Ashley & Joel talk mostly about what YOU had to say in this episode as they share feedback on Season 1 of Talamasca: The Secret Order from AMC & Anne Rice's Immortal Universe.

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Chapters

00:00 Anticipation of Future Events

00:42 Comments on Talamasca and Audience Reactions

02:26 Purist Opinions and Fan Expectations

04:56 The Articulate Coven Introduction

06:49 Discussion on Season Finale

08:44 Surprises in the Finale Episode

09:45 Audio Issues and Production Quality

10:35 Viewer Theories and Speculations

13:20 Twin Dynamics and DNA Concerns

15:41 Houseman and David Talbot Speculations

18:33 Jasper's Strength and Backstory

21:28 Doris as a Talamasca Encyclopedia

22:49 Season Two Renewal Speculations

24:39 The Great Conversion and Akasha's Plan

28:26 Houseman and Talbot Connections

29:58 Cold Open and Timeline Clarifications

30:26 Analyzing Character Ages and Story Pacing

31:59 Expectations for Season Two

34:15 Comparing Shows: Slow Horses and Interview with the Vampire

34:59 Connections Between Shows and Characters

36:29 Critique of Character Accents and Casting Choices

38:51 The Talamasca's Role and Story Development

40:58 Audience Reactions and Commentary on Videos

45:43 Exploring the Concept of Blood Piss

54:01 Upcoming Content and Future Discussions