I absolutely love this series so far. But I must add, that church scene where Louis was confessing his sins...it made me cry & hurt for him. That scene felt so real, I felt like I was hearing something I shouldn't. I can't be the only one who was moved by that scene!

That confession scene was * chef's kiss* Jacob didn't disappoint 👌🤌

I’m sorry but Louis is definitely gay in this adaptation. The scene with Lily she says they usually “just talk” and in a later episode with Claudia he confirms he doesn’t like women but “used to pretend to”. Just don’t want people to think Lestat seduced him into being gay or something like that, he always was and that was a big aspect of his feelings of alienation from his family, brother, and society. Absolutely love this adaptation and this Louis much more than movie Louis and even more than book Louis tbh.

I been loving the show. Jacob Anderson has been phenomenal as Louis. His church scene in episode 1 alone was Emmy worthy. I think all the changes has enriched Louis' character. His racial identity adds a complexity to everything that happens now (Ex his actions that lead to the storyville race riots and his reactions to it) and it makes his dynamic with Lestat even more messy now.

Ignore the haters looking for 'perfect-in-every-detail' reviewers. I absolutely loved your charming, innocent, big-hearted view of Louis. Can't wait to come back for season 2.

Louis in the tv series talks about his grandfather owning a plantation which his father ran into the ground before passing away and leaving Louis as the sole provider for his family. Black Creole families did in fact own plantations and had enslaved people that worked for them. During the time in which the tv series is set, the only (legal, if not respectable) way for Louis to make enough money to keep his family in the comfort to which they were accustomed was to be a pimp in Storyville. He had to be so many things to so many people, and Jacob Anderson's performance of Louis' code switching is remarkable. Even his physicality changes in many subtle ways, depending on who he talks to and the situation.

So I'm guessing that this anaylsis is based only on ep 1 (since that's the only footage you used) but I can't see how you'd come away from the premier believing that Louis' queerness is a result of vampiric seduction. Before he even meets Lestat we see him checking out a man on the street, and it's paired with conversation about how he had to beat back these latencies in his nature with lies and delusions. That's what Lily is, a cover, a delusion. Lily herself mentions how they mostly just talk, and when Louis tries to maintain the facade of straightness by rejecting Lestat during their 3sum, she tells him "That's okay love," implying that she's known this about him and is giving him permission to just be himself here. There are other, more subtle, instances in ep 1 that imply that this is a terribly kept secret: Paul's inquries about the nature of their relationship, his insistence that Louis marry a woman, and his mentioning of mortal sins needing to be confessed. This one is more open to interpretation, sure, but given everything that surrounds it you can easily come away with the understanding that Paul knows Louis is gay and disapproves of Lestat because he is a temptation to give up the facade (among other things). Louis is seduced by Lestat, but not because he is weak, but because he is conflicted and at odds with his society because of his nature. In Lestat he sees power sure, but more importantly he sees someone who moves through the world unashamed and self-possesed, he sees freedom. Taking away Louis' already existing sexual orientation doesn't allow you to see why the alter pitch would be so enticing to him. Lestat is promising him love and acceptance, and enough power to be free. To be all the beautiful things that he is without apology.

Even though the movie will always be a classic. This version of Louis is a 1000 times better than the movie. Just my opinion though.

Louis was a Creole, a man of African and French descent in New Orleans. As mixed race people, they had had privileges dating back to before the Civil War and the French culture that existed prior to the American government taking over the Louisiana Territory. Numbers of them had been wealthy because of their connections to the white French speaking elite. Louis had latent gay tendencies he talked about. These were awakened by his interactions with Lestat.

Louis is such an amazing character

One of the better adaptions in regard to changing things but holding to the spirit of the original medium. I've read the first 5 novels many times as well as a few others. I really like the idea of starting Interview with the Lestat we see in the later novels. I don't like the vampires engaging in sex but I understand how it makes the LGBT aspects of the novels easier to portray on screen. Very impressed overall and hoping we get many seasons and a complete arc.

