Interview With The Vampire 1x7 | Full Length Reaction
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Franklin
2024-09-24 17:09:20 +0000 UTCYour yt reaction got blocked so I’m here
Destini
2024-09-24 16:53:31 +0000 UTCYou can't look away!
Yvette
2024-09-17 03:26:40 +0000 UTCi love watching you react to this show, your speculations are always so good. even when you’re wrong about something, it makes sense how you got there. you’re also the only reactor i’ve watched who clocked there being another vampire in this episode — your attention to detail is so entertaining to watch! i’m so excited to see your s2 reactions
des williams
2024-09-02 01:01:15 +0000 UTCyesss lol we are both sweet baby claudias to the show 😂
sparkle
2024-08-31 19:49:18 +0000 UTCOh shoot I just remembered you were watching alongside me. And haven't seen the full thing prior. Yes my dear. You are rights to be nervous
Franklin
2024-08-31 18:22:31 +0000 UTComg they look so gorgeous at the ball. i'm so nervous but i love it all loll
sparkle
2024-08-28 03:42:57 +0000 UTCThat is a good ass business strategy honestly
Franklin
2024-08-26 16:12:19 +0000 UTCYeah i usually post here on Patreon every Monday. I haven't posted today's yet
Franklin
2024-08-26 16:10:31 +0000 UTCThose are some very good points
Franklin
2024-08-26 16:08:37 +0000 UTCfr i keep rolling my eyes anytime people write paragraphs justifying that blonde bitch abusing claudia. imo it’s that white privilege lol
RH
2024-08-25 10:42:14 +0000 UTCSomehow accidentally deleted my original response to this~ Season 2 actually isn't on Netflix. For some reason they've only put season 1 on Netflix, maybe in the hopes of encouraging users to subscribe to AMC+ to get season 2 after they get hooked on the first season lolol
alee
2024-08-24 21:28:24 +0000 UTCOh really. I was planning to start watching it on Netflix because it just dropped on the platform. Hopefully is the full version
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:47:47 +0000 UTCDaniel showed us who he was right from episode 1. That man takes no nonsense lol I'm anxiously waiting to see more of him in season 2 Very heartbreaking. Even Louis on that balcony was really going through it. He couldn't even look at lestat in the face. Probably out of the guilt of killing someone he loves. I bet lestat wishes he could pause and remain in that moment forever
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:46:55 +0000 UTCFacts facts facts. I feel like Claudia has the best qualities from Louie and Lestat. Absolutely I think the chess game was a small representation of her overall plan. She's an incredible vampire
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:43:26 +0000 UTCThank you thank you. Good to know that season 2 takes it up a notch. We're gonna be eating good
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:40:21 +0000 UTCGlad you enjoyed it. And good point. I will stay away from the after-episode commentary till I'm done. And honestly with how good this show is. I'm worried that when I watch the movie it is going to be less enjoyable and I might not like it
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:38:54 +0000 UTCWe made it. Feels like I just started yesterday. Very true. You never know where this wild story is going to go. That makes me happy AF tho. Many more twists and turns to come.
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:37:06 +0000 UTCyou standing on business🤣 Facts. Claudia's addition to the dynamic it just brilliant
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:34:51 +0000 UTCFacts about the balcony scene. Heartbreaking to watch it in hindsight. And yes all the planning phase. I bet lestat was in heaven cuz that's all he wanted. Facts. Daniel was the MVP of that moment 🔥🔥
Franklin
2024-08-24 19:33:55 +0000 UTCDo you post your upcoming schedule somewhere?
Melissa
2024-08-24 16:42:23 +0000 UTCI second this!
sierra's reaction corner
2024-08-24 16:39:25 +0000 UTCYeah, in the books Lestat is portrayed as a highly emotional, impulsive character. He doesn't really plan much. Just does whatever he feels like in the moment - which can of course lead to horrible decisions and hurting others!
Kim D
2024-08-24 15:24:06 +0000 UTCFOR REALLLLLL😭
Franklin
2024-08-24 15:21:24 +0000 UTCThanks for being here Holly. I'm glad you found my channel and enjoy what you see. Yes complicated characters and stories are often some of the best. They leave you guessing on so many conversations come out of them. I cannot wait for season 2. We're going to have fun with this.
