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