I loved this show im sad they only did 7 episodes for the season

Louis is just a pimp he is one of the free creoles that Anne wrote about in The Feast of All Saints. It’s pretty amazing that so many of her works are connecting on AMC. Louis has been with men, Lestat was not his first male love

So let me get this straight. Daniel is suppose to be the same Daniel from the 1994 movie that did the interview in 72’ but now coming back for a follow up interview with Louis ?

Was skeptical at first, but LOVE LOVE LOVE the adaptations. My only issue is the messiness with the blood during feeding. I guess it’s for tv optics, but true fans know proper vampires don’t spill a drop 😂

I wouldn’t mind Louis sinking his fangs into my neck to turn me. (With Lestat’s help). 🧛🏽🧛🥰

This show is absolutely awesome so far.

No Louie was DL very bi-curious he mentioned that he just talked to Lily they didn't have sex like that. Lestat didn't turn him out lestat gave him an out...

i think vampires in general are undefined sexualy most stories or movies show them being interested in both i think lestat likes both since in his story he spends time with either. the only issue i have is i wish they would make a series based on something that hasnt been covered already and changing the setting and time of it is just awkward for me since i read the books and watched the original movies about lestat. other than that if you havent emmersed yourself previously and your just watching it for the first time its enjoyable and well written and the actors are outstanding.

Nope Louis is gay in the show. He drops hints in the first episode and it's confirmed in later episodes. He paid Lilly to talk with him instead of have sex

This show has been awesome so far I loving it and also in my opinion I like this Louis way more than the one Brad Pitt played in the 1994 movie because my god that Louis was such a whiner like he kind of got on my nerves Lol, I like this Louis a lot more because yeah he feels bad when he kills people and has moral dilemmas but he will still will have some fun with his powers from time to time and he'll be lovable with this Lestat too I didn't really sense any real love between movie Lestat and movie Louis as friends/ companions or lovers and this Louis is more charming and charismatic too

I love this iteration of Louis.

for the people saying the era was changed so they wouldn't have to deal with the slave/plantation issue is false. within 15 mins of the pilot, it's explained that Louis' family came to amass their fortune because his great-grandfather was the plantation owner. yes, people of color did own slaves. the gens des couleurs libres, or (free people of color) were Creoles who who were wealthy people of some status to stay out of slavery in New Orleans. Anne Rice even has a book about them called Feast Of All Saints.

I like how the opening is of a vampire's mouth opening, but it was of a city right side and upside down, with 2 buildings that looks like the Empire State being the fangs. It was said that Paul believed that God was communicating with him through birds in his head, which means he was mentally unhinged. Had he never jumped, he would've been sent to a psych ward, and who knows what it was really like for black people then. Next on the series; my advice Dean. Wait till the season ends so u have more of insight. But make a list of what to make, do so but don't post, incase u might want to change things. When the season is done, then add the finishing touches to post.

really enjoying the show myself. I only read the first book and seen both films. this take is refreshing but the heart of the story is there. which I love. Its really coming along great. As they say dont judge a book by its cover or in this case, the trailer for the show. haha.

I'm so so happy 😀 : Louis is my favorite character. Don't get me wrong, j'adore Lestat, but when I read the books, I fell in love with Louis, because he's so different from the other vampires (Vampire Chronicles and other novels...). Most vampires you see in literature will be villains (such as Dracula...) but not my Louis 😍. He can be a ruthless killer if he needs to, but he's always in control. So, merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo 🙇‍♀️👏👏

Louis talks to Daniel about his proclivities just before we first meet Lilly and Lestat. As he’s preparing to exit his car, he and another man cruise each other. This is when/why he’s explaining to Daniel that Ms Lilly is, for lack of a better word, his ‘beard’.

Can we get a video of the difference in the vampires between books vs tv show?

I really want to see this series! Sounds fabulous!

well you have officially convinced me to check out this new show.

