Sam thinks she can finally get some time for herself but gets a call from Frankie's school asking her to collect her. It appears that Frankie has some "issues".
August 1997. Fuelling Monica’s frustration at being sidelined, Linda has her ask for incriminating aid and learns more of the young woman’s troubled love life. Show more
December 1997. Monica is to leave DC, alarmed to be linked to the Paula Jones case and unaware that Linda’s evasive behaviour masks betrayal. Show more
Young novice vampire Claudia’s diaries prove revealing, with her disruptive energy underlining conflicts between Louis and Lestat.
Claudia is careless covering up her kills, endangering the 'family', but it is Louis’s continued love for her that triggers a shocking showdown.
Louis recounts his first faltering steps to becoming a vampire, reluctant to break ties with his family and frustrating Lestat by not embracing the murderous requirements of their situation.
Louis struggles to retain his humanity in the face of Lestat straying, racist regulations harming business and being spurned by his family.
Lestat struggles to rebuild trust with Louis over Claudia’s protests. In Dubai, Molloy continues to provoke his host.
Lestat is persuaded to hold a lavish Mardi Gras ball before quitting New Orleans, at which several scores get settled.
Dubai, 2022. Journalist Daniel Molloy questions Louis de Pointe du Lac - not for the first time - about New Orleans in 1910, where he met the enigmatic and magnetic Lestat. Show more
Hopeful of resuming West Wing work, Monica keeps her affair secret through the 1996 election, despite Linda’s interest. Meanwhile, Paula Jones is promised empowerment against the president. Show more
1998. Despite their marriage having survived Bill’s earlier alleged infidelities, Hillary's decision to defend him backfires after she is misled about Monica. Show more
Celie, a poor black girl, fights to hold on to her self-esteem when she is separated from her sister and forced into a brutal marriage. Show more