3 shows you guys should absolutely react too Taboo 2017 it’s only 8 episodes and the lead is none other than Ton hardy aka Venom The crowded room 2023 10 episodes the lead is none other than Tom Holland aka Spider-Man And Netflix’s ERIC it just came out a few weeks ago it’s 6 episodes with lead actor Benedict Cumberbatch aka Dr strange All 3 are great shows with different types of action but also great Story’s And there short so adding them into the cue of your channel would be easy as well as bringing in lots more viewers and subscribers 🥰🥰
Guys if u wanna see more of sam reid’s incredible acting you should watch The Newsreader! You can see how diverse he is as an actor there, honestly an incredible show, you’d love it.
A foreshadowing detail that’s sad to look back on is Lestat buying Louis a library for their home in NOLA because he likes to read vs Armand having bookshelves up high because Louis can’t float and he was keeping information from him. It was always Lestat!
@@fiqtopia3581 I don't remember if they shown buying it, but they did have many books in their house, and Lestat himself wasn't much of a reader according to Louis. This and considering that in NOLA they were living on Lestat's wealth and his love language being giving gifts might signify that he was the one who bought them.
@@fiqtopia3581S1 Episode 1, Lestat has Louis help to decorate the townhouse and made sure to build a huge Library with books knowing that Louis will eventually become his companion. Lestat had Louis pick all of his favorite things so he would be comfortable. Of course Louis did not know this at the time, he was still human.
Just to clarify! The vampires that are wanting to come after louis aren’t because of armand, the vamps are mad at him because he did an entire book talking about vampires exposing them to the world and because he “broke (several) laws”
@@lettyrubble That's how he keeps getting away with shit. He looks at you with his big soulful doe eyes with that vulnerable, pleading look and you can't believe that he would hurt anyone on purpse.
Akasha is the Queen of all who are damned! It's her blood which makes Lestat invulnerable unless he offers himself. That is why he said "I have to be willing and I'm not in the mood"! That actually proves how much he loves Louis because he was willing to die by Louis's hand and gave his "blessing" when he said "I'm glad that it is you"before Louis slit his throat.
Actually, Akasha's blood gave Lestat the ability to resist fire, so he couldn't be killed that way. As well as being invulnerable unless he offers himself willingly.
Louis and lestat are not back together, Louis said he's his own companion right now. He needs a little single alone time to figure himself out and find peace as a one before he can settle permanently in a two.
Yes I like that they reunite, grieve over Claudia, and don’t immediately get back together in this episode. I think if they got back together fully now that would feel rushed
He was his own companion because he dumped Armand. But Lestat and Louis were really always together. Just in different ways. Their last scene together here was somewhat taken from a scene in the 2nd book. It is when Lestat and Louis reunite after many years. In the books. Lestat was not with Louis and Claudia in Paris. Well not seen anyway. But the line Lestat says about Louis says all we ever need to know about these pair. ............. He basically said he always loved Louis and always will.
These actors are out of this world talented. Jacob (Louis) had to play revenge Louis in the past, Louis still in love w/Armand before the realization in dubai, and then 'I am companion enough' Louis present day. Sam (Lestat) had to play different versions of Lestat through other peoples memories. He is only just now playing the real Lestat in NOLA present day. Insane!! Glad you guys enjoyed the show!
Louis and Lestat's reunion in the present killed me. We've been waiting two seasons to see them in the present together and it did not disappoint. Them finally getting through all the lies and their own issues to reconcile and truly mourn the loss of their daughter and the loss of time in their relationship. So heartbreaking but so good
Sam and Jacob have really good chemistry, you can tell they really love working together. Jacob really brought me to this series, i became a fan of his because of his music. Not to mention Game Of Thrones. Im really glad he's finally able to show ppl just how talented an artist he is in this series. Both of of them are awesome. Great writing and story. 👍🏾 The entire cast awesome
What a amazing season man this show does not disappoint from the writing to every performance that Louie and lestat scene had me tearing up my favourite couple fr I cannot wait for the next season loved these reactions
Rob, you were so real when you said they're your OTP, like, same bro. I aspire to have (and fear having) love like their's-- no one is doing it like them. I wanted to dieeee in the finale when they finally met up. The grief of cut-short fatherhood they've suffered alone (but also by their own fault bc they were never the best to or for Claudia, sadly, she really deserved better 😔 gone too soon in the stormy romance of these two therapy-needing idiots-in-love-- but she loved them in spite of it all, which makes it hurt all the more) and the pain of reuniting w the only other person on planet earth who means what they mean to each other.... THE PAIN. Vampire Slayer Louis de Cunt du Lac can drain me and i'd thank him, like wtf.... i've been deadass wailing with tears in my eyes to twitter takes and amv edits of these fucking vampires for months now, in so much actual pain that it should be studied. like why do they feel like family like that? I'm invested like these are my own fucking parents or like I'M Louis or Lestat-- what drugs did they put in this show to make it so potent??????? It really speaks to the soul. I need y'all to get Zuff to watch this, either on his own time or on a re-react w all of u, bc he Loves Romance™ lol.
Outstanding finale to a wonderful season. I love that they went ahead and revealed that Armand turned Daniel. Armand has never made a vampire. Lestat revealing that he has the blood of Akasha is an Easter egg for us book readers. She's the first vampire. I believe we will get part of her story in S3. Lestat will be front and center in S3 and he's very much alive and thriving. I've enjoyed watching this with y'all. The wait for S3 begins!
