Armand's Revenge: Why He Turned Daniel Into A Vampire

[@MaximaMac]

The detail of him holding the phone up, even though he doesn’t need it, just to avoid suspicion is a small thing I appreciate.

[@jonfreeman9682]

It's a nice segue to him removing his sunglasses 😎 and we learn he got his wish for vampire power and immortality.

[@adamwickett9427]

@@jonfreeman9682He might have wanted it when he was a young man, but he didn’t want it anymore. He has a family now and didn’t want to see his kids grow old and die. In season 1 Louis offered to make him a vampire and Daniel declined citing the explanation I just gave. Armand turning Daniel into a vampire and then abandoning him was a punishment for exposing his lies and causing Louis to leave him. It was a punishment because Daniel didn’t want it. At least that’s how it seemed to me.

[@AnvilPictures]

@@adamwickett9427even though he didn’t want it he’s probably like “I haven’t felt this good since my prime” and is probably going to enjoy his now cured body for as long as he can

[@EminaSirena]

​@@AnvilPictures I thought it was against one of the laws to turn the ill and crippled. Since Daniel had Parkinson I wonder how that effect his since there clear reason not to turn the young

[@chandlerb-t9316]

Facts I appreciate that too

[@HiNinqi]

I love this Malloy so much. He's Bae. Someone said, "sometimes babygirl is an old man" and that's exactly how I feel about Daniel lol he's my fave now

[@giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846]

He reminds me of that gossip auntie that everyone has

[@The-Busy-Beeeee]

@@giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846born to a sassy women forced to be a bi grandad 😩😩😩

[@DragonflyandTheWolf]

I have two theories that differ from this. 1. Armand turned Daniel not out of revenge towards Daniel but out of spite towards Louis. Like, "Oh you like this guy so much? Lets see if you still like him after a hundred years of him annoying you." 2. Armand couldn't control his anger at Daniel, attacked him anyway, and then had to change him as a life saving measure out of fear of what Louis would do if Daniel died.

[@nancysavard4322]

I agree with option 2 :)

[@exceptionallydistinctivedi481]

Option 2 makes so much more sense. Wow

[@DragonflyandTheWolf]

@@exceptionallydistinctivedi481 yeah I definitely think option 2 is more plausible given that Armand has already expressed that he's repulsed by the idea of turning someone.

[@AydenLeongTV]

Why would Armand be scared of Louis? Isn’t Armand more older and stronger than Louis?

[@DragonflyandTheWolf]

@@AydenLeongTV it's not physical fear, it's emotional fear. It's the same as abused husband's being afraid of their wives when they can easily overpower them. Also Louis did try to kill himself after an argument before. So that's a factor as well.

[@tytybaby06]

Armand being the villain whole time was a great twist. We saw his power early on & he definitely turned Daniel because he was mad he exposed him.

[@oyami4444]

My theory is that Armand stalked Danny for a while, like in the books. And then Danny asked to turn him. Because obviously he always wanted it. Even though he was brainwashed to forget it - if you look at his behaviour in s1ep1 you can see he is very bitter for being old while Louis is everyoung. So I think Danny asked for it. But Armand had cold feet and run away. Not because Louis could physically hurt him, but because Armand did not want to face him emotionally.

[@susanpohlers2638]

in the next season we absolutely deserve the scene where Armand turns Daniel and says "Daniel Malloy" the way only Armand can!

[@domotemujin7780]

😩😩😩

[@JanaLalewicz]

I'm thinking Daniels probably BEEN a vampire since fkg SF Armand simply made him FORGET all these years!!! ......the lil fuckin Gremlin😖

[@PerfectlyImperfect93]

In 1973, Louis says to Armand not to kill him, to leave him alive as a testament to their companionship lmao Armand was like “Bet.”

[@HusZat]

There's also a certain 'benefit' for Armand in turning Daniel into a vampire: Daniel will never be able to read his maker's mind. So both of them can try to out wit each other for centuries to come. 🧛🏻‍♂💭🧛🏾

[@angelaholmes8888]

I knew that Daniel was going to become a vampire just like in the book it's going to be interesting seeing Daniel as a vampire glad Eric got his wish he's great in the role

[@jonfreeman9682]

Daniel wanted the power back in the 70s when he was a young laddie but Louis refused. So he blackmailed Armand or did a deal with him to give him vampire power and immortality.

[@gildatheplant]

@@jonfreeman9682 Older Daniel explicitly states that he doesn't want the power now that he's older. For him to change his mind, there must've been a far more complex reason. He certainly wouldn't have blackmailed Armand.

[@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses]

​@jonfreeman9682 Nah. That's not Daniel's way of doing things and neither is it Armand's. We have to see what the hell the show is gonna do with them because it really could go any way.

[@MrMgage13]

@@gildatheplantwell Daniel did want a cure from Parkinson’s 🤷🏻, that was the only way

[@gildatheplant]

@@MrMgage13 when he said that he meant an actual cure, not vampirism (remember that he said that to Armand when he was disguised as human Rashid, Daniel had no idea he was talking to a vampire). I'm not saying that Daniel wouldn't have changed his mind, but I'm protesting the idea that Daniel would've blackmailed Armand or struck some kind of emotionless deal. That is not who Daniel Molloy is, and it is not who Armand is. If Armand broke his one major rule, then you better believe there was a damn good reason.

