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Jacob Anderson not having an Emmy for this show is my villian origin story.

Sam Reid's performance is luminous. He's one of those perfect actor/character pairings that come along so rarely.

claudia was 14 when she was turned, and i think by the end of the last episode she was mentally 19

If this series had been a HBO production, they would have been showered with Emmys. Sam Reid’s performance is a revelation.

This episode was brutal as hell. Honestly, this show is one of my favorite vampire portrayals ever.

Love that you're picking up on things like Lestat's wariness of the European vamps, that Louis wasn't present in the relationship while he was consumed with missing Claudia, that Daniel pushes painful buttons, that Claudia is far more like Uncle Les in her tendencies than Daddy Lou - and enjoying hearing your well thought out opinions after watching! Really enjoyed, thanks!

Louis didn’t rip out those pages to protect Claudia, he did it for himself. If her assault was going to be exposed, Louis should have at least given her the respect of letting it be in her own words. Giving those to the world could already be considered somewhat of a violation, but altering her private journals to make himself more comfortable with HER story is another level.

Lestat is so chaotically messy but funny and also so scary he’s definitely my favourite character loving the reaction

this is a PHENOMENAL episode!! it's scary, tense, rage inducing, sorrowful and emotional all at once. what a ride

Rob and Bryce, Claudia was turned at 14 in SE1. Bailey Bass was 17 at the time. In the novel Claudia was five. In the 1994 film Kirsten Dunst was 10 when she played the role.

Claudia in the books was only 5 years old physically. They changed quite a bit In this portrayal but I think she’s still unable to change others into vampires because she doesn’t have enough blood in her smaller body to provide for a successful transformation.

I love when people outside of fandom appreciate this episode, I mean it's a controversial heavy one but it is a great episode!

6:30 Claudia was screaming at them cause they read her most personal thoughts. That’s a huge boundary cross even for vampires living together for years

This episode is very controversial but for me it's perfect lol because it shows the manic state of the vampire in all its glory, apart from Louis all the vampires on screen succumbed to their most primitive brutal state. and when Lestat says that vampires in Europe are vicious. it's just a preview for the second season. I just love this episode!

I think vampire strength and powers are a product of age, the age and strength of the vampire that created them, any vampiring blood they’ve consumed, and their own strength when human. Claudia is probably one of, if not the, weakest vampires.

In the books 'Bruce' aka 'Killer' doesn't show up until the third novel. As the leader of his own biker gang 'The Fang Gang' that he and Claudia were joking about in this episode. So there's a chance we'll see more of him. Also, I love how they use American and European History in the background to further illustrate the themes of the plot. The Roaring 20's while things were going great, than the Depression when things were not. And soon there is another World War brewing.

Claudia was turned at age14. At about 90 pounds, she simply doesn't have enough blood in her body to turn someone else. As for Louis, remember how he was with his old boyfriend Jonah out in the Bayou? Had to bite himself because, like Claudia with Charlie, Louis didn't have the enormous self-control yet to take "Un petit coup", the little drink. He bites to kill.

Oh, Lestat. Our beloved wicked "Brat Prince". So happy to rewatch this show through fresh eyes before Season 2 begins.

Lestat is the villain you absolutely love to hate! And he’s very complex, but also predictable. There’s a reason he is the anti-hero of all the Vampire Chronicle books!

Sam Reid is definitely on another level to Tom Cruise's Lestat. Come to think of it, I much prefer Jacob Anderson's performance than Brad Pitt's Louis also.

living vicariously through your reactions oh how i wish i could see this show for the first time again :')

The Dark Gift is different for each of them.

In the books, Claudia is only 5 years old. For obvious reasons, they aged the character up to 14 in the show and the movie w/ Kirsten Dunst, I believe she’s 11. Sam Reid is so wonderful in this show, u absolutely despise him but also are attracted to his magneticism just like Louis. Jacob is a perfect Louis! This episode is devastating to watch especially if u are unfortunately aware of domestic violence situations. Please take of urselves, everyone!

Lestat is also my favourite character hes terrible but sooooo fun to watch

it's not that they are stopping time. It's just they can move faster than humans can see. SO it seems like time slows down.

I hope you guys react to season 2 when it comes out in May, that’s when Louis and Claudia go to Europe and we will most likely learn more about Lestat and Rashid

This is my personal favorite episode of the season. Just a truly dark and depressing episode. I started rooting for Claudia so hard in this episode.

Pretty sure that song at the end is Charles Manson which is a call back to what Daniel said about Claudia. Everyone is amazing but Sam Reid's performance is chilling! Only a few weeks until Season 2 premieres!

For me, Lestat hits that rare window of “Magnificent Bastard.” 😊

Louis and Lestats neighbors must hate them 😂

At first I thought it was an even battle between the two of them. Then I realized that this was basically domestic violence. Lestat the abusive husband beating Luis the battered wife. That’s why he would say to Claudia, “it’s OK. We’re done. Don’t come in here.“ And then the beatings kept coming…

bryce thats your color!

Sam Reid was required to take immersive French lessons to take on an authentic French accent for the show.

This is my favorite episode the acting was unbelievable. Can’t wait for the new season.

The acting in this show is so good. Great video guys! I always appreciate the consistency 😊

Lestat is definitely the character that you love to hate.

AND while we were all distraught going through those last 10 minutes both Jacob and Sam LOVED filming all that lol they had so much fun they said

What did they do? They turned her into a vampire.

Thanks, Rob! Thanks, Bryce! 🧛‍♀ Levan Akin directed this episode... he will direct the next, as well.