I know most people are talking about how they wanted to see Louis beat down Armand (because that b^tch deserved it)- but Louis with his memories intact would've learned not to fight and older, more powerful vampire - especially one that can be out in the sun. Also, Armand was a sub who like to top from the bottom, all Louis needed to do was establish his dominance to win, not fight. The Talamasca knew how dangerous Louis was because of Lestat being his maker. Louis is much more powerful then even he realized because he was running from his vampiric nature. But when he was crazy and hellbent on revenge - he was a force to be reckoned with. It also took Claudia a much longer time to die from the sunlight because she too carried the blood of Akasha from Lestat. So Lestat watching her die probably made him realize that he couldn't be killed. Also something to think about - Armand said he preserved Louis happiness. Daniel made Louis happy. Maybe his turning Daniel wasn't fully out of spite. Perhaps it was as apology gift to Louis. Perhaps it's because Armand finally found someone in Daniel who could best him & hold his own against him. And by being his maker - he would always have someone he couldn't read and would therefore be a match for his own mind. Or perhaps Daniel wanted the gift. We'll see in season three perhaps.
I love Louis' I Own the Night scene. It's shows that he has finally found peace and is accepting the dark gift. He can finally be all the beautiful things he is and be them without apology. Louis taught Lestat how important it is to keep your humanity (him eating animals), and Lestat taught Louis to accept his vampiric nature I love that in his meditation room he is keeping Claudia's dress and a portrait of Paul, the two most important people that he has lost. Great reactions as always you two. I hope season 3 is as amazing as season 1 and 2 🙏🏽
Armand himself said that just the thought of turning someone into a vampire repulses him even to this current day, so for him to turn Daniel he would have had to have a real good reason. We could say spite or anger but that is still not enough for him to do that considering that this would not only be his first time changing someone but the act of changing someone is so personal that he would've had to go through the whole thing and still chosen to do it. The fact that we didn't see Daniel get changed means something crazy happened with that and I can't wait to see it.
I think the whole thing was about Armand getting rid of Louis and Claudia so Lestat would have him, and Lestat ended up saving Louis, getting morose about losing Claudia, and rejecting Armand. So Armand let Louis out to try his chances with Louis. And it worked. For awhile. Lol
Maybe Armand would let them kill Louis so Lestat would be devastated, but I don't think he wanted Lestast. If he didn't love Louis, he wouldn't have endured his behavior for so long. Also, in the books, Armand is the one who saves Louis in the trial. So yes, he was in love with Louis, but not enough to save him that day.
This show is phenomenal. This finale is so so good too, it wraps things up with Louis so perfectly. The scene with Louis and Lestat reuniting was tragically beautiful too.
Now would be the perfect time for y'all to compare the tv series to the *movie* INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994), as the events have caught up. 🩸 I'm so excited for Season 3, which was greenlit before this finale dropped. 🩸 Many thanks to Bryce and Rob!!! 🧛♀
Fantastic soundtrack. I want to see Sam's Lastat, shirtless in tight leather pants, hip thrusting, and hip rolling across the stage. Singing his heart out.
Omg I watched the movie after the finale and honestly no shade to Tom/Brad/Kirsten but it just doesn’t compare. The series is far superior. I love the story. Can’t wait til S3
@@adrianTurbogocrazy They're kind of like apples and oranges (since the tv series has more time plus modern techniques). The movie is old fashioned... but I think it's very useful to compare. I *love* the tv series!!!
@@enchantedboy66 so many people have been demonizing Lestat and saying how awful he is. Now many of those people are changing their tune. We knew Lestat would never want Louis dead.
Not the Lestat imitations "Mon cher, how could you?" 😂. I enjoyed watching your reactions, especially Rob's face during the reunion. You guys are hilarious. See you guys for season 3.
@anomis-t2q he didn't say "akasha and enkil were the first vampires" we're not supposed to know who she is yet. We're just supposed to know that she's someone important and more powerful than armand.
@@yasminemixon9340 True. But readers of the books know that. And, honestly, anyone who loves this series, but hasn't read the books, can google any name that's mentioned and find out a bit more :-)
One of the BEST season finales I've seen in a LONG time. Again I cried at Louis and Lestats reunion. Daniel is so cool. I am so excited for season three which as you said is going to be Lestat doing the "going public" as a rock star or something and the vampire community all PO'd at him for doing it. Season 3 should be very Lestat central. Louis is my fav though! And like you said what happened to Armand and Lastat? MORE MORE MORE please.
Louis isn't a known liar. Louis has had 77 years of Armand altering his memories and erasing information. He's an unreliable narrator because of what Armand has been doing to keep him in the relationship. Louis has had his truth, his autonomy and his decisions stripped away by Armand, the man who murdered his child and then warped his memories just to play house with him. Louis is rightfully taking some time to heal himself and not be in a relationship. The Dubai apartment was his - from all his business dealings & investments. At the end he redecorated it and brought color back in. The Vampire Lestat book is about Lestat's past but also Lestat becoming a rock star singing about being a vampire to draw the attention off Louis from the vamps wanting to kill him. Daniel & Lestat will be helping to protect Louis until it flips when Akasha awakens and comes for Lestat. Season three is going to be amazing! And Roland Jones promised that Louis & Daniel will not be sidelined in the next season, like they are in the second book.