[@brandonsamuels6457]

Didnt they say in the show that if you're turned by an ancient vampire such as Armand who hasnt turned anyone in his 500 plus years, there first fledgling will be very powerful. I think Daniel is gonna be just fine and a formidable "aged" immortal.

[@jonfreeman9682]

Armand is ancient with alot of power but he doesn't use it so not sure if he still have the elders blood.

[@gildatheplant]

@@jonfreeman9682 The fact that he hasn't used his blood is part of what makes it so potent. With Anne Rice's vampires, the more fledglings they make, the weaker each subsequent fledgling becomes. It's a little different with Lestat, as he gets a power-up from drinking Akasha's blood, which gives his next fledgling (Louis) a bit more power than he'd normally have. As the fledgling of a 'child of the millenia" Armand started off as extremely powerful and after 500 years of building his power and never sharing it....Daniel's gonna be an extremely powerful baby vamp.

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

I know that's how it is in the books 📚. That's how Lestat became so powerful when he was 1st made cuz his maker, Magnus, although he was only 300yrs old --- probably, at that time, about 100 to 200yrs younger than Armand --- he hadn't successfully "turned" anyone but Lestat ( though he tried MANY times), and therefore, Lestat inherited a GREAT deal of power for a fledgling.

[@Re88eN]

He had very little time in the books, he just continues to interview vampires. If they do a second series it will either be the vampire lestat or their version of queen of the damned or some combo of the two.

[@ricosuave2171]

@@Re88eNI actually heard on another KZbin channel queen of the damned could be in the next season

[@Otowneecee]

For Daniel to be the first person Armand ever turns and he turned him outa spite is just bonkers to me. He isn't done trying to control Louis. He's gonna try to manipulate him through Daniel. Armand hates daniel's guts for outwitting him, coming between he and Louis, and being so important to Louis that he couldn't punish him like he wanted to without pushing Louis so far theres no hope he'll return. I think Armand turned Daniel now, so Daniel will still be available for Armand to torture (mentally and emotionally) whenever he does figure how he wants to do it. Also.... I wonder if all this hate between Daniel and Armand will turn into love.

[@angelaholmes8888]

I don't think Daniel and armand feelings will turn into love anytime soon

[@moonlily1]

Armand said that the idea of turning someone into a vampire repulsed him. I believe that he was telling the truth. For him to do so was an expression of disrespect and hate, though the joke's on him as Daniel is dead and loving it. However, Daniel and Armand are now bonded forever; they're biologically programmed to care about each other whether they want to or not. Armand knows that. He's not an impulsive character. So it remains to be known what this action means for him. Perhaps it's an indirect way to maintain a bond with Louis, making them all inconnected. Maybe it's a way to control what information about himself becomes public knowlegde, as Daniel is now compelled to care about Armand's best interests. Though Daniel refers to Armand as a "fucking asshole" something in the way he speaks of him gives me the impression he doesn't actually hate him.

[@Mcherri]

@@moonlily1will Daniel be very powerful since Armand never turned anyone till Daniel not sharing his power until now.

[@moonlily1]

@@Mcherri I don't know. I don't remember there being any rule about that in the books, and if there is one, it doesn't mean that the show will use it.

[@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses]

​​@@moonlily1In the books, aren't the Maker and Fledgings* often driven apart, not together? *edited: misspelled.

[@Morrilla93]

This show is so good. The things the show changes are done so well and I always look forward to the next episode

[@beberandom3144]

This series really got me in a chokehold in the beginning of the second season I was a little skeptical about them being able to pull it off with the new Claudia and the relationship between Armand and Louis but hunty I’m hooked after this season finale. They did a wonderful job😊

[@coldsun1187]

I read the books a long time ago, so my memory might be off, but I could have sworn in the books Armand made Daniel a vampire because he fell in love with him and Armand is always looking for a companion to hold back the long years of immortality and the effect it has on the old ones losing the will to live.

[@leaplouvin]

Yes he did, he was scared to lose him so that's why he made him

[@ravenkushner]

In Armand's eyes, being turned is worse. That's why he never wanted to make one. I knew it was going to happen. Armand wasn't going to take getting dumped lying down.

[@tishw14]

One thing I think could add context to this analysis is what a big deal turning Daniel is considering that Armand had never turned anyone and outright refused to do so earlier in the season, even when it arguably offered a way of getting rid of Claudia without potentially having Louis executed by the coven (i.e. bypassing the trial by handing Claudia off to her own companion). He overcomes a massive personal taboo when he turns Daniel. And that's without the book canon that the longer you have gone without turning anyone the more powerful the fledgling will be when you do make one, so that older vampires are specifically forbidden under Armand's coven rule from ever making any fledglings at all. It's such a taboo that I think there must be more to learn about Armand's specific feelings for Daniel, as opposed to how his feelings about Louis impact his behavior to Daniel. We have already seen they had encounters that Daniel had forgotten in the 70s and this could have gone further.

