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Interview With the Vampire

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Universal acclaim based on 44 Critic Reviews

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Mixed or average reviews based on 57 Ratings

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Interview With the Vampire

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AMC | AMC+ | Release Date: October 2, 2022

Summary: Louis de Pointe (Jacob Anderson) tells a reporter about his life in 1900s New Orleans, becoming a vampire companion to Lestat De Lioncourt (Sam Reid) and the arrival of child vampire Claudia (Bailey Bass) in the series adaptation of Anne Rice's novel of the same name.

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction, Talk & Interview

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Metascore

83

Positive:

38

Mixed:

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Critic Reviews

100

i Neil Armstrong

Aug 1, 2024

Season 2 Review: Cleverly structured and cinematic, this second series of Interview with the Vampire is even better than the first – which is to say, it’s bloody good. Read full review

100

Boston Globe

Matthew Gilbert

Sep 29, 2022

Season 1 Review: Excellent, transfixing new series adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1976 vampire classic. ... The show alters specifics of the novel’s story line in ways that wind up working spectacularly well, and that will surprise fans of the book, even while they may frustrate purists. I couldn’t get enough of the five episodes AMC made available for review (there are seven in all), relieved that Rice’s complex, sensual creatures have survived the transition to series TV intact, and delighted by the superb acting and rich production design. Read full review

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Consequence

Kayleigh Donaldson

Sep 22, 2022

Season 1 Review: It’s a startlingly good adaptation of Rice’s book but stands on its own two feet, bring new dimensions to a classic story and having genuine fun delving into parts that were only hinted at in the novel and prior film versions. The competition may be tough this season, but Interview with the Vampire stakes out a serious claim as one of the best TV shows of the year. Read full review

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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Rob Owen

Sep 29, 2022

Season 1 Review: This is a show that knows what viewers want and gives it to them. “Interview” is not precious about its subject matter. ... Through the first five (of eight) episodes, it’s got all the makings of a deserving cult hit. Read full review

80

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Oct 7, 2022

Season 1 Review: Rice's soulful ghouls defy horror-movie cliche. [10 - 23 Oct 2022, p.5]

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Vanity Fair

Tara Ariano

Sep 30, 2022

Season 1 Review: Not since Mads Mikkelsen’s Hannibal Lecter has a fictional character killed with such purpose and artistry. ... Jacob Anderson has the harder job: as Louis, the note he most often has to play is tortured anguish. ... Present-day Louis is less active but shows more emotional depth. Read full review

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The New York Times

Mike Hale

Oct 7, 2022

Season 1 Review: The show’s first few episodes have energy and a sense of humor, which can be rococo. ... That momentum fades quickly, however. (Five of seven episodes were available for review.) In later episodes, sex and bloodsucking take a back seat to talk. ... The problem with the series, as it goes along, is that it increasingly makes you think about checking your email. Read full review

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User Reviews

10

LienTsuki

Oct 6, 2022

As much as the show deviates in many aspects from the source, I was delightedly surprised with the storytelling and character-building of the show. Outstanding performances by Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid. Those who want a straight book television adaptation will be sorely disappointed. It'sAs much as the show deviates in many aspects from the source, I was delightedly surprised with the storytelling and character-building of the show. Outstanding performances by Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid. Those who want a straight book television adaptation will be sorely disappointed. It's more sensual and gayer than ever and I couldn't be any happier because of that.… Expand

1 of 6 users found this helpful15

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Dahlias

Oct 20, 2022

Captivating and gorgeously written show. The leads have fantastic chemistry. I’ve read the 3 books and I love the changes made while also keeping true to the themes and characters.

1 of 6 users found this helpful15

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saimariejohnson

Oct 5, 2022

Magnificent! Indeed a beautiful show and Anne Rice would be so very proud! I am so grateful to both her and her son, Christopher, for giving us this delectable gift. I have never seen the Brat Prince so accurate to book and I loved the movie and Queen of the Damned, but this is aMagnificent! Indeed a beautiful show and Anne Rice would be so very proud! I am so grateful to both her and her son, Christopher, for giving us this delectable gift. I have never seen the Brat Prince so accurate to book and I loved the movie and Queen of the Damned, but this is a masterpiece. Louis' delivery and sophisticated sound of his voice throughout the narration are delectable and thrilling. This is purely a sensual delight!

Vampires, come out...now is your time to shine. ✨… Expand

4 of 11 users found this helpful47

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Elthor

Oct 3, 2022

An interesting original vampire series. Don't expect to find Anne Rice's characters or stories here.
Everyone is re-imagined with different backstories and motivations. Almost every location is different. Time periods, both past and present, are changed.
There are some slow moments, butAn interesting original vampire series. Don't expect to find Anne Rice's characters or stories here.
Everyone is re-imagined with different backstories and motivations. Almost every location is different. Time periods, both past and present, are changed.
There are some slow moments, but that's to be expected early in a series.
The casting is silly. Jacob Anderson is a great vampire, but would have made an excellent Lestat. Similarly, Sam Reid feels more like Louis with a nice Brad Pitt vibe. Yet my biggest dislike for the casting is that Eric Bogosian is too old to play Daniel and become a vampire later in the series.
If this wasn't based on a long and very popular series of books, I'd probably have rated it much higher. If you're an Anne Rice fan, like me, you probably will not want to watch this.… Expand

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

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Ripslash

Jan 6, 2023

They should not have called it "Anne Rice's Story." It's apparent they waited for her to die to release a show that is nowhere near her story. Would be a 0/10 but Jacob Anderson is a gifted actor.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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nilsy

Apr 1, 2023

Dislike tv shows buying the book rights and naming the tv show same as book and then its a different story. WTF if you bought the rights to a story why do you change it, obviously they bought the NAME. They payed for the viewers that come from the NAME. And this bait and switchDislike tv shows buying the book rights and naming the tv show same as book and then its a different story. WTF if you bought the rights to a story why do you change it, obviously they bought the NAME. They payed for the viewers that come from the NAME. And this bait and switch system they have is very disappointing… Expand

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amyguth82

Oct 3, 2022

Hated it. Took wayyyy too many liberties with the story. If they just called it something different it would be fine.

7 of 9 users found this helpful72

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 7, 2026
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  S3:E1. A First Look at the Ones Who Live
  Air Date: February 14, 2024
Season 2

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  Air Date: May 12, 2024
Season 1

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  Air Date: October 2, 2022