Armand didn't distort Louis' memories of what did and didn't happen with Lestat; he also wasn't lying on purpose. He remembers some things differently than they happened because he doesn't want to accept some of the things he'd done and the choices he made. Armand only altered the memories that had to do with himself. I think Armand's thing is he'll do anything to save his ass in the moment and acts on whatever opportunity comes his way. He definitely didn't give a fuck about Claudia, though. I don't think he had anything personal against her exactly except that he didn't particularly want a stepchild in his relationship. She was just a problem for him so he removed it. When Louis became a problem, he removed him too. I think he just wants to belong to someone or something and he thought the coven was a more stable bet, then when the coven was going, he needed a new deal. He has no idea who he is outside of whatever role he's playing or relationship he's in. Which makes sense- he went from being a slave to a child prostitute to a servant/child bride to a cult member to a cult leader. People give him a new name, he can't even remember who he was before all that.
@moonlily1 you're giving Armand way too much credit. It's quite clear Louis is unreliable because of his own issues. The only memory tampering done by Armand is the 73 interview stuff.
@@saahir18 No, that's what I said though, that Louis remembers some things wrong for reasons to do with himself. Armand has definitely fucked with him but Louis was already fucked up when he met him. And Louis wasn't a saint to Armand, either, though that excuses absolutely none of Armand's choices.
@@moonlily1 Just by messing with one memory forces the mind to readjust to create a new cohesion, a new narrative. Yeah Louis had issues from the get go. But as someone who specializes in working with people's subconscious mind, Armand most likely distorted Louis' perception of Lestat and his time with him, so in Louis's retelling of his time with Lestat, the narrative would've been skewed. Memory is not always accurate because it is reorganized and reframed by the person telling it, when they are telling it. And the story being told to Daniel is by someone who has had their mind warped for 7 decades.
@@saahir18 Do you honestly think that Louis would've stayed with anyone even remotely connected to the death of Claudia? Would anyone? If Armand was that powerful in mind warping Louis, who's to say he hadn't been doing that since the end of his coven. I think the shock of Louis choosing him - even if only to spite Lestat would've made him desperate to maintain his narrative...to maintain his relationship with Louis.
I loved this reaction video!! Most of the channels I watch about this show know what’s usually going to happen based on the books, but you guys are raw in seeing everything. Going to watch your other IWTV videos.
Great seeing you guys as excited as we are! I love how they set up for s3. Louis will probably be kicking some ass, Lestat on tour but also we're definitely gonna learn more about his past and Daniel on a hunt for Armand and in search for answers (which I'm hoping!!!) and we're probably meeting some more interesting characters!
You guys are so fun to watch, I love how it shows how much you enjoy the show and how you absorb it all. This was my favourite reaction of yours to date and can't wait to see you guys again for s3.
I’ve been waiting on this ahhhh the loustat reunion was so sad I was happy then they just broke my heart I feel like a season of this show will never be happy it’ll always be bad or break ur heart 😭 but I’m too deep in to stop now I’m so excited for season three🎸
Thanks guys for being so enthusiastic and appreciative and invested in these complex characters and their twisted stories! I agree - that finale was everything I'd hoped it would be and more! Loustat are definitely my OTP! Really enjoyed your reactions - can't wait to see them for S3 too!
The reason it's not obvious that Daniel is messaging someone, is because interviewers routinely take notes during these types of interviews. Remember when Daniel said just some things I noticed & jot down (in other words, some notes I took about questions I had). Or something very close to that effect. So to them it just seems like he taking notes about what they're saying.
I loved yall's reactions to the reunion in NOLA, lol. It was so sweet. I think we're all going to have a lot of fun with season 3. The Vampire Lestat is a rollercoaster of a novel.
Rob is such a romantic! And, I love him for it! His Lestat impression has improved 100% over the Season, too. Awesome season. I'm watching House of Dragons now, so I'll watch your episode reviews of that.
Ok but like Claudia still absolutely hated Lestat and literally planned his murder and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to move past that lol. Like all I felt was that Louis was choosing Lestat over her again whereas Lestat quite literally did not care about her. This was all written by Claudia herself, not memories or secrets.
I think that was Claudia’s interpretation as well. We forget that Claudia was very volatile and unstable herself due to being made so young. Impulsive and also manipulative. She definitely exploited fractures in her parent’s relationship. She blamed Lestat not realizing Louis was the reason she was turned. Even before dying she asks him he is lying right. Louis denies and still won’t accept the truth. Lestat loved Claudia but she was breaking his relationship with his immortal beloved. Look back at episode 7 compared to the fight scene from season 1. In Louis’s version, when Les is dragging him by the neck he has no blood on him. His face is clear and undamaged. Yet when Lestat recounts in the play and Louis recounts Lestat’s version he is greatly injured. Blood dripping from his face and Louis even mentioned it. Lestat said he was holding back and trying not to harm him until he realized Louis was truly leaving him with Claudia and he snapped. It was his trigger and fear to be alone. He attacked Claudia because she was purposely trying to take Louis from him which started the fight not realizing that Louis was going to go until during the pause in the fight scene. Though we all have great empathy for Claudia, she was greatly manipulative and she manipulated Louis against Lestat. Louis had no plans to kill Lestat until Claudia planned it. Clearly Lestat loved her even in Magnus lair he wasn’t just thinking but grieving her.
I read on somebody else's comment that September 8th 1973 was when Anne Rice finished the books. That's the date that the Lestat quotes to Louis of his attempted suicide.
you guys should 100% watch the behind the scenes / commentary from cast and crew after each episode. not telling you to react to them but in your own time if you feel called to them. i think they're really interesting and offer so much insight into what the characters were thinking etc
Did you catch how the other vampire said enjoy your rats? Lestat not only doesn't seem to be hunting for himself but is also eating rats instead of people. 21:48
3 temp empieza a filmarse en este otoño y veremos a la estrella de rock lestat y su historia desde cuando salio de su aldea a matar lobos en el siglo 18 y veremos a akasha la madre de todos los vampiros
I love how Louis and Armand are waxing poetic about how wonderful their life has been since Paris. Then Daniel is like "let me shut this s*it down real quick" 🤌🏼 13:15
Those Who Must Be Kept are on the new character list for season 3. I can't wait to see it as well. The Devils Minion relationship has been said to be coming too!