Franklin
2024-08-24 15:20:59 +0000 UTCSam is the best actor on this show. His range is ridiculous. So believable. that's why I hate that MF so much lol jkjk fr I vaguely remembered suspecting that he might turn Antoinette. But I was like nahh he doesn't even like her that much. But the fact that he actually did. Turning your side chick is crazy. Did he think they were never going to find out? Claudia ended her lifespan real quick. Speaking of Claudia, I was lowkey seeing some online hate for her in my YouTube comment section. And I was there wondering if we were all watching the same show! She's f****** amazing and yes so like her dad. 1000% lestat is proud of her. She turned out just how he wanted Louie to turn out. Yeah the Dubai Squad really got me thinking right now. And now that you mention it I'm a little worried for Daniel. Also you coming at me with these mispronouncing names allegations is wild😭🤣😭🤣
Franklin
2024-08-24 15:18:42 +0000 UTCPainful indeed. I think this was Luis biggest show of love for lestat that i've ever seen. I always knew he loved him but to put his hands on Claudia to protect his body. That was way way too far. Again it shows that both men will do whatever it takes for what they love. Emotion kicks in and they get impulsive. And I feel in that moment Claudia probably felt like she lost Louie as well. And yes to everything you said about the term unreliable narrator. I think I mentioned it in episode 2 or 3. having gone through trauma in the past would almost make you not view yourself as such a victim. Because the idea of that is so painful and demeaning. But it doesn't mean you're necessarily lying. You not wanting to go into all the grimy details of your abuse it not lying. The same way he chose not to share Claudia's assault with Malloy. And also before season 2 starts, I'll like all of us to have a little conversation about victim blaming in the intro and how it plays into the story. Facts sis. They all need therapy and some juice🧃 Good to know. Thanks for letting me know that about Ahmad🙏🏾💜
Franklin
2024-08-24 15:07:45 +0000 UTCI appreciate that. I will
Franklin
2024-08-24 14:56:54 +0000 UTCwow I got to rewatch it. Antoinette saying you miserable dog is so in character for her. That is so interesting. Yeah Louie was always hurt by leststs cheating but he just chucked it up to that's how he is, can change him. He's all kind of f***** up. So it would make sense that all the bubbling resentment made him agree to kill him And 1,000%. That was the only floor in Claudia's plan. Asking Louie to give him all his heart. But if I remember correctly that was the only way lestat who won't see it coming. I definitely like your interpretation of it
Franklin
2024-08-24 14:56:04 +0000 UTCOh Claudia's diaries are VITAL to the story. Her perspective and her story will always be at the heart of this series. But it's also interesting to note that she isn't in the room with Daniel to tell the story herself, and that we only have her childhood diaries to rely on. Ones that weren't meant for historical documentation, but for personal use/venting. It's also important to note that pages have been cut out of her diaries, despite how noble the intentions might be for doing so. So it's hard to know how much of her story/perspective is being hidden, and if there's more that might've been removed/edited. Additionally, most of Claudia's earlier diaries were written when she was quite young, so her perspective on things might not be fully nuanced because they were through the eyes of a child. Anyways this is just some food for thought, because at the end of the day I would still argue that the diaries are the most important source they have because they were written at the time by someone who was ACTUALLY there. But it's still important to consider the context of them. Sorry I'll stop yapping now hahaha this story is just so interesting and layered to me.
