Is My Very Nature That of a Devil
Lestat and Louis discuss the nature of vampirism and what their purpose is. Lestat is happy to live in the moment and enjoy himself. Louis though, is convinced that they’re there for a reason and should use their powers to shape the world the way they want to. After all, why kill brilliant minds? Why not go after murderers?
After a rather interesting encounter in an alleyway, where Lestat seizes “dinner” in the form of a petty thief and robber, Louis decides not to drink from him and picks up a cat instead.
Lestat interrupts Jelly Rolls, the pianist and his band, to start playing “Wolverine Blues” from memory. It turns out Lestat actually overheard that the band was going to leave in a few days to head off for another gig. That melody happens to be the same as the one he had been trying to improve earlier. However, it is later revealed that Louis has been unreliable all this time, and cutting back to the present with Daniel, that’s confirmed. ..
Daniel likens his relationship with Lestat as some sort of abuser/abused deal, and plays various recordings to show that his story has changed several times. So off the back of this, Louis admits he’s not sure if Lestat actually crafted that melody himself or not.
Louis wants to be with Lestat, but the latter admits that he wants “a bit of variety” in his life. Louis finally comes around to the idea of this “open relationship”, and right on the eve of a new ordinance passing in New Orleans to crack down on black girls working in Louis’ clubs, Louis sees this as absurd, especially given the very people who passed the law are some of his best clients. ..
Louis and Jonah have an agreement. They will have sex only if it’s in secret. Louis is worried about the vampiric desires that may come with it, but he knows that Jonah is a good man.
The incident between Lestat and Grace has driven a wedge between them, and it’s something made all the worse by Louis’ curse of never aging. He’s forbidden from seeing Grace and the kids, and kicking the door off its hinges to try and see her doesn’t help. And to make matters worse? Lestat and Louis receive a notice that the Azalea is being closed until further notice. In fact, the electricity has already been turned off.
Louis and Lestat come to blows because Lestat was watching Louis and Jonah together. He was jealous and tried to spin it that he had no feelings for the woman he slept with, while Louis had clear feelings for Jonah. Louis holds a lot of resentment and love for Lestat in equal measure.
With the city on edge, Alderman Fenwick is worried about the safety of his constituents. He’s been warned by his friend and business partner, Louis, that he’s in danger if he doesn’t take action. Fenwick decides to take matters into his own hands and go to the manor where Louis lives with the intention of confronting him. However, when he arrives, he finds that Louis has already killed Alderman Fenwick and left his body outside. In a fit of rage, Fenwick kills both men before turning himself in to the police.
In a dramatic and exciting finale, Molotov’s are thrown at Storyville and the building burns. While Storyville and the club burn to the ground, Louis uses his power for good and saves Claudia from the wreckage. Before he can pull her from the building though, the episode comes to a close.
The Episode Review
Interview with the Vampire is a clever way of mixing race and vampires in an allegory for “them VS us.” This is set up nicely across the season, and it’s something made all the more complicated and intriguing by the ties Louis has to Lestat.
This analogy is powerful and can be seen through the way Louis struggles to speak ill of Lestat, given his love for him, and despite all the horrible things he’s done. It shows how much Lestat means to Daniel and how much he cares for him.
With Claudia about to become a vampire herself, there’s plenty of story to tell in next week’s episode. Look for it next week!