I finished the season and immediately started a rewatch of season 1. The literal Easter eggs and foreshawdowing for this season everywhere! For example, why does Loius pay Daniel 10 million dollars, because he says season 1 that 10 million dollars is his whore number. The robe Lestat wears at the end of 8 is the same one brand new he's wearing episode 1. Ahhh, it's so good! Even in 8...like season 1, Armand covered his hands with gloves all season long until the reaveal, but if you watch Daniels interview in the finale, he has his vampire nails on full display on the tv show.
Hello guys👋🏻. I want to recommend you react to the movie version when you can, and if possible at some point the Mayfair Witches show. Also, by the ending it will look like for S3(and probably S4) they will adapt the second book, The Vampire Lestat.
Have yall ever heard of the movie Queen of the Damned? Aaliyah played Akasha in that movie. You've probably seen ppl dress up like her for Halloween. Anyway, Queen of the Damned is part of the Vampire Chronicles that this show is based on. It's a long book series. Akasha is ancient, I believe, if I'm remembering correctly
Yeah but Lestat in the movie has no back story, no real complexity etc. He's just the bad guy - as far as I can remember. Plus Tom's performance compared to Sam's isn't half as good
It looks like they're going by order of first books...The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned. The second story revolves about Lestat and his turning, and you're introducing new vamps in the past. After, there are like 13 books in the vampire chronicles that the producers can make. From now on, Lestat is the narrator, for the most part. Except for Queen of the Damned, which should be required reading for vampire fans.
It was a crazy season 2. Happy to see we will get more Luis. I hope, we will get more Armand, for me that is the most compelling and most beautiful character, well played Assad, well played. So happy that Sam made it, I kind of liked him. More Raglan, more Real Rashid and more Daniel please.
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3 shows you guys should absolutely react too
Taboo 2017 it’s only 8 episodes and the lead is none other than Ton hardy aka Venom
The crowded room 2023 10 episodes the lead is none other than Tom Holland aka Spider-Man
And
Netflix’s ERIC it just came out a few weeks ago it’s 6 episodes with lead actor Benedict Cumberbatch aka Dr strange
All 3 are great shows with different types of action but also great Story’s
And there short so adding them into the cue of your channel would be easy as well as bringing in lots more viewers and subscribers 🥰🥰
Guys if u wanna see more of sam reid’s incredible acting you should watch The Newsreader! You can see how diverse he is as an actor there, honestly an incredible show, you’d love it.
A foreshadowing detail that’s sad to look back on is Lestat buying Louis a library for their home in NOLA because he likes to read vs Armand having bookshelves up high because Louis can’t float and he was keeping information from him. It was always Lestat!
When the books fell around Daniel I was really happy for Louis. He broke out of Armand's manipulations and that was a great visual shorthand.
when does lestat buy louis a library in season 1?
@@fiqtopia3581Yes…. when did he?
@@fiqtopia3581 I don't remember if they shown buying it, but they did have many books in their house, and Lestat himself wasn't much of a reader according to Louis. This and considering that in NOLA they were living on Lestat's wealth and his love language being giving gifts might signify that he was the one who bought them.
@@fiqtopia3581S1 Episode 1, Lestat has Louis help to decorate the townhouse and made sure to build a huge Library with books knowing that Louis will eventually become his companion. Lestat had Louis pick all of his favorite things so he would be comfortable. Of course Louis did not know this at the time, he was still human.
"mon cher, how could you?" "im dying of heartbreak" 😭😭 yall kill me
I truly died laughing but also appreciating because he actually got Lestat down, that accent was on point!
😂 exactly ❤ extravagance 😅 in France
Just to clarify! The vampires that are wanting to come after louis aren’t because of armand, the vamps are mad at him because he did an entire book talking about vampires exposing them to the world and because he “broke (several) laws”
ngl I have to give it to Armand he deserves an Oscar for putting up with that lie for almost 80 years lmao
You can't say he doesn't commit.
Showed real dedication to the craft. Took break a leg to the next level😅
Went real method with the acting, commit to the bit, etc etc 😑 he’s lucky he’s like a painting… 😎
@@lettyrubble That's how he keeps getting away with shit. He looks at you with his big soulful doe eyes with that vulnerable, pleading look and you can't believe that he would hurt anyone on purpse.
Akasha is the Queen of all who are damned! It's her blood which makes Lestat invulnerable unless he offers himself. That is why he said "I have to be willing and I'm not in the mood"! That actually proves how much he loves Louis because he was willing to die by Louis's hand and gave his "blessing" when he said "I'm glad that it is you"before Louis slit his throat.
Say what!? Gosh I’m not okay 😭😭😭😭😭
Actually, Akasha's blood gave Lestat the ability to resist fire, so he couldn't be killed that way. As well as being invulnerable unless he offers himself willingly.
Louis and lestat are not back together, Louis said he's his own companion right now. He needs a little single alone time to figure himself out and find peace as a one before he can settle permanently in a two.
Yes I like that they reunite, grieve over Claudia, and don’t immediately get back together in this episode. I think if they got back together fully now that would feel rushed
I assume Louis is at least helping Lestat get back on his feet.
