it is kind of terribly sad that the children of darkness reborn don't even know they got killed by armand's one and only fledgling. that would have probably made the event really special and exciting for them. please won't anyone think about the fact that daniel is armand's fledgling
The concept of Nepo fledgling Daniel "Dan/Danny Boy" Molloy helping the guy, he is currently making a documentary about, in a fight against vampires, that are there because Danny Boy wrote a book about that guys broken/toxic relationship with another vampire, in which apparently another vampire, who just happens to be his maker/ex-lover/future husband, gets depicted so favorable that there is now a cult about that certain vampire.
The Devil's Minion (Armand/Daniel): Metas and Info Masterpost -- Part I
This is an updated masterpost containing all links regarding asks I've gotten about Armand and Daniel's relationship (Devil's Minion), as well as metas I've written about the relationship, as it pertains to the AMC+ TV Show, as well as book info about the pair. This post is for quick reference for anyone looking for a specific meta or answer to a question they may have, as well as for myself, as the show goes forward.
You can find the original/old masterposts lists I did for this here and here.
The second masterpost list I did began to contain too many links, and therefore stopped allowing for more updates to be made to it and posted. This new post will, therefore, contain links to all new parts of the masterpost lists going forward.
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Links to other parts of this masterpost:
Part II
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Book Specific References/Questions:
A book-based timeline of the events regarding Daniel and the Devil's Minion story/relationship (created by Lixx) -- here.
No, Anne Rice was not against fanfic because people were writing her characters having gay sex (and isn't rolling in her grave over the gay sex in the show) -- here and here.
Yes, the ship name for Armand/Daniel (as far as book-fandom goes) has always been "Devil's Minion" since at least when the Queen of the Damned book was first published in 1988 -- here.
What we know about Daniel's background from the books (which is not much) -- here.
Overview of Armand's backstory and relationship with Lestat, Louis, and Daniel in the books -- here and here.
Who and what is Armand's endgame (in the books & spec regarding the show during Season 1) -- here and here.
Armand and Daniel's relationship was NOT love at first sight, like it was for Lestat and Louis. Their relationship, in fact, starts out more like a horror movie (but it gave them the chance to see, and fall in love with each other, with no illusions as to who the other one was) -- here, here, here, and here.
David Talbot (aka why the show has likely replaced his character with Louis and Daniel) -- here.
The origin of the "Boss" nickname that many fanfic writers have Daniel call Armand in fanfics -- here.
My thoughts about Daniel not being mentioned in the final Vampire Chronicles book, Blood Communion -- here and here.
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AMC+ Showrunner Rolin Jones talking about The Devil's Minion:
Yes, Rolin Jones did promise Devil's Minion, actually -- here.
What Rolin Jones said at SDCC 2022 about Devil's Minion -- here (YouTube Video).
Rolin Jones speaking at the 2024 ATX TV Festival about Devil's Minion -- here (video).
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AMC+ Universe Specific Reference Links:
Daniel Molloy's LinkedIn page, set up by the AMC+ show -- here.
Daniel Molloy's Practicum Course Website -- here.
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General AMC+ Show Devil's Minion Metas and Specs:
Why I think a large part of the Devil's Minion storyline, particularly the 4-year Chase between Armand and Daniel, as well as their romance after that, all happened in the past, during the book's original 12-year timeline (1973 to 1985); including signs and hints in the show that it did -- here, here, here, here, here, here and here. (And a gifset tags meta here.)
What I think Louis was doing while Armand was chasing younger Daniel for 4 years, as well as very likely the first 3 years (at least) of Armand & Daniel's full romantic relationship after that (in short, IMO Louis was very likely asleep, underground in the earth, healing from his burn wounds) -- here.
Why I think Louis doesn't know -- or remember -- what happened between Armand and Daniel in the past -- here.
Why I don't think it was Armand who erased Daniel's memories of their past relationship -- here and here.
Daniel, Parkinson's Disease, and Dr. Fareed -- here, here, and here.
Daniel's importance to Armand's story (a.k.a. why Daniel won't be killed off ... or at least why he won't stay dead and gone if he does die) -- here, here, and here.
Thoughts on Daniel's sexuality (with commentary about the 1980s AIDS crisis) -- here, here, and here.
About the Armand = Alice theory -- here and here.
What I feel is the most important thing when it comes to adapting The Devil's Minion story/relationship, and why -- here, here, and here.
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Season-specific Metas and Specs are below the cut:
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Season One-Specific Metas and Specs (many of these were either confirmed or disproven by what was shown by the end of the season, or by the end of Season 2):
Rashid is Armand Specs (proven correct!) with spec on Devil's Minion having happened in the past -- here, here, and here.
Shipping Armand based on just aesthetics (because no, Rashid was NOT Armand's true self, just a performance) -- here.
My thoughts on the show's timeline taking place around the time of Merrick (proven false at the end of Season 2) -- here.
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Pre-Season Two-Specific Metas and Specs (many of these were either confirmed or disproven by what was shown during Season 2):
Another ask/meta about the "Endgame" relationships -- here.
Yes, Devil's Minion has their toxic side. And? 🤷🏾♀️ This is the Vampire Chronicles, EVERY relationship has its toxic level to it -- here and here.
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Season Two-Specific Metas and Specs (written as Season 2 was airing, and were either proven correct or wrong by the end of the season):
The purpose of The Chase between Armand and Daniel in the show's universe -- here.
Could Daniel be seen as scraps because Armand couldn't have Louis or Lestat? -- here.
My prediction/meta that Daniel would be turned by the end of the season, (before the screener leaks spoiled it) -- here.
More thoughts/specs on Daniel being turned -- here, here, and here.
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Post-Season Two-Specific Metas and Specs:
Why, IMO, Armand turning Daniel out of "spite" in any way is a bad adaptation of The Devil's Minion story (and Armand & Daniel's relationship) if it's true -- here, here, and here.
Why The Chase, and the romantic relationship that came after, has to have happened in the past, if the show wants to keep to the heart of Armand & Daniel's characters and relationship, post Season 2 -- here.
Armand turning Daniel did not lead to them "getting together" or some kind of happy ending for them right away in the books. In fact, they broke up for over 15 years after Daniel's turning, and Daniel went mad/crazy (and went to live with Marius), a storyline which I feel the show could still do in some way -- here and here. (Tulane Archive scan, which shows their breakup, that was cut from The Vampire Armand book, where it was only mentioned instead -- here.)
. . . that all said, one way or another, there is something strange and off going on with Daniel and the publishing of the Interview with the Vampire book, per the hints given in Mayfair Witches, Season 2 -- here.
More thoughts on Daniel, Raglan James, and the Talamasca -- here, here, and here.
Armand and The Great Laws -- here and here.
Possible Armand and Daniel episode in Season 3 -- here.
No, I don't think The Devil's Minion has been plotted out fully, down to every single last detail, with regard to the show; because TV show writing is more organic than writing a book or a film, because of its medium -- here and here.
how daniel molloy feels after trying to conduct an accurate interview about vampires, but his subjects are louis de pointe du lack of information, lestat de lyingcourt, armanipulator, and claudead.
for everytime I feel in love with a morally grey character who steals and shoots people for a living but is incredible loyal I would have two pennies which isn't much but it's funny that it happened to me twice in just a month
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