Astrodevil

There were two very explicit references to being able to track relations to vampires in episode 6. With no context, it is fun flavor to the scene that adds more depth. But with knowledge of what is coming, I think this was a clever way of easing us into this idea that the vampires can have living, mortal relatives.

Merrick, in summoning Claudia's spirit, has accidentally let her loose. By breaking the circle and walking around the room, Claudia has shown that she is far more potent than normal ghosts. I think also in invoking these different entities/spirits (papa legba, the virgin mary, etc.), we are being shown that witches can invoke unseen forces.

We were also shown Lestat as a child watching witches being burned and he even states that he was pretty sure they were real witches (iirc).

Also Amel being explicitly mentioned. If you have read QotD, you can probably see where this is going. I'm really proud of the series for setting up the ideas for the twins and the great family, so it is not out of nowhere when these concepts become more central to the plot. I'm REALLY excited to see what they do with Jesse since the 2002 film really did her dirty. I'm curious if we will catch a glimpse of her getting her at the concert :o)