best episode of the season...season 2 ep 8 of INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE | BE KIND, RE(CAP) REVIEW

[@blufaerie]

The “meow” in the middle of his Arya Stark moments had me cracking up! The scene with Lestat was poetic… just beautiful…

[@cullenarthur8879]

For all of the heavy stuff in this episode, they actually put quite a few humorous moments in it. I personally found the part where Lestat is holding his plank of wood/piano key board and he says "Siri pause" was pretty fucking funny. Having an over two hundred year old vampire say "Siri pause" is so ridiculous.

[@Pandaland41]

Lol, me too. I was watching and was like, this music is getting kinda loud, and then boom, Lestat is like,"Siri pause." 😂

[@annajo6576]

thank god for that part bc I was holding my breath and didn't even realize it!

[@TigereyeJedi]

that caught me so off guard. It was so funny

[@Wattsupwithhybristophilia]

Wait til we see him strut with his band onstage I can’t wait

[@-Arkin33]

It's funny, cause that's one of the things I love about Lestat. He's obscene. He really is. He's basically a clown (both respectfully & derogatory). Absolutely hilarious, honestly without actually even meaning to be. It's one of the things that is a core part of him in the books, and I love so much that both Sam and Rolin really seem to get it. He does and says the most outrageous shit, at just about the worst most tension or drama filled moments, and you really can't help but laugh. He's so consistently, entertaining. And it's honestly why so many people find it hard to legitimately hate him. And I love that aspect of his character 👌🏽

[@shadowseer07]

Lestat let him go with Armand because one, after his part in the Trial, that’s what he thought he deserved, and two, he was giving Louis the agency in that moment, and wasn’t going to force their relationship on him any more.

[@-Arkin33]

Thankyou for saying that, alot of people completely misunderstood that, and went straight to freaking out over the assumption that Lestat was treating him like property. Or a pet. By saying "enjoy him" to Armand, then "I gave you", etc... One thing that people seem to completely neglect to consider or remember about Lestat is; yes he was controlling, yes he's a brat and always wants to have his way. And the list goes on... but he never in fact took away Louis' agency. He never forced him to do anything, or stopped him from doing anything. Even for things that he was completely against, and should have stopped (as Louis' maker). Like the starvation and feeding on only animals. He didn't. He constantly was on Louis about human affairs, and complained. But never stopped him. Tried to warn him how things would end with his family and the pain he'd both cause, and experience, but never once stopped him from seeing his family. Louis could come and go when he wanted, could carry on whatever business and do business with whatever and whoever he wanted. Etc. He's always been possessive, etc. But never actually treated Louis like an object, or an actual possession or anything like that... Like I know Armand is not part of the convo here, but it's honestly one of the things I think Armand really got wrong, and really struggled with. And how ultimately he never had, and eventually lost Louis. He constantly basically took away, played games, and bartered with Louis' agency. And honestly didn't seem to understand that what he was doing was wrong, or a problem. Starting way back before they even officially got together. All throughout their relationship, well to the very end. Threatening him (blatantly or subtly), lying to him, taking away his choice or making a choice for him, claiming to do so for Louis' own good or protection. Taking away his very choice to remember, etc. Even making it seem like it was completely Louis choice, when in reality he had just manipulated and twisted the situation to seem that way. Armand tended to treat Louis more like a rare kept animal/pet, or a prized possession, or even trophy that he won... in ways that Lestat never did. And yet still, many people are quick to accuse Lestat of it. Something i've never fully gotten. Sorry, that got away from me 😅

[@PleasantRevolt]

If this series taught me anything its ask follow up questions and not just take the surface level. The devil and Armand are in the details.

[@BG-kn3nt]

Armand is in the details 😂😂😂😂

[@-Arkin33]

And don't believe anything Armand says, or basically anything that Armand is remotely part of. Especially when he seems confident or sure... you can bet it's a lie.

[@daemonsdds]

The one Jamaican vampire that said "me ago rip out him fang and cut out him tongue" made me JUMP

[@BG-kn3nt]

Louis had the nerve to say he’s not schizophrenic knowing he was plotting revenge with a dead man he drained and is meowing at dead cats 😂

[@Itzy91]

Meow

[@xreid66]

The gumption

[@lkcullen1918]

Didn't Paul also hear voices?

