"Don't Be Afraid, Just Start the Tape" Interview with the Vampire Season 2 Episode 5 Reaction

[@Huntress77]

Also, Armand leaves for literally an hour and his whole house of cards falls apart. No wonder he wanted to stay close!

[@yvettelang1961]

It will be interesting to watch Armand figure out his next move.

[@anacarolmsc]

It's gotta be on purpose at this point, he's not stupid, also he has to know about Raglan/Talamasca/files, etc... I need to knoooooow 😂😂😂

[@jaxsontuttle4932]

Someone told me that in the books Lestat is stronger and more powerful than Armand. Did they reverse that in the show or does it still hold true or are we not sure yet?😂

[@yvettelang1961]

@@jaxsontuttle4932 Strength doesn't just come from age. It also comes from who you have shared blood with.

[@tmd-w1552]

@@jaxsontuttle4932isn’t that because he drank the blood of the Queen?

[@Beleav85]

The scream i screamed when i realized Armand said literally word for word the explanation that louis gave earlier in the episode about why "armand" saved daniel. Such a perfect way to show that yep, hes messed with louis mind and he even gave him the same script. Perfection!

[@alice-si5kp]

Even the musical motif repeated ! just too good.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

THIS!!! It’s SO rehearsed and planted!!!

[@Beleav85]

​@@alice-si5kpthe music for this show is next level. Movie quality for sure

[@malikka5835]

Armand is just a child in an immortals body. He has all this power but no idea how to use it. He needs a care taker. I hope that's what we get to see play out in his relationship with Daniel. And I really hope there's no body swapping of Eric Bogosian!

[@leanc8906]

Armand’s repetition of Lestat’s name is worthy of an Emmy alone! Lestat, Lestat, Lestat, Lestat …

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Truly!!! And then he goes on and delivers LINE READING after LINE READING just solidifying it all!!

[@freida808]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@nirvanaqueens]

Someone said: ‘Daniel perceives immortality as an opportunity to seize existence eternally and truly LIVE life, while the vampires themselves dwell in existential malaise…. And is THIS that makes Daniel fascinating..?’ I’m-

[@thandondlovu5392]

That's fascinating I've never thought it that way 🤔🤔

[@melissak8419]

And that's why I think Daniel needs to meet Lestat. These two brooding vampires need a psychiatrist or a couple's therapist, not a journalist. . . lol🤣😆🤣😆

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Okay Professor, I’m sitting down, pen ready to take notes

[@kellymathews6615]

I thought this too, and long wondered if anyone asked Neil Gaiman in an interview ;) if this relationship from Anne Rice inspired him to create his famous friendship between Dream and Hob Gadling in the Sandman. Hob essentially proves to Dream how to change his own perspective over the years, seeing this mortal man unwilling to give up life because he wants so much to live. Definite parallels.

[@Foxcaht]

This episode had me SPEECHLESS. Also, Daniel saying "FUCK YOUR BOYFRIEND!" Had me deadd 💀💀💀

[@thevenusian1314]

Lestat: Tell him I love him, Armand... Armand:🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Me: 🪦🪦🪦

[@noa_thinks]

it was giving 'sorry, i'm going through a tunnel. you - you're breaking - up - ....'

[@nashambenyisrael7689]

@@noa_thinks😂😂😂 Armand was such a dick for that.

[@ericchips9314]

I died when Louis said, "Picking lint? Off the sofa?" 😂

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I mean he’s so right because I said the same thing in my head when Armand said that

[@rebbyking2823]

I’m lost what that means

[@Atomic0range]

I think Daniel would have continued on his journalism path. When Armand was seducing him into death at the end, he pushed back a little… “I like my life”, “I’m a reporter with a point of view”. It was one of the few things he was excited to live for.

[@yvettelang1961]

Daniel surrendered to Armand. They were showing you the way Armand took his prey.

[@anacarolmsc]

Agreed! But apparently addiction and denial were also taking over his life even before meeting them so who knows what could have happened without this interference...

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I think he probably would have too, but there’s now going to be that question of “was it what *i* wanted or what was suggested to me”. But it makes me feel better to believe that he would have always ended up with journalism no matter what, so we’re sticking with that

[@jaxsontuttle4932]

@@AutumnBottomBrowndo u think in S3 Lestat will find Daniel and get interviewed by Daniel in present day?

[@anigredo]

@@jaxsontuttle4932 Yes, pleaseeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!

[@alexie5201]

I know I shouldn't feel bad for Armand, but I do and I relate with him so, so much. The "you're boring" part was very hurtful. And I can't get mad at Louis either, because... well, he's unstable at this point, and he says horrible things out of his sadness. What an incredible episode, honestly.

[@thandondlovu5392]

Yeah I was honestly wondering how they made it so long

[@alexie5201]

@@thandondlovu5392 Same. They seem fine in Dubai, not perfect but still fine. I wonder how the dynamic will change now that both Louis and Daniel remembered San Fransisco. And I'm almost sure Armand messed with Louis' mind more than one time, that's the only explanation I can think of.