Im LOVING this show. Even the changes they've made, its GREAT! I love the fact they made Louis a creole black man as well. I cannot WAIT for this week when Claudia shows up! I love the erotic scenes between them because Louis is a straight man, but it is lestats essence that draws him in and he falls in love with lestat. I really appreciate that you brought that up because im the books, you can sense the sexual attraction between them and it always eludes to it, but never shown, and this series is giving me everything I wanted from the movie.

The actor who played Paul should be given more acknowlegement. He does a very good and important job.

Lui was Creole. His grandfather was the plantation owner. Die to the end of slavery and discrimination, Lui could not own a plantation and do legitimate business he became the owner of brothels.

He wasn't black. He was bi-racial (light-skinned). Bi-racials HAD more rights and priviledges than Blacks.

I been loving the tv show !

Have you ever considered doing a comedy vampire show? What We Do in The Shadows movie and tv show would be great 🧛‍♂️🦇🧛‍♀️

I would love Pandora ..she was one of my favorite characters..even named my dog after her

I just love this so much ❤️

As soon as Louis turned he lost feelings for lestat the show drags it on as if they were in love the entire time rather then lestat basically holding louie hostage and using him for his land and on the books income

Think it’s more of a mental freeze not time, they have power over the mind

Why didn't you just say you made this before the other even though it's still not too heavily focused on Louis' character arc for the show or Jacob's portrayal of Louis. That's the racial undertone I spoke of. You may not see it, but the entire fandom was in an uproar over him being black when they didn't even watch one damn episode. Like I said. It's a continuation, not a retelling. Though they are telling it from a more modern lens. It still brings different troubles for Louis. He's always been gay. I don't know when you made this. He just hid it. He's gay. A gay black man in the south dealing with the fact that being a vampire doesn't change the world around him. I think it's a point because Lestat doesn't see Louis' entire struggle. It's almost as if he ignores that his lover is not the same race as him and does not deal with what he does. It makes their relationship a lot more complex, volatile, and almost true to the sentiment a lot of people think. You can't love someone and pretend things will change because they are a vampire. He's still gay and black. I hold no malice. It's just a frustrating part to portray and be understood by those that don't see the entirety of the show. Not saying you are one of them. It's a conversation I'm not sure if you would have with me without bypassing what I said and just reading the racist undertone.

Can’t wait for season 2

I'm down to watch anything with Torgo Nudho. Forgive my spelling, my valyrian is a little rusty.

I always had the impression louis is in the closet as a gay man. Remember back then it was seen as a bad thing. Religion and fear was prominant back then. Gay men were shunned in the bible. Only recently the lgbtq+ community is embraced in america. My impression was solidified at his desire to be with Armand when he met him. Claudia even sensed it. We also know Armand is bisexual. I never once thought louis was straight but "playing the part" society expected him. How many times have we hear of gay men raising families, hating their lives going to men in secret on the down low. Even today men still do this.

Let's say I have mix emotions tho for I have not read the book but what im gonna say doesn't invalid me opinion (if I see someone reply to me comment with negative aspects of my opinion and trying act arrogant just cause they read book are invalid) I'll say I do like the tv series adaptation of the interview with the vampire I do like there version of lestat/louis/maybe cluadia but tom cruise lestat haves my heart I think him more of lestat then anything (again if your one those book readers your invaild) for louis I don't have say about him tho I still prefer Brad pits it not just the look or how white he is but let's be honest Brad did some way embodied louis but more grounded then hyper, tho I wish that Claudia was kinda like the 1994 Claudia with using her innocence to trick the victims to not make her hunting to obvious to the victims.. I'll say if they kinda mix the two personalities it'll be "a masterpiece" because that'll make her more vampire then louis and lestat. If you don't agree I respect that but you come to me saying "that's the thing you never read the book you don't understand anything about the vampire Chronicles " your just being arrogant (saying such thing is not opinion) I'll care for others tho.

I noticed you didn't do true blood vampires. it would be awesome ☺

I am enjoying the series immensely even with the time change, but there were actually black slave owners during the time of the book

This needs an update!