@@specificsoupand they both still love each other very much!!!
He was his own companion because he dumped Armand. But Lestat and Louis were really always together. Just in different ways. Their last scene together here was somewhat taken from a scene in the 2nd book. It is when Lestat and Louis reunite after many years. In the books. Lestat was not with Louis and Claudia in Paris. Well not seen anyway. But the line Lestat says about Louis says all we ever need to know about these pair. ............. He basically said he always loved Louis and always will.
The rocks in Louis’s “zen garden” look like the rocks that were in his locked coffin. This episode was beautiful and I love Lestat/louis.
All of the awards for this season! I want Jacob to get best actor and Sam to get best supporting (since he had less screen time this season)
In the novel, "The Vampire Lestat, " Lestat is a rock star with a band and groupies. There are some hilarious moments in the book.
season 3 is already been confirmed and they are following the books so rock star Lestat is gonna be next season.
I just started the book and it was so hilarious, took a drastic turn from the seriousness of the first one
Sebastian Melmoth is one of Lestat's aliases in the books 😂
Omffggg
It is also the name that Oscar Wilde used after he was released from prison and living in exile.
Louis’ final line harkens back to what Daciana says in the season 2 premiere: “We own the night”.
Good catch! I missed that.👏
These actors are out of this world talented. Jacob (Louis) had to play revenge Louis in the past, Louis still in love w/Armand before the realization in dubai, and then 'I am companion enough' Louis present day. Sam (Lestat) had to play different versions of Lestat through other peoples memories. He is only just now playing the real Lestat in NOLA present day. Insane!! Glad you guys enjoyed the show!
Louis and Lestat's reunion in the present killed me. We've been waiting two seasons to see them in the present together and it did not disappoint. Them finally getting through all the lies and their own issues to reconcile and truly mourn the loss of their daughter and the loss of time in their relationship. So heartbreaking but so good
I think season 3 is going to be a mix of modern time and flashbacks to lestat's past
Sam and Jacob have really good chemistry, you can tell they really love working together. Jacob really brought me to this series, i became a fan of his because of his music. Not to mention Game Of Thrones. Im really glad he's finally able to show ppl just how talented an artist he is in this series. Both of of them are awesome. Great writing and story. 👍🏾 The entire cast awesome
What a amazing season man this show does not disappoint from the writing to every performance that Louie and lestat scene had me tearing up my favourite couple fr I cannot wait for the next season loved these reactions
This show is so damn good. I dont think ive ever loved a show as much as i love this one. Im excited for season 3!
Rob, you were so real when you said they're your OTP, like, same bro. I aspire to have (and fear having) love like their's-- no one is doing it like them. I wanted to dieeee in the finale when they finally met up. The grief of cut-short fatherhood they've suffered alone (but also by their own fault bc they were never the best to or for Claudia, sadly, she really deserved better 😔 gone too soon in the stormy romance of these two therapy-needing idiots-in-love-- but she loved them in spite of it all, which makes it hurt all the more) and the pain of reuniting w the only other person on planet earth who means what they mean to each other.... THE PAIN.
Vampire Slayer Louis de Cunt du Lac can drain me and i'd thank him, like wtf.... i've been deadass wailing with tears in my eyes to twitter takes and amv edits of these fucking vampires for months now, in so much actual pain that it should be studied. like why do they feel like family like that? I'm invested like these are my own fucking parents or like I'M Louis or Lestat-- what drugs did they put in this show to make it so potent??????? It really speaks to the soul. I need y'all to get Zuff to watch this, either on his own time or on a re-react w all of u, bc he Loves Romance™ lol.
Outstanding finale to a wonderful season. I love that they went ahead and revealed that Armand turned Daniel. Armand has never made a vampire. Lestat revealing that he has the blood of Akasha is an Easter egg for us book readers. She's the first vampire. I believe we will get part of her story in S3. Lestat will be front and center in S3 and he's very much alive and thriving. I've enjoyed watching this with y'all. The wait for S3 begins!
I know most people are talking about how they wanted to see Louis beat down Armand (because that b^tch deserved it)- but Louis with his memories intact would've learned not to fight and older, more powerful vampire - especially one that can be out in the sun. Also, Armand was a sub who like to top from the bottom, all Louis needed to do was establish his dominance to win, not fight.
The Talamasca knew how dangerous Louis was because of Lestat being his maker. Louis is much more powerful then even he realized because he was running from his vampiric nature. But when he was crazy and hellbent on revenge - he was a force to be reckoned with. It also took Claudia a much longer time to die from the sunlight because she too carried the blood of Akasha from Lestat. So Lestat watching her die probably made him realize that he couldn't be killed.
Also something to think about - Armand said he preserved Louis happiness. Daniel made Louis happy. Maybe his turning Daniel wasn't fully out of spite. Perhaps it was as apology gift to Louis. Perhaps it's because Armand finally found someone in Daniel who could best him & hold his own against him. And by being his maker - he would always have someone he couldn't read and would therefore be a match for his own mind. Or perhaps Daniel wanted the gift. We'll see in season three perhaps.
Great analysis
@@116ohmygosh Thank you:)😃
I love Louis' I Own the Night scene. It's shows that he has finally found peace and is accepting the dark gift. He can finally be all the beautiful things he is and be them without apology. Louis taught Lestat how important it is to keep your humanity (him eating animals), and Lestat taught Louis to accept his vampiric nature
I love that in his meditation room he is keeping Claudia's dress and a portrait of Paul, the two most important people that he has lost. Great reactions as always you two. I hope season 3 is as amazing as season 1 and 2 🙏🏽
Lestat and Louis are two of the most powerful vampires as they have the blood of the queen of the damned. Lestat mentioned her name, Akasha.
