The Vampire Lestat series debuts in UK with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating

The Vampire Lestat, the third season of the Interview with the Vampire television franchise, shifts the narrative to Lestat de Lioncourt’s perspective. The season premiered in the United States earlier this year and is set to launch in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, 28 July, with the first episode airing on BBC Two at 9 p.m. and the full season becoming available on iPlayer shortly thereafter.

The series has earned a perfect 100 % score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 72 critic reviews, with praise for Sam Reid’s performance as Lestat and the show’s bold, camp‑filled tone. Plot elements include Lestat touring the world as a rock‑band frontman, the re‑appearance of his mother/lover Gabriella, and the growing threat from other vampires aware of their secret. While critics have highlighted the series’ chaotic pacing and complex timeline jumps, the overall reception remains highly positive.

The cast features Jacob Anderson returning as Louis de Pointe du Lac alongside Sam Reid as Lestat, continuing the storylines established in the first two seasons.