[@Sunflower-5g]

​@@alexie5201i think they seem fine in Dubai because somehow Armand is in control of Louis mind.

[@BriarPatchNyra]

You should feel bad for Armand, and everyone else. I mean he was you know what as a child, no one deserves that. But this show is about sympathizing with the monsters. They’re all victims and they’re all monstrous. There’s no one not deserving of compassion.

[@Brunetta6]

can't wait for lestat to break down the door at the end of the season in full rockstar leathers like "I'M TAKING MY MAN BACK"

[@hypocritex]

And whoop Armand’s ass.

[@LynetteDevries]

Yeah! Poor Louis got bashed again. I'm not really liking this season half as much as the first one. This one is rather dark. I did like the outfits Lestat wore in episode 3.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Rockstar Lestat WILL be the drought of laudanum that kills me

[@freida808]

@@AutumnBottomBrown Same for me too sister!

[@plutopepsi578]

This is so funny after the whole season has come out

[@crocodilecrown4765]

"my daughter was my sister was my throw pillow" 💀💀💀

[@ΕργίναΖήκου]

The scream I let out when I realized you’ll be interviewing Luke and Eric. I CANNOT WAIT

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Keep those notifications on 🤭

[@ΕργίναΖήκου]

@@AutumnBottomBrown oh don’t you worry I will!

[@anigredo]

@@AutumnBottomBrown ERIC BOGOSIAN!!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍

[@LoLovesLife]

Armand was SCARY this episode. This explains why he's had such a personal grudge against Daniel. Also, I just about lost it when we heard Lestat. I can't wait until we see him again!

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Every Lestat reference/cameo sends enough dopamine to my brain to kill a horse

[@freida808]

@@AutumnBottomBrown lol same here 😈

[@ameliachai7026]

At this point I wait for your reactions are as much as the episodes. The "boring" line: the gasps i gusp. The "beige pillow" line: the hair i tossed. The sunglasses and the whole fashion of it all: the pearls i clutched.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

No air has been left in that state of Colorado, for I have gasped it all!!!

[@the8thsquare]

I absolutely love watching your excitement, because I have the same level of manic obsession over this show. Stuff: The whole "maitre"/"Arun" Master/Slave dynamic...is wild. The whole "Lestat Lestat Lestat Lestat" acting from Assad is so so so good and them mocking each other's accents is such deserved Emmybait. The whole Hannibal Lecter sadism of Armand torturing Daniel while screaming "This is fine," is so mesmerizing. His obsession with the word "fascinating" after being called boring...The echos of dialogue like "What happened next?" which just so lovingly mocks the original text. I hope that the, "You're going to teach me how to be fascinating..." is a teaser for more Devil's Minion.The sound design is also really significant this episode with those three solid notes reflecting when a memory is being edited. And a huge shout out to the actor playing young Daniel. He KILLED it. This was just a perfect episode.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Yes to EVERYTHING you’ve said!!!

[@gabriella9897]

About Daniel and the journalism of it all: I think he would have continued regardless. It's the one thing that was clear that he at least enjoys the people aspect of the work. To me it's such a beautiful moment between him and Louis because those words gave him something to hold onto even through his worst moments. It's the voice that prompted his sobriety and the one that pushed him towards the long/successful career he had. It shows Louis's compassion and ties the two together in a way that's very heartwarming.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

You know what, this is a wholesome way to look at this, and I’m going to indulge in your assertion to assuage the heartbreak in my soul right now. So thank you

[@fever_fox1932]

That's how I saw it, too! It made enough of an impact to be written in his memoir, and kept him going when things got tough. So even when his relationships failed, he could always have something to rely on

[@roseofthegarden_]

@@AutumnBottomBrown Yeah that's what it was. It's why Daniel was so emotional. Because even when he broke up two marriages, lost his daughters and felt at his lowest, he never stopped being a journalist, he never doubted himself, because Louis words, the words that he wasn't nothing; that he was a bright reporter with a keen mind and there are still stories to be told, that's what held him on and kept him clinging to life, his lifeline. In the depths of despair and loss, it can be easy to forget or even lose who you are or forget why you're even alive anymore. Louis words were the anchor that echoed in his mind, reminding him of his reason. It's such a beautiful and profound moment to know that Louis was there for him when he most needed it, even when he wasn't physically present, even when he didn't realize it was Louis who said these words to him. It's also such a beautiful circle moment, because Daniel started this series being pretty bitter of Louis because of their last time together when the last thing he recalled was being bit by him and that being his last memory of him, to now realizing that Louis had been his anchor to life, to remembering who he was and why he walks this earth-his passion, his craft, what built him up and kept him going, even when the world was pulling him down. ❤

[@fever_fox1932]

@@roseofthegarden_ Beautifully written

[@freida808]

@@roseofthegarden_ and to think this whole time Daniel thought it was a freebaser who burned himself up that gave him this focus. I mean dang! How twisted was that and then to come to this moment with Louis and realize it was him ... Iʻm melting. 😭😭😭

[@Bosshard-g4i]

Louis went for the jugular on two different people in that room that morning, and we love him for it. 😂

[@_yHela_]

He kinda ate tbh

[@vee1337]

Need to find the nearest Danlou Union chapter and sign up. Louis encouraging him to keep to journalism because there are stories worth telling and he has the talent to do that telling? God. That being a through-line in Daniel's life and giving him a sense of self and purpose even in his darkest, most clouded momrents?? GOD. Being each other's forgotten support system for all this time??? GODD. The fight I can't even get into. Someone give the back of the couch I almost shredded watching that some kind of bravery in service award.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

“Being each other’s forgotten support system for all this time” you know I’ve been looking fat this from a darker point of view, but that’s actually really sweet and poignant.

