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A century-old vampire from New Orleans reunites with an ailing journalist to recount his life of bloodlust and his tumultuous relationship with the rakish Frenchman who turned him.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 1 - "In throes of increasing wonder ... "
    8.1/10(3488 votes)

    #1 - "In throes of increasing wonder ... "

    S1:E1

    Louis de Pointe du Lac lives in 1910 New Orleans as executor-in-charge of his family's fortune. When he meets the vampire Lestat, Louis' life begins to unravel in otherworldly ways. 110 years later, Louis tells his story to journalist Daniel Molloy.

    Director:Alan Taylor

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  2. Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 2 - " ... after the phantoms of your former self"
    7.9/10(2772 votes)

    #2 - " ... after the phantoms of your former self"

    S1:E2

    Beginning his life as a vampire, Louis learns the rules of vampirism from his maker and companion Lestat. Louis discovers increasing differences between himself and Lestat. In Dubai, Louis reveals more of his modern day vampire lifestyle to Molloy.

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  3. Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 3 - "Is my very nature that of the devil"
    7.9/10(2406 votes)

    #3 - "Is my very nature that of the devil"

    S1:E3

    Louis continues his life as a businessman of Storyville. When an old friend comes to town, Louis's relationship with Lestat is tested. Louis' business intertwines with growing tensions in New Orleans, leading to a new chapter in Louis' vampire life.

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  4. Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 4 - " ... the ruthless pursuit of blood with all a child's demanding"
    8.1/10(2268 votes)

    #4 - " ... the ruthless pursuit of blood with all a child's demanding"

    S1:E4

    Claudia's transformation into a vampire teen completely changes Louis and Lestat's lives. As Claudia asks more questions, Louis and Lestat are forced to confront questions about making a teen vampire. Claudia learns dark realities of her new life.

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  5. Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 5 - "A vile hunger for your hammering heart"
    8.4/10(2270 votes)

    #5 - "A vile hunger for your hammering heart"

    S1:E5

    Claudia leaves home for a college sojourn and to learn more about vampires. Meanwhile, Louis and Lestat live through the Depression and received surprising news from Louis' sister. When Claudia returns, tensions in the family come to a boiling point.

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  6. Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 6 - "Like angels put in Hell by God"
    8.3/10(2057 votes)

    #6 - "Like angels put in Hell by God"

    S1:E6

    Lestat attempts to make amends with Louis. The vampire family decides to live together once more. A surprising action from Lestat leads the family to decide to leave New Orleans, once and for all. In Dubai, Molloy has a shocking realization.

    Director:Levan Akin

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  8. Interview with the Vampire Season 1 Episode 7 - "The thing lay still"
    8.7/10(2289 votes)

    #7 - "The thing lay still"

    S1:E7

    The vampire family plans to leave town after a big Mardi Gras ball. Claudia and Louis operate outside of Lestat's knowledge. In Dubai, Louis reveals a new element to the interview that changes everything.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

""In throes of increasing wonder ... "" is the best rated episode of "Interview with the Vampire" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 3488 votes. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by Rolin Jones, it aired on 10/2/2022. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "" ... after the phantoms of your former self"".