[@AnxietyRat]

​@@lkcullen1918 Yes, the birds. And schizophrenia is partially genetic...so it's not surprising Louis madness is presenting as psychosis symptoms.

[@yvettelang1961]

I Louis ' brother saw people and talked to them. Louis saw Lestat in the beginning of season 2. Meow

[@takalanajae]

I hope we somehow get more Louis going forward because I LOVED Jacob Anderson in this role. He’s so talented

[@nadiapenn8480]

@@takalanajae I thought that a great way to stick with the format in the future season is to have Louise interviewing lestat to get his perspective in Book 3

[@yvettelang1961]

#1Louisfan!!!

[@trini_islandboi]

I just finished watching the finale of Interview With The Vampire, and my God, season 2 is a masterpiece! The story, acting, cinematography, character arcs, and dialogs were all stellar! Everything about that show is perfect! It's literally the best show on TV right now! Sesson 2 gets a 10/10

[@001dipstick]

Finally seeing Louis feel the air on his skin and add color into his life after his divorce like YES FREE MY BD!!!

[@Shayiamiam]

😂😂😂 no but really. And he had his NOLA accent back! To freedom!! 😭😭

[@lunehood846]

10000% agreed. louis was more pissed that armand didnt save her. even last episode he says "he was saving all his energy to save me" it was about her. (loustat nation up 6000 points)🎉

[@galacticguru8679]

I read a day ago that even if Lestat had used his energy to save Claudia over Louis, she would have been doomed anyway, that Armand wouldn't have put in the time to help her, and she would have starved. Claudia was doomed from the start, no matter what, and Anne Rice did that intentionally, there was no way to save her own child from disease, there was no way to save Claudia

[@IronheartvsMiles]

Jacob Anderson is amazing!

[@001dipstick]

Absolutely LOVED this finale and this closing act of the initial IWTV story. There was a perfect balance between justice, unmasking, and redemption for all of the main characters and Claudia - my Claudia, my light - was finally laid to rest. Her yellow dress was a beautiful memorial headstone in Louis’ home. Claudia really is the beating heart of this story. And she was often cast aside, ignored, and neglected. And that’s THE POINT. That you can love someone so much and realize it too late. That someone can be both the center of your world and a mirror for your own self-indulgence. That’s why Louis’ anger at Armand after the plot twist isn’t “casting away” Claudia - they were _all_ complicit in her execution. Armand was the only member of the love triangle who didn’t give a shit about her, and his true role as overseer made that clear. Throughout the show, the characters wrestle with love and grief, love and abuse, love and complicity and episode 8 shows that all can coexist. Lestat’s abuse doesn’t invalidate his love for Louis or his grief over Claudia. Louis’ complicity in Claudia’s creation doesn’t invalidate his deep, enduring love for her. Even love for New Orleans where so much trauma and transformation took place. Like all human things, love is elusive. It’s complex. It’s beautiful. It’s painful. And at the end of the day, this is a love story. IWTV is an incredibly rich creation and Bobbi, you analyzed it with such nuance, thought, and patience. I’m so happy we had your recaps to look forward to every week!

[@Shayiamiam]

You said everything so beautifully! The way you spoke on this season sums it all up. What a beautiful comment!

[@t52momma66]

I was screaming too when he said Akasha, my husband was like - who's Akasha? I was like, it's Aaliah, he's talking about Aaliah!!!!

[@lynnetter.freeman570]

But also remember we have NEVER seen the real Lestat till the end of the season. We have Armand and Louis’ recollections . Lestat’s life before Louis is so compelling and we get insight into relationships with the coven as well!

