for that 3-some. (then he killed her.) AND he was also a Louis card game etc. Trying to get with him.
*He was always trying to impress Louis, doing tricks etc. (I know they are in New Orleans, but he wouldn't had to tell me something after those tricks!) js.
🛑 I think Lestat used his vampire mind control on Louis at his house for the 3-some, AND at the church!
this show is very popular :D
It seems to be with viewers🙂 it seems like not too many big reactors are doing it, I don't do extensive research but I thought thats the case
Love that we're doing this! On a par with HBO's Watchmen; if you enjoyed that, you'll enjoy this! A "continuation" from the original, but with enriching changes, brilliant writing, stunning production value, and fantastic music, obsessed with this splendid show!!!
Lestat is actually telling the truth. He may keep things from Louis, but he doesn't lie to him. They do love each other. Doesn't mean it's a healthy love, on either side.
😏; WHAT?!!!... He lied and cheated the whole show! tf!
I kinda love that Louis had the interview in 1973 but Daniel and seems to have then fully fucked all the off until 2022 when he’s sort of bored in quarantine and wax poetic about is messy ex boyfriend with Daniel and Daniel is like are I serious right now? But also like hey look imma mosey bitch and I gots to know wtf is up Louis? What’s the real story here?
Lily and Louie are Afro Creoles.
Lolol naked bicycle seats🥴🙃😂
Dude you're wrong about one thing it is blowing up like wildfire!!!!
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5:50 Did you really ask, "Did we have prostitutes"??? 🤦🏾♂ The world's oldest profession???
Indeed I did 😅
@Reacting A Fool, finally...my show. It saddens me that you show the ultraviolence, yet blur out the human body. What message does it send? Just a thought.
Adieu, Mon Ami
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RUclips would ban it if he showed the nudity. It's not necessarily his decision. The ultra-violence should be blurred out too, or allow age ratings to show both. I agree it's sending the wrong message, but that's RUclips fault, not 'Reacting A Fool's.'
observational skills are lacking I fear.
This is so bad i couldn't watch
lol. prostitution has been around longer than religion. now that's saying somethin
I like the the movie way too much to even consider this.
Your loss.
Omg yes. The movie upset me so much. (Book fan). This is so much better. Like 1000%
Did you consider trying the book? I think you'll find the series is much closer to the original book. The movie was amazing, no doubt about it, but try to keep an open mind. Comparisons should be made between the adaptations and the book, rather than each other. They're both showing their own, unique spin on things - and the series will have more time and scope, which isn't possible to fit into a single movie.
Weird, considering the movie changed the gayness of the original book and changed louis backstory.