A Netflix horror series with a new season that came out this year is being called the 'best show of 2026', and it's the perfect thing to binge-watch late into the night14:55, 30 Aug 2026If you fancy getting spooked this bank holiday weekend, then a Netflix series branded the "best show of 2026" might be just what you need. Rain has been pouring down in many parts of the country this weekend, and if your plans to enjoy the bank holiday have been ruined by the weather, then curling up in front of the TV could be on the cards instead.‌There's plenty to watch across multiple streaming services these days, but according to TV fans online, one of the "best shows of 2026" is a horror series you can find on Netflix right now. The series actually began in 2022, but with a brand new season that released this year, it's already topped the list for many fans. It comes as more television fans recently named the "ultimate comfort show" for days when you need a pick-me-up.‌The series was shared on Reddit after someone asked for people's "top five series" of the year so far, which they said could include continuations of old shows.‌They said: "Hey, everyone, the weekend is here, and I need some new series suggestions. Suggest to me your top five series of 2026 so far, including continuation of old series. I really need a good new series to binge-watch and forget about the outside world for this weekend."One of the top suggestions was The Vampire Lestat, the name for the third season of Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, a Netflix series that began airing in 2022.‌After one person suggested the show, another added: "Came here to say this! My favourite of this year!"Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire, sometimes also just called Interview with the Vampire, is based on The Vampire Chronicles book series by Anne Rice. It comes from the same source material as the iconic 1994 film, but is a separate piece of media that is not connected to the film in any way.The series stars Jacob Anderson as Louis de Pointe du Lac, and Sam Reid as Lestat