[@giladadadada1614]

i cannot tell you how excited i was for this video

[@cyanrose499]

Okay...now I want a mini Season 2.5 just about The Vampire Sam😂😂 Coz wtf?? Sam infiltrating the vampire covens to spy for the Talamasca and then retiring as a DJ (if that's even true) has to be one of my favourite side quests ever 😂 Will we EVER get the justice we need against Bruce??? I can't stand the idea that he might still be out there after all this time 😠 That entire scene in present day New Orleans left me shattered! I wanted to be mad at Lestat for not telling Louis but let's be for real, with what we know about Louis' personality I don't think it would have made much of a difference. I think he knew Armand had already implanted false memories into his mind and Lestat did genuinely believe that if Louis wanted to leave him he wouldn't stop him. But we're still missing some context between what happened to Lestat after Paris and all the way till now in present day. Why did he suddenly switch to eating rats and living in squalor? He still had a lot of money right? Why did he trust Armand to call him to tell him about Louis in the 70s when he already knew everything was all Armand's plan to keep Louis for himself? And putting Daniel's turning aside, why was the Talamasca even interested in adding those particular questions into the interview? Surely it would interest them more to find out the depth of Lestat and Armand's powers linking all the way back to ancient blood in them more right? Did Sam himself write those questions as some kind of "dun dun duunnnn!!" moment since he's such a theatre nerd?😂 There were way more important things to ask about besides Armand lying about his involvement in the trial!

[@JessicaIsRootedInNature]

I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m looking forward to watching other shows with you. I enjoyed the episode. The beginning of Louis’ healing process was satisfying…that being said, the rampage at Le Theatre des Vampires could’ve been a stand alone episode. I needed more catharsis on Claudia’s behalf. Francis was taken out a little too quickly.

[@culturekitsch]

I agree! I'm holding out real hope that Claudia comes back as a ghost to give even more catharsis to the narrative.

[@cullenarthur8879]

I'm pretty sure Armand knew that Louis was going to kill the coven. That's why he let him out of the coffin. He used Louis rage as a weapon to destroy the coven. I have a feeling that Louis and Armand were going to either kill or forcibly turn Daniel after the final interview. They said something about having something special for him at the dinner. It sounded kinda ominous. Raglan James told Daniel that four people had previously tried to interview them and they were all either dead or undead. I think that's what they may have had planned for Daniel. I'm pretty sure Real Rashid hauled ass out of there after he delivered the scripts to Daniel. His cover was about to be blown. I feel that the last scene where Louis challenges the vampires to come get him was less about swagger or trying to be tough and more about Louis finally embracing his vampire nature.

[@C4ffe1nated_M0rt1ci4]

I agree with everything, but Armand had the plan to change Daniel. Louis, according to Jacob, viewed Daniel as an "annoying little brother" and appreciated the bond they developed. Armand always had it out for Daniel in the series. He was a threat. When he exposed Lestat saving him and the notes in the script, Armand looked at him with fury.

[@cullenarthur8879]

​@@C4ffe1nated_M0rt1ci4I agree. That was probably Armands plan to turn Daniel.

[@spiritsage3921]

Yep yep ❤

[@juanita-dark]

I doubt Rashid got very far. Hopefully Armand got the location of The Talamasca HQ first.

[@wildoranges]

@@C4ffe1nated_M0rt1ci4 Strongly disagree that he 'had it out' for Daniel. idk if you've read the books but in the books Armand turns him because he loves him, despite Daniel being a brat and infuriating Armand constantly, and so far the series has dropped breadcrumbs that this is the case here too.

[@evenstarari]

A great recap and totally agree ❤ It was such a beautiful arc for Louis to be more accepting of himself and carry Paul and Claudia with him as he moves forward. I can only imagine what he's going to be up to next season while Lestat is on tour 😂 thank you for your review, I always enjoyed hearing your thoughts!

[@lkcullen1918]

I've actually seen some ppl questioning Daniel's age, but tbh being turned into a vampire at an older age doesn't really matter. Mostly it's just an aesthetic thing. We're all so afraid of getting old we can't imagine being 'stuck' as old forever, even though despite how you look you would be healthier and stronger than any human 25yr old, see better, smell better, move faster, heal faster, etc.

[@katyak5664]

Moreover, in the books, the older someone is, and the more life experience they have, the better they do as a vampire. It's the young ones who get the most fucked up in the head.

[@angeliquehogan8749]

Lestat has a fear of abandonment so of course he made a new fledgling 😂

[@culturekitsch]

He can’t be alone for 2 seconds 😂

[@angeliquehogan8749]

@@culturekitsch 😂😂😂

[@daniellestewart9255]

I was wondering why Lestat looked so weak and was swaying right before Claudia and Madeleine died. He was weakened from saving Louis. Im so glad Louis went back home. Louis was in the same hotel that was used in Mayfair Witches. And I think that maybe the same walking tour Rowan was supposed to go on when she checked into the hotel.

