Okay, I really like what the show is doing.

ONe of the things I didn't like about the book Vampire Lestat, was that it was all from his perspective and it seems like even the author forgot he was kind of an unreliable narrator.

The show brings Daniel back into things and thus we get a little outside of his head and thus we get to see him being the complete and utter shit that he is.

(and also this version of Daniel is perfect to meet Lestat where he is and match his energy)