AMC's Interview with the Vampire returns this month for its third season, The Vampire Lestat, putting Sam Reid's charismatic vampire front and center. But while the show is known for its sharp dialogue and phenomenal storytelling, it's the messy, captivating romances that keep fans coming back. From doomed love affairs to centuries-long grudges, here's every ship ranked from worst to best.
6. Armand and Lestat de Lioncourt
Their history was one of Season 2's most delicious reveals. Lestat and Armand met in Paris shortly after Lestat was turned, and it was predictably chaotic. Lestat eventually left, and Armand has nursed a grudge ever since. While no one actually ships them, their backstory is essential—Lestat learned vampire fundamentals from Armand, and Armand's bitterness complicated his later relationship with Louis. It's a fascinating footnote in the love triangle.
5. Daniel Molloy and Louis de Pointe du Lac
Nothing romantic ever happened between Louis and Daniel, but fans enjoy their electric dynamic. They met in 1973 at Polynesian Mary's, where Louis chose to give an interview instead of hooking up. Decades later, their chemistry remains undeniable—but it works best as a platonic, conflict-driven pairing. Daniel pushes Louis, Louis tries to manipulate Daniel, and their mutual impact is lasting. They're better off with other partners, but their dynamic is one of the show's most compelling.
4. Armand and Louis de Pointe du Lac
Louis and Armand were together for 77 years, making them one of the show's most important couples—even if fans cheered when Louis finally ended it. Their Paris romance was torrid, but Louis couldn't shake Lestat, and Armand felt insecure. The relationship was built on lies, especially after the trial that killed Claudia. When Louis learned Armand's role in her death—and that he took credit for saving Louis when Lestat actually did—everything imploded.
3. Claudia and Madeleine Éparvier
Claudia and Madeleine died before they could truly start their afterlives, but they were essentially a couple. Madeleine was the first person to truly see Claudia for who she was, and Claudia found a home in her. Madeleine proved her devotion by choosing to die with Claudia rather than join the Théâtre des Vampire. Though never explicitly romantic, they're the healthiest relationship in the series—a rare example of real love and devotion.
2. Armand and Daniel Molloy
If the show follows the books, Armand and Daniel are on track to become one of the greatest TV ships ever. Their relationship is still unfolding, but the potential is enormous. For now, it's a tantalizing tease for book fans and a promise of more drama to come.
1. Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt
The original toxic couple. Louis and Lestat's relationship is the heart of the show—passionate, abusive, and impossible to quit. Lestat turned Louis, they raised Claudia together, and their breakup was catastrophic. Yet even after decades apart, Louis still can't get Lestat out of his head. Their love is messy, violent, and utterly compelling. As Season 3 puts Lestat in the spotlight, expect their dynamic to get even more complicated.
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