Abby
2024-08-24 14:55:46 +0000 UTCThank you so much. I hope so too. With the way I love this show, if I get spoiled, I'll probably just quit😭
Franklin
2024-08-24 14:49:44 +0000 UTCI know that feeling 1000%.. Reactions like these are really the closest whoever gets to watching it again for the first time. I'm glad it was enjoyable. Season 2 episode 1 will come out just as scheduled
Franklin
2024-08-24 14:48:50 +0000 UTCVery true. That feeling of having the knowledge of your impending betrayal. It's kind of like knowing your partner is cheating on you but you just want to reminisce for one more night before you confront them about it. The dance they shared and the kiss at the end. I'm sure that broke his heart more than anything. I had no idea Louis would fight this hard to save lestat remains. Even go as far as putting his hand on Claudia. That shows how similar both men are. They get active when they really want something. I bet Claudia felt so betrayed as well. That ending too. Lots to digest indeed
Franklin
2024-08-24 14:46:14 +0000 UTCNo need for apologies I love reading the comments. This is an angle I've never heard before lol lestat not being as smart as he thinks or acts like. And him being more impulsive and emotional. Makes me wonder what lestat would have done if he hadn't stopped at this town and met Louise. Because he had been so lonely and so eager for love for a long time.
Franklin
2024-08-24 14:40:32 +0000 UTCCan't wait to explore all of it. Even Malloy called out some inadequacies in Louise telling I think an episode two or three. So yeah I'll be interested to see it going forward. However, through the Diaries we've also heard Claudia's point of view on lestat, which is very similar to Louise's, so at least there's that correlation. And I agree they both put their hands on Claudia showing that both of them can be easily swept by their emotions and impulses when trying to protect each other. its messed up And they all make me feel like a family that finds comfort in the discomfort. Extremely harmful to each other because they don't know any other way. It's freaking sad to watch
Franklin
2024-08-24 14:35:42 +0000 UTCOh also! Just dropping back in with a request to please watch the "Uncut" version of Season 2 on AMC Plus, if you have the choice. The cut and uncut versions of the show are posted separately on the platform, something I found out today while trying to do a rewatch.
alee
2024-08-24 05:06:42 +0000 UTCDANIEL MOLLOY IS THE MVP. I've said it once and I'll continue to say it. Daniel is the savior of this story (in context of the actual show) because that man does not take ANY shit! We can always trust Daniel to be brutally honest with Louis and I love that. Daniel is the best. Also, I think some others have touched on this, but the scene between Lestat and Louis on the balcony during the party is so sad looking back at it knowing that Lestat knew they were going to try and kill him. You can see him just taking in everything, because he knows that two people he loves are about to try and murder him. That whole sequence between then and when they actually "kill" Lestat is so tragic. Like that's the best way I can describe it. There's so much love still embedded in such a dark and violent plot. It's heartbreaking.
Myranda
2024-08-23 22:56:47 +0000 UTCOne of the great tragedies of the events in season 1, especially episode 7, is that Claudia IMO is an incredible f'ing vampire. She's a lot like Lestat. She has some humanity, yes, but I would argue both Louis and Lestat hold on to humanity far more than Claudia because she was so young. She's a fierce hunter and killer. She's thirsty for knowledge (all the reading and exploring). She practices and learns (chess). She reads others' emotions and assesses their strengths/weaknesses really well. She's observant. She outwits Lestat here by playing the long game (the foreshadowing of the chess matches, perhaps?). All in all, I find her character so complex, beautifully acted, and fascinating. This is someone who RELISHES being a vampire -- unlike Louis whose spirit feels broken and Lestat who never really wanted it. But Lestat, like his fledgling Claudia, chooses to embrace it and "endure" as he says. There are so many layers! :)
Melissa
2024-08-23 21:10:41 +0000 UTCI agree about re-contextualizing everything. I immediately rewatched Season 1 -- in particular after Season 2, Episode 5. :)
Melissa
2024-08-23 21:04:20 +0000 UTCLoved your commentary this season! Very excited for you to experience my favorite character Armand (the actor is really phenomenal). Also, if you loved Daniel’s monologue in this episode, just wait for season 2. He’s even more fed up with their bullshit than in season 1. I think something so great about this show is how season 2 recontextualizes everything in season 1. Can’t wait for more and to see how your opinions change:)
Tommie
2024-08-23 15:37:45 +0000 UTCWonderful episode. Great commentary. I agree that you shouldn’t watch the after episode bits until you’re done. There’s an assumption that people who want to know these details have read the series or saw the movie. Btw- do not watch the movie until you watch Season 2. Now to watch FoxTaco’s reaction!