[@yvettelang1961]

Love the 'meow '. I am sure that it was Jacob's idea. Too funny😂

[@venusworship]

This finale was phenomenal! I’m so relieved that we end on a Anne of Louis in his new single era with his gorgeous gold sectional and cute plaid sweater and his new mindset, and did not do a cheap thing of ending on a Lestat scene. I hope Louis stays extremely present in all eps going forward because I adore him and fingers crossed for some ghost Claudia 🥹

[@juliannehannes11]

Delainey will be back, s3 will be Lestat's POV and there will be new Claudia flashbacks maybe even a rock ballad

[@BG-kn3nt]

I think in your episode 5 recap you mentioned the single note that would play each time the audience was getting details on Armand’s manipulation. They finally did the full score when Louis was reading the notes Armand made and Daniel is making him see that Armand has been playing all along. Just really great storytelling

[@Wattsupwithhybristophilia]

I can’t wait to see our Nubian queen mother of all vamps, Akasha!!!!

[@beetlejuicesgraveyardrevue]

i’ve seen so much hate for this episode online and i don’t understand it at all, i thought this was an absolutely incredible end to the season and got me so excited for season three. So glad to hear your opinion on it!

[@Ninawillis_]

“Hey pookie I’m alive” took me out 😂🤣

[@gmunden1]

Lestat was still recovering from the attempt on his life in 1940's New Orleans. On the night that the coven went on a rampage to the Eiffel Tour and the broke into the observatory to steal the telescope lens, Lestat was unaware of this. By the time he mind-pushed the trial to "sentence " Louis to banishment, he was too weak to do more. When the skylight was opened, there was no time for Lestat to do anything. Madeleine and Claudia were on their way to death. He was as horrified and shocked as the audience was when the sun consumed Madeleine and Claudia.

[@TigereyeJedi]

24:19 I was living for this moment because first off, Daniel Molloy the journalist that you are and two the look on Armand’s stupid face had me cackling. When I tell you I was living for Armand’s downfall

[@wildoranges]

I wanna know what it's like to watch this show from your pov because to me Armand is the most interesting character of the bunch. like I don't even know how one can watch the show and call his face stupid.

[@grayaansi9812]

Great review again. What a fantastic episode and what I loved the most was the score. Daniel Hart really went above and beyond this episode. I haven’t read any of the books but I think Armand was always going to save Louis anyway even if he had been sentenced to death in that trial. He would have used some last minute loophole to let only Louis off the hook. He wanted Claudia dead so he could have Louis to all to himself. He would have found some way to save him and then come off looking like the benevolent one. But the ever unpredictable Lestat beat him to it so what does a cunning opportunist like Armand do? He immediately improvised his plan on the spot. This was an even better storyline in his script. And would make Louis even more indebted and bonded to him. He even retold it as him straining to use all his powers and strength to save only Louis. I might be wrong though. Thanks again for the review.

[@hunnerdayEDT]

Lestat had to choose between Claudia and Louis. He may have had the power to control the human crowd twice, but he wouldn't have been able to hide the trick from the vampires twice. As for Armand, IMO, if he hadn't manipulated Louis' memories, Louis may have figured out that Lestat was the one who saved him decades ago.

[@valsadie]

The deejay thing - There are a couple of dance music deejays who wear huge masks as they mix music during their sets! Deadmaus used to, and Marshmello still does. So that was a music reference that had me rolling. Also, Louis talking with the taxi driver about New Edition and Ralph (Tresvant) was a hilarious moment for me 😅.

[@mitchmatt6002]

This finale, this season, this SHOW, is everything I could've wished for and MORE! Loved hearing your reviews and completely agree that they stuck the landing!! Although the wait for S3 will feel like forever, knowing these beloved characters are safe in the hands of all those involved from cast to crew to showrunner, I KNOW it will be worth it! Thanks, Bobbi! 💛

[@lovelynn_96]

Your reviews for this show have been awesome! Thank you!😊

[@StarrDanielle]

There is a running joke about a real DJ wearing a helmet only DJ'ing at night being a vampire, in reference to Sam. I love how they threw that in there.