Armand himself said that just the thought of turning someone into a vampire repulses him even to this current day, so for him to turn Daniel he would have had to have a real good reason. We could say spite or anger but that is still not enough for him to do that considering that this would not only be his first time changing someone but the act of changing someone is so personal that he would've had to go through the whole thing and still chosen to do it.
The fact that we didn't see Daniel get changed means something crazy happened with that and I can't wait to see it.
I also think Armand is both annoyed and fascinated about Daniel
this finale was so so good. cannot wait for next season omg
I just realized the tour guide said lesander instead of lestat 😂
That "mon cher, how could you?" was eerily accurate!
I think the whole thing was about Armand getting rid of Louis and Claudia so Lestat would have him, and Lestat ended up saving Louis, getting morose about losing Claudia, and rejecting Armand. So Armand let Louis out to try his chances with Louis. And it worked. For awhile. Lol
Maybe Armand would let them kill Louis so Lestat would be devastated, but I don't think he wanted Lestast. If he didn't love Louis, he wouldn't have endured his behavior for so long.
Also, in the books, Armand is the one who saves Louis in the trial. So yes, he was in love with Louis, but not enough to save him that day.
This show is phenomenal. This finale is so so good too, it wraps things up with Louis so perfectly. The scene with Louis and Lestat reuniting was tragically beautiful too.
Now is explained why Armand was always on top of anything Daniel did.
Now let’s watch the 90s movie version! ❤
was stalking the channel waiting for thisssss!
Y’all should check out the Hannibal series if you are into this. This really feels like Hannibal walked so IWTV could fly with the cloud gift.
Funnily enough, the Hannibal TV show definitely looks inspired by parts of Interview with the Vampire (the books)
Now would be the perfect time for y'all to compare the tv series to the *movie* INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994), as the events have caught up. 🩸 I'm so excited for Season 3, which was greenlit before this finale dropped. 🩸 Many thanks to Bryce and Rob!!! 🧛♀
Fantastic soundtrack. I want to see Sam's Lastat, shirtless in tight leather pants, hip thrusting, and hip rolling across the stage. Singing his heart out.
@@sebastianwhosez4897 I right there with ya, Sebastian. 🍻
Omg I watched the movie after the finale and honestly no shade to Tom/Brad/Kirsten but it just doesn’t compare. The series is far superior. I love the story. Can’t wait til S3
@@adrianTurbogocrazy They're kind of like apples and oranges (since the tv series has more time plus modern techniques). The movie is old fashioned... but I think it's very useful to compare. I *love* the tv series!!!
@@adrianTurbogocrazyI just rewatched the queen of the damned and feel exactly the same way
Like I said at the end of Season 1: "love of my life," my ass! Louis + Lestat forever! ❤
We knew Lestat would be redeemed by the end of the season. Did you like the reconciliation scene in New Orleans?
@@cullenarthur8879 They share a heart. Their love is the well with no bottom. ❤
@@enchantedboy66 so many people have been demonizing Lestat and saying how awful he is. Now many of those people are changing their tune. We knew Lestat would never want Louis dead.
Not the Lestat imitations "Mon cher, how could you?" 😂. I enjoyed watching your reactions, especially Rob's face during the reunion. You guys are hilarious. See you guys for season 3.
Akasha and Enkil were the first vampires. Akasha was 6,000 years old. Lestat is an extremely powerful fledgling due to blood of powerful vampires.
Spoilers. This information isn't given in the show yet so there's no need to tell them this.
@@yasminemixon9340 He literally says "I have the blood of Akasha" in the previous episode, during the dungeon scene.
@anomis-t2q he didn't say "akasha and enkil were the first vampires" we're not supposed to know who she is yet. We're just supposed to know that she's someone important and more powerful than armand.
@@yasminemixon9340 True. But readers of the books know that. And, honestly, anyone who loves this series, but hasn't read the books, can google any name that's mentioned and find out a bit more :-)
Besides, we're not spoiling much, anyway. This series has a fascinating way of straying from the source material, while also staying true to it.
Agreed I was worried that it wouldn’t live up to s1 but I was wrong !!! I think overall I rather season 1 whole but S2 second half was unreal !!
I’ve been waiting for y’all’s reaction!!!
The lestat impressions took me out 😭
Rob was oddly good at it.
So glad you enjoyed the episode and season. I always appreciate your reactions, especially your iwtv ones!
The vampires coming for Louis have nothing to do with Armand, it’s about him writing a book about vampire and it breaks the laws
One of the BEST season finales I've seen in a LONG time. Again I cried at Louis and Lestats reunion. Daniel is so cool. I am so excited for season three which as you said is going to be Lestat doing the "going public" as a rock star or something and the vampire community all PO'd at him for doing it. Season 3 should be very Lestat central. Louis is my fav though! And like you said what happened to Armand and Lastat? MORE MORE MORE please.
People stop posting spoilers about Akasha. Non-book readers aren’t supposed to know that yet.
ah yess two more for the loustat army
I love this show so much
Louis isn't a known liar. Louis has had 77 years of Armand altering his memories and erasing information. He's an unreliable narrator because of what Armand has been doing to keep him in the relationship. Louis has had his truth, his autonomy and his decisions stripped away by Armand, the man who murdered his child and then warped his memories just to play house with him.
Louis is rightfully taking some time to heal himself and not be in a relationship. The Dubai apartment was his - from all his business dealings & investments. At the end he redecorated it and brought color back in.
