Talamasca: The Secret Order delivers a compelling, character-driven mystery that thrives when it centers on Guy Anatole, a grounded and relatable lead whose charm and determination pull viewers into the supernatural world. The show excels in subtlety, hidden details, and clever ties to Interview with the Vampire, offering rich rewards for both new viewers and longtime fans of Anne Rice’s universe.

Daryl Dixon’s third and penultimate series grows in strength and gives life to a franchise that could easily be dying with so many spin offs. The new country keeps things fresh and revitalizes the plot but not the titular character who regresses back into the reluctant jaded hero that quickly irritates and hinders any plot and makes it clear that there’s not much road left of his journey and it's struggling with him as the lead. Carol is the strength but it is the new cast Eduardo Noriega, Candela Saitta, Hugo Arbués and Alexandra Masangkay who give the series every strength. OUt of the familiar faces it continues to be Carol’s growth and determination that centres the series, bringing things that we recognise from her presence but growing with the story instead of resisting it like Daryl. More drama than zombie, Daryl Dixon is revitalized with the third season. 

Mayfair Witches fails to delve into anything interesting and quickly moves past anything compelling. There’s no focus or cohesive plot with characters that offer nothing to the story despite being leads. Ted Levine and Alyssa Jirrels are the best part of the series but a lack of energy from the rest of it makes for a dull second season. The season is at its best when it starts to go into the horror aspect, but it never commits to anything and results in a skippable mess.

Orphan Black: Echoes has potential, but it lacks the strength of its predecessor. Sometimes it seems like the twists take a little longer to reach their destination but its strengths lie in the latter half of the season. Orphan Black: Echoes has a more compelling plot when it concentrates on the ethical ramifications of the revolutionary science and does enough to stand on its own.

Interview with the Vampire is a visual masterpiece that carries multiple perspectives that leans hard into a theatrical nature, and carries masterful performances all around. Revelations are built up with expert precision, but with possible twists hinted throughout to grip and entice book readers while promising to give much more. The new cast brings a new life that perfectly complements the existing stories and roles, particularly those of Delainey Hayles and Ben Daniels.