[@tishw14]

And I'm not sure I agree with your implication that vampires care about people being old when they are turned. Is there anything to indicate that being a vampire who appears old (but is still fully mobile and compos mentis) is a terrible experience? Except I suppose that you are less mainstream attractive? But equally you would get a lot of benefits in terms of hunting e.g. people trusting/underestimating you. Plus, I know the TV series and books are different, but some book vampires are "old" when turned e.g. Magnus. Marius even considers it a benefit if you've lived a whole human life before you die (though being Roman his concept of that might be a bit younger than Daniel). And Lestat is frequently interested in hunting/turning older humans (e.g David Talbot) and doesn't seem to consider age repulsive when it comes to victims or potential vampires.

[@ImStayGold42]

Armand is a true vampire, leeching & manipulation off of everyone around him including other vampires...

[@SaintTheRed]

In the books, during The Vampire Lestat when they first encountered each other I believe, Lestat accuses Armand of the "true" vampire in a given situation. Saying he's so desperate for love that he figuratively sucks it from everyone around him because he can't find it for himself

[@Ethan_6]

I feel like Armand has conflicted feelings about Daniel, he could have killed Daniel or disabled him... but he breaks his own rule and turns him...? I think he kinda liked being seen for what he is... Daniel is probably one of the few people since Santiago to actively call him on his 💩... This guy showed up and Undid 70 years of manipulation... Armand would be pissed... but it was also probably the closest hes come to feeling... human in any way for a long time... out of control, unsure of his next move, scared... Daniel an old human who can't telepathically spy on or influence people, managed to outsmart him... Now he can't even hear Daniel's thoughts...

[@JoshuaWoodruff-b4j]

According to the books, when a powerful vampire gives the dark gift to a mortal for the first time, that mortal will become as strong as his maker. Daniel was Armand's first fledgling. So Daniel has a good start with his vampire existence.

[@shannonspage9360]

Absolutely.... It was also why Lestat was already powerful from the being....in the books he gives Arnand a beat down when he goes to get nicky. Magnus was like 300 yrs old and he had never made another vampire until Lestat

[@deelove2882]

This is why I also believes that Armand FEARS Louie…as well. Yes, there is the emotional fear of losing him but also Lestat blessed him with a lot of POWER that he chooses to not fully use

[@zachbrehany2253]

With Armand being Rasheid (?), it was because he didn't want to risk Daniel remembering San Francisco unless something happens that causes it to become revealed.

[@seanadowling3]

Ah that makes sense! Course, he could have left and stayed away during the interviews but he would have been intensely curious about what was said and maybe wanted to manage the flow of the story, so he disguised himself as Rashid.

[@dominiquedevereux7205]

GREAT OBSERVATION!!

[@PaganSkye]

I was actually glad because he wanted to be a vampire when he was younger so he finally got what he wanted

[@Chann223]

I remeber Armand terrorizing Daniel for a while in the book before even considering turning him, and I believe Daniel was desperately asking the Dark Gift alot of the time. They did kind of hate each other for a while, but eventually they started to take a liking to one another and that's when Armand finally became more open to turning him. The show kind of mirrors that with adding a little bit more spite between them. I would like to see some more amicability between them now in the show, since Daniel has finally been turned. It's hard for me to believe that Daniel didn't also play a part in "convincing" Armand to finally do it too.

[@hurricanejane3488]

liking each other? chile they were in love

[@XMissGX]

@@hurricanejane3488 I don't know i feel like Daniel had a major case of Stockholm syndrome and convince himself he was in love Armand as a way to make him a vampire. Just my own personal headcannon.

[@fanbynature]

a lot of people assume armand turned daniel cause he wanted revenge/to make louis feel bad back/or something similar, but if we consider that devil's minion could have happened in the past (with armand whiping more of daniel's memories out) there might be a lot more to daniel's and armand's relationship in the show and armand's reasons of turning daniel. also armand's relationship with louis at that point seems a bit paralled to the children of satan and the theatre des vampires as in armand is there out of obligation. he allows lestat to destroy the cult, then louis destroys the coven (which armand doesn't stop and easily could) and now it's daniel breaking the relationship. armand does say he doesn't want the interview to happen, but is it entirely true?

[@ZurditaDinamita]

Armand doesn't know how to end stuff, like you're remarking, so yes I agree: Armand is not deeply interested in Louis anymore, and he turning Daniel is saying more about his relationship with the mortal than with Louis.

[@liz2saintvideos]

I imagine Daniel inspite of being a baby vampire will give lestat a run for his money in terms of how powerful he is

[@liz2saintvideos]

His advanced age at the time he was turned combined with the blood of Armand I would NOT want to fuck with him

[@deelove2882]

Lestat is more powerful than Armand. The one up is that Lestat had no coaching on how to be a vampire and unlock all his gifts and abilities

[@mztweety1374]

I knew Daniel would be turned The second they revealed he was dying. does anybody else feel that Daniel could have been played by Anthony Bourdain?

