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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Upcoming Schedule (Dates listed are for Patrons):

December 7th: Pitching the Next Immortal Universe TV Series

December 14th: Tier Ranking the Vampire Chronicles (minus the Prince Lestat trilogy) and the Lives of the Mayfair Witches novels.

December 24th: Patron Feature Episode highlighting & involving our Children of the Millenia Patrons.

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Thank you to our Fledglings: Amiee DiBrango, Sharlien, Lara, Gaica, Keryn L., Mimi, The Shermanator, GrumpyOldBob56, Tauni theMostlyHarmless, Zaila, Tristan Floyd, Jamie Moore, Caleb Smith, Amber Dawn Jennings, Yali, Julie, Claire Punke, Rose, Tammy Hawkridge, Timea Kolárovská, Elizabeth Wilson, Linda, m5713m, Leo Abrantes, Kelsey, Danni Phantom, Holly Butcher, Olivia, Jess Coulson, K, Spence, Tommy Sweeny, Chris, WtchTrials, Marlen LaBianco, Frogrem, Clarissa Notini, Tania and Catnip.

Thank you to our Makers: Heather Heise, Gabbi Necklen, Mendi Raftery, Mel Rosina, Stephanie Deal, Mandy Taylor, Dani Rodriguez, Angela Stephenson, Dorothy Johnson, Holly Robertson, Sarah Louise, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Meera S., Nicole Mazza, Kelly W., Aly Galloway, Danielle Rupino, OnHerPeriods, Kevin, ComixFan, Lucia Grey, Cortney, GertyZee, Casey Forester, Dani Dunziellas, Jessica Sargent, Katen, Patrick Garrone, Michelle Smith, Mélissa Bouchard, Kimbra Quezergue, Toni Ann, Tamika T, Michelle, Jessica Owens and Andrea.

Thank you to Children of the Millenia: Jennifer Morgan, Brat Prince Bran, Derek Lord, Catherine Thurmond, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Kristi Bartels, Cassandra Silvia, Tanea, Natalie W, Jane Prust, James Blanton and Kayla Schneider.

and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward.

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...

Ashley & Joel discuss the finale of (season one?) Talamasca: The Secret Order, and OH so much more in this episode of the ORIGINAL UNOFFICIAL fan podcast and community for Anne Rice and Her Immortal Universe! NEXT WEEK, it's Feedback time, so make sure you share your two cents on this latest entry to the Immortal Universe so we can discuss it next week.

If you're not a Patron, you're missing the Articulate Coven Afterlife Segment & this week that means our discussion of Welcome to Derry, episode 1. Support the show, get everything we do early & ad-free, get ALL of the Articulate Coven at ArticulateCoven.com/join

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This episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons.

Thank you to our Fledglings: Amiee DiBrango, Sharlien, Lara, Gaica, Keryn L., Mimi, The Shermanator, Casey Forester, GrumpyOldBob56, Tauni theMostlyHarmless, Zaila, Tristan Floyd, Jamie Moore, Caleb Smith, Amber Dawn Jennings, Yali, Julie, Claire Punke, Rose, Tammy Hawkridge, Timea Kolárovská, Elizabeth Wilson, Linda, m5713m, Leo Abrantes, Kelsey, Danni Phantom, Holly Butcher, Olivia, Jess Coulson, K, Spence, Tommy Sweeny, Tanea Ramsey, WitchTrials and Marlen LaBianco.

Thank you to our Makers: Heather Heise, Gabbi Necklen, Mendi Raftery, Mel Rosina, Stephanie Deal, Mandy Taylor, Dani Rodriguez, Angela Stephenson, Dorothy Johnson, Holly Robertson, Sarah Louise, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Meera S., Nicole Mazza, Kelly W., Aly Galloway, Danielle Rupino, OnHerPeriods, Kevin, ComixFan, Lucia Grey, Cortney, GertyZee, Dani Dunziellas, Jessica Sargent, Katen, Patrick Garrone, Michelle Smith, Mélissa Bouchard, Kimbra Quezergue, Toni Ann, Tamika T, Michelle, and Jessica Owens.

Thank you to Children of the Millenia: Jennifer Morgan, Brat Prince Bran, Derek Lord, Catherine Thurmond, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Kristi Bartels, Cassandra Silvia, Tanea, Natalie W, Jane Prust, James Blanton and Kayla Schneider.

and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward.