[@vee1337]

@@AutumnBottomBrown I did pick up on the darker read from your reaction but I can't bring myself to see it that way. It's so beautiful that they can come back to each other like that and be gentle as they both work through remembering. PLUS the shot of Daniel and Louis all burnt at the table when the sound cut out will haunt me. Tenderness and hope from a monster vs the seduction into giving up from an angel. ARGH.

[@Nicholas_is_my_name]

The piano made me so nervous this episode The single note playing over and over mixed with the tension they were already creating made me panic

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Daniel Hart is a genius

[@BriarPatchNyra]

And it’s not on the soundtrack! Give us it AMC

[@emilycaltania7375]

also the 2x01 parallel when louis tells claudia "as long as you walk the earth i'll never taste the fire" CUT TO THIS- SICK AND TWISTED

[@bellatrixareforkids7406]

Armand is insane and I love. I cried hearding Lestats voice!

[@Anya-oq5yp]

Did his tone of voice sound different to you? Like not Louis' or Armand's or Claudia's versions of him. Like he sounded his most direct and sincere.

[@freida808]

@@Anya-oq5yp YES! But as he was drifting away I heard the LOUIS from Lestat that we all know and love.

[@booksgurrsandpurrs]

I watched episode 5 TWICE and I'm still shooketh to my core! Do I live in Armand's powerful eyeballs? It took me some time after the second watch, but I realize that although Louis is imprisoned in a way, Armand thinks he's doing this because he's on "unalive" watch for Louis, but on the other hand, it's because he knows Lestat is out there still deeply in love with Louis.

[@iammarcyfd]

Yes, yet they show RJ saying to Daniel 'you fear Armand but you should fear the other one'.

[@Anya-oq5yp]

I feel like you explained it perfectly and it's so heartbreaking. It also ties into the implanted script of "Armand does what I won't or can't do for myself" which if I flip the dictionary open to "codependency"...

[@Kuromi1989-z6b]

Assad's version of Armand is PERFECTION!❤❤❤ He READ THE BOOKS! He is EVERYTHING that I want a live version of Armand to be! He slayed (or should I say bite) in this episode. And I'm with you, I can't get over with their beauties, especially Armand. He is like a painting, so beautiful. He is my favorite in the show, I thought tv version of Lestat will have my heart, like in the books, but sadly, he is my least favorite (except for season two ep 3). I do hope they redeemed him because I love Lestat in the books (and 90's movie).

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Assad continues to raise the bar as Armand. Every episode he gets better and better. And Lestat’s gonna get his redemption, don’t you worry.

[@BriarPatchNyra]

Lestat will have his turn

[@shivanijoshi9252]

Something interesting that I noticed is that throughout this episode, (old) Daniel never calls Armand by his name, just always refers to him as Louis's boyfriend. I'm sure that has some sort of significance, I'm just not sure what it is yet lol

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

“Your boyfriend” this “your boyfriend” that!! Again, it’s kind of showing the distancing that *Daniel* referred to at the very beginning of the episode with Louis. How a person will cast themselves and the people around them into the third person to not show closeness to the situation. Love love love it!!

[@shivanijoshi9252]

@@AutumnBottomBrown yessss!!! But a part of me wonders if he feels the need to distance himself from Armand and reinforce that he’s Louis’s boyfriend because he’s had other memories that he now remembers that he doesn’t want to deal with 👀 (I’m so obsessed with this show it’s insane lol)

[@Firebug018]

Amazing episode! The sweetest thing was seeing Louis and Daniel just hang out and act like two friends shit talking the others ex. And Louis bringing him to the zen garden to help him with his memories! It's also very bittersweet that while Louis did encourage Daniel at the end and gave him hope, he also might have mentally influenced him to keep chasing stories at the expense of everything else.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I loved seeing them chilling out at the zen garden; they should do a lot more of that. Then they might get some actual peace

[@TrillianSwan]

Armand got DoorDash lol 😂

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Naurrr 💀💀 but yeahhhhh

[@melissak8419]

Armand getting with times literally 😆🤣😆🤣

[@skadoosh3685]

I was continuously refreshing my YT feed to check when your reaction is dropping!! Ahhhhhh!!! Louis actually called Armand bland and boring! WHATTTT!? And Armand threw Claudia in Louis' face. He said Claudia didn't love him!!! And telling Daniel "teach me how to be fascinating." And again the "Yes Maitre" and "Arun" at the end. I think show writers just saw the audience calling Lestat and Louis dynamic toxic and went aww that's cute. . .hold my beer we will show you toxic dynamic. P.S - Sorry for the ramblings in the main comment. Had to put it somewhere. Really really excited for the 2 Daniels interview!! Daniel Molloy is definitely one of my favourite characters.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

As the Resident Rambler of the IWTV community; never apologize for going on about your thoughts on the episode/show!! Yes to everything you’ve said!!

