Season 1 – The Vampire Lestat

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The Vampire Lestat sets his story straight in a way only the Vampire Lestat can, by starting a band and going on tour.

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Critics Consensus

As made evident in Interview with the Vampire, Sam Reid perfectly embodies this luridly divine undead Frenchman, but The Vampire Lestat makes him a snarling, campy, and utterly magnetic star who unapologetically commands your attention.

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A rich continuation of the Anne Rice universe, The Vampire Lestat emerges as a spellbinding entry pulsating with exquisite chaos and gothic despair.

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Beyond all this is his afterlife’s driving existential question. “Why do I actively, manically pursue failure?” he asks. The show leaves this open, which is fine by me. I’d happily tag along for more delirious seasons as he searches for answers.

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Ben Travers

IndieWire

Jun 10

B+

It’s rare to find television bold enough to commit as fully as “The Vampire Lestat” does, and rarer still to see a performer as magnetic and multifaceted as Reid to carry it through.

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Alison Herman

Variety

Jun 9

If the project of “Interview With the Vampire” was to make these interactions legible for those of us with finite lifespans, “The Vampire Lestat” adds a new weapon to that arsenal, one that lands with all the force of a stake through the heart.

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Joel Keller

Decider

Jun 11

The Vampire Lestat is a bit of a left turn in the Interview With The Vampire story, but it’s campy fun with good music and a Lestat that is funnier the more seriously he takes himself.

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Aglaia Berlutti

El nacional

Jun 11

A+

If there's one thing that stands out about the series, it's its brilliant ability to blend much of the book's dark and twisted power with a bold, contemporary energy within the same setting to create its own mythology. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Grace Randolph

Beyond the Trailer

Jun 7

Just when you thought this show couldn't get any better, it does. A fascinating look at the other side of the coin that is Louis and Lestat's complex and beautiful relationship. Very well written and acted.

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@BebeR112 10h

The Vampire Lestat is absolutely hilarious. Wasn't a big fan of Interview with a Vampire but this season is the best. It's basically Fear & Loathing meets Zoolander meets True Blood.

Kat P

@KayParr153 11h

You don't see acting and writing, or music, this great on TV (or in film, really) very often.

Jenn M

@jennmartin92 1d

I would usually wait until the end of a season to write a review but Sam Reid is too brilliant in this for me to wait. I can always add more later. But he's just ASTONISHING as Lestat, one of those actors you can't understand why they aren't everywhere (plus gorgeous). Jacob Anderson is incredible too, and the writing and music are fantastic already. I would love more flashbacks, but we'll see what the rest of the season brings. Next episode looks very dark and compelling. Yay/scared.

Aron F

@Aaron257 1d

Incredible!! The acting, the music, the plot, my mind’s blown away. I absolutely love this, can’t wait for more.

like_maria_ L.

@like_maria_ 2d

I’m 2 episodes in. Looove this season so far! It has aesthetics of my favorite queer movies from the rocky horror to Hedwig and the angry inch and everything in between. I also keep unexpectedly thinking about “in Bruges,” which similarly combines humor, sarcasm, and gut wrenching sincerity that makes you cry. Hope the rest of the show will be at the same level.

Tanya P

@RT70144760 3d

Sam Reid is mesmerising!

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Lestat de Lioncourt

Jacob Anderson

Louis de Pointe du Lac

Eric Bogosian

Daniel Molloy

Delainey Hayles

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Asaad Zaman

Armand

Jennifer Ehle

Gabriella

Episode 1

Aired Jun 7, 2026

Detroit

Lestat reflects on the events leading to his tour, including the formation of his band and the publication of a certain book, while experiencing a disquieting, drug-fueled spiritual trip and going head-to-head with a resentful coven.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 14, 2026

Toledo

Lestat revisits his origins in Auvergne, explores Toledo with a recent reconnection, and deals with the fallout from Detroit, facing both band tensions and a disgruntled hotel owner.

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Episode 3

Airs Jun 21

Toronto

Molloy finally lands an unsurprisingly difficult Lestat in the hot seat, probing him about his time as a Parisian actor, relationship with a childhood friend and transformation; Louis tends to some long-unfinished business in Detroit.

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Episode 4

Airs Jun 28

The Devil's Road

Armand goes on an apology tour; Lestat is triggered and lashes out as only he can, publicly embarrassing a personally invited concert attendee with a shoutout; Louis seeks comfort in a familiar face.

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Episode 5

Airs Jul 5

New York

The Vampire Lestat sets his story straight in a way only the Vampire Lestat can, by starting a band and going on tour.

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Episode 6

Airs Jul 12

Montreal

The Vampire Lestat sets his story straight in a way only the Vampire Lestat can, by starting a band and going on tour.

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Episode 7

Airs Jul 19

The Failures

The Vampire Lestat sets his story straight in a way only the Vampire Lestat can, by starting a band and going on tour.

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Episode 191

Aired Jun 7, 2026

After Dark: Detroit

Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Rolin Jones, Mark Johnson and Craig Zisk join host Lizzie Bassett to discuss the season premiere of "The Vampire Lestat."

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Episode 192

Aired Jun 14, 2026

After Dark: Toledo

Guests discuss Episode 2.

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Episode 193

Airs Jun 21

After Dark: Toronto

Cast and crew discuss Episode 3.

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Episode 194

Airs Jun 28

After Dark: The Devil's Road

Cast and crew discuss Episode 4.

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Episode 195

Airs Jul 5

After Dark: New York

Cast and crew discuss Episode 5.

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Episode 197

Airs Jul 19

After Dark: The Failures

Cast and crew discuss the season finale.

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