Interview with the Vampire - Part II

[pj1228]

So I watched the second season of Interview with the Vampire. They had split the book in half. First season ended with Louis and Claudia embarking towards Europe after leaving Lestat for dead (they thought). While the first season was interesting and well done, it was rather gory, which made it hard to watch. And I know several people gave up because of that. Apparently the makers took the criticism to heart. Season 2 doesn't have these gory scenes. Once you get through the first episode, things get very interesting from episode 2 on.
There were some really good plot twists, but also some lengths. Although, if you know the book, there are some surprises.

My personal highlight was Ben Daniels as Santiago. He was sooooo bloody brilliant, that he alone is worth watching the show.

I've decided to reread the book since it's been many years since I did that.

Comments

[senmut]

I am intrigued by the variation from the books, I admit.

[pj1228]

I agree. It works quite well.

[thefruitbat]

Good to know the cut back on the gore, that was really unnecessary in S1.
I'm not a fan of the adaptation so far, but I hope that S2 will be better. Will watch it if they ever put it on something other than magenta or wow -_-.

[pj1228]

I still prefer the movie, but this adaptation is interesting with the changes as well.

[switchbladeeyes]

I haven't seen season 2 yet, but both Mr. SwitchbladeEyes and I really liked season 1. It was so interesting how they changed things so I look forward to what they do next!

[pj1228]

Although you knew how it would end, there were some really surprising elements.

[calliope24]

I really enjoyed this adaptation. I think the changes made to the story itself were positive ones and the performances were exceptional.

I have some concerns going forward. I don't want to say too much as many haven't seen the second season yet, but I think many of Anne Rice's series go off the rails a bit as they progress--they get too fantastical (if that's a word) as the books move forward, but I will definitely hope for the best.