The Vampire Lestat book is about Lestat's past but also Lestat becoming a rock star singing about being a vampire to draw the attention off Louis from the vamps wanting to kill him. Daniel & Lestat will be helping to protect Louis until it flips when Akasha awakens and comes for Lestat. Season three is going to be amazing! And Roland Jones promised that Louis & Daniel will not be sidelined in the next season, like they are in the second book.
Armand didn't distort Louis' memories of what did and didn't happen with Lestat; he also wasn't lying on purpose. He remembers some things differently than they happened because he doesn't want to accept some of the things he'd done and the choices he made. Armand only altered the memories that had to do with himself.
I think Armand's thing is he'll do anything to save his ass in the moment and acts on whatever opportunity comes his way. He definitely didn't give a fuck about Claudia, though. I don't think he had anything personal against her exactly except that he didn't particularly want a stepchild in his relationship. She was just a problem for him so he removed it. When Louis became a problem, he removed him too. I think he just wants to belong to someone or something and he thought the coven was a more stable bet, then when the coven was going, he needed a new deal. He has no idea who he is outside of whatever role he's playing or relationship he's in. Which makes sense- he went from being a slave to a child prostitute to a servant/child bride to a cult member to a cult leader. People give him a new name, he can't even remember who he was before all that.
@moonlily1 you're giving Armand way too much credit. It's quite clear Louis is unreliable because of his own issues. The only memory tampering done by Armand is the 73 interview stuff.
@@saahir18 No, that's what I said though, that Louis remembers some things wrong for reasons to do with himself. Armand has definitely fucked with him but Louis was already fucked up when he met him. And Louis wasn't a saint to Armand, either, though that excuses absolutely none of Armand's choices.
@@moonlily1 Just by messing with one memory forces the mind to readjust to create a new cohesion, a new narrative. Yeah Louis had issues from the get go. But as someone who specializes in working with people's subconscious mind, Armand most likely distorted Louis' perception of Lestat and his time with him, so in Louis's retelling of his time with Lestat, the narrative would've been skewed.
Memory is not always accurate because it is reorganized and reframed by the person telling it, when they are telling it. And the story being told to Daniel is by someone who has had their mind warped for 7 decades.
@@saahir18 Do you honestly think that Louis would've stayed with anyone even remotely connected to the death of Claudia? Would anyone? If Armand was that powerful in mind warping Louis, who's to say he hadn't been doing that since the end of his coven. I think the shock of Louis choosing him - even if only to spite Lestat would've made him desperate to maintain his narrative...to maintain his relationship with Louis.
I don't think it would be simple for them to get back together. They're both dealing with the guilt of what happened to Claudia. 22:54
gosh best tv show of the year!!
i was waiting for thisssss
really loved watching your reactions, especially as folks who didn't know anything about the books. can't wait for season 3 :)
I loved this reaction video!! Most of the channels I watch about this show know what’s usually going to happen based on the books, but you guys are raw in seeing everything. Going to watch your other IWTV videos.
Rob's Lestat impression 7/10 Bryce's 5/10 😅 (Sorry Bryce, love ya bro) 12:47
Great seeing you guys as excited as we are! I love how they set up for s3. Louis will probably be kicking some ass, Lestat on tour but also we're definitely gonna learn more about his past and Daniel on a hunt for Armand and in search for answers (which I'm hoping!!!) and we're probably meeting some more interesting characters!
Thank you for the reactions, I really enjoyed them all season!
You guys are so fun to watch, I love how it shows how much you enjoy the show and how you absorb it all. This was my favourite reaction of yours to date and can't wait to see you guys again for s3.
Such a strong season with an amazing, beautiful, surprising, touching finale! Loved your reactions to this. Can't wait for Season 3!
Y’all doing the Lestat voice always gives me a giggle
I’ve been waiting on this ahhhh the loustat reunion was so sad I was happy then they just broke my heart I feel like a season of this show will never be happy it’ll always be bad or break ur heart 😭 but I’m too deep in to stop now I’m so excited for season three🎸
Thanks guys for being so enthusiastic and appreciative and invested in these complex characters and their twisted stories! I agree - that finale was everything I'd hoped it would be and more! Loustat are definitely my OTP! Really enjoyed your reactions - can't wait to see them for S3 too!
Vampire power is measured by both age and bloodline . Louis would be very powerful due to Lestat’s blood line
this is the first time we see lestat for real and not from anyone’s pov!
Season 3 was ofc confirmed so be ready! :D
i love love love this episode, and its always a treat to watch your reactions
The reason it's not obvious that Daniel is messaging someone, is because interviewers routinely take notes during these types of interviews. Remember when Daniel said just some things I noticed & jot down (in other words, some notes I took about questions I had). Or something very close to that effect. So to them it just seems like he taking notes about what they're saying.
This is a great finale.
I'm hoping for Season 3, with Akasha, the first vampire, making an appearance in the series.
Best episode I knew Armand wasn’t ish
Thank you guys for doing this show. You guys’ perspectives are great and I appreciate y’all just “letting the tale seduce you” 😎
Great reaction! Great season! This is actually the end of the first book and the movie with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. You should watch that
I loved yall's reactions to the reunion in NOLA, lol. It was so sweet. I think we're all going to have a lot of fun with season 3. The Vampire Lestat is a rollercoaster of a novel.
Rob is such a romantic! And, I love him for it! His Lestat impression has improved 100% over the Season, too. Awesome season. I'm watching House of Dragons now, so I'll watch your episode reviews of that.
