How to – “The Vampire Lestat” continues on AMC Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. with episode 3, titled “Toledo” (with the show led in by a “Gladiator” rerun at 5:30 p.m.). Viewers can stream live via Philo with a 7-day free trial or DIRECTV with a free trial; Sling is another
When the countdown hits Sunday evening, “The Vampire Lestat” is ready to put Lestat de Lioncourt back in the hot seat.
AMC airs the series on Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m., with episode 3 arriving under the title “Toledo.” It’s the third episode of “Interview with the Vampire” season 3, which is also technically described as “The Vampire Lestat.”
Before the episode begins, AMC plans a lead-in rerun: “Gladiator” will run at 5:30 p.m., followed by the series at 9 p.m.
For viewers who want to watch as it premieres, live streaming is available through Philo and DIRECTV. Philo offers a 7-day free trial, while DIRECTV also provides a free trial.
Sling is another route—though it doesn’t include a free trial. Sling instead leans into customization, offering a cheaper setup for people who want more control over what they add. The same kind of flexibility matters if you’re planning to record or catch up later. since Philo and DIRECTV are also listed as options for watching other AMC content as it becomes available.
If you’re looking to expand what you can watch beyond the basics, Sling can be paired with AMC+ to access more AMC programming that isn’t as readily available on other services.
The series itself is a modern adaptation of “The Vampire Chronicles,” the widely beloved novels by Anne Rice.
There’s also a streaming note for anyone outside the US: a VPN can be used to sign up for one of these services and set your location to a US server. ExpressVPN and NordVPN are named as safer choices. with both services offering massive discounts and a 100% money-back guarantee within the first 30 days.
Philo is presented as the best option for something “sleek, cheap, and fast,” while DIRECTV is positioned as better for long-term cord cutters.
Streaming-service snapshot in the US:
Philo: $33, free trial available.
DIRECTV: $74.99, free trial available.
Sling: no free trial, but customizable options.
The episode you’ll be tuning in for—episode 3—goes by the name “Toledo,” premiering Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. on AMC, after “Gladiator” at 5:30 p.m.
The Vampire Lestat Interview with the Vampire season 3 AMC episode 3 Toledo June 21 9 p.m. Philo free trial DIRECTV free trial Sling TV Gladiator 5:30 p.m. Anne Rice