Chapters

00:00 The Excitement of New Orleans and Halloween Preparations

06:08 Feedback and Critique of Talamaska

12:37 The Opening Scene and Its Significance

18:34 The Role of Authority and Investigation

22:38 The Return of Jessica Lange

25:28 Twins and Identity

28:37 Unexpected Revelations

29:39 Dangerous Alliances

30:34 The Talamasca's Dark Side

32:34 Doris's Transformation

34:29 Missed Opportunities in Storytelling

37:34 The Rise of Jasper

40:30 The Future of the Talamasca

43:32 Setting the Stage for Season Two

47:32 The Rock Star Debate

48:28 Feedback and Future Discussions

49:26 Patreon and Community Engagement

Ashley & Joel discuss the penultimate episode of Talamasca (season one?) and find time to hawk the Coven Convergence events, discuss Lil' Abner & various defunct theme parks in this episode of the ORIGINAL Unofficial Fan Podcast and Community for Anne Rice's Immortal Universe!

The Articulate Coven Afterlife Segment is Patron only & covers It (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019). Catch every Afterlife segment at ArticulateCoven.com/join

COME TO US! The Coven Convergence is coming in 2026 & 2027. DON'T WAIT, get your access to the livestream and be guaranteed a chance to buy the live event tickets. Visit ArticulateCoven.com/events for all the details & to grab your place in line.

This episode & all of our videos are made possible by our Patrons.

Thank you to our Fledglings: Amiee DiBrango, Sharlien, Lara, Gaica, Keryn L., Mimi, The Shermanator, Casey Forester, GrumpyOldBob56, Tauni theMostlyHarmless, Zaila, Tristan Floyd, Kristi Bartels, Jamie Moore, Caleb Smith, Amber Dawn Jennings, Yali, Julie, Claire Punke, Rose, Tammy Hawkridge, Timea Kolárovská, Elizabeth Wilson, Linda, m5713m, Leo Abrantes, Kelsey, Danni Phantom, Holly Butcher, Tanya Julia, Olivia, Jess Coulson, K, Spence, Tommy Sweeny, Tanea Ramsey and WitchTrials.

Thank you to our Makers: Heather Heise, Gabbi Necklen, Mendi Raftery, Mel Rosina, Stephanie Deal, Mandy Taylor, Dani Rodriguez, Angela Stephenson, Dorothy Johnson, Holly Robertson, Sarah Louise, Brittany Cavness, Toby Krstevski, Meera S., Nicole Mazza, Kelly W., Aly Galloway, Danielle Rupino, OnHerPeriods, Kevin, ComixFan, Lucia Grey, Cortney, GertyZee, Kayla Schneider, Dani Dunziellas, Jessica Sargent, Katen, Patrick Garrone, Michelle Smith, Mélissa Bouchard, Kimbra Quezergue, Toni Ann, Tamika T, Michelle, and Jessica Owens.

Thank you to Children of the Millenia: Jennifer Morgan, Brat Prince Bran, Derek Lord, Catherine Thurmond, Jolee, Mandy B., Stephen Dean, Zach, Cassandra Silvia, Tanea, Natalie W, Jane Prust, and James Blanton.

and Our Eternal Gratitude to Queen of the Damned, Nancee Ward.

Support the channel & get everything we do early & ad-free (including the Articulate Coven Afterlife segments) at ArticulateCoven.com/join

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Exciting News

02:58 Upcoming Events and Halloween Plans

05:49 Cast Announcements and Character Insights

09:36 Listener Feedback and Community Engagement

12:40 Easter Eggs and Lore Connections

21:53 Exploring Character Crossovers in the Immortal Universe

25:03 Raglan James: The Master of Deception

28:09 The Body Thief: Speculations and Theories

31:33 AMC's Horror Offerings and Genre Expansion

33:49 Helen's Twin: Unraveling the Mystery

37:16 Doris: The DIY Queen of Survival

40:32 Jasper's Manipulations and Mind Games

43:26 Inconsistencies in Character Actions

44:55 Accessing Talamasca: Global Availability

45:28 Frustrations and Accents

46:08 Geographical Issues in Storytelling

47:44 Character Development and Resourcefulness

48:57 Desires for a Normal Life

50:37 Vampire Politics and Alliances

52:18 Shady Characters and Hidden Agendas

53:55 Chasing Lost Family

59:03 The Witches' Houseboat and Double Crosses

01:02:02 Anticipation for the Finale and Future Seasons