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Oh Goody Goody! You are already realizing that narration decades after the fact can be problematic. You are in for a TREAT. Remember, Daniel is a journalist and a hard-ass. Like I said, prepare for an emotional roller coaster.
Okay not to knock anyone else but this is the first time a reactor takes the time to interpret Lestat's actions as those of a vampire without seeing him through a human morality lens and i love that !
🙏🏿 appreciate that boss, episode 2 he really lays it out for us..so I can't hold him to our morals or philosophies too much..but there is a discussion to be had there..and that is a sign of impeccable writing in my humble opinion..characters you can talk about endlessly! Right or wrong, they are great in their roles to the show
Yes! Finally someone who appreciates morally grey characters. If you like anime then you’ll definitely be able to appreciate this universe and its monsters who are constantly grappling with their own humanity and existence. ❤❤❤
jacob anderson does not get enough recognition for the insane work he's doing for this role, the accent work is immaculate, his performance is SO amazing
I think he does. I always see praise from the people who saw the show. The issue with the show reaching a broader audience is a whole different topic. It’s extremely sad that most people are still sleeping on it😢
You know what’s annoying? Now that the interview with the vampire is on Netflix (and it’s getting more recognition) and when season 3 is out, and all of a sudden the showrunners remember to ramp up promo and awards start rolling in, it's all gonna go to Sam Reid. Don't get me wrong! he's as talented and deserves recognition as well. But Jacob is gonna be left in the background. And the excuses are gonna start rolling in, “Oh he's not the main character now, that's what he's not nominated”, “Well they missed the deadline to submit his season.” 🙄
@@irwin3193 I understand the frustration for the deadline, but I don't believe they will sideline Jacob moving forward. We've been reassured over and over by the showrunners that he's going to remain very much a main character
someone willing to separate human morality from monstrous characters and is a menti health tech? my friend you are going to have so much fun unpacking this show and believe me, there is a mountain of suitcases to sort through and yes, shout out to louisiana cooking, a boudin shack just opened up near work so im eating good 😊
"Who's writing this shit?!" Anne Rice. That's her description, straight from the first book. Goated reaction! Lestat had nothing to do with Paul's death, that's the only thing I'm gonna tell you. Going to your patreon to watch the rest, have fun
As a Lestat apologist I am so happy to see when people don’t automatically put him in a box labeled simply evil. He is a complex character and I think the show is so much more fun because of him. Loved your reaction.
To be fair... I think it's also fair enough if people's initial reaction is "he's evil" .. so long as that initial reaction can grow, along with each new reveal or development or such throughout the series.
Agreed, I haven't seen any other reactions but, that's the beauty of reactions..you all get our first initial thoughts and opinions..and opinions change with more Information
HIS CADENCE. i could listen to louis read the dictionary, it's so hypnotic. Lestat "taking Crazy Ex to a whole new level," FACTS XD Omg you and Frank need to get on a vid/podcast together to talk about the show each episode, or at the finale, or something. I love your back and forth.
This is probably one of my favorite reviews of the first episode. You immediately clocked Louis as an unreliable narrator, as well as Lestat being genuine in his affection for Louis but also extremely toxic. Can't wait to see what you have to say about the rest of the series and my favorite characters (Claudia, Daniel and Armand)
I’m really happy that some straight black men are watching it and actually enjoying this show without feeling some type of way. It’s a testament to how good everyone that worked on the show is…. Also that whole monologue at the end of the church scene where Louis is describing how the transformation felt like, that is straight out of the book…. But regardless the writing on this show is top tier 😍
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Why aren't more reactors like this from the jump? Seriously, nobody seems to question how reliable Louis is as a narrator. This is a one sided story with someone who isn’t great with taking responsibility for their own sh*t. He prefers to blame others instead of facing anything. And no, Lestat had nothing to do with Paul's death. The author herself put that rumour to bed years ago. Great reaction. Subscribed!
@@foxtacoyou’d be shocked how many people are quick to take Louis’s side without considering all the facts. It took literally til after season aired for my friend to finally understand what I have been trying to tell him the whole damn time about Louis.
@@foxtaco pretty much. If the phrase “showing your ass” could be personified, it would be the viewers of Interview with the Vampire (not all of them, but enough)
Saying Louis doesn't take responsibility for his actions is a foul lie, bold face even. As someone who watched the whole season one and two, bro like what? 😂 I'm not going to spoil since I don't want the creator to accidentally see it if he does but that ain't true.
I do not understand this comment at all, because I watched him as Grey Worm in Game of Thrones and immediately recognized that he had acting chops of this caliber, but I keep seeing people saying this.😅😅 It's really funny/interesting sometimes how very different what different people do or don't take away even from the same exact things can be. 😊💖💖 Lol
@@jaginaiaelectrizs6341 nobody said he wasnt awesome as grey worm, but grey worm did not overtly display much emotion...he was subtle with it. Almost the opposite of Louis in some scenes of this show here. Plus his screen time is vastly increased...everything is increased (opportunities are increased...to show his stuff).
This is why you are my favorite reactor you just have a balance of everything a reactions needs Emotions Seriousness Understanding of the content & characters You never come off as harsh or too judgmental when a character is the "villian " And gaahhdam are you funny Because 30:12 is so true but only YOU only taco would say it that way "OOOHH HE PUNCHED THIS 🥷🏾FACE OFF" is accurate but man is that gold
I really enjoyed the fact that you are looking at them as vampires and not trying to place human logic on them. I had a chick get mad at me on a different video because i refuse to look at them that way
I had the same thing happen to me with someone who does a Buffy podcast because they believe that the character of Spike needs to be held accountable for his actions the way a mortal man would, and I disagree. It's a demon!