Janeka Rector
2024-08-23 14:49:41 +0000 UTCWow, you made it to the end of season one 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. What I love about this show is that from episode one, you kinda form in your head where you think a show like this will go. Even within an episode, you think you know where it’s headed, then boom, it goes completely left and you in your wildest imagination you didn’t foresee the twists and turns of this family saga/love story. And I love that I’m constantly surprised at the turns it takes. Anyway, buckle up for season two, because in my opinion, they really did outdo season one. Things really pick up after episode one. So, I’m here again for the watch along.
Dee
2024-08-23 13:27:10 +0000 UTCi’m a proud lestat hater. idgaf what his weird cult got to say, it’s fuck lestat for me. claudia is definitely my favorite character, she made the show 10x better for me.
RH
2024-08-23 08:44:43 +0000 UTCI am so thoroughly in love with this show it's not even funny. I had such a good time rewatching this season with you! The finale was amazing, that entire party sequence was so beautiful. Lestat's balcony speech always has me swooning, even moreso with the knowledge that he knew Louis was plotting against him at that point and still stood there pouring his heart out, trying to reach Louis. The dance. And Louis' "I wanted him dead. I wanted him all to myself." might genuinely be the most romantic and honest thing Louis has ever said about his love for Lestat. I find it kind of painful to watch the scenes where Claudia, Louis, and Lestat are all planning their party together. Even if it's a farce it's a glimpse of what the trio can look like when they're unified and not trying to make each other miserable. I love my fucked up little vampire family so much... T.T + Daniel coming for Louis over Lestat's "murder" and forcing him to face the truth was adalsdsakjd so satisfying. It made me think back to the first episode where Daniel says about their first interview in the 70s: "I ask all the wrong questions. There’s contradictions in your story I don’t follow up on…The few good questions I do ask, you steamroll over them…It’s not an interview. It’s a fever dream told to an idiot." It took us a whole season to really get there but Daniel sticks the landing and gets it right this time! And what's even wilder about it is that in episode 1 Louis makes it clear that he wants Daniel to get it right. Layers on layers on layers.... I can't wait to start season 2 next week, this show really is the gift that keeps on giving.
alee
2024-08-23 04:29:25 +0000 UTCfree claudia from all these men istg
tiph
2024-08-23 04:23:42 +0000 UTCI discovered you through this show and am loving your in-depth reactions. I really enjoy media that has complicated storylines and characters. Watching reaction channels is fun because it makes me feel like I am experiencing the show for the first time all over again. However yours stands out for the discussions during and after the episodes. I can't wait for you to finish season 2. It is a masterpiece on its own but also makes you enjoy the whole thing even more. I don't want to say anything else because I want you to remain unspoiled, but just...hold on to your butt! It's about to get even wilder! 🥰🤩
Holly Robertson
2024-08-23 03:52:57 +0000 UTCOk I’m going to need season 2 on my desk by the EOD 🫰🏿🫰🏿Hahaha I’m glad you loved this season. It’s always nice to watch people go from curious to addict watching this show. Oh my, Lestat! You dramatic queen. The Brat Prince fr. You can’t help but love the character cause the Sam Reid (the actor) is so damn charismatic and does an electrifyingly incredible job in the portrayal. But Lestat is still the fucking worst (forgive my French). Heavy on Lestat not beating the slave owner allegations lol. Did you just expect that you can turn your sidechick, kill your daughter, and Louis will be all good with your new throuple dynamic? Just goes to show how childish and narcissistic he is. I love that you clocked that Louis giving heart to Lestat was not a good thing from the jump!! Claudia, my girl! You are soooooo like your father/brother, Lestat. The wild part is that Lestat’s narcissism and childishness just shows up in Claudia as her impulsivity. They’re both equally smart and calculating and I completely agree that in a weird way, Lestat is proud of her. He really should’ve let that train go cause I think that’s how she pieced it all together. How else will he know how she got on the train unless someone heard her inner conversations with Louis and the only other vampire (or potential vampire) is Antoinette? Like Lestat really thought he was eating with turning his side chick. I can’t wait to get to the next season cause now I lowkey don’t trust anyone in Dubai except Daniel because wtfff????? Also, side note/tip, when you get to the next season there are going to be a lot of new characters introduced and it might be helpful to have a notebook to help with remembering the names:-))
