Some of my favorite scenes in the book were omitted from the 94 movie that included Claudia and Louis' escape to Europe. We finally get to see that depicted in the opening episode of season 2. Episode one of the second season starts off with Claudia and Louis venturing a war ravaged Europe in search of more of their own kind. When they do reach their goal, it's not quite as fulfilling as they may have thought it would be.
This episode was beautifully shot and the costumes were stunning. I could not take my eyes off of Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac. He is strikingly beautiful, and has a mix of charm, humor, and sadness that made him magnetic. His acting range is amazing. All of the main cast was incredible. The actress who replaced Bailey Bass as Claudia was terrific. I regret ever being disappointed that the role was recasted. Armand is also very compelling. He's a striking angelic-like presence on the surface, but one look in those stoic eyes conveys that something is afoot underneath. The show's decision to age Daniel up continues to pay off and "old Daniel" is something I never want to go without again. I am also glad they found a way to keep Sam Reid's character involved for season 2. Bloody, flamboyant, and gorgeous, Lestat is always a welcomed, if not necessary, presence. An amazing kickoff to the season!