Sam reid the actor who plays lestat is Australian actually and Jacob Anderson is British the actress who plays Louis mother is rae dawn chong i grew up watching her films like the color purple and tales from the darkside
Good observation about Louis’s reliability! They go into it a bit on this episode, Louis finds the prior interview “lacking” and Daniel says his questions were steamrolled over. Presumably Louis wants to get closer to the truth this time, with a more seasoned journalist. I think we still have to be aware that Louis controls the narrative and might have perceptions distorted by emotion. I do get the impression from this episode that his intention is honesty, as much as he’s capable of seeing from his limited vantage.
I looove your perspective on this and can't wait to see how you interpret things and how you feel about things going forward. You hit the nail on the head - vampire morality isn't really the same thing as human morality. What is 'good', for vampires? What is 'evil'? Are there even such concepts? And can we, as people, still appreciate and empathize with it? Very excited to see how things proceed forward. I'm glad you acknowledge that Lestat is messed up /and/ understandable, and that you also find him charming. Likewise, you understand where Louis is coming from completely, in the things he wants but feels he cannot let himself have and why. Very cool.
Thank you, what a beautiful comment to read..I really appreciate you listening to me and understanding my perspective. I hope the rest of your day is great!😊
Thank you for reacting to this!! Amazing acting and dialogue! The leads, Jacob Anderson+Sam Reid were meant to perform this masterpiece together! It's great to see a black vampire (don't see much of that, esp as a lead) But it's still so surreal to me to see a queer lead character in a show that isn't just a contemporary drama. AND the fact that the romance IS the show and it's impossible for you to ignore is also baffling to me. And it's also surreal to see straight ppl (esp men) react so positively. Cuz even though we made progress in society, the media is still filled with so much homophobia. And also, it's hard to shake off decades of daily homophobic messaging from the world. So even if i know a straight person likes this show, i still feel this internal caution while i see them actually react to it in real time. Anyway, your conversation with Frank had me dying. I'm glad he introduced you to the show! It's the best feeling when you share something you like and the other is just as enthusiastic as you are. Looking forward to seeing your future reactions!
it's nice to see someone immediately understand to take the vampires out of the context of human philosophy because otherwise these characters seem hard to relate to. this show is excellently made in all facets - production design, music, writing, costuming and of course acting, and i can't wait to follow you through it's story.
I'm here from frankfreezy and I love both of yalls commentary and insights. Can't wait to watch your reactions to the rest of this series. I think the thing I enjoy most about iwav is that non of the characters are one note. There's not a clear line between hero/villian or abused/abuser and it feels closer to real life. With every episode my thoughts and feelings on each character was like a rollercoaster. On top of all that the acting is a feast to watch. I still get chills from louis' monologue to the priest. And it somehow elevates in season 2.
Honestly, this show is so well done, I still can't decide which season is my favorite so far. One day it's S1, the next one is S2. One of those rare cases where so far, everything they've presented is just pure quality. I also loved your reaction and how you don't hate Lestat from the go hahahaha (no, but I actually really loved how you took your time to try to understand not only Lestat but also Louis and see things from both perspectives. It was so cool). Enjoyed this a lot, patiently waiting for the next one.
The way I’m obsessed with the plot, characters, setting, and complexity of the show is unexplainable. I’m so hype for you to continue it, since the show is continuously insane 😭😭
Oh it was great to see your enthusiasm with all aspects of this show, and loved the conversation at the end! I'm glad to have found a reactor who gets lestat already hahaha can't wait for the next eps ❤
I love this show. AMC put some money behind this show. The writing, the sets, the wardrobe and the cinematography are all outstanding. The acting is amazing. I really liked your reaction.
I love your reactions to this show broh. When Lestat tells Louis, all those things that you are ashamed of, are beautiful, and when I give you my DARK GIFT. You can be all those things, without apology. Who could resist that?
Yes! I enjoyed you bringing literary context to the mix. I read the books & when the show was announced the only aspect I desired to see or stay the same from book to screen was Louis' family, & more specifically Paul. So I was hooked from the beginning. ❤
I love this series, Taco! 🧛♀ There are significant difference in the novel, but the spirit is accurate and the particular performances are remarkable. The second season is even better than the first. 🔸 Cheers to Frank.
The thing is, the majority of the changes from the books aren't just altered willy-nilly ... they're largely changes that specifically facilitate the move from the late 1700s to the early 1900s(in the historical flashbacks), and from the 1970s to the 2020s(in the modern timeline), and also that enable the shift from Louis as a White plantation-owner(in the books) to Black pimp / descendant of a plantation-owner(in the tv series). So, even when certain things manifest differently than in the book, they still manifest in the tv series in a way that is somehow equivalent or parallel to things as how they originally were in the books. And that's what works so well about it, I think. ^-^
@@jaginaiaelectrizs6341 Yes, that's why I stated that despite the changes, the spirit was accurate. 🔸 I'm just so glad we get to see more of the interactions that movies don't have the time to show. I'm so loving it!!!
the way I told my friend as soon as I watched this pilot u gotta watch, got her too, have a call like this every week, & now 2 years later are recommending ya'lls videos to each other 😂 🧡
Wow🤣🤣🤣that's awesome full circle moment..and watching us do the same on youtube that's..words can't even describe that..glad you guys get share that..and for what it's worth me and frank do as well now 🙏🏿 thanks for watching Victoria
Anne rice also wrote a book series about witches it's set in the same universe as interview with the vampire the show is called the mayfair witches season 2 airs next year
She also wrote a standalone book about free Black / Mixed-race characters living in [pre- American Civil War ]New Orleans, called "The Feast of All Saints". Among several other things.
incredible reaction!! few people I’ve seen are able to go in with such an open mind and see the characters as flawed and beautiful as they all are. its such an incredible show and i can’t wait to see your journey through the rest of the episodes.
