However, you do hope that the series captures the essence of both the story and the characters and that, as much as the adaptation changes, that essence will always be there.
But “A Vile Hunger For Your Hammering Heart” takes a dark turn that makes no sense. The first elephant in the room is Claudia. In other words, a vampire show requires the audience to broaden our moral compass to allow us to sympathize with protagonists who kill and feed on the blood of their victims.
No one taught her how else to feel loved.
Honestly, Lestat has always had this cruel streak that he decides to use as a defense mechanism.
But things get much worse. Lestat has few limits but a red line for him is Louis. He will never hurt you, physically or emotionally.