[@drewchase6577]

Louis was so upset cause he went off with Armand. That was Lestat's punishment for orchestrating Claudia's death... Louis punished the wrong guy and laid beside Armand in bed for 70 years (essentially rewarding the moe-foe).

[@wildoranges]

let's not pretend Louis didn't know that he was breaking all the vampire rules and kept purposefully agitating the coven members. Louis always thinks he can get away without consequences and then is shocked when others suffer the brunt of his own actions.

[@drewchase6577]

@@wildoranges That wasn't the point of my statement... I simply clocked that he was with Armamd as payback. ⏰️ 💅🏾

[@briarrose8154]

The trial was Armand’s revenge against lestat, that’s why he wanted Claudia & Louis killed in front of lestat cuz of lestat’s own words. Lestat went to see them & save them but he only had power to save 1 of them cuz he was still recovering from being drained in New Orleans. When Lestat saved Louis, Armand was forced to recalculate his revenge by turning Louis against lestat & keeping them apart. He knew loneliness is the only thing that could kill lestat & Louis was the only thing lestat cared about, & ultimately look where lestat ends up in a decaying husk of a house mirroring lestat’s last ~80 years w/o Louis. Armand even gleefully points out that he had Louis for 70 years while lestat only had him for 30. That b*tch

[@yusususuf]

i thought 'real' lestat was an interesting contrast; vulnerable, earnest, painfully sensitive. fabulous ending and great recap. does anyone know what the new painting on louis' wall is, which replaced Bacon's triptych?

[@moppet1214]

Painting of Paul.

[@lindasebbana9893]

Lestat had a lot of reflection to do regarding his past with Louis and Claudia. He had over 70 years to reflect on what he did and how he lost the love of his life. He didn’t know if Louis would ever return. He was living like Louis was when Claudia left in season one. I hope this will be a lesson for the both of them regarding relationships, but if you read the books Lestat cannot stay out of trouble. I am assuming Lestat when he left Armand he found Akisha then went to New Orleans. I wonder if we will see that in season three.

[@neengreen6122]

IWTV had been on my radar for so long but it was your tweets about it that finally got me to start watching. I simply cannot thank you enough. I am OBSESSED with this show. Everything about it is so well done. Been loving all of your re-caps as well!!

[@kyladvrsa1985]

AHHHH YAY another iwtv youtuber ive found you girl. soul tied gonna binge your season 2 recaps thx!

[@annajo6576]

i'd love to see you recap/rewatch season 1! or recap/video essay about your favorite vamp movies/vampires.

[@octaviathegreat8231]

“I cheered again” 😊🤷🏾‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@VJ-bu7sp]

It's so sad that bc its not on Max or Netflix whole world cant see it and therefore less audience to get some awards. AND THEY DO DESERVE especially what we having these days.

[@ruby__glasses]

AAAA insane episode and what a finale!!!!

[@abhishekpackage-pg8lc]

giving you life giving blood when you are trapped in a crypt sounds like saving you to me

[@monetbailey525]

I would LOVE to see you recap season 1

[@DarrylMcCullough]

Great review! I was the one that was curious about your poster. Thank you very much for taking the time to address it. 😊🧛‍♀️

[@culturekitsch]

Thank you so much for asking about it! I was going to respond to your comment but I figured it would be easier to address in the vid! 😁

[@DarrylMcCullough]

@@culturekitsch Now I feel sooo cool! 😎 I don’t do scary movies. However, I love vampire movies/series! Truly enjoy your viewpoint!

[@tmc4rex]

No disrespect but the thumbnail is gorgeous. I had to click. After clicking. Word up...awesome breakdown. Great to listen to while at work....That "boom" is the sound of me hitting the sub button..

[@mairarodriguez1525]

10000% Claudia betta be back!! As a memory, a thought, a fly...i don't care! 😅❤ Also you're awesome and you got you a new sub ❤

[@tinymxnticore]

The one thing I need to point out is that Lestat had already had Akasha’s blood before meeting Louis in the books, but she didn’t fully “wake up” until the San Francisco concert. The show tweaked it a bit so that Lestat already has the “cloud gift” from his first drink but he isn’t fully working with Akasha…YET.