[@freida808]

hold my beer... lol perfectly said! We will show you toxic! 😂

[@elioharrington]

The way I would literally never recover from hearing "the ten hours I spent with that boy, were more exciting, more fascinating, than DECADES with you."

[@Atomic0range]

Her powers are growing! Looking forward to terrifying eldritch horror Autumn by the end of the season

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Finale reveal: I unveil my wings and whitened eyes and reign terror upon the world until everyone watches IWTV

[@psychedelicpegasus7587]

​@@AutumnBottomBrown I will preface this comment with: "I am a bad BAD person". Okay, when I read this comment and Autumn's response, I immediately imagined 'Mothra Autumn' lazer beaming the Emmy Awards committee. 😅 *dramatic exit wearing turtle neck, trench coat and sunglasses*

[@Atomic0range]

@@psychedelicpegasus7587 😂😂😂

[@helloimcecee]

They really went for everyone's jugular with this episode, it was phenomenal!

[@roderick8167]

My favorite part in this episode is when young Daniel took off his shirt and was so eager to sleep with Louis and Louis turned him down like Daniel wanted to sleep with Louis so badly and old Daniel keeps saying oh I was young and stupid or i was high nah Daniel you wanted to sleep with Louis and i think Daniel still does because why would Louis offer to sleep with Daniel now in the present day , Louis must have read Daniel's mind and he was like aw he still wants to sleep with me 😂😂, oh side note this episode shows that Louis and Lestat haven't seen or spoke to each other since the whole debacle in New Orleans over 80 years ago apparently so my question is where is Lestat now and why hasn't he tried to see Louis in all this time 😭

[@jaxsontuttle4932]

When Armand said to Louis about Lestat walking around and finding his book published and reads what he Louis thinks about him“then he’ll come after you again”. When he said that I think we will see in the next episode or the finale that Lestat is in Paris finding Louis and Armand stops him from doing that. Maybe Armand threatened Lestat to stay away from Louis idk and it pisses me off we have to wait another week.

[@Affenzunge]

I think Daniel is more gay for pay (drugs)

[@cullenarthur8879]

I don't think Daniel wanted to have sex with Louis. I think he felt he owed Louis sex for the drugs, and that is what Louis expected from him. As the previous comment said, he's more gay for pay.

[@roderick8167]

@@cullenarthur8879 yeah good point

[@roderick8167]

@@jaxsontuttle4932 oh yeah when Lestat reads the book and see what Louis has said about him both positively and negatively he'll come looking for Louis in a heartbeat

[@Foxcaht]

I would be scared as hell to confront Armand, he's beautifully scary looking 😭 Daniel and Louis gotta rock, paper, scissors 💀💀💀

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Idk, Louis got that crazy freak in him too… but Daniel, my guy, I’m gonna need you to get your tennis shoes on and RUN now!!!

[@Foxcaht]

​@@AutumnBottomBrown They better give our precious peepaw a headstart 😭😭😭

[@maryjane89]

AUTUMN. I was holding my breath for the interview teaser at the end because you brought in the migraine bit, and I thought to myself: "surely that's a clue that she got one of the Daniels." AND YOU GOT BOTH. GIRL.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I got my golden fishing rod out and snagged myself TWO Daniels 😁

[@NyikoDoris]

Armand de Fashionista ooooh she looked too good she came back home from bottomless mimosas to find his husband and their boy had unionised😭 RUN! THEYLL KILL YOU ARMAND😔

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

LISTEN!!! He’s just here to 1) serve looks 2) get some action 3) and have a happy little snack here and there & Louis and Daniel are trying to blow that up!!!

[@NyikoDoris]

@@AutumnBottomBrown like you commit a couple of crimes against humanity, you put some random 20-year-old in a SAW trap and you alter the memories of your husband here and there and all of a sudden you’re the bad guy! Women can’t make mistakes anymore because of woke😔

[@NyikoDoris]

@@AutumnBottomBrown what happened to girls just wanna have fun?😔

[@exceptionallydistinctivedi481]

​@@NyikoDoris😂😂

[@NyikoDoris]

@@exceptionallydistinctivedi481 free my guy yeah he did all of it, but she’s gorgeous so I think she should get off scot-free

[@plutopepsi578]

The acting for the 70s scene is CRAZY there’s not a single miss. I think it’s some of assad’s best acting in the show and luke is incredible im going to be devastated if they don’t bring him back for more flashbacks. We don’t see as much of louis but what we do see is perfect as always.

[@Huntress77]

Armand is so powerful at this point, I wonder what they even *can* do about him. As usual, I just need to see the next ep.

