Warning: This article contains spoilers for Interview With the Vampire season 2 finale, ‘And That’s the End of It. There’s Nothing Else.’
It took him 77 years, but Louis (Jacob Anderson) finally got his groove back by the end of Interview With the Vampire season 2. And he didn’t get there on his own.
The intense, emotional finale spanned almost 100 years as Louis and Armand (Assad Zaman) finished telling their story to Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). The journalist used evidence given to him by the Talamasca to prove that Armand had been lying to Louis ever since the coven’s trial in Paris. Louis believed that Armand had saved him from death, but Daniel revealed that Armand actually directed the entire trial and it was Lestat (Sam Reid) who saved Louis instead. For 77 years, Armand built their entire relationship on a lie. Louis furiously attacked Armand for the betrayal, and ordered him to leave.
Now armed with the truth, Louis traveled to New Orleans to finally reunite with Lestat. The two tearfully opened up to each other about Claudia’s death and Louis’ suicide attempt, and Louis thanked Lestat for giving him the dark gift. As they continued to speak amidst a raging hurricane outside, viewers couldn’t help but notice how much had changed between them.
The finale then jumped ahead in time: Daniel published his ‘fictional memoir’ Interview With the Vampire, even though Louis didn’t want him to, and the book was publicly ridiculed by humans and privately angered all vampires. It’s revealed that Daniel was also turned into a vampire by Armand after Louis left them alone. The season ended with Louis defiantly challenging all vampires offended by his revelations to come and face him.
Suffice it to say, a lot went down in the season 2 finale. But Reid’s favorite part of the emotional episode was Louis and Lestat’s long-awaited reunion. I just thought it was beautiful,” he tells Entertainment Weekly. “There are loose ends, there’s much you want to find out about, but there’s also a very satisfying conclusion.
When Louis found Lestat again in New Orleans, it’s a far cry from the Lestat fans have seen throughout the series. He’s been living in a dilapidated house, pretending to play piano on a piece of wood while using Siri to play music aloud.
Louis Embraces His Dark Gift Again
Despite being in one of his worst places ever emotionally, Lestat is partially comforted by having Louis back in his life. Both are clearly not together as a couple yet—at least they’re on talking terms. Reid shares his experience saying,He’s definitely not in a good place… but at least he’s got Louis back.
Lestat Struggles with His Losses
The impact of Claudia’s death on both characters is profound.The reunion scene only lasts three minutes before they’re back talking about Claudia
, illustrating how potent her memory is for both vampires.
The Shifting Dynamics of Their Relationship
A pivotal point for fans is seeing the ‘real’ Lestat. This objective portrayal happens only once in season 2 during their reunion scene where viewers get an unfiltered look at their dynamic.This is nobody’s point of view
, says showrunner Rolin Jones.
The Reconciliation Amidst The Storm
The stormy backdrop of their reconciliation isn’t just symbolic but also functionally serves as a dramatic setting where forgiveness begins taking root. Louis acknowledgesThis is actually a very central relationship
, indicating that this might be just the beginning of their path towards potential future reunion.
Paving The Way For Season 3 And Beyond
The series will continue following Anne Rice’s books, adapting Name of Next Book Here. Expect more developments centered on Lestat who is determined to set his real story straight about his portrayal in Molloy’s book.We’re following the order of books
, confirms Reid.
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