uvytracks
2024-08-22 18:46:36 +0000 UTCEverything about this episode was tragic to me. Louis struggling between knowing Lestat needs to go, wanting to kill him, but also loving him SO much that he can't let that happen. Claudia hating Lestat so much (deservedly) and finally being able to outsmart him, but also knowing she's gonna be hurting her maker AND Louis (who she couldn't even trust with the real plan). And finally Lestat who deserved everything he got, but I feel like the scene on the balcony with Louis is where we can see that he knows whats coming and it actually HURTS him, like in his own twisted way he genuinely loves Louis and wanted them to be happy together. And on top of all that, more unraveling of Louis' narration. I feel like people use "unreliable narrator" kinda incorrectly with Louis because I think people think it means Louis is just plainly not telling the truth, but I think Louis, through trauma and denial and time, just downplays and leaves out crucial actions and motivations in his story. Everything happened as he said, but (whether he meant to or not) forgetting(?) that he was saving Lestat by leading him to the dump and leaving out how he put his hands on Claudia because of how much he loves Lestat is crazy and so sad because of how much we know Claudia and him love each other. People have said it before, but the real tragedy of IWTV is just that all these characters are mentally ill in various ways and what they all need is THERAPY, not immortality and powers lol You're so right about Daniel as an audience surrogate, he's there to call out the same bullshit we're seeing, but also bring out perspectives we might not have thought of. I love this show's writing because Daniel's character could have simply been that, but he's also an interesting character on his own. He's mean and sarcastic, but smart and witty, and actually has a meaningful history with Louis. And finally the reveal of...Armand! Rewatching Season 1 and seeing Armand pretending to be Rashid is so fun. Recontextualizes a lot of their interactions! It is a bit of a spoiler for them to mention Armand's status as a coven leader in the episode insider, but if it makes you feel better it's not MUCH of a spoiler, there's so much for you to experience, that knowing that won't change much thankfully. SO many people who were watching this show in the 1st season were book readers so I'm sure that's why they didn't think much of saying it. Season 1 and 2 are actually both the plot of the entire 1st book and movie so I wouldn't recommend watching the movie yet for fear of spoilers, but it's definitely worth a watch after you catch up! Cannot WAIT for Season 2, it's my favorite season ahhh it only gets better and better.
sierra's reaction corner
2024-08-22 17:16:02 +0000 UTCI forgot to tell you that since you got a little spoiled by the showrunner about Armand, you might want to go straight into season 2 without watching the inside the episodes and behind the scenes/interviews/bloopers for season 1 until after you have finished season 2 or at least near the end of season 2 you could do season 1 stuff reactions just to avoid hints and minor spoilers. (Btw I haven’t seen the season 1 insider episodes and other bts stuff so idk if there’s anything else that’s spoiled but I am suggesting you skip them for now just in case)
RÆY
2024-08-22 17:15:00 +0000 UTCWhat an incredible finale! Can’t wait for you to get into season 2. I wanted to start this by saying there is no spoilers just my thoughts and analysis of this episode and references to episode 6. In this episode when you rewatch the whole thing you notice that Antoinette was spying on them at the party, so when Louis thought “I wanted him dead, I wanted him all to myself” about Lestat sponging the adoration of those in attendance was because he was jealous. You can hear Antoinette saying “You miserable dog” right after, and I think this is when Antoinette came to realize why Louis even agreed to kill Lestat. He didn’t agree to kill him because Lestat is an abusive monster, If that was the case he would have done so after recovering from the drop but they were together 10 more years after that, what ultimately convinced Louis to kill him was Lestat cheating on him. Ultimately, when he had the opportunity and agreed to do it, he still chose not to burn him in the end. I also wonder if Claudia telling Louis to give Lestat all of his heart was a mistake this episode, maybe Louis would have had an easier time killing Lestat if he didn’t give himself to him but I think Claudia may have underestimated Louis’ love for Lestat. At least that’s my interpretation of it.
