does your husband know?

Another interesting thing offered up this season is the contrast between Lestat and Armand in their interactions with the twenty first century. Lestat is obviously interested in what this century has to offer in the realm of performance and performance as an avenue of catharsis for him. Armand (like he is in the books) is more interested in invention. In the books, it’s blenders and telephones that allure him; this season it’s the twelve step program. I think his interest in the program is an interestingly translated character trait (not to give the writers too much credit, I’m almost positive this was unintentional) because the twenty first century’s greatest invention offered up to everyone with regrets is the invention or (more apt for Armand’s case) reinvention of the self, often pursued through self-betterment regimes or programs. I could see Armand being very interested in the twenty first century’s offerings of wellness culture, therapy speak, etc. in a misguided attempt to self-actualize (something he’s never really tried in his 500 years). Oh Armand, you are so endlessly interesting even when they try to nerf you into being boring.