[@jonfreeman9682]

Absolutely but I would have thought they'd go younger for Daniels character. Glad he got his wish for vampire power and immortality.

[@moonlily1]

Eric Begosian simply looks like Anthony Bourdain, but he modeled the character after Lou Reed.

[@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses]

​@jonfreeman9682 No, because Armand in the books wanted Daniel to age. He tells Daniel as much in their intro chapter (Devil's Minion) and in Armand's own book. Daniel was the one that had a massive complex about aging to the point it felt like he wanted immortality more than he loved Armand (even though he does tells us and Armand that he genuinely loves him). The Armand in the books wanted Daniel to live, enjoy life and he was willing to grow with Daniel. Daniel was horrified at this because Armand in the books is physically so young.

[@Cazu_Orddu_Medea]

@@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses wow written like this, it sounds like twilight old-man yaoi version. (i know anne rice would be the og in that case)

[@JokerToker88]

Yeah. Its a shame anthony passed.

[@Effective_tool_of_Satan]

In the books Armand and Daniel are in love. But of course in the books Armand is not there during the interview.

[@TheOGNoName]

All through season 1 I wanted Louis to turn Daniel into a vampire. I was so happy when he took off the sunglasses and revealed that he had finally become one.

[@nikkihigham5051]

I thought Le Stat was sexy, Armand is next level 🔥

[@susanpark3451]

In the interviews at the end of the episode the director and actor said the big reveal that he was a vampire was when he takes off his glasses at the end but I realised it when he was doing the interview and he held up his book you could tell by his nails. I wasn’t the only one that noticed that and figured that out right

[@paradoxchild01]

Armand planned the back door way out from Louis. Armand is always about the long game. Remember how Madeleine says go bang, then exist, then go bang again. That is Armand’s life. He never makes things go bang, but he plans for them to happen. He probably planted the interview in Louis mind, snippets here and there, until the pandemic hit, and Armand was ready to move on.

[@exceptionallydistinctivedi481]

I would love for that to be true. The ending for armand doesn't make sense to me.

[@ryano6094]

I have a good feeling Daniel will interview Lestat in season 3, which will show his origin story. Daniel wanted to do a followup with Louis who said no, so he turns to Lestat, who as the showrunner described he is upset for the interpretation the book made so he puts in his two cents

[@moonlily1]

They aren't changing the title of the show so it will somehow stay on theme, though it might not be a straightforward interview like it was in the previous two seasons. Perhaps he will be involved in the press for Lestat's new band, as opposed to Lestat approaching Daniel and being like "okay, write MY memoirs now".

[@Kirby-gu1lf]

This is a little off topic but u need to see a little dark humor with Daniel as a vamp. Would be funny if he was in public around people and something really cracks him up and the fangs come out with him putting something over his mouth.😄😄😄😄

[@moonlily1]

@@Kirby-gu1lf I've always thought that it would be strange getting used to having fangs all of a sudden, you'd probably bite your lip and tongue a lot.

[@veronicapetrik7534]

I knew he turned him already from his tv interview, nails gave it away so it was not shocking when he took the glasses off.

[@mayaamis]

this is probably one of the biggest gripes i have with the show which I otherwise adore. Season 2 was a masterpiece except how they handled this subplot. the way hey handled Daniel's turning. In the books it was so special.. Armand truly loved Daniel.. Armand never turned anyone else.. so turning Daniel was really special and really hard for him. he was so torn between loving him and not wanting to condemn him to this existence.. but he was waching him slowly die.. and having to chose between that or loosing him fully. Daniel was his only fledgling and it was done out of love. the way the show did it.. as some sort of revenges or spite... Daniel referring to Armand as as*hole... it broke my heart. they butchered it and their whole relationship :( and yes I know they can go into the past and try to add something but it still doesn't fix the present day and still wouldn't work the same

[@shan0997]

How many times do the show runners have to say that the books, the movie, and the series are THREE DIFFERENT ENTITIES?

[@mayaamis]

@@shan0997 and your point? really dont need you to come into my replies being a smartass I am well aware they are different things.. some of you fanatical show fans are insufferable and cant take any criticism. chill out. I've loved the books for years.. and I love the show too. I like most things about it and I have the right to also comment on some of the rare changes I don't like. also the way Rolin is always holding books and referring to them as a bible.. well they are not completely separate are they. it's an adaptation and adaptation is still very connected to source material

[@shannonspage9360]

The word 'spite' was used by Louis not Daniel, and Louis wasn't there. When Daniel asks Louis Louis if he has heard from Armand, Daniel didn't say he wasn't in contact with him. Sure he calls him an a@@hole but that is also Daniel's sarcastic personality to say something like that. Daniel would also be really powerful... Armand's vampire age and never having made a vampire the whole time. It is part of the reason Lestat started out powerful, Magnus was like 300 yrs old and he had never made any other vampire before Lestat

[@shan0997]

@@mayaamisI said what I said and I'm not taking it back so deal with it! I have better things to do than argue with strangers on the internet. Bye.