RÆY
2024-08-22 16:38:33 +0000 UTCI pray that everyone is respectful and won't spoil you on events to come. You're in for an incredible ride, and I hope it is pure and unspoiled.
Melissa
2024-08-22 14:59:42 +0000 UTCWatching your reactions and hearing your thoughts to this episode was truly living vicariously through you. It felt like I was watching it again for the first time. No exaggeration when I say that I CANNOT WAIT for you to jump in to season 2.
Melissa
2024-08-22 14:55:16 +0000 UTCWhen you rewatch this episode knowing that Lestat knew what they were planning all along, it changes the whole thing. The balcony scene especially is so much more beautiful and sad. Like he knows Louis is plotting his murder but he's talking about how he'll miss the place and, as my brother said, talking about life and humans in a loving way. And then asking for a last dance. The end of this episode really makes you think differently about Louis alright - him getting physical with Claudia, and the way him and Armand have been lying to Daniel the whole time pretending Armand was Rashid. Lots to digest. Can't wait for you to jump into season 2! 🙂
Kim D
2024-08-22 14:36:34 +0000 UTCSorry one more comment! But I was thinking about Lestat's characterization here. It's easy to think of him as some calculating, manipulative mastermind, but he's actually kind of too stupid for that haha (even though his ego and vanity try to suggest otherwise). He's really more of a creature of emotion and impulse. As you can see here, the one time he ACTUALLY tried to fully plan something out, he failed miserably. Bro spent months of planning only to immediately get one-upped by Claudia lol (which he totally deserved). In comparison, when he turned Louis in the church back in episode 1, something he ACTUALLY succeeded in, he was fully running on desperation and raw emotion. If you go back and re-watch that scene as he's walking up to Louis on the altar and pleading with him, you can hear and see how desperate he is, and how emotional he is. I think he realized this was his last chance to get through to Louis, cause as we can see in that scene, Louis was at his wits end and was about to kill himself. He's begging Louis to not seek death the way he was planning (suicide), but instead to embrace the life in death they could have together. Was it poor timing? Yes. But it was the ONLY timing cause Louis was literally two seconds from killing himself, so if that takes punching in some preists' heads and pledging his undying love, well, who is Lestat if not someone who deals in extremes? For better or for worse. All this to say, NONE of this is an excuse for the hurt Lestat inflicted, but it's a much more nuanced and interesting way to view his character. He's a kind of stupid, fairly impulsive, extremely vain, WAY too emotional vampire who's emotions are exacerbated by centuries of existence and the trauma he's endured.
Abby
2024-08-22 14:35:08 +0000 UTCCongrats on getting to the finale of season 1!! It was a wild ride, but I'm glad we got to go on it with you. "Memory is the monster" indeed. It's this episode we really start to realize how unreliable Louis' narration is, so I can't wait to see how you engage with that narrative going forward. Clearly Louis wasn't telling his story with perfect accuracy, and it calls into question if he was depicting Lestat accurately as well. It also calls into question Louis' relationship with Claudia, and his own failings as a parent and his own abuse of her. Especially the parallel of Louis choking out Claudia in this episode the EXACT same way Lestat choked her out in episode 5. They both choked her out against the wall so they wouldn't lose their partner, and because of their emotions overtaking them and seizing reason. They both failed her in the same way, and both chose each other over her. At the end of the day, they are one fucked up, emotionally damaged, EXTREMELY traumatized family, but that doesn't mean the love isn't there. Through all that suffering, I truly do believe Louis, Claudia, and Lestat love each other, but that doesn't make up for the hurt they inflicted on each other. But more on that later! Onwards to season 2 hahaha (Also silly thought, but a LOT of problems in this show would be solved if Lestat took some mood stabilizers and Louis took some antidepressants lmao. Maybe then Claudia could have some slightly stable parents, minus the constant murder of course haha)
Abby
2024-08-22 14:27:43 +0000 UTC