I found this video because of FrankFreezy rec and the phone call discussion was amazing!!!! Loving the reactions, Lestat is undeniably one of my favorites but boy is he evilllll. 🤣🤣🤣
8:22 oh you’re so smart THANK GOD. This is told from Louis perspective, not to mention the fact that he’s been alive for around 100 years now. With a mix of memories being jumbled and something you’ll pick up on in the future (hopefully), Louis is not by any means a reliable narrator.
I completely understand your point about not applying human morality to non-human characters and I think it's more fun to enjoy these characters in all their toxicity. HOWEVER, to be devil's advocate I offer this perspective - these immoral characters all USED to be human and despite now being inhuman, all their motivations are rooted in human emotions and needs. And human beings do the exact same things they do when given the opportunity. I think vampires just feel everything multiplied by 10 and I can understand how that shouldn't make them beyond human morals.
this is one of my favorite shows ever, all the changes they made in the show feel so well thought out and written. i love watching people experience this show for the first time and realizing how crazy good it is! can't wait to see more videos from you
love your reaction!!! It's so exciting getting people into the show. I'm always like FrankFreezy when I get someone to watch it, evil laughing, mwahahaha 😂
Lestat is going to frustrate you like no other if you try to ascribe human morality to him. So I love the fact that you talked about how you can't always do that with these characters. And trust me, it's a lot more interesting to view them as human-adjacent; beings that still have glimpses of humanity but are very much removed from it as well. It allows a much more nuanced understanding of them when you don't immediately write them off as "good" or "bad" or "evil", because a vampire's morality is very different.
Psych nurse here; glad to have found your channel. I like watching reactors who haven't read the novels, because I get to vicariously live that beginning again, I guess? 😂 In any case, I'll continue watching & check out some of your other reactions.
Psych nurse!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for everything you do. That does not get credited. The ability to take on other people's issues and help guide them through it can't be appreciated enough. Yes enjoy the whole show through my eyes🙏🏿
i really loved your reaction, especially bc its nice to see an another black person connect so much with louis as i did when watching too, yt reactors tend to lose a bit of the nuances that circle louis in his decisions early-season
This was amazing. I came over here from Frank's referral (love his reactions too) and was not disappointed. Different perspectives but both on point. You should include debrief calls after every episode lol. Anyway, enjoy and see you at the next one.
Great reaction, keep it coming. You are right, Louis' interview cannot be trusted. Lestat in the hands of Sam Reid is just mwah *chefs kiss*. He is such an interesting character. Well written, well acted. Jacob Andersson, the acting in that confessional scene! If the world was fair they would have gotten all the awards.
I came to check out your reaction after Frank recommended you and you're so insightful! You're picking up on so much that it takes other reactors a while to realize. I'm subscribed and looking forward to seeing you go on this journey
I love your review. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I came over from Frank Freezy’s channel. I’m the one who suggested that he react to this show, which is my favorite. You are in for a wild ride. I’m gonna join your Patreon for the full review.
I'm aware 😁😊 we had a conversation again and your name came up! Thank you, you are indirectly/directly responsible for every comment on this video 🙏🏿 and introducing us both to an awesome community that SHOWS UP for it's show!
I started watching frank freezys reactions which is how I found yours - your opposing opinions on lestat are going to be so fun to watch! he’s definitely problematic, the season definitely sets him up to be the villain, but he is a complicated and layered character
Oh you're made for this kind of Gothic story. I hope no one will spoil you because I think you'll really like how each character evolve. Just keep in mind what you said about the self narrator
You are one of the few reactors, I have seen that noticed what type of character Lestat is. A lot of people try putting him in a box(evil or good, mainly evil😅) Don’t get me wrong he does a lot of bad things. But he is not evil or bad. He does try to change in the books but he lets his demons win😩He easily gets infatuated by people or things but then he becomes obsessed. He also falls in love easily. 😂 I think it’s because these characters look humans that makes it hard for viewers(some none book readers. Not to apply human logic to them.
🎉 you get it! There are no villains or heroes in this show. They are all morally grey and you will get so much more out of this show by understanding that. Lestat is the GOAT 😂
Always happy to see a new fan! I loved your analysis and insight on the characters, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. This show is tied with Hannibal for my top of all time and I always love seeing new fan content!
Frank sent me ❤ I'm impressed you intuited the script not once but three times! If you love the writing, check out the books. They've used a lot of the original lines. Anne Rice's writing has always struck me as beautiful.
Great balance of in the moment reaction and thoughts and analysis! Definitely subscribing and looking forward to your reviews of the other episodes as well (and maybe season 2?)
So glad I found freezys' reaction and that he sent me here. Can't wait to see both of your reactions to the rest of the show! You're very insightful and noticed so many details, I love it!
Vampires are monsters. Anne Rice wrote characters that were hard to pin down. You will find that you will love/ hate all the characters in this story. Louis chose his path. As he says, go sit in your choice, sister. Go and sit it in.😊
Please please keep up the reactions, I LOVE seeing povs from those that understand character build and give GRACE to those deemed "evil" omg omg I loved this‼️tv hasn't given us greatest in SO long so reactions and discussions are FEEDING me😂🤗💯 I've tried to look at so many shows after S2 finale and CANNOT 😢😂 I end up just rewatching this show lol so many new things to catch every tiiime❤ I'm so in AWE of this series it feeds everything theatrical in me that I CRAVE💯✨️🫶
I’ve seen so many reactions to this incredible show and yours is one of my favorite! I love your views and you pick up on everything I laughed at and noticed too. The writing is impeccable. Subscribed!
FrankFreezy sent me here and I am so glad to be a new subscriber. A few of your insights were so on point I was wondering if you had watched it before, but I know you haven't. When you said you're a mental health support professional cleared everything up. 😊 I hope you keep watching the series because it is spectacular and Season 2 is absolutely fantastic. Everyone involved in the show has such respect for the spirit of Anne Rice's words. Every time you feel blown away by the prose, that is the power of Anne Rice's writing. ❤
Really enjoyed your reaction to this wonderful show! It's always great to see all the quality and hard work of the cast and crew being appreciated! Enjoyed the discussion at the end, and seeing the moments that took you by surprise! Hope you enjoy the rest of it!