[@jaxsontuttle4932]

In the books Lestat is stronger than Armand but it feels like they reversed it in this show or maybe we’ll see it actually true.

[@psychedelicpegasus7587]

​@@jaxsontuttle4932 That was Armand fan fiction. Also Armand completely left out a very important person from the flashback because he is a petty petty PETTY biatch. 😂

[@GwendolynnBY]

what they can do is love him /hj

[@Sunflower-5g]

​@@jaxsontuttle4932that's what am worried about,if in this version Armand is stronger than Lestat how will Lestat "rescue" Luis from him??? unless Armand willingly let Luis go and i don't see that happening 😢😢😢😢

[@freida808]

@@jaxsontuttle4932 I think they are taking into account a combination of ALL the books in this version. Time will tell but I think next season we will see a very STRONG Lestat

[@dogquixote]

full disclosure I scrubbed to the end first to see who your next interview is with and I’m SCREAMING !!!!!!! I had my hopes and predictions about who you’d talk to after this episode and they have been met and exceeded!!!!! Cannot wait!!

[@what1dreamt]

This was my favorite episode so far of the show. Assad is so heartbreakingly beautiful. I feel his pain as Armond and he just wants Louis to love him as much as he thinks he loved Lesat. I so agree with you, this is Emmy award winning work. Agh, so beautiful.

[@noa_thinks]

i swear, this show is fucking me up by edging me so hard with the way the last two episodes final scenes have been cut. talk about cliffhanger. when armand was talking to daniel in the 70's, giving him a glimpse of what imagined future he would have, it is like armand's version of the 'no pain' performance by the theatre. he and santiago must both have some intense mind gift to be able to get into their victim's heads like that. can't wait to watch your interview with daniel molloy.

[@CraftyWizard23]

Another BRILLIANT episode. By the life of me I CAN'T explain the lack of viewership, which equals low ratings. It's a BRILLIANT, WICKED GOOD show with such a stellar cast and A list performances! Soooo good!! I hate to say it, but the radio silence from AMC on Season 3 is making me seriously afraid.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I have the power of God and Gay Vampires on my side, we ARE getting that s3 renewal- FRET NOT

[@jordanparker657]

​@@AutumnBottomBrownThat's right.I believe. 😊 Streaming services take time to get their numbers in for the ratings. I think AMC is dedicated to this show and the people creating it.

[@shivanijoshi9252]

The low ratings is probably a result of streaming services fatigue. From what I see the show is only available on amc/ amc+ I feel like it would do much better if it was on a platform like HBO max

[@jordanparker657]

@@shivanijoshi9252 Agreed. After the season it will probably go to MAX like season 1 😉 Though it would help if it were during the season 🌷🌷

[@CraftyWizard23]

@@AutumnBottomBrown From your mouth to Gods, and Gay Vampires, ears!! cause this silence is driving me crazy!!

[@minniemoo6956]

I think Louis wants to write the book again bc he can’t remember. That’s why Armand was pulling the whole Rashid thing and is now all in the picture, to manage the situation and hope it’ll satisfy Louis and they’ll move on.

[@magnifique909]

I felt high myself watching this episode! Cried, gasped, laughed loudly. And your reaction was SO entertaining!

[@tessapichotta24]

Oh hell yeah! Who needs sleep before work-this is what’s happening now 😂

[@bellatrixareforkids7406]

I'm at work. 😂

[@LauraStaunton493]

Legit same, who needs sleep lol

[@DisWriter]

16:44 "Rule #1 when working on a suicide hotline don't say 'Hey, why don't you cheer the fuck up?'" As a therapist who worked on the suicide hotline I can say Daniel/Eric/Luke is right!

[@amyg9518]

An Eric and Luke twofer? You know how to feed us. Love your reactions, always. Probably the thing I look forward to most immediately after the episode, alongside Elisa's analyses.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Daniel squared, if you will. Thank you for staying tuned!!

[@fiiooonnnna]

genuinely tweaking with this episode. i just adore armand so much!

[@RixxeyG]

LMAO Autumn just 👉👈 and then The Horrors™️. And Eriiiiiiiic. Great, so he’ll go ahead and tell us everything that happens in the final three episodes, yes? 😌

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

👉👈 is very important. And you know what!!! Eric did a greta job of simply teasing what’s to come (I asked him some questions about the future that didn’t make the final cut bc he said “no, I can’t answer that” so round of applause there)

[@gaybroccoli97]

I've already watched the episode twice and was still right there with you, having the same reactions, for a third time 😭😭 but I can't believe you didn't show your live reactions to the "i could be on my knees in a second" scene or the maitre/arun scene!!! they killed me dead. assad zaman is guilty of crimes against the stability of my psyche and i am so grateful. also im so excited for the upcoming daniel^2 interview!!! i literally just found your channel the other day bc i had to keep getting my fix of iwtv and this is all so great. thank you for your service!!