[@lesliepulliam]

I need to rewatch, because I think the 'keyboard' LaStat is playing is a piece of the Theater Vampire' signage...Can anyone please confirm?

[@culturekitsch]

I didn't think so. It would be a very old piece of wood and Lestat wasn't at the theatre when it burned down.

[@yvettelang1961]

He was back in New Orleans. I think it was something he made.

[@shannonmitchell167]

Jacob suggested that Paul photo & Claudia's dress be in the Dubai penthouse

[@katiaruiz8733]

19:32 just as excited

[@theresamw3559]

Can anyone explain why Armand hated Claudia so much such that he was willing to let Louis die? Like I get why Lestat mostly hated Claudia (until the end). But what did she ever do to Armand??

[@nyashahardley]

Big ol’ butcher’s knife= machete 😂😂

[@prinzisu]

I can't stop thinking about it... so lestat has the queen vampires blood n we gotta wait for season 3 lol I almost watched the Queen of the damned but it don't make since too I'm impatient but no fool

[@yvettelang1961]

@@prinzisu Read the book. He mets her for the first time in The Vampire Lestat.

[@katyak5664]

For a while there i expected Louis to pull the biggest king move and finish the interview, count up how many years he and Armand have been together, and go, "Seventy-seven, huh? I think Lestat is appropriately punished now. Armand, its your turn. I haven't fogotten shit, i never loved you, this was always about spite, theres the door. Btw ive already had Rashid change the locks."

[@wildoranges]

would have been very very out of character and also could have gotten him killed.

[@katyak5664]

@@wildoranges You might be right! On the other hand, after Claudia's death, I'd believe anything of Louis. Long con, suicidal bravery, heartless manipulation...the man's CHANGED. O.O

[@jpsarver5514]

I dont see it as Armond did nothing to save Claudia. I see it as Armond killed her. The play was staged to guarantee its resolution and Armond had a hand in that.

[@dialiaga]

The Akasha line almost made me choke 😅

[@MargauxChanning]

Just a thought - Armand conspired to bring Lestat back to Paris to execute Claudia and Louis; could it be that he did so in order to re-unite with Lestat? Don't forget, Armand had a hand in Nicky's death too. He's trying to clear a path for himself back to Lestat.

[@prinzisu]

Louie gonna kill a lot of vamps n start a vampire revolution

[@SabellaSummers]

Also hell yeah Akasha queen of the dammed first vampire

[@ThandoNdlovu-zr3ld]

Can someone please tell me Did Armand actually Love Louis because before this episode I genuinely thought he loved him but after finding out he was willing to let Louis Die, I can't say that anymore.

[@culturekitsch]

In a very weird way, I think he absolutely did love Louis but like Lestat, doesn't know how to love properly. I think Armand thought he couldn't count on Louis' love so instead of just letting him go, he didn't stand in the way him getting destroyed. But like Daniel said, when he saw an opportunity to make himself look better to Louis, he was able to keep him tied to him for 77 years.

[@ambergerber5162]

I think he did but what this show does really well is it shows that hurt people, hurt people.

[@yvettelang1961]

In the book Armand was looking for a Companion to help him transition to a new age. But Louis wanted nothing to do with him. This relationship didn't happen in the book.

[@yvettelang1961]

@@ambergerber5162 Bravo! Great answer. 😊

[@wildoranges]

even if he loved Louis, his coven was his family for 200 years. why would he sacrifice that for a man he's known for like 3 years at this point?

[@prinzisu]

Armon was afraid for his own life he didn't want it but it was them or him he chose him

[@alexrose20]

Would you make a video reacting to Queen of the Damned?

[@isessogroup]

I need Louis to kill Armand… he technically DID kill Malloy… he couldnt let him live after Daniel called him all 3-4 of his names and threw him under the bus

[@juanita-dark]

Louis isn't powerful enough to kill Armand. Funny how everyone can remember Armand's a powerful vampire when they want him to do something for them but not when he's more powerful than their fave. Armand is literally the reason Louis is as strong as he is atm.