Lestat see human as food and nothing else 😅 he got thousands of mental health issues but his love for Louis is true 😄most of the actors in this series are theater actors and actress. The acting is amazing. I hope more and more people watching this show now because it's on Netflix. Put your gays and racial bias aside and watch this amazing series.
I subscribed just based on this first reaction! I can't wait to hear your thoughts about what lies ahead. You are letting the tale seduce you, as directed!
Loved your LotR reactions and I never thought I'd see you react to my favorite show! Cannot wait to hear more from your perspective! I was delighted to see how early on you caught the possibility of Louis being an unreliable narrator. He's an incredibly complex character. edit: also it's nice whenever a fellow southerner watches this show because it really treats the culture with dignity it isn’t often afforded in fiction and not many people recognize that.
Oh this has been fun and I'm looking forward to seeing your comments as you go through the series as some have been really interesting as first impressions
I appreciate so much that you don’t put human morals and expectations on lestat. Too many people who watch this show hold him to our standards when he’s literally not human, so he’s not gonna think or view things in exactly the same way we do. Yes he does terrible things but he truly does love Louis, dudes just terrible at going about it lol.
Alot of people keep saying that..obviously I can't watch other people's reactions for spoilers or being influenced in my own reactions but I'm surprised to hear people are looking at Lestat that way..but I guess it's probably just a knee jerk reaction to overly demonize him
@@foxtaco Not just that. Theyre used to other vampire series like Vampire Diaries and whatnot .... They dont know Anne's Vampires predate those ones. This universe of Vampires are nothing like those and they dont seem to understand that.
LOL love your reaction, will check the Avatar ones later!! I liked that you compared Lestat with Makima, but as a "villain" I think he is more... like an Itachi? Like, there're some reasons behind the secrets he keeps, but they don't come to light and will only probably be clarified in season 3. That still doesn't wipe the destruction he causes, though.
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If by chsnce you have bit seen frank freezys reaction please go check him out as well..his video is linked in the description 🙏🏿 Thank you
Epsiode 3 coming later today on patreon
The showrunner of interview with the vampire is rollin jones hes a big fan of anne rice vampire chronicles
Oh Goody Goody! You are already realizing that narration decades after the fact can be problematic. You are in for a TREAT. Remember, Daniel is a journalist and a hard-ass. Like I said, prepare for an emotional roller coaster.
34:45 “WHO’S WRITING THIS SHIT???!!!!!” 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥
Okay not to knock anyone else but this is the first time a reactor takes the time to interpret Lestat's actions as those of a vampire without seeing him through a human morality lens and i love that !
🙏🏿 appreciate that boss, episode 2 he really lays it out for us..so I can't hold him to our morals or philosophies too much..but there is a discussion to be had there..and that is a sign of impeccable writing in my humble opinion..characters you can talk about endlessly! Right or wrong, they are great in their roles to the show
Feel exactly the same - it's refreshing to have the vampire's perspective included in the discussion, which of course clashes with our own. Well said!
@@mitchmatt6002oh god finally !!!
I came here to say the same thing! I’ve been a fan of this show so it’s exciting to hear well thought out insight!
Yes! Finally someone who appreciates morally grey characters. If you like anime then you’ll definitely be able to appreciate this universe and its monsters who are constantly grappling with their own humanity and existence. ❤❤❤
jacob anderson does not get enough recognition for the insane work he's doing for this role, the accent work is immaculate, his performance is SO amazing
I think he does. I always see praise from the people who saw the show. The issue with the show reaching a broader audience is a whole different topic. It’s extremely sad that most people are still sleeping on it😢
@@user-im3wl6py5b tbh i meant more in the sense he deserves an Emmy, but hopefully now that the show has hit Netflix we'll get more viewers!
You know what’s annoying? Now that the interview with the vampire is on Netflix (and it’s getting more recognition) and when season 3 is out, and all of a sudden the showrunners remember to ramp up promo and awards start rolling in, it's all gonna go to Sam Reid. Don't get me wrong! he's as talented and deserves recognition as well.
But Jacob is gonna be left in the background. And the excuses are gonna start rolling in, “Oh he's not the main character now, that's what he's not nominated”, “Well they missed the deadline to submit his season.”
🙄
@@irwin3193 I understand the frustration for the deadline, but I don't believe they will sideline Jacob moving forward. We've been reassured over and over by the showrunners that he's going to remain very much a main character
@@irwin3193 I try not to dwell on it too much but this exact thought has crossed my mind as well.
someone willing to separate human morality from monstrous characters and is a menti health tech? my friend you are going to have so much fun unpacking this show and believe me, there is a mountain of suitcases to sort through
and yes, shout out to louisiana cooking, a boudin shack just opened up near work so im eating good 😊
AAAAYYYY we eating good!!! Thank you 🙏🏿 I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my thoughts 🙏🏿
Crazy how you question Louis story telling accuracy first episode 😂
Cuz the 🥷built differently 😂
The confession is going to get me every single time. ROBBED of an EMMY ! Master class acting!
"Who's writing this shit?!" Anne Rice. That's her description, straight from the first book. Goated reaction! Lestat had nothing to do with Paul's death, that's the only thing I'm gonna tell you. Going to your patreon to watch the rest, have fun
The brilliant part of the writing is it is intertwined with Anne Rice's words in a lot of places, for example every episode title is from the book. 😊
As a Lestat apologist I am so happy to see when people don’t automatically put him in a box labeled simply evil. He is a complex character and I think the show is so much more fun because of him. Loved your reaction.
Lestat needs no apologies... Just give him time! 😂
To be fair... I think it's also fair enough if people's initial reaction is "he's evil" .. so long as that initial reaction can grow, along with each new reveal or development or such throughout the series.
