Let the tale seduce you. Anne Rice’s original novel and the 1994 “Interview with the Vampire” movie may have introduced the world to The Vampire Chronicles, but the 2022 show is what gave that universe a new, better direction. “Interview with the Vampire” is the best TV show airing today, from its complicated narratives and characters to the amazing cast and breathtaking worldbuilding.
“Interview with the Vampire” tells the tale of Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson). In 1910 New Orleans, Louis is the owner of a successful brothel, struggling to work with the racist elite and deal with his family until he meets a mysterious man who promises power. Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), a French immigrant entranced by the city, quickly becomes infatuated with Louis and takes it upon himself to turn his newfound lover into what he is: a vampire. Their tumultuous relationship gets rockier as Louis’ family life crumbles, they meet their pseudo-daughter Claudia (Bailey Bass) and Lestat grows bored.
The audience sees the narrative of the show from Louis’ perspective as he recounts his life story to investigative reporter Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Scenes cut back and forth from his turb...