Are you going to cover the rest of the book?

I find it kinda funny how they thought Louis being a PIMP was better than a Plantation Owner in the 1900s which would mean it would be illegal for him to use slaves on the Plantation... You can't make this stuff up nowadays :)

I would've loved it if they'd renamed the character of Louis, too many things are different about him beyond race and vibe. Alternatively, a The Vampire Lestat series would've made more sense.

It's not culturally incorrect for a black man to own a plantation. There were lots of Black slaveowners in America. The man who took his neighbor to court over an indentured servant, won the case, and created the legal foundation for Slavery in America was a black man.

Please do True Blood 🙏

I am so glad that the show is not shying away from the unambiguous homoerotic content of the novels. Unlike that abomination _Queen of the Damned_ . Straightwashing ain't cute.

Meanwhile a black man did own a plantation in those times.

Make a video about hope Mikelson

What streaming platform can I watch this on for free as I am from UK

You said if Lestat was a woman @ 3:52 I kind of thought that Louis as a woman

Mate in New Orleans there were plenty of slave owner's that were from the Le gen de Color Libre - everyone tries to forget this.

So I just watched the series and you missed multiple mentions of Louis' sexuality throughout the entire series and not it being just lestat

Lestat ruined Louis 😭

Nah that show is actually dope

more charecters stolen and the black wash continues id love to love this but i really cant . time to make some new characters or has no one any imagination anymore

Might be a good series but it doesn't sound at all like Interview With The Vampire.

Where can you watch this show in the UK???

This narrator misunderstands much of Loiuis' character and his motivations.

Wait wasnt brad pitt loui and white?.

Im sorry but i hate the way they did this turning louis into a pimp ...no ..disgusting. Anne rice would not have approved and she died before she could tell them. Her son is furious. This is way to outlandish and an abomination. Messed up everything about Louis' He was a good man and person. And his suffering and his way of grieving his human life is what attracted Lestat to him. I will never watch it.

been a fan for a long time, mostly from the harry potter folklore channel but.. what? Lestat had no effect on Louis’ sexuality and it feels very weird to say Lestat being a man had nothing to do with his attraction when a huge part of his character is being a black queer man in the 1900s.

Too gay

Erasing Louis’ sexuality & painting it as Lestat’s doing is seriously messed up & dangerous propaganda. You’re completely rewriting what was & has been blatantly portrayed, both written & filmed. [It’s okay to like queer characters. That says nothing about you. Don’t be so fragile.]

They just love ruining classics. The Crow will be the next iconic movie to be ruined with some bs gender, racial and gay stuff😒😒🕴🏼

lol after that finale i bet you want to revise a lot of things in this video, don’t you?

This series is honestly laughably bad. It's sad when I think Queen of the Damned is better and that movie, whilst having one of the best soundtracks, is horrendous.

Not into this loui. The movie and books and this series are just a mix.

They could have used a different title. I'm sure Rice estate was well paid but I think it's lazy production. Mill and gen z can't be original with anything. A Black man is pimp? Gee that's the best stereotype they could use in fantasy history tale.

I love you videos but this one I'll have to disagree. I think it's trash .I understand that AMC wanted to make a huge change because they didn't want to just make another remake, but that's the issue. There's already one out there that already told the story beautifully. Another one would just be unnecessary. The changes are so altered, that you're better off making something entirely from scratch. Also this forced representation is so lazy and disrespectful to creators. If you have to alter Louis, and the settings ,and the overall plot so much just to put a black man its place, then that's your cue that you shouldn't. One thing a I like is that they show the homosexuality more freely. If this was an original series and not some heavily altered novel adaption, it would be alright. Not amazing, but good. In conclusion: Just give the poor brat prince, Lestat his time to shine by making instead a movie or series on "the vampire Lestat"

Ok, this level of change makes the series unwatchable.

If they wanted fresh they could have made their own story.

This series is a butchery of the novels....

Everything that changed jerked the original story for what it was

So bored with race swap-reimagining. Just shows a lack of creativity