Agreed, I haven't seen any other reactions but, that's the beauty of reactions..you all get our first initial thoughts and opinions..and opinions change with more Information
HIS CADENCE. i could listen to louis read the dictionary, it's so hypnotic.
Lestat "taking Crazy Ex to a whole new level," FACTS XD
Omg you and Frank need to get on a vid/podcast together to talk about the show each episode, or at the finale, or something. I love your back and forth.
It would be absolutely amazing if Jacob Anderson would narrate the audiobook of Interview With the Vampire
This is probably one of my favorite reviews of the first episode. You immediately clocked Louis as an unreliable narrator, as well as Lestat being genuine in his affection for Louis but also extremely toxic. Can't wait to see what you have to say about the rest of the series and my favorite characters (Claudia, Daniel and Armand)
(Armand hasn't shown up yet but I think you'll love him. He is the definition of morally grey lol)
I’m really happy that some straight black men are watching it and actually enjoying this show without feeling some type of way. It’s a testament to how good everyone that worked on the show is…. Also that whole monologue at the end of the church scene where Louis is describing how the transformation felt like, that is straight out of the book…. But regardless the writing on this show is top tier 😍
Why aren't more reactors like this from the jump? Seriously, nobody seems to question how reliable Louis is as a narrator. This is a one sided story with someone who isn’t great with taking responsibility for their own sh*t. He prefers to blame others instead of facing anything. And no, Lestat had nothing to do with Paul's death. The author herself put that rumour to bed years ago.
Great reaction. Subscribed!
👀...foreal?
And thanks for subbing 🙏🏿
@@foxtacoyou’d be shocked how many people are quick to take Louis’s side without considering all the facts. It took literally til after season aired for my friend to finally understand what I have been trying to tell him the whole damn time about Louis.
@@foxtaco pretty much. If the phrase “showing your ass” could be personified, it would be the viewers of Interview with the Vampire (not all of them, but enough)
Saying Louis doesn't take responsibility for his actions is a foul lie, bold face even. As someone who watched the whole season one and two, bro like what? 😂 I'm not going to spoil since I don't want the creator to accidentally see it if he does but that ain't true.
Frankfreezy sent me i just finished his ep3 reaction and am here to stay so please put all episodes on CZcams to❤
S/O franks🙏🏿😊 thanks..im actually gonna watch that episode today as well
@@foxtacoYou're in for a bumpy ride,i can't wait for the next episode 😂.
It was good too
what is great about Louis's southern accent is the actor is actually from the UK ..amazing huh?
Yea he bodied that..reminded me of home 🤠👢
After watching Game of Thrones and seeing Jacob Anderson as Grey Worm, I had no idea he had acting chops of this magnitude!
Fantastic actor. Question, do you know his music? He records and tours with his band ...Raleigh Ritchie. 😊 The man is truly gifted.❤
@@jordanparker657 what??? Is there anything Jacob Anderson can't do??? 😂 I will check it out...thank you! ♥️
I do not understand this comment at all, because I watched him as Grey Worm in Game of Thrones and immediately recognized that he had acting chops of this caliber, but I keep seeing people saying this.😅😅
It's really funny/interesting sometimes how very different what different people do or don't take away even from the same exact things can be. 😊💖💖 Lol
Hes not only an amazing actor, but an amazing singer too, his music is beautiful fr
@@jaginaiaelectrizs6341 nobody said he wasnt awesome as grey worm, but grey worm did not overtly display much emotion...he was subtle with it. Almost the opposite of Louis in some scenes of this show here. Plus his screen time is vastly increased...everything is increased (opportunities are increased...to show his stuff).
This is why you are my favorite reactor you just have a balance of everything a reactions needs
Emotions
Seriousness
Understanding of the content & characters
You never come off as harsh or too judgmental when a character is the "villian "
And gaahhdam are you funny
Because 30:12 is so true but only YOU only taco would say it that way
"OOOHH HE PUNCHED THIS 🥷🏾FACE OFF" is accurate but man is that gold
🤣🤣 thanks 🙏🏿
I really enjoyed the fact that you are looking at them as vampires and not trying to place human logic on them. I had a chick get mad at me on a different video because i refuse to look at them that way
Well welcome home 🙏🏿
Side note: Ive read the books, own most of them and have the movie. Lol. Im fully aware of what can and does happen.
I had the same thing happen to me with someone who does a Buffy podcast because they believe that the character of Spike needs to be held accountable for his actions the way a mortal man would, and I disagree. It's a demon!
Jacob Anderson is a musician too AKA Raleigh Richie
Sam reid the actor who plays lestat is Australian actually and Jacob Anderson is British the actress who plays Louis mother is rae dawn chong i grew up watching her films like the color purple and tales from the darkside
Anne Rice stan here. You understand Lestat. This makes me happy... subbed.
Thank you for subbing 😁
Good observation about Louis’s reliability! They go into it a bit on this episode, Louis finds the prior interview “lacking” and Daniel says his questions were steamrolled over. Presumably Louis wants to get closer to the truth this time, with a more seasoned journalist. I think we still have to be aware that Louis controls the narrative and might have perceptions distorted by emotion. I do get the impression from this episode that his intention is honesty, as much as he’s capable of seeing from his limited vantage.
Literally every character in this show is an unreliable narrator.
I looove your perspective on this and can't wait to see how you interpret things and how you feel about things going forward. You hit the nail on the head - vampire morality isn't really the same thing as human morality. What is 'good', for vampires? What is 'evil'? Are there even such concepts? And can we, as people, still appreciate and empathize with it? Very excited to see how things proceed forward. I'm glad you acknowledge that Lestat is messed up /and/ understandable, and that you also find him charming. Likewise, you understand where Louis is coming from completely, in the things he wants but feels he cannot let himself have and why. Very cool.
