The Vampire Lestat: Season 1
The Vampire Lestat is a drama, fantasy, and science fiction television series that premiered in 2026. The narrative follows the vampire Lestat, who becomes resentful of his depiction in the bestseller Interview with the Vampire. To set the record straight, he forms a band and embarks on a tour. As the band grows in popularity, Lestat exerts increasing influence over both vampires and humans, forcing others to contend
Season overview
The Vampire Lestat is a drama, fantasy, and science fiction television series that premiered in 2026. The narrative follows the vampire Lestat, who becomes resentful of his depiction in the bestseller Interview with the Vampire. To set the record straight, he forms a band and embarks on a tour. As the band grows in popularity, Lestat exerts increasing influence over both vampires and humans, forcing others to contend with his power during the Great Conversion. Throughout this journey, Lestat is haunted by muses from his past, including figures such as Gabriella, Nicholas, Magnus, and Marius. The story features appearances from characters including Louis, Armand, Molloy, Sam, Raglan, and Fareed. In the episode titled Toronto, directed by Claudia Llosa, Molloy interviews a difficult Lestat regarding his past relationships, his transformation, and his time acting in Paris, while Louis addresses unfinished business in Detroit. The series, which is rated TV-MA, explores themes of space, time, and trauma. The cast includes Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, Assad Zaman, and Joseph Potter. The production is associated with AMC+ and is part of a multi-season project.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Detroit
Jun 7, 2026 · 50 min
Lestat reflects on the events leading to his tour as he goes head-to-head with a resentful coven.
Toledo
Jun 14, 2026 · 56 min
Lestat revisits his origins, explores Toledo, and handles the fallout from Detroit.
Toronto
Jun 21, 2026 · 54 min
Molloy finally lands an unsurprisingly difficult Lestat in the hot seat, probing him about his time as a Parisian actor, relationship with a childhood friend, and transformation, w
The Devil's Road
Jun 28, 2026 · 54 min
Lestat is triggered by his latest abandonment. Louis seeks comfort in a familiar face.
New York
Jul 5, 2026 · 55 min
The band records their album. Louis comes clean. Molloy gets a gift.
Montreal
Jul 12, 2026 · 55 min
Lestat & Louis meet someone who reveals some painful truths. Louis learns Lestat's biggest secret.