[@Jbreeze3878]

That seductive monologue from Armand while prepping Daniel to be devoured cut so deep they attached a suicide prevention message to the end of the episode. That was intense

[@mrlagoonslawyer]

DOUBLE DANIEL I REPEAT WE HAVE A DOUBLE DANIEL

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

CONFIRMATION, DOUBLE DANIEL INCOMING

[@BriarPatchNyra]

Everyone of your reactions to the fight and to Armand bringing out his scary eyes and chucking Daniel around are so me. My heart was POUNDING the whole episode. Also Armand's eyes did the same thing in 2x03 when he threw Lestat.

[@nashambenyisrael7689]

My favorite part was the fight, I loved the emotion and the wrath that came from Armand when he said “HIS NAME” “Lestat” there was so much going on in that scene it was amazing !

[@ladydynamite7]

Autumn your coverage and interviews are a delight! Cannot wait for the Double Daniel interview.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

It’s a fun time! We go down some unexpected rabbit holes!!

[@JamieEM83]

I don't want to sound weird or anything but when I was watching this ep, during that fight scene between Louis and Armand, I had to keep pausing because I was freaking out and I was like "I wish I could talk to Autumn because OH MY GOSH" etc etc and the weird part is that they were both right! The only thing I wasn't on board with was Armand leaving Louis in pain just because he was hurt, but like Louis has said, vintage Lioncourt, so he at least knew on some level what Armand was capable of. And the end, well, THE GIRLS ARE UNIONIZING. LOUIS'S PISSED. ARMAND BETTER RUN.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

TALK TO ME!!! I’ll pick up on your telepathic thoughts like Armand did with Lestat. This show does SUCH an adept job at not painting anyone as an outright villain or completely in the wrong in any given circumstance which I can never commend enough. Both Louis and Armand had faults here, and the fight- just like Louis and Lestat’s- were inevitable, but it doesn’t lessen the repercussions of both.

[@JamieEM83]

@@AutumnBottomBrown you are absolutely right! And just as a silly aside, the next time I get into an argument with someone, I'm going to have to refrain from saying "picking lint off the sofa?!" and making Louis's face, and laughing my butt off in the middle of a serious argument. I'm going to have to resist picking a fight just so I can say it lmaoooo. *don't pick a fight with your brother, self. Don't pick a fight with your brother, he's bigger than you are*

[@hypocritex]

I’m in love with this channel. Someone who cherishes this show/books as much as I do. You’re adorably nerdy. Happy to have found the channel. Hell yeah.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Glad to have you here, soldier 🫡🫡

[@phantasmbunny]

Okay, but I just gave *myself* a Charlie horse in my left calf when the guys showed up at the end of this. 😭

[@hyjlsf]

the armand defense team is scrambling, armand i could never hate you

[@kanosays]

honestly i love your little intro and ending bits so much they r always such a delight!!

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Thank you!!! It’s my little bit of lemon zest on top of the video 😁

[@niemand9362]

Louis can be extremely hurtful with his words, jesus. The emotional abuse... I felt so bad for Armand.

[@pjmnglow]

omggg cant wait for the interview with the Daniels lol

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

It’s a good time!!

[@viscuitmile296]

The fight and Armand calling louis ex, The panicking of Louis OMG SISTER THIS WAS TOO MUCH. And also best episode after 01s1

[@ske8254]

Louis is that friend that break's up with the guy, but spends every moment annoying everyone around them talking/ complaining about that same guy. I just love poor broken Louis. He is just really deep down wants Lestat to come rescue him from Armand. BTW, Jacob’s performances are amazing this season. He is able to make you fall in love, hate, be upset, feel sorry for and every other emotion for Louis. This is superb acting.

[@margospheres]

this episode was so GOOD and UNHINGED. and they will never make me hate you armand. you did that shit but they'll never make me hate you

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Solidarity girl, same ✊

[@mel_ottav]

You ever watch an episode of a TV show and feel like something about you is different after? This is that episode for me.

[@nope-by9ce]

OMG INTERVIEW WITH DANIEL(S), YES YES YES YES!!!!! Cant wait to see Luke and Eric on your channel !!!!

[@Jew3L_left4ded]

I seriously hope that Lestat shows up in modern day

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Oh we’re going back to New Orleans at some point… and Mr. Mans WILL be waiting

[@asf-xj6xz]

ASSAD JUST KEEPS GETTING FINER AND FINER AND IT MAKES ME SIIIICK

[@saintSdumo]

I enjoyed spending more time with young Daniel. Luke was amazing. Looking forward to your interview with him and Eric.

[@belen2125]

this episode ENDED ME. Armand my beloved, I will never hate you

[@v4mp1r3-4evr]

I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!!! And the skits at the beginning are so creative and relatable!!!

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Thank you!!!

[@CelestialSoular]

You are so much fun to watch. This episode was crazy. Louis really went from one powerful and controlling partner to another, more powerful and clingy partner with several centuries’ worth of abandonment issues. What a mess! Their fight had me clamping the sides of my face. Wooo! On to next week! ✨☀️✨

[@LouiseDax]

you are a gem and i wanna cry

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

@@LouiseDax 💛💛

[@gabriellagaraffa892]

I came here to see if the recap was up at midnight (like a freak) by chance and I’m so jazzed

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I try to get them out by 10pm eastern time on Sundays, but internet speeds slowed me down tonight!