[@mayaamis]

@@shan0997 OK??? than why are you coming back out of the blue to continue to nag me two months later lol. weirdo. you came into my reply with an attitude in the first place. good riddance

[@ladyD2005]

The time has come for me to say thanks again to my favorite creator Dean for all the previous uploads I.M.O today’s content is cool and perfectly good watching or and rewatching to wrapping up the weekend

[@corujario2752]

The series was interesting. A pity it didn't go further/longer. The actor playing Lestat delivered a great performance.

[@ZurditaDinamita]

It's still on emission! Next season will adapt the Book The Vampire Lestat (and Queen of the Damned if I'm not wrong)

[@starbrand3726]

Daniel's eye color matches Armand's. And I think this is Daniel's revenge for what Armand did to him in the 70's.

[@michaelkantner6420]

I didn't notice it in the show, but as I was watching this video, I noticed that Daniel's nails have grown as well, just like all of the vampires.

[@nancysavard4322]

they are visible when he's giving the interview for his book...

[@lucasluckproductions]

Being turned at a young age like Claudia and old like Daniel is a big no thank you.

[@sircharlesmormont9300]

I don't know if I'd mind being turned as someone who appears to be in his late 50s or early 60s. The actor is around 70, but he looks much younger than that. He looks to be about the same (human) age as Santiago (although that actor is around 60). Daniel does not appear frail (now that he has been cured). He's actually pretty handsome. I think it would only be bad to be turned if one was so elderly as to appear frail or bent or if one's mind had started to go due to dementia. Perhaps if one's body was incurably infirm due to age or illness and that affliction carried over into vampire existence, it would become too much to bear over time. That does not appear to be the case with Daniel, though. In the show, Daniel was still sharp and full of vitality, only suffering periodic flares of his condition. His animated and expressive behavior in the interview and his confident stride as he stalks his prey while on the "phone call" makes it clear that his human age causes him no discomfort as a vampire. In that case, I can't see anything too terrible about being turned at Daniel's age.

[@lucasluckproductions]

@@sircharlesmormont9300 to each their own

[@jessicagoss6790]

Depends cuz I'm 47 and vampire Daniel is actually pretty hot. He already had beautiful blue eyes❤❤

[@sircharlesmormont9300]

@@jessicagoss6790 I hear you! I'm 41 and I'm like, "Yeah, he's 70, but he's a very, very well preserved 70. Still handsome. And he's got charm!

[@ladyknightofavalon]

You can see that he is a vampire during the TV interview, because he has the fancy nails like all vampires do. Dead giveaway. We didn't even need him to take off the glasses.

[@user.Chrissyzaurus]

I noticed it when Daniel was turning the pages in the interview

[@TheMovieMistress1993]

I kinda figured that he was when he was doing the interview and had the shades on. When he was talking to Louis, my first thought was “I don’t think Louis made him.” As the conversation continued I realised it must have been Armand or Lestat or Rashid

[@MrMgage13]

Rashid isn’t a vampire

[@deborahhobbins7131]

i want more Louis you only get a glimpse of him now and again in the books

[@ourladyofsorrowsxx]

I hope they don’t stay true to the books, the books already exist and I think most people are watching the show for Lestat and Louis relationship anyway

[@MrMgage13]

They already said, I believe, that Louis will not be sidelined like in the books, im here for that because Louis is my favorite, definitely want to see more Jacob Anderson

[@luxbeauty4952]

Excellent commentary

[@mikeyfrederick1232]

I did not read the book and did not know he gets turned... BUT it was a shock because the past two seasons Daniel always seemed disgusted with everything that has to do with vampires....all the lies and killing... I watched that video you did about Armand...had no clue he was a villain like that... I thought that Lestat keeping Louie hostage in a relationship was bad... at the end when it was starting to unravel about Armand..lol I was like oh s*** this is gonna be bad...

[@mikeyfrederick1232]

Btw sir...I'm a huge fan of every topic you cover lol... found you through Harry Potter and I enjoy being in the more adult topic book section with you now lol...

[@sdkingz84]

To be honest I thought him Armand turning him into a vampire was to make a slight piece of pain that he will have to live with. Yes immortality and the positives, but this also means that if Armand wanted to control him or drive him insane he still can.

[@Cindaquilia]

(I think) Armand playing Rashid was a way for him to be close to/control the interview while trying not to arouse suspicion or catch Daniel's interest in their vamp dynamic/history. Also it was maybe a precaution against Daniel recognizing him/remembering. And finally, the fangirl in me headcanons that Armand playing Louie's servant was some kind of game between the couple lol

[@deborahhobbins7131]

in the books I am sure I read Armand and Dainiel become a couple i doubt the series will copy that they hate each other

[@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses]

It seems the show is planning to do a Louis X Daniel thing except I can't see these two as a love match. One night stand or friends with benefits maybe but genuine, romantic ntimacy? I don't see it.

