Book purists were often frustrated by major departures from the source material, such as the merging of key characters Michael Curry and Aaron Lightner into the new character Ciprien Grieve. Community Perspectives

Reviewers from No Rerolls noted that the show successfully captures the "gothic richness" and "grandeur and decay" of New Orleans.

The series currently holds a on Rotten Tomatoes , reflecting a "Rotten" consensus from both critics and the audience.

“The Witching Hour is one of my favourite books but I am so disappointed... the series completely strips the narrative of the rich family history fans love so much, leaving a lifeless shell of a story.” Reddit · r/AnneRice · 3 years ago

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