Reviews

I realize they are using ALL of the books of Lestat and Louis to make this series and NOT just the first book, hence, the slight difference in the name. First, let me say, I've read EVERY book Anne Rice wrote even her erotica series (published under Anne Rampling). I've read EVERY Vampire & every Witch and all others which didn't fall into those categories like Sleeping Beauty & Exit to Eden among others.

After having clarified that and being several episodes in, I'm still confused by many liberties the screenwriters have taken. Neither character or story resembles (I'm not talking about race or time and place) the character or behaviors much I came to know and love so very much over the years.

I believe we're 5 or 6 episodes in now with Claudia being present and left then returned and what transpired afterwards. Maybe I need to go reread for the who knows because I've lost count how many times I've read the Lestat books (but definitely reread the Louis Claudia one). I know Lestat was very jealous and upset, but I don't recall him being to the point of killing Louis. However, I'm 60 years old now. My memory may not be what it used to be about it no matter how many times I've read it... I'm not giving up on the series. I want to see where it goes, pray it gets better and hope it gets more than one season.

Admittedly, I loved the Witches most of all. Their story drew me in and held me until I'd read every book and was getting the new ones pre order! I was late getting started on them due to reading up on all the solo vampire books which I did enjoy, but not as much as the Lestat series or Witches series. Blackwood Farm where they joined together was awesome for me! Seems I'm a real sucker for series instead of the individual vampire books.

I really loved this one up to a point. The acting, music, lighting, all are very well done... Could not have been better.

What, in my opinion, could've been better, were the loose ends being tied up. What happened to Sugar and Sophie? To William? Why did they allow William to be so short sighted when it came to having a "male" heir when it was Sugar that literally saved his business and was running it 90% of the time? How could he have not have known Sugar was pregnant with his child when she was pregnant?

Even with class differences back then, there is the obvious and in this, some issues could have been overcome even then. The show missed the mark by a long way for me.

I realized at the end, the story was told in reverse but that still didn't make up for leaving so much untold. I'm this regard it was disappointing. I didn't read the book so I watched with fresh eyes. Maybe this was what left me disappointed in the end. Who's to say. I still gave it a 8/10 because it was great in most all other regards and is worth a watch for anyone who loves period pieces.

I absolutely loved this episode & the story lines. I'm a great fan of Sci-Fi and,sadly,there are no great,not even good,shows in this genre at present. I'd think with the millions of Sci-Fi fans,more shows would be on or in production. This was one with great story,good, solid actors and has/had much promise.

Other than Westworld (which I really don't consider "Sci-Fi"),there aren't any others out and Westworld's popularly should be an example of people wanting something less vanilla. I think had Amazon shot a full season instead of just a pilot,they would have realized just how many people are drawn to & love these type shows. Out of the box is risky,but I'd think it would have a better pay off than just another random vanilla series we're now overwhelmed with.

Hopefully, it's not buried.