[@Melanie-jy2nw]

@@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses a lot of people do see it tho almost half the fanfics on ao3 for interview is romance between Armand and old man Daniel 😂 so I can definitely see them going there. The ship is very popular with book fans

[@Mekea1000]

Where is season 2? It's not on Netflix yet in the us

[@rosemarymcgrory-eb2gd]

I’m a new viewer and subscriber to this channel . Is this a tv adaptation, of interview with a vampire movie ? ( sorry I’ve not seen this tv show .

[@ladylovecraft4915]

its an adaption from the book series (which the movie did a not so great job of)

[@ibileketemitayo]

All i can say is that Armand knew deep down that he could never be deeply loved by louis . Louis loved Lestat ... The problem was Lestat refused to share his love with claudia. Louis was trying to show Lestat that he needed claudia. Louis misses his sister and claudia filled that hole.

[@giovannyandrescortesrodrig2846]

That was so silly, leaving him alone with armand, thank god he didn't got killed

[@ThiaJetNeYu]

I have not been able to see this season yet so I am searching out any and all spoilers and yours is awesome and so well covered. Liked and Subscribed.

[@12gt13]

His nails during the interview segment were a dead giveaway.

[@TNrooster]

Love the content please keep it coming ❤

[@2ndround415]

Maybe I’m crazy for thinking this but there are still things unexplained in season 2. There were times Daniel seemed under someone’s control. I think Lestat was aware of the interview in Season 2. My theory is he played a part in it somehow. Idk

[@TheMak445]

Did he not ask to become a vampire? A Revenge would have been not to turn Daniel.

[@ZurditaDinamita]

Yes, he asked for it more than once. We're assuming it was just for Armand's spite, but I think we should wait and see what the show has for us~

[@ericadavis6629]

I notice during the interview cus of his nails

[@nancysavard4322]

yep, I was expecting it, and if you pay attention, those nails are quite visible. Plus I love how much more cocky Daniel is. It's visible in the way he acts and carries himself.

[@sircharlesmormont9300]

@@nancysavard4322 Yes! His behavior during the interview was bonkers. The sunglasses also gave it away.

[@MrAvalon82]

the real question is that now there story is done, will we get the vampire lestat and so on? louie's story is done, the rest of the books area about lestat

[@phucket2]

I knew he was a vampire during the interview. Just look at Daniel’s nails during the interview

[@domotemujin7780]

Nah YOU just realised he was a vampire. We (everyone else) saw his nails during the interview 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@betacross3675]

I dont want to be an old vampire. If being a child vampire sucks maybe an old vampire sucks as well

[@BornToBeFamed]

Depends on how old and ugly you may be🤣 But being a child would suck!!!

[@glass12full23]

I hope Armand and Daniel begin a tumultuous relationship like in the book series. In the show, if Daniel takes a year or more to write the book... maybe they could connect during that time. In the book, Armand only finally breaks his vow not to turn someone because he loved Daniel and Daniel was dying. If in the show they develop some sort of deeper relationship, Armand may turn Daniel to cure his Parkinson's. Also in the book, Daniel resents and leaves Armand not long after he turns him... similarly, in the show he calls Armand an a-hole when he is talking to Louis. These are my thoughts and hopes for S3 (cross fingers).

[@shannonspage9360]

Notice Daniels wording.... He asks Louis if he has heard from his 'maker' he didn't say he wasn't in contact with him

[@zacball40]

I have a feeling Armand isn’t the one that turned Daniel. I feel Armand would have killed Daniel not turn him. I have a feeling that maybe season three takes place before that ending scene of the finale. That it was Lestat that turns Daniel during their interview kind of as a thank you for helping Louie and a way to mess with him too.

[@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses]

There’s no logic to this given Daniel’s the physical embodiment of everything Armand was taught against and his existing as a vampire the official start to Armand’s defiant reprogramming of himself out of his being head over heels in love with Daniel. Daniel dying and Armand not willing to lose him is what set these wheels in motion.

[@dchristian1021]

I like this possibility 😎

[@alexandretorres5087]

Well, if the rumor is right, they may show a flashback of Armand and Daniel being companions back in the 80's on season 3. I just hope they don't start with this, because everybody wants to follow Lestat history now.

[@jaciriley123]

I didnt think the animostity between armand and daniel was subtle in the begining at all i think it was very obvious

[@dreamscott4952]

I noticed he was a vampire by his nails during the interview

[@matthewkiggin5456]

He turned him I think because he is lonely

[@JW0885]

I noticed from when he was holding his book in the studio that his nails were different. So I knew then that he was turned

[@jonfreeman9682]

I can guarantee you Armand did not turn Daniel out of revenge. Daniel wanted the power even back in 70s but Louis refused. Daniel either blackmailed Armand or did a deal with Armand as Daniel wanted immortality plus Daniel is getting old and can die any time. Just like in the books Daniel wanted the power of vampire and that's why he stayed behind and didn't get out like he was told to.

[@DragonflyandTheWolf]

Yes but Daniel had already turned down that possibility. He didn't want immortality at an old age. The Daniel in the books was much younger when he was turned, also he and Armand had a far more different relationship as well.