[@gabriellagaraffa892]

@@AutumnBottomBrown Oh I didn’t know that! I assumed they came out on Monday lol. I also was gasping the entire episode.

[@mitchmatt6002]

Fantastic episode, fantastic performances, fantastic reaction! Love everything about this show - and can't WAIT to see this week's interview!!!!! Bravo, Autumn!

[@CindyWilson1991]

Series wise, I believe this was one of the best episodes. Truly amazing. Harrowing. Intense. Much like Anne’s own writing.

[@BumbleyBri]

Screaming. Crying. Throwing Up. This episode was SO GOOD. ALSO 👀👀👀 Once again hyped for your super fun interview with the cast, young and old daniel together in the same interview should be fun

[@afrolovely]

Emmy's yes. that exchange between Jacob and Assad... was absolutely electric and epic.

[@anacarolmsc]

The clones are coming, yeeeessss 💜💜💜 It's their first interview together I think? Can't wait!!! And you're right, Emmys for all of them, dammit!!! 🏆 This one hit hard personally and it also linked to some other favorites of mine like Vanilla Sky, True Blood, Get Out, and the 1994 reference 💜 It's been almost 2 days, my head is still buzzing, full and tangled, but: - How do we know what Lestat said? - Why didn't Louis want to hear what he had to say? - What will make DM happen? I think there's a lot between SF-Dubai still! Not to mention Paris-SF! - Will Loudanny (or whatever the name is) remain besties? I hope so! And a million other comments and questions 😅 Great intro, as usual 👌🏼🤣

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Thank you Ana, my love!!!! And I was looking through press tours and everything and yeah! I think this is their first interview together unless there are some releasing tonight/Monday after the episode. It was an honor to get to speak with them both at the same time. And I’m counting on you to hold my sword as we storm the Emmy’s campaign office to get everyone on this show nominated!!!

[@anacarolmsc]

@@AutumnBottomBrown 💪🏼🏆

[@dovike.V.]

Now I so badly want to watch Hannibal again with you reacting. Your reactions and interviews are everything. Thank you.

[@maja2526]

I love your reactions and insights into the episodes. I'm watching new episodes each week with my friends and we discuss what happened, but then I watch your videos to check if we missed sth I'm soo happy that the show gives so much time to Armand, he was always my favourite from the books (like I skipped two books to read The Vampire Armand faster) and I feel this show understands why; he can be so sadistic but at the same time so easy to understand, because he has so many flaws. The fight between him and Louis was perfection and I can't wait for the moment that Lestat will be added to this mix 😅

[@BriarPatchNyra]

"That's the worst thing you could ever say" Narrator voice: Little did she know, they were about to say much worse things to each other.

[@sebastianwhosez4897]

Season two, episode 5. It left me feeling, like I got ass kicked. Amazing episode! 👏 ❤️ 🙌 👌 😍.

[@panicon9624]

Armand kinda ate Louis up with that impression.

[@SlaySheena]

I really do believe the reason Louis feels Armand is boring is because he gets his mind wiped every time they get into a fight big enough to break them up. If all the hills and valleys of their relationship are sanded away every day can only be bland.

[@justvibess829]

Very intense episode, certainly loved everybits of it. But Now I can't wait for the next ep, very eager to see what happens next. 😭❤

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I’m FRIGHTENED by what’s to come lol

[@HuntingViolets]

This is like "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

[@thandondlovu5392]

Too True excellent comparison

[@LavenderSweetTea]

Autumn can I just say how much I adore you, you have such a amazing personality and you're so funny. I don't understand how you don't have a zillion subscribers.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

💛💛💛 thank you so much!!!

[@Alphademongel]

It's 1:35 AM on a Thursday, and I've found a hilarious couch goblin reacting to the best IWTV episode EXACTLY how I did when I first saw it. IMMEDIATE sub!

[@myridean2k4]

Unrequited love all 'round. Armand, what a mindf*cker. I 'm beginning to think that he doesn't really love Louis and took what Lestat wanted in the '70s and stayed with him still since Lestat still loved Louis. Now, Armand realises that there is no love left in their relationship. I mean, Louis was doing the same thing back in the '70s as Lestat was doing to him in the '20s & '30s. Hopefully, Armand & Louis can end this relationship amicably. I don't think Lestat has reformed either however. Everyone in this show needs therapy! Except Santiago. He's perfect.

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

Louis turning into what he quote unquote despised about Lestat is one of the best things that was shown in this episode!!! I unfortunately didn’t get the time to talk about it more in this video, but it’s SO FASCINATING how he’s absorbed that part of Lestat (or at least what he remembers of Lestat) into himself and projected onto others. Making Armand “the housewife” that he used to be. But I digress. I think Santiago could benefit from some therapy, but he’s living life so fabulously, why do anything to disrupt that.

