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I watched the first episode of the new series Interview with a Vampire. I decided to not regard it as a remake of the movie, because as I found the movie just perfect, any remake can only result in disappointment. So instead, I will rather regard it as a series on its own. And I was right to do so because the most obvious change is the character of Louis. While in the books and the movie Louis was a sensitive man from the 18th century, owner of a plantation, the series is set in 1910 and Louis is a man of colour, a business man who owns a brothel. Contrary to the Louis from the movie I did not find this Louis very likable in a way that I would care what happens to him. I'll see if that first impression changes as the series continues.

Overall, there were quite a lot of things I did like about the series. First of all, it was a delight to have the classic vampires back, i.e. no walking in daylight and no sparkling or some such nonsense. Also the fangs are just like they should be.

Lestat is wonderful! The UFfer in me rejoiced in the open display of the attraction between the men. Lots of inspiration for future FK stories here. :) The old familiar arguments also often heard between Nick and Lacroix put a smile on my face. The seduction of Louis was quite nicely done and easy on the eye.

As a non-native speaker, my personal problem was that I had extreme difficulties understanding both main characters. Lestat uses a very thick French accent and Louis has a southern accent, both of which I find hard to understand. Clearly not the clear speech of Canadian stage actors I'm more familiar with. It got better later into the episode when I had some time to get used to it. I might understand more when I watch it a second time. So I wouldn't be surprised if I misinterpreted things for simply not understanding what was being said.

In any way, I'm curious how it goes on.