[@eyesthrurosecoloredglasses]

I don't think so. At all. It's not either character's style. We have to see what the show is gonna do with them as anything can go with them too. I somehow suspect he and Armand had a thing and Daniel erased it because Daniel was too obsessed with power. There's something off about Daniel's past marriages. Armand isn't Alice but Alice could've been that third they took in the books, a young college student that was a dancer in NYC who they "adopted" as a sugar baby. The woman might've not employed birth control and decided to baby trap Daniel. Armand probably saw Daniel's reluctance and decided to let Daniel move forward as a father. Daniel's backstory is too fishy.

[@ForgeMasterXXL]

@@eyesthrurosecoloredglassesInteresting thought that could be explored.

[@sharcon3891]

Can anyone explain why Armand and/or Louis don't read Daniel's mind as he reads all the messages from the Talamasca? Or how Real Rachid who is also Talamasca got hired and they don't know what he really is? So many holes in this series. (A bunch in Season 1 too)

[@jamiedoe6822]

They have to actively try to read peoples mind. Yes they could have tried but not without the other knowing it, Louis respected Daniel and only did it when he felt Daniel went too far, Armand would not want Louis to know that Armand was trying to secretly read Daniel’s mind.

[@mouse2390]

Armand actually apologized to Daniel for Louis getting in his head, saying that it's considered disrespectful and bad form to do to an invited guest.

[@mcdotterson4103]

as the other 2 said, not reading daniel was out of respect. Real Rasheed would have been a psychic that could stand up to the mental probes/trick them.

[@tscarb]

What do you think is the timeframe between when Daniel left their place to when he was turned? In the books it was a few years.

[@nancysavard4322]

yeah, 2+ years makes sense. Daniel had to write the book and get it published.

[@peeweemaroske8619]

Please do a video on my boy Michael Corvin from the Underworld Franchise. Please include his role in Underworld Endless War. In my opinion is the best and most powerful character in the Underworld Franchise. He deserves better than the crap he got in Underworld Blood Wars. Maybe do a video on Kraven and Sonja as well. Maybe do a video on your top 5 favourite fights of the Underworld Franchise.

[@anitareasontobelieve378]

When is the 2024 season gonna be on in the States?

[@mayaamis]

which season do you mean?? season 1 and 2 are both out in the States.. season 3 is not coming in late 2025 probably not confirmed yet

[@aperezdeal]

Why is he sick in the season 3 trailer?

[@rosemarymcgrory-eb2gd]

Because Lestat is doing it to him , making him choke .. coz Daniel mentioned his book , but Lestat dose not appreciate the interview with the vampire book , as it’s not from his point of view. So to be spiteful he makes Daniel almost choke to death

[@sophiewilliams8580]

I need to see it. I can't seem to get season 2 anywhere in the UK.

[@paulines581]

I think we have to wait but we'll get it.

[@VampireFolkloreVideos]

It’s on liltv.co

[@adamjohnwalker9454]

Bbc iplayer have that

[@williamdogan1149]

In happened in the book and in the movie, why not in the TV series? But in the book and movie Armand in not even in either.

[@danieldantimo9714]

I knew right away from the news interview because of his nails

[@dianaburda5292]

You know the pity is that Armand was so besmirched in this show … he’s my favorite of all the vampires in the Vampire Chronicles….. to suffer as he did is awful. Abandoned by his maker who never came back for him even though he never burned, choosing to reveal all his secrets to Lestat …. Abandoned by Luis “ I don’t see myself reflected in your eyes anymore “ perhaps before making this video the author of this video might want to read the books a little more thoroughly to understand this complex and tortured character

[@mcdotterson4103]

abandoned? far as i remember, marius believed him dead in the attack that had him hiding for a while and when he did find out he was alive, he was "brain washed"

[@devlandiablo]

What happened to him in the books was worse as I recall

[@Stephy2185]

It wasn’t as shocking as they wanted. Seeing him in the televised interview already spoiled it by showing his vampire fingernails

[@jacquelinehawkins524]

Didn’t Armand and Daniel have a s*xual relationship in the book??

[@jamiedoe6822]

Yes

[@lupinashton8913]

Well you kinda get that at the same time he asks about knowing if he knew where his maker is and lestat apologizes for leaving him with armond

[@MrMgage13]

Louis apologizes, not Lestat

[@TititoDeBologay]

I have a feeling Louis low key used Daniel as a mean to recover his memory and makes sense of some parts of his life.

[@MrMgage13]

I think that’s exactly what he did

[@axebeard6085]

2:30 There is a video that does a very good job of exploring why Armand made Daniel a vampire at kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4HLmKGEfJqpo5Y

[@Rakunasha]

Wait so damn Armand

[@SirWhiteRabbit-gr5so]

Armand turned Daniel out of spite towards Louis.

[@edwarddecker1590]

How was Louie acbke to over power armond

[@BlkPanther73]

Loui threw Armand against the wall that shuck the whole building. Why did a ancient vampire allow him to do this?

