IWV S1 EP 2 REACTION
Added 2024-08-21 01:12:33 +0000 UTC
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S2 spoilers π¨ You spoke about how this show is trying to confuse you by presenting two or more conflicting concepts that can be true at the same time. For example, rewatching the opera scene after finishing S2, one can begin to understand why Lestat was so offended by the notes: he was an actor himself and worked in a theatre. Not anymore though. So seeing someone living your dream and doing a bad job would be a torture to him. At the same time, you completely get Louis point about killing of an innocent man. In S3 weβll see even more of Lestatβs journey. So it would be interesting to watch season 1 again. The rewatchability factor of this show is insane.
Mary
2024-12-08 09:46:13 +0000 UTCi don't think he meant that as a way to dismiss louis, especially because louis didn't fully explain to him what it is that happened. he's a white french man from 1700s he doesn't know shit about microagressions π so of course he's not gonna understand it when louis says "he told me i did a good job".
isa βΉ3
2024-11-12 21:34:56 +0000 UTC"If disrespect was done to you I would have killed him myself" wtf. Lestat, disrespect WAS done to him. He experienced it and told you himself.
sparkle
2024-09-01 03:06:41 +0000 UTCI used to (for music) but I keep this account for all my forays into the reacting and commentary worlds haha
sierra's reaction corner
2024-08-25 17:21:10 +0000 UTCThanks for being here Kim ππΏβ₯οΈ..and yup lol as soon as it came out i was thinking uh oh lol
Raymond Walker
2024-08-25 14:38:27 +0000 UTCThanks for another great reaction! I always enjoy your insight and comments. Even though I've seen this series before, when they break out the plastic wrap in this episode and start prepping the dining table for Louis...I still cringe!!
Kim
2024-08-25 13:25:05 +0000 UTCHi! I was sent your way via your homeboy. I adored your reaction and am catching up now. I would personally encourage you not to watch extras until youβre done. Sometimes theyβre inadvertently spoilery because the book is 50 years old and the movie is nearly 30. so itβs assumed to be known content. Good luck!
Janeka Rector
2024-08-25 03:19:41 +0000 UTCI agree with your assessment of Lestat's motives. I imagine he feels almost frantic trying to keep Louis alive through Louis' adjustment period. I mean, we saw Lestat watching Louis in life, seeing how tough Louis was, watching Louis adeptly navigate morally grey situations, watching Louis flourish in a world unkind to people like himself, etc. Lestat saw a person who he thought would love to be a vampire! And Lestat, being much older, knows how fraught those early years as a fledgling can be. So he is doing anything (going way over the top sometimes) to try and bring out the survivor in Louis.
ArcAngel
2024-08-23 18:50:11 +0000 UTCBARS.
Raymond Walker
2024-08-23 18:44:59 +0000 UTCThank you for thoughts, and yes I think me and frank might be able to work that out, based off your name and what you said...I'm assuming you commentate as well?
Raymond Walker
2024-08-23 18:43:39 +0000 UTCRe: Louis and his mortal family. As Lestat was saying, all vampires stay away from their human families for so many reasons. People who know you so well can tell something is different. It scares the humans and eventually often ends up endangering both the humans and the vampires. Endangering the humans is obvious (louis akmost ate the baby). But also, imagine if a distressed family member seeks solace by talking to other people about their beloved, estranged brother who never ages and only visits at night...eventually comes the angry mob with torches and pitchforks. As strong as vampires are, they are totally vulnerable during daylight hours. On the flipside, for a vampire, watching your mortal family age and die is really hard -- for a vampire to survive their own mortal lifetime is a milestone of survival. An older vampire would know how difficult those losses can be for a young vampire -- especially a vampire who is having issues like Louis is having. But, probably much like raising human children, sometimes trying to protect them from tragedy becomes overbearing...ultimately they have to go through certain stages themselves. No matter how painful. But parents/elders still desperately try to protect the young from these awful, hurtful experiences. Even though that same overprotective behavior often is read as domineering and causes fractures in the parent/child relationship.