Thank you, what a beautiful comment to read..I really appreciate you listening to me and understanding my perspective. I hope the rest of your day is great!😊
@@foxtaco Totally! This series is an amazing study on philosophy and stuff. I hope you have a great day too!!
frankfreezy sent me, awesome reaction, subbed ❤
That's my guy 🙏🏿 thanks for checking me out
Thank you for reacting to this!!
Amazing acting and dialogue! The leads, Jacob Anderson+Sam Reid were meant to perform this masterpiece together!
It's great to see a black vampire (don't see much of that, esp as a lead)
But it's still so surreal to me to see a queer lead character in a show that isn't just a contemporary drama. AND the fact that the romance IS the show and it's impossible for you to ignore is also baffling to me.
And it's also surreal to see straight ppl (esp men) react so positively. Cuz even though we made progress in society, the media is still filled with so much homophobia. And also, it's hard to shake off decades of daily homophobic messaging from the world. So even if i know a straight person likes this show, i still feel this internal caution while i see them actually react to it in real time.
Anyway, your conversation with Frank had me dying. I'm glad he introduced you to the show! It's the best feeling when you share something you like and the other is just as enthusiastic as you are.
Looking forward to seeing your future reactions!
it's nice to see someone immediately understand to take the vampires out of the context of human philosophy because otherwise these characters seem hard to relate to. this show is excellently made in all facets - production design, music, writing, costuming and of course acting, and i can't wait to follow you through it's story.
Anyone who loves Lestat from episode one...im going to join your Patreon right now!
It'll be a pleasure to have you 🙏🏿
I'm here from frankfreezy and I love both of yalls commentary and insights. Can't wait to watch your reactions to the rest of this series. I think the thing I enjoy most about iwav is that non of the characters are one note. There's not a clear line between hero/villian or abused/abuser and it feels closer to real life. With every episode my thoughts and feelings on each character was like a rollercoaster. On top of all that the acting is a feast to watch. I still get chills from louis' monologue to the priest. And it somehow elevates in season 2.
Season 2 let's get there 🙏🏿🦇
Honestly, this show is so well done, I still can't decide which season is my favorite so far. One day it's S1, the next one is S2. One of those rare cases where so far, everything they've presented is just pure quality. I also loved your reaction and how you don't hate Lestat from the go hahahaha (no, but I actually really loved how you took your time to try to understand not only Lestat but also Louis and see things from both perspectives. It was so cool). Enjoyed this a lot, patiently waiting for the next one.
sent over by Frank - omg loved the reaction and insight!! lolll at the jumpscares. such amazing actors in this episode and the writing is so good
The way I’m obsessed with the plot, characters, setting, and complexity of the show is unexplainable. I’m so hype for you to continue it, since the show is continuously insane 😭😭
Oh it was great to see your enthusiasm with all aspects of this show, and loved the conversation at the end! I'm glad to have found a reactor who gets lestat already hahaha can't wait for the next eps ❤
Ill try and have it ready for youtube soon 🙏🏿
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO🧛🏾🧛🏾🦇🦇🔥🔥
🦊🌮MY GUY!!!!!
We need to get this guy to 10k, been watching since his LOTR vids, so insightful, absolutely brilliant!!!!!
🙏🏿🦊
I love this show. AMC put some money behind this show. The writing, the sets, the wardrobe and the cinematography are all outstanding. The acting is amazing. I really liked your reaction.
Frank Freezy brought me here 😂 I love this show & I'm enjoying your reaction.
I love your reactions to this show broh. When Lestat tells Louis, all those things that you are ashamed of, are beautiful, and when I give you my DARK GIFT. You can be all those things, without apology. Who could resist that?
"Who's writing this shit?!" Anne Rice 😂 I adore your reactions
Yes! I enjoyed you bringing literary context to the mix. I read the books & when the show was announced the only aspect I desired to see or stay the same from book to screen was Louis' family, & more specifically Paul. So I was hooked from the beginning. ❤
I love this series, Taco! 🧛♀ There are significant difference in the novel, but the spirit is accurate and the particular performances are remarkable. The second season is even better than the first. 🔸 Cheers to Frank.
Cheers to frank 🍻
@@foxtaco 😊
The thing is, the majority of the changes from the books aren't just altered willy-nilly ... they're largely changes that specifically facilitate the move from the late 1700s to the early 1900s(in the historical flashbacks), and from the 1970s to the 2020s(in the modern timeline), and also that enable the shift from Louis as a White plantation-owner(in the books) to Black pimp / descendant of a plantation-owner(in the tv series). So, even when certain things manifest differently than in the book, they still manifest in the tv series in a way that is somehow equivalent or parallel to things as how they originally were in the books. And that's what works so well about it, I think. ^-^
@@jaginaiaelectrizs6341 Yes, that's why I stated that despite the changes, the spirit was accurate. 🔸 I'm just so glad we get to see more of the interactions that movies don't have the time to show. I'm so loving it!!!
the way I told my friend as soon as I watched this pilot u gotta watch, got her too, have a call like this every week, & now 2 years later are recommending ya'lls videos to each other 😂 🧡
Wow🤣🤣🤣that's awesome full circle moment..and watching us do the same on youtube that's..words can't even describe that..glad you guys get share that..and for what it's worth me and frank do as well now 🙏🏿 thanks for watching Victoria
Anne rice also wrote a book series about witches it's set in the same universe as interview with the vampire the show is called the mayfair witches season 2 airs next year
She also wrote a standalone book about free Black / Mixed-race characters living in [pre- American Civil War ]New Orleans, called "The Feast of All Saints".
Among several other things.
incredible reaction!! few people I’ve seen are able to go in with such an open mind and see the characters as flawed and beautiful as they all are. its such an incredible show and i can’t wait to see your journey through the rest of the episodes.
Thank you, I appreciate you joining me
I found this video because of FrankFreezy rec and the phone call discussion was amazing!!!!