[@tymirsmith6397]

Louie very confidently said if armand came back he'll kill him, I think louie is on equal footing with armand, he's always been a genius among vampires, learned pyrokinesis in his first 120 years

[@tddnenc]

im sure daniel turned armands out then got changed

[@olivialeigh4760]

Havent watched this series yet, but im guessing , its loosely based on the book and not completely accurate

[@KaitlynLoveXo]

Grandpa vampire 😭😭 I’d hate to be old forever

[@masonbrw]

I knew Daniel was a vampire as soon as I saw the fingernails

[@barrellracer]

I only see Captain Ross from Criminal Intent not Daniel Molloy

[@radiatedspore]

Thank you for spoiling the show for me with your title.

[@mayaamis]

season 2 finished airing months ago. if you didn't watch it and don't want spoilers than maybe you shouldn't be looking up IWTV videos on youtube. that's on you. it's not on others to keep spoilers from you for something that is already released, you need to think and protect yourself from it

[@radiatedspore]

@@mayaamis for your information, I didn't look it up. There is this thing called algorithm. It just showed in my feed, so sit back down.

[@mayaamis]

@@radiatedspore I'm sitting quite comfortably thank you :) If algorithm showed it to you means you were watching IWTV videos anyway, so you would be spoiled sooner or later. and like I said S2 is out and finished airing people have the right to talk about it freely the world doesn't revolve around you

[@radiatedspore]

@@mayaamis oh for Fs sake. Are you really just a stupid troll? I mean I try not to feed the troll, but you are top tier. Watching on video on the first season, sets the algorithm to show you more. You do realize that's how it works, right? Anyone who haven't seen the other seasons yet are subject to having this posters title spoil the surprise for everyone, not just me, EVERYONE, who sees it.

[@mayaamis]

@@radiatedspore and you don't seam to understand how the world works. the season is out.. people will talk about it and make videos on it. the spoilers are free game now. if you have problem with it quit complaining and go watch season 2. how long should people be hiding spoilers from you? a month? 6 months? a year? what if you decide not to watch it for 3 years.. is no one allowed to post anything for that long for fear of spoiling you? like I said, the world doesn't revolve around you, I'm not a troll that's just a fact sis

[@PaganSkye]

It’s not that long for a vampire armond was a jerk he lied to him for years he should be with lestat he was the one who saved him and let him believe that it was armond because he loved him enough to just want him to be happy

[@chandlerb-t9316]

Daniel should be a powerful vampire since he was turned by Armand right?

[@sifilore]

No thought on this, only about Dan's state, if was real. I don't think I would wanna b an elderly vampire for eternity. If there's any vamp franchises of de-aging a few years away, that'll make u look good and pimal fit (ex. Batman Beyond 3x05 "Out of the Past", when Buce becomes young again, not a vampire, but u get it). Then I'll think about it.

[@SherrickDuncan]

What difference would it make? Everything we hate about being old (minus the look) is absent once you become a vampire. And this particular Man looks better in his old age then he did when he was young anyways.

[@luvprue1]

Daniel wasn't turned against his will.

[@PaganSkye]

I thought armond refused to turn anyone into a vampire he turned daniiel

[@GeekGoggles]

Im a bit confused. Daniel is supposed to be younger, and Armand didnt do it out of revenge. He did it because he was spending time with Daniel and Daniel wouldnt take no for an answer. Of course i will never watch the tv series. Since there is so much wrong with it.

[@ZurditaDinamita]

Is not "wrong", it's just another version. When a book/comic is adapted to a movie/series it doesn't need to be the exact same product again, they just need to be a similar enough product that works. And this tv series works really well.

[@aaronknautz7364]

Well whatever you do then, don’t watch the Mayfair show! Lol

[@8440k]

Is Louis stronger than Armand? It always appears that Louis is stronger than Armand but he’s barely 100 years old.

[@macadelicmusic]

Armand is much older, yet he was turned whilst still a teen. Louis was turned as a full fledged adult, with the blood of Lestat, who has fed on Akasha. I’d like to think Louis has an edge in terms of physical strength but Armand has had longer to hone his other vampire gifts.

[@brandonsamuels6457]

As of modern day Louis is 145 years old, I think he is stronger than other vampires his age due to Lestats blood being from Magnus an ancient vampire himself and then enhanced and strengthened by Akasha, but I think Armand let Louis throw him Into that wall cause he knew there was nothing he could really say after the revelation.

[@iliohaeBattosai1]

Armand is much stronger by far. Made by Marius, who was already an ancient when he made Amadeo “Armand”, having drunk from the Queen himself those thousand years or so. Louis is definitely stronger than the vast majority of vampires, but isn’t close to Armand’s level.

[@jonfreeman9682]

Armand is more powerful and can do mind control, fly and time freeze. Louis can't do any of these. Lestat can do mind control and fly but not time freeze. But Armand is not a violent type. Louis is more aggressive.

[@alexsherel3344]

@@macadelicmusicyou have your timeline wrong. When Louis was made, Lestat hadn’t yet drank from Akasha. But Armand was older, and made by Marius.