This whole show is just so well cast. Claudia was turned at abt 13 and she’s around 19/20 at the beginning this ep and her late twenties by the end of it. But bc she was turned so young she’s very impulsive and makes questionable decisions and has teen reactions a lot of the time.

Please watch the Extended Look (not the official trailer) for season two when you're done watching this season! 🙏🏻

This one was so captivating to watch but also heartbreaking. They’re basically married and it’s a strong example of domestic violence. Especially Lestat saying ‘I’m trying to restrain myself’ as he’s beating Louis within an inch of his immortal life. They did almost too good of a job depicting how awful it can be.

Rob and Bryce, after finishing reactions to this series I'd love to see you two continue reacting to the Anne Rice Universe with it's 2023 series "Mayfair Witches" ( based on another series of her novels ). It is 8 episodes and has been renewed for SE2 already.

Best episode ❤❤❤❤ Sam should be swimming in awards

I hope you continue with season 2. Love your reaction!

The cloud gift which Lestat uses to fly and the fire gift which Louis uses to burn the tapes are attributes of Ancient Vampires or access to blood. Lestat and Louis are young vampires compared to others in the series and young Vampires typically get those powers from drinking from Ancient Vampires.

i adore that you guys are covering this series

You guys should watch Beef if you haven't already

Great reactions as always 😊 I love this show so much

Loving these reactions

I understand that this show is about vampires, but damn guys is it really that important to have a discussion about how strong they are while an entire scene about very clear domestic violence is going on 😭 It's not an action scene, that's why they showed Claudia for most of it.

Such a good episode!! I can't wait for season 2🎉

Such an amazing show

Louis' contempt for Lestat for keeping information about vampires from him is a running theme in the book from the very beginning. I feel like they waited a while to really focus on that in this adaptation, but I'm glad it's being brought up still.

with the floating on ep1 as it happened when lestat was drinking from Louis and he described it as feeling like a drug I thought that them "Flying" was how Louis felt not that they were actually flying at the time even though now obviously we know lestat can fly

If you're confused about the speakeasy scene where Lestat marks Tom Anderson on the face while Louise walks over to the police Captain, it's because Tom Anderson not only asked them there for a political contribution, but to lure them out in public so the police could search their home without them being there and the police captain could get a good look at them. They saw through the ruse, so Lestat stopped time so they could mark Tom and the captain as a warning not to mess with them. Louise never had a chance in the fight with Lestat. Lestat wasn't lying when he said he was trying to restrain himself. He could have easily killed Louise. Lestat has power that only the most ancient vampires usually have, as evidenced by his ability to fly.

In Re: Claudia's age -- in the series, she is 14 (with a late puberty, hence her relative flat-chestedness). You heard her say she was 18 because at that point it had been 4 years since she was turned. (In the books she was only 5-6 years old.)

The episode I've been waiting for.......

I’m so early! I can just see Bryce’s serious face when uploading this episode for some reason))))

Thumbnail showing Rob covering his neck.... intentional?! 😂

Jacob Anderson played in the 2008 Movie Streets of London "Adulthood. really good movie to react to, but before that the first Part "Kidulthood"

you guyssss

If you want to see European vampires, stay tuned!!

I think using their powers too much drains them. I'm not positive though. Remember when Lestat's ear was bleeding when he was controlling all of those soldiers to leave?

for me the show was alright at the beginning but adding Claudia to the mix brought another level of intensity. she's awesome despite turning at just 14 as she's cunning, smart yet incredibly tragic (which u will see more of in later episodes) also not to spoil too much but Claudia is everything Louis should've been towards Lestat (treatment wise) but he's too weak hearted to leave Lestat crazy ass

It's a great episode😢😂

This episode is always a tough one to watch 😭

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One thing about this episode that really annoys me - she had pieces of dead rotting bodies every and a guy still alive in here room and they couldn't smell any of this?! The smell if death is meant to be awful to them

this episode caused so many ppl to be upset when it originally aired 😂😂

So what you guys may be missing is the fact this interview is a continuation from the movie that happened way back. There is a lot of inconsistencies from the story. Louis is telling Daniel today versus when they first met. Daniel is not trying to let Louis lie to him again

It wasn't a cool vampire action scene, it wasn't even a fair fight. It was just one-sided domestic violence and I find it interesting that you guys didn't see it that way. As someone who went through similar experiences as a child, I could feel how scary and painful it must have been for Claudia.

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Spoiler!!! I can’t believe that Louis was sucking Rashid’s blood in front of Daniel because when two vampires suck each other’s blood that is then having sex (in the vampire chronicles, at least, blood sucking is an allegory) and they are doing it in front the f DANIEL, who then is Rashid’s lover 😭😭

louis is the best character of all time and the loml. i hate lestat sympathisers because he’s a fucking domestic abuser,, claudia is my daughter

Hey guys! I was wondering why haven't you uploaded your ATLA reactions yet after episode 7 and 8? Or i just can't find them? Thanks

She was 14 when she was turned!

If you guys have to urge to react to the 1994 movie do not watch it until AFTER you've seen season 2 other series. It will spoil mjor events of the story.

I hate that Daniel pushed and pried so much about Claudia’s rape. You do not need details.

Where’s atla??!??? 👀👀👀

She was 14 when she turned.

Once you've seen the finale which I know you have... (but I'm not sure all of your viewers have so I'll be vague) this scene feels MUCH weirder. 🥴 4:40

Lestat is a monster. I am finding it hard to understand why he's so beloved. Show me a redeeming quality because I don't see it.