Loving the reactions, Lestat is undeniably one of my favorites but boy is he evilllll. 🤣🤣🤣
8:22 oh you’re so smart THANK GOD. This is told from Louis perspective, not to mention the fact that he’s been alive for around 100 years now. With a mix of memories being jumbled and something you’ll pick up on in the future (hopefully), Louis is not by any means a reliable narrator.
I completely understand your point about not applying human morality to non-human characters and I think it's more fun to enjoy these characters in all their toxicity. HOWEVER, to be devil's advocate I offer this perspective - these immoral characters all USED to be human and despite now being inhuman, all their motivations are rooted in human emotions and needs. And human beings do the exact same things they do when given the opportunity. I think vampires just feel everything multiplied by 10 and I can understand how that shouldn't make them beyond human morals.
Louis didn't even flinch with those two shots. 😂
this is one of my favorite shows ever, all the changes they made in the show feel so well thought out and written. i love watching people experience this show for the first time and realizing how crazy good it is! can't wait to see more videos from you
I LOVE how you appreciate the *complexity* !! Fantastic reaction, can’t wait for you to see more!
love your reaction!!! It's so exciting getting people into the show. I'm always like FrankFreezy when I get someone to watch it, evil laughing, mwahahaha 😂
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Loved the reaction man! Especially the makima comparison. I hope you enjoy :D
Ayy an anime fan...thank you for listening 🙏🏿..it's been great so far episode 2 was just as good..recording 3 now
Lestat is going to frustrate you like no other if you try to ascribe human morality to him. So I love the fact that you talked about how you can't always do that with these characters. And trust me, it's a lot more interesting to view them as human-adjacent; beings that still have glimpses of humanity but are very much removed from it as well. It allows a much more nuanced understanding of them when you don't immediately write them off as "good" or "bad" or "evil", because a vampire's morality is very different.
Hope you don't mind if I steal that..human adjacent line, thats spot on
@@foxtaco ya go for it!
Psych nurse here; glad to have found your channel. I like watching reactors who haven't read the novels, because I get to vicariously live that beginning again, I guess? 😂
In any case, I'll continue watching & check out some of your other reactions.
Psych nurse!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thank you for everything you do. That does not get credited. The ability to take on other people's issues and help guide them through it can't be appreciated enough.
Yes enjoy the whole show through my eyes🙏🏿
i really loved your reaction, especially bc its nice to see an another black person connect so much with louis as i did when watching too, yt reactors tend to lose a bit of the nuances that circle louis in his decisions early-season
Seriously, one of the best television pilots ever.
This was amazing. I came over here from Frank's referral (love his reactions too) and was not disappointed. Different perspectives but both on point. You should include debrief calls after every episode lol. Anyway, enjoy and see you at the next one.
🙏🏿😁that's a busy man but definitely will try
Those great lines came directly from the Anne Rice books
Frank Freezy sent me and I'm thrilled to be here! Love from the UK :)
🙏🏿😁 thank you for being here Franks the man right?!
Great reaction, keep it coming. You are right, Louis' interview cannot be trusted. Lestat in the hands of Sam Reid is just mwah *chefs kiss*. He is such an interesting character. Well written, well acted. Jacob Andersson, the acting in that confessional scene! If the world was fair they would have gotten all the awards.
I really enjoyed your reation. Im glad that Frank sent me.
Glad you trusted his opinion 🙏🏿 thanks for watching
I came to check out your reaction after Frank recommended you and you're so insightful! You're picking up on so much that it takes other reactors a while to realize. I'm subscribed and looking forward to seeing you go on this journey
Thank you 🙏🏿♥️
I love your review. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I came over from Frank Freezy’s channel. I’m the one who suggested that he react to this show, which is my favorite. You are in for a wild ride. I’m gonna join your Patreon for the full review.
I'm aware 😁😊 we had a conversation again and your name came up! Thank you, you are indirectly/directly responsible for every comment on this video 🙏🏿 and introducing us both to an awesome community that SHOWS UP for it's show!
I just found your reactions and finished the first episode. I am enjoying it so much! I look forward to continuing. Liked and subscribed!
Enjoy 🙏🏿☺️
I started watching frank freezys reactions which is how I found yours - your opposing opinions on lestat are going to be so fun to watch! he’s definitely problematic, the season definitely sets him up to be the villain, but he is a complicated and layered character
Your reaction is very attentive & captivating!
Appreciate that🙏🏿
Glad you enjoyed it. You have 14 more wild episodes ahead! (And more to come!)
Oh you're made for this kind of Gothic story. I hope no one will spoil you because I think you'll really like how each character evolve. Just keep in mind what you said about the self narrator
Dude, you are brilliant, you are amazing catching these things on first viewing.
Thanks for giving me a shot and listening to my thoughts🙏🏿
I would love for the both of you to do a video about the show together after you have finished both seasons. ❤️
You are one of the few reactors, I have seen that noticed what type of character Lestat is. A lot of people try putting him in a box(evil or good, mainly evil😅) Don’t get me wrong he does a lot of bad things. But he is not evil or bad. He does try to change in the books but he lets his demons win😩He easily gets infatuated by people or things but then he becomes obsessed. He also falls in love easily. 😂 I think it’s because these characters look humans that makes it hard for viewers(some none book readers. Not to apply human logic to them.
🎉 you get it! There are no villains or heroes in this show. They are all morally grey and you will get so much more out of this show by understanding that. Lestat is the GOAT 😂
The GOAT!!!!!🔥🔥
Always happy to see a new fan! I loved your analysis and insight on the characters, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. This show is tied with Hannibal for my top of all time and I always love seeing new fan content!
Frank sent me ❤ I'm impressed you intuited the script not once but three times! If you love the writing, check out the books. They've used a lot of the original lines. Anne Rice's writing has always struck me as beautiful.
