Interview With the Vampire
The first episode is a masterclass in introducing a new series, and every episode thereafter ups the stakes more and more until the bloody, horrific finale. With dialogue that is both baroque and sparse, every actor fully inhabits their character, developing a layered story through their nuanced, delicate interactions that are cleverly informed by seven books of increasingly absurd lore and worldbuilding. The interview frame allows for a deeply considered discussion of memory, trauma, and love, and even if you’ve never cared for vampires or Anne Rice, this sexy interpretation of her debut novel is an incredible prestige drama that nails every doubter’s coffin shut.