Wow that was a great ending
Ok but like Claudia still absolutely hated Lestat and literally planned his murder and I'm not sure how I'm supposed to move past that lol. Like all I felt was that Louis was choosing Lestat over her again whereas Lestat quite literally did not care about her. This was all written by Claudia herself, not memories or secrets.
I think that was Claudia’s interpretation as well. We forget that Claudia was very volatile and unstable herself due to being made so young. Impulsive and also manipulative. She definitely exploited fractures in her parent’s relationship. She blamed Lestat not realizing Louis was the reason she was turned. Even before dying she asks him he is lying right. Louis denies and still won’t accept the truth. Lestat loved Claudia but she was breaking his relationship with his immortal beloved. Look back at episode 7 compared to the fight scene from season 1. In Louis’s version, when Les is dragging him by the neck he has no blood on him. His face is clear and undamaged. Yet when Lestat recounts in the play and Louis recounts Lestat’s version he is greatly injured. Blood dripping from his face and Louis even mentioned it. Lestat said he was holding back and trying not to harm him until he realized Louis was truly leaving him with Claudia and he snapped. It was his trigger and fear to be alone. He attacked Claudia because she was purposely trying to take Louis from him which started the fight not realizing that Louis was going to go until during the pause in the fight scene. Though we all have great empathy for Claudia, she was greatly manipulative and she manipulated Louis against Lestat. Louis had no plans to kill Lestat until Claudia planned it. Clearly Lestat loved her even in Magnus lair he wasn’t just thinking but grieving her.
This episode was so beautiful 😍
I read on somebody else's comment that September 8th 1973 was when Anne Rice finished the books. That's the date that the Lestat quotes to Louis of his attempted suicide.
You guys imitating Lestat's voice is hilarious!
I probably issed it but where's the third guy? Is he not part of the channel anymore? He was very funny!
you guys should 100% watch the behind the scenes / commentary from cast and crew after each episode. not telling you to react to them but in your own time if you feel called to them. i think they're really interesting and offer so much insight into what the characters were thinking etc
Akasha is from book 3, I think it’ll be awhile before we see her.
Did you catch how the other vampire said enjoy your rats? Lestat not only doesn't seem to be hunting for himself but is also eating rats instead of people. 21:48
lol great impression of Lestat. I almost thought it was him
❤ this show IWTV. That "portal' is the The Dubai Frame, Connecting past, present & future. Great Reaction to the entire series
3 temp empieza a filmarse en este otoño y veremos a la estrella de rock lestat y su historia desde cuando salio de su aldea a matar lobos en el siglo 18 y veremos a akasha la madre de todos los vampiros
Nanniiiiiii where is tvd but stilll this ep shocked me mostly for someone who hasn’t read the books or seen the movie 😂😂
I love how Louis and Armand are waxing poetic about how wonderful their life has been since Paris. Then Daniel is like "let me shut this s*it down real quick" 🤌🏼 13:15
Are we not getting Tvd reaction today? 🥺
They did this last week too
the lestat impression is good lmaoo
Ahhhh so excited for this reaction and for the next season! I wonder if we will see Akasha and who will play her!!!
Those Who Must Be Kept are on the new character list for season 3. I can't wait to see it as well. The Devils Minion relationship has been said to be coming too!
That giant glowing square is a real structure in Dubai, The Frame. Saw it during my trip there last summer. Was hot af.
Can you watch the film of Interview with the vampire. At least, you can see the diffrences
When Louis and Armand went to Lestat in Paris Lestat was suffering and broken from the trial still too.
I finished the season and immediately started a rewatch of season 1. The literal Easter eggs and foreshawdowing for this season everywhere! For example, why does Loius pay Daniel 10 million dollars, because he says season 1 that 10 million dollars is his whore number. The robe Lestat wears at the end of 8 is the same one brand new he's wearing episode 1. Ahhh, it's so good! Even in 8...like season 1, Armand covered his hands with gloves all season long until the reaveal, but if you watch Daniels interview in the finale, he has his vampire nails on full display on the tv show.
Akasha name drop 🤌🏻😩 so excited for season 3
Hello guys👋🏻. I want to recommend you react to the movie version when you can, and if possible at some point the Mayfair Witches show. Also, by the ending it will look like for S3(and probably S4) they will adapt the second book, The Vampire Lestat.
Uggggh the gothic Jane Eyre storm of it all!!! 23:04
Have yall ever heard of the movie Queen of the Damned? Aaliyah played Akasha in that movie. You've probably seen ppl dress up like her for Halloween. Anyway, Queen of the Damned is part of the Vampire Chronicles that this show is based on. It's a long book series. Akasha is ancient, I believe, if I'm remembering correctly
Akasha is the "Queen of the Damned." She'll be showing up, along with Magnus, next season.
I hope you check out the movie version too! I Just can't get enough of this story
Yeah but Lestat in the movie has no back story, no real complexity etc. He's just the bad guy - as far as I can remember. Plus Tom's performance compared to Sam's isn't half as good
It looks like they're going by order of first books...The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned.
The second story revolves about Lestat and his turning, and you're introducing new vamps in the past.
After, there are like 13 books in the vampire chronicles that the producers can make.
From now on, Lestat is the narrator, for the most part. Except for Queen of the Damned, which should be required reading for vampire fans.
It was a crazy season 2. Happy to see we will get more Luis. I hope, we will get more Armand, for me that is the most compelling and most beautiful character, well played Assad, well played. So happy that Sam made it, I kind of liked him. More Raglan, more Real Rashid and more Daniel please.
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