I literally have them in my cart right now lol..can't wait to go back and read them
Great balance of in the moment reaction and thoughts and analysis! Definitely subscribing and looking forward to your reviews of the other episodes as well (and maybe season 2?)
Right! Perfect blend
If that's what the people want I will most definitely continue because the shows GREAT! And thanks for subbing and giving a small creator a chance 🙏🏿
So glad I found freezys' reaction and that he sent me here. Can't wait to see both of your reactions to the rest of the show! You're very insightful and noticed so many details, I love it!
Thank you for taking franks recommendation 🙏🏿
Yes another viewer! Come join the vampire party!! 🥳
To Makima and other devils they're doing what comes naturally. Same with vampires, I see it.
Vampires are monsters. Anne Rice wrote characters that were hard to pin down. You will find that you will love/ hate all the characters in this story. Louis chose his path. As he says, go sit in your choice, sister. Go and sit it in.😊
Please please keep up the reactions, I LOVE seeing povs from those that understand character build and give GRACE to those deemed "evil" omg omg I loved this‼️tv hasn't given us greatest in SO long so reactions and discussions are FEEDING me😂🤗💯 I've tried to look at so many shows after S2 finale and CANNOT 😢😂 I end up just rewatching this show lol so many new things to catch every tiiime❤ I'm so in AWE of this series it feeds everything theatrical in me that I CRAVE💯✨️🫶
I got you 🙏🏿😁
@@foxtaco tyyy‼️✨️✨️
I’ve seen so many reactions to this incredible show and yours is one of my favorite! I love your views and you pick up on everything I laughed at and noticed too. The writing is impeccable. Subscribed!
🙏🏿 thank you for supporting..we mesh well then 😊
FrankFreezy sent me here and I am so glad to be a new subscriber. A few of your insights were so on point I was wondering if you had watched it before, but I know you haven't. When you said you're a mental health support professional cleared everything up. 😊 I hope you keep watching the series because it is spectacular and Season 2 is absolutely fantastic. Everyone involved in the show has such respect for the spirit of Anne Rice's words. Every time you feel blown away by the prose, that is the power of Anne Rice's writing. ❤
Really enjoyed your reaction to this wonderful show! It's always great to see all the quality and hard work of the cast and crew being appreciated! Enjoyed the discussion at the end, and seeing the moments that took you by surprise! Hope you enjoy the rest of it!
Thank you for listening 🙏🏿
Yeeeeess I’m so excited to watch along, I loved this series!
Edit: for the mess he is, Lestat is my favorite character too :)
Lestat see human as food and nothing else 😅 he got thousands of mental health issues but his love for Louis is true 😄most of the actors in this series are theater actors and actress. The acting is amazing. I hope more and more people watching this show now because it's on Netflix. Put your gays and racial bias aside and watch this amazing series.
I subscribed just based on this first reaction! I can't wait to hear your thoughts about what lies ahead. You are letting the tale seduce you, as directed!
I've was seduced as soon as the card game started
Let's go!! Subscribed!!
This is such an amazing show -- the writing, the acting, the set design, costumes and direction. Everything is A+!
Loved your LotR reactions and I never thought I'd see you react to my favorite show! Cannot wait to hear more from your perspective! I was delighted to see how early on you caught the possibility of Louis being an unreliable narrator. He's an incredibly complex character.
edit: also it's nice whenever a fellow southerner watches this show because it really treats the culture with dignity it isn’t often afforded in fiction and not many people recognize that.
🙏🏿 thank you for being here 😊 glad you're enjoying the reactions..and yea some people tell me they still check out my LOTR reactions
Amazing reaction!! Loved what you said about not putting human morality onto a vampire
Oh yes, unreliable narration is definitely in this show, youre in for a ride 🥰 happy watching!
Holy cow! This had to be my fav reaction to this show so far. You have such amazing insights ❤
I really appreciate that, thanks for listening 🙏🏿
This is the most wild round about way for me to get chainsaw man spoilers 😂😂😂
I'm so sorry....I wish I could go back and add a spoiler warning🥹🥹..you should definitely dislike the video 😭😭😭😭I would completely understand
Im really glad more people are reacting to this show! Really hope the rest of the season and season 2 make it to CZcams 😊
Oh this has been fun and I'm looking forward to seeing your comments as you go through the series as some have been really interesting as first impressions
Great reactions! Found you from your Buddy’s channel! You Guys are the Best!❤❤
thanks for trusting his word, and glad you enjoyed the reaction
You saying “how trustworthy is he as a narrator” at 8:29 😅
I appreciate so much that you don’t put human morals and expectations on lestat. Too many people who watch this show hold him to our standards when he’s literally not human, so he’s not gonna think or view things in exactly the same way we do. Yes he does terrible things but he truly does love Louis, dudes just terrible at going about it lol.
Alot of people keep saying that..obviously I can't watch other people's reactions for spoilers or being influenced in my own reactions but I'm surprised to hear people are looking at Lestat that way..but I guess it's probably just a knee jerk reaction to overly demonize him
@@foxtaco Not just that. Theyre used to other vampire series like Vampire Diaries and whatnot .... They dont know Anne's Vampires predate those ones. This universe of Vampires are nothing like those and they dont seem to understand that.
I came from frankfreezys episode 3 reaction loll great reaction!! this show is just pure excellence
S/O FRANK!!!😁
I absolutely love your reaction!
LOL love your reaction, will check the Avatar ones later!! I liked that you compared Lestat with Makima, but as a "villain" I think he is more... like an Itachi? Like, there're some reasons behind the secrets he keeps, but they don't come to light and will only probably be clarified in season 3. That still doesn't wipe the destruction he causes, though.
memory is a monster :)
🤔💭..say less lol
I'm so glad you're reacting to this show! You always have such interesting insights. Can't wait to see what you make of the rest of it!
Thanks 😁..I'll keep watching