[@myridean2k4]

@@AutumnBottomBrown Santiago has conflict issues with the "boss" Armand. But his maker (I need to consult the Anne Rice Companion because I can't remember Santiago's maker's identity. Of course, I didn't care about him that much until Ben "brought him to life".) That being said, the one thing that actors didn't like is aging, not because of getting old, but getting the lead roles, 20 years later, he'd be getting roles as "Wise Old Man", ie. Prospero in "The Tempest". But relegated mostly side roles now if he were still alive, not to be Hamlet anymore but his ghost father, Claudius, or Polonius instead. Theatre de Vampires is that he'll never stop being the lead or aging out of good roles. There's an appeal to that. And on top of that, the gift of mimicry enables him to improve his acting technique. Of course, with Claudia, stealing the limelight, from his perspective, she's got to go. Number one rule in acting: never work with animals or small children. They'll totally upstage you. ^.^

[@ambergerber5162]

So glad I found your channel. This show is gonna be the death of me. 😂😂😂

[@catbfs]

LOL i love how reactive and passionate you are! So fun to watch haha❤

[@machraquel528]

Autumn, I love your reactions😂 I feel represented. There is so much to unpack in this one. It felt like they gave us no time to digest! It was a punch after the other.

[@Jbreeze3878]

So just how long has Armand been pulling all these strings and to what extent. It’s like he’s still directing theatre except the stage actors and plays have evolved into a scripted reality and Armand is the man behind the curtain……. Until Lestat comes busting in and flips the entire script upside down…… Unless I’m mistaken and just overthinking

[@Jbreeze3878]

I love that I really don’t know what to expect and I’m ready for all of it

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

@@Jbreeze3878 we’ve all got our seat belts on and arms in the air, ready to ride this roller coaster together

[@MxMelissa6]

SEATED for this analysis!!! Going to explode with excitement ❤ And I’m sorry….I think your teaser at the end just ended my life

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

🤭🤭🤭 I’ve got some goodies in store for you for sure…

[@ericchips9314]

We see Armand erase Daniel's memories and Louis' compulsion drive Daniel's career. It's tragic how Daniel achieves success at the cost of his family. He's compelled to be a workaholic, losing sight of what truly matters. Anne Rice brilliantly captures this real-life struggle of workaholism, where we sacrifice what truly matters for success. While we may not be compelled by vampires, society's institutions often drive us in similar ways, pushing us towards certain paths and shaping our lives. Unanswered questions linger: Did Lestat, whose presence is hinted at in the 1994 movie adaptation, find them after Armand contacted him? Did Armand erase both Louis and Daniel's memories due to a conflict with Lestat? Eager to see how the show navigates this!

[@annavanderkaa2909]

Autumn please give me your powers, BOTH DANIEL'S ACTORS?!

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

🤭🤭🤭

[@melissak8419]

Yes. . . this show keeps getting better and better. And that Louis and Armand fight. Only someone close to you can dig that deep with those insults. Lestat said the same thing at the end of movie version about Louis whining for centuries (lol), and now Armand uses that in their fight. I know we all knew or a lot of us knew Armand was using mind manipulation gift. And then Armand using the telepathy with Lestat. Oh, I totally thought he was going to be in SF breaking down the door at the end of the episode, but maybe we will have to wait. Yes, Louis was complaining about Lestat the whole time, but yes, he is his maker. Also, I think Armand needs to be united with his maker. Marius because he told the story a little differently at least in the books anyways. Minds are being messed with. Its been said in interview Point of View very important. And Daniel even mentions in this episode his Point of View matters, too.

[@hushfirefly]

I would think Lestat presumes Louis is dead after that conversation with Armand and then went for the long sleep.

[@ashildretzky]

This show should sweep the Emmys. Seriously. *Especially* Jacob and Assad for this episode (with a special mention to Luke). Unfortunately, they have stupid f*cking arbitrary rules about how many episodes have to air before a certain date and because of the strike, they got behind, so now the greatest show on tv gets *nothing*. Why aren't people watching it? Because AMC is cheaping out on advertising and the people who would really appreciate this show the most don't know that it's not some cheesy CW shlock. It is a f*cking artistic *masterpiece* and the world needs to know that.

[@lunehood846]

it hurts my heart to its very core that this show isnt being marketed properly. breaking bad only got its recognition post s3. they need to submit to emmys and make it available on other platforms. they need to have its pictures everywhere. good scenes need to be on twitter/insta/tiktok posted by people who talk abt shows and movies. this brings in A BUNCH of more viewers! merch too! its PEAK television! they cant go on letting it have just our cute small community. 💔♥️

[@AutumnBottomBrown]

I definitely feel like it’s going to be a slow burn, word of mouth show that picks up a big following after season three or so. It was the same with Succession, I feel like hardly anyone talked about it until the third or fourth season and EVERYONE was watching it. I do hope they get it on other streaming sites because that’s really the best way to get people to tune in.

[@lunehood846]

@@AutumnBottomBrown 10000% agreed. the other streaming platforms thing was how other amc shows exploded. both breaking bad and walking dead. and this show is better than both combined. also ive been introduced to many shows because of award season. they neeeed to start submitting to the big ones.