[@isessogroup]

@@juanita-dark you are aware Vampires can kill Vampires stronger than themselves? Correct? A little ingenuity can help him punch up

[@luciaalicea8186]

I don’t like what they did to Armand’s character in the finale. His actions in the finale completely contradict everything he’s done throughout the season. Not only did it hurt Armand’s characterization but Lestat’s. It felt like a cheap excuse for a twist from the writers. They should have just followed the book’s ending. Rolin Jones admitted the other writers weren’t initially on board with his decision to not follow the original book ending. Also I think they took away from Claudia being the emotional focus of the finale. The writing in the show was so good until the finale, it really felt like a step down. A lot of the moments in the finale didn’t feel earned. Weakest episode of the season and maybe of the whole show, in my opinion.

[@yvettelang1961]

Louis and Armand didn't end up together in the books. Louis didn't want anything to do with him.

[@luciaalicea8186]

@@yvettelang1961 I’m not talking about Loumand being endgame. I know Louis is with Lestat and Armand is with Daniel. In the books, Armand does save Louis, that’s what I’m talking about. If Armand was okay with Louis dying, why didn’t Armand just kill him in the sewer when the Coven wanted that earlier in the season? Why did he rescue Louis out of the wall when the Coven was still around? Santiago was the true villain when it comes to the trial but the finale episode really takes away from that. Also, Lestat in the book really had no control over the situation regarding Claudia’s death, whereas in the show he has some power and controls the audience during the trial. It leaves the question of why didn’t Lestat save Claudia? Why did Lestat let Louis leave with Armand? Especially when they made it known Lestat is basically as powerful if not more powerful than Armand by him saying he has the blood of not just Magnus but Akasha. In that case, he could have saved Claudia. It makes it hard to understand Loustat’s reconciliation at the end of the episode. They made it more about Louis thanking Lestat for the dark gift when the loss of Claudia should’ve have been the main focus during this episode. Also, in the book, there was genuine love between Louis and Armand at some point during their relationship, whereas here the relationship is completely out of spite. It just doesn’t make any sense narratively. Also how are we supposed to root for Armand and Daniel when Armand made him out of spite towards Louis? It really takes out the complexity of Armand’s characterization who will do whatever he has to do to receive love. The almighty ancient and powerful Armand was just a passive bystander all along??? When previous episodes showed how powerful, badass, cold, and calculating he actually was? Armand controlled the whole Coven in the restaurant but didn’t do anything during the trial? Even though he’s more powerful than all of them? The writers instead made Armand into a doormat. Overall, it would have all made more sense for the loss of Claudia to overwhelm Louis and how yes, the idea that Armand could have saved Claudia, to get Louis to leave Armand and go back to NOLA. Also, it makes no sense why Louis is mentally okay and already content with himself when he just found out his partner of 7 decades wasn’t the person who saved him and actually was involved in Claudia’s execution. Realistically, he would have been in Kendall Roy-level trenches. This episode really contradicted so many decisions made during previous episodes.

[@spiritsage3921]

Agree

[@nadiapenn8480]

Quickly PLEASE SOMEONE - What did louise mean when he said to Lestat “thank you, you gave me a gift and I treated it like a curse” did he mean the Dark Gift, did he mean Claudia?? did he mean lestats love for louise?

[@culturekitsch]

He meant being turned into a vampire!

[@nadiapenn8480]

@@culturekitsch thank you that’s been bugging me so bad 🥹✌️

[@yvettelang1961]

I think it was all of those things. They all could have had a wonderful life if Louis hadn't been so selfish.

[@prinzisu]

Lol he's gotta

[@lSynonymousl]

whyyyyyy do you do this instead of a live reaction! So sad!

[@cyn.g]

JUST finished S2 so I will be binging your episode recaps🫡 Started watching this show bc of your tweets and I am SO HAPPY I LISTENED. Love your thoughts on this series and I’m happy I have a place to chit chat about it🫶🏼

[@inutrasha94]

Louis really ended the season going "run up get done up" and it was so touching to me 🥹

[@ruby__glasses]

thank you so much for doing these videos, bobbi!!! your episode recaps are so so good ❤ you've done a great deal for promoting iwtv 🫡 your tweets are actually what got me into watching the show! and i'm excited for what else you plan to do here in culture kitsch 🫶