ArcAngel
2024-08-23 18:33:29 +0000 UTCIn this mythology we've learned that there are only about 100 vampires...there should be a lot more, one would think. Which means, a lot of fledgling vampires probably don't survive for one reason or another. One reason for that would be their inability to accept their nature as a vampire. An older vampire like Lestat would know this. Some of his seemingly ham handed manipulation stems from genuine terror that Louis will falter and not survive. An older vampire would have seen this before. Lestat carefully chose Louis after seeing his toughness, his ability to adapt, that Louis was basically thriving in a place where people like himself wouldn't normally thrive...those are qualities which would make a strong vampire. I think Lestat believed Louis would probably enjoy his vampire powers...probably imagined them together wreaking some joyful vengeance on the members of the population who spent years disrespecting Louis. But Louis is having a much more difficult time accepting his vampire nature and now his future is questionable (or rather, Lestat is fearing that Louis future is questionable). Some of Lestat's over the top killing right now is probably a bit performative...trying to sell Louis on the whole vampire thing in one way or another. Don't get me wrong, it looks toxic AF sometimes, but I do believe it stems from Lestat's genuine existential dread on Louis behalf. Plus, much more obviously, Lestat does definitely love Louis and is desperate for Louis to survive for that reason as well (which is a selfish motive, but the best selfish motive).
ArcAngel
2024-08-23 18:17:48 +0000 UTCIn regards to the manipulation, I think it's very possible that one can manipulate without it being intentional or even knowing that's what their doing. I fully believe Lestat thinks he's helping, but by trying to distract your loved one away from the things that are deeply distressing them with gifts and grand declarations, it can definitely feel like manipulation to the person on the receiving end or an outsider looking in. So I'm not surprised that's how so many people see it.
sierra's reaction corner
2024-08-23 16:43:16 +0000 UTCDaniel is one of my favorites, I'm glad you appreciated that little bit from him at the end. His character is pretty simple on the surface, he's an audience insert and the interviewer keeping the story going, but he's also clearly a character on his own and that's awesome. Lestat and Louis relationship is so messy in so many ways. It's incredibly toxic and you can see the manipulation and icky elements when it comes to how their races play a factor, but at the same time you can feel the chemistry and it makes you want to root for them, I love it. A Season 1 review with Frank would be awesome! It's always fun to discuss a show when you can bounce thoughts off another person in real time. But either way, I'm excited to see your reaction to episode 3 and the rest of this show!
sierra's reaction corner
2024-08-23 16:36:26 +0000 UTCHonestly!..I think I quickly saw a thumbnail for that and it rrrrrrreally peaked my interest lolπ€£π€£ I may do that..I'm glad you're enjoying your time here KyleighππΏ
Raymond Walker
2024-08-23 03:13:22 +0000 UTCI donβt know if this is something youβd be willing to do,but on YouTube there are Behind the Scenes videos for season one and two that I think would be cool to see you watch to get to know the actors and what goes into making the show. If you donβt watch I completely understand,but I also wanted to say Iβm really enjoying the reactions!
Kyleigh
2024-08-23 03:06:42 +0000 UTCDefinitely. It's got such amazing depth to the characters, and the writers and actors do an amazing job. Don't worry - I won't spoil anything for you π I just always thought it was clear that Louis is very resistant to accepting himself and to expressing himself, while Lestat is the complete opposite. Anyway, enjoy the crazy ride that this show is - you're in for a treat!
Kim D
2024-08-22 13:22:09 +0000 UTCThat's fair, in my defense and others..with hindsight it is probably a bit more obvious of his true intentions..but commenting as we go through it as reactions..is a double edged sword..we can't really see the full picture but we need to share our opinions and some times they may seem to have a sense of finality to them, as far as an opinion on a certain character or their overall motives, but trust me, the show is so well written with nuisanced characters, opinions can change with just one line of dialouge. Personally I believe that is what has made this show stand out, and what makes people want to see reactions to it because your opinions can change in an Instant! And yes..thank you for that Daniel bit..I believe you're right...it does seem like it may be a line to draw parallels between the character ππΏ I didn't notice that thanks ππΏβ₯οΈ
Raymond Walker
2024-08-22 13:04:29 +0000 UTCI think that bit at the end with Daniel is also him echoing Lestat's "embrace what you are" philosophy. Saying his wife tried to hide her "flaw" and "pretend" but he preferred when she just let it be. Louis is always resisting and trying to be something else - whether as a human or now as a vampire. Also, I think there's way too much focus on manipulation by a lot of people watching the show. Lestat isn't trying to manipulate Louis all the time, he's just pointing out facts - all vampires will lose their family and friends as time passes. And the story about loneliness is very true. It is his biggest fear.
Kim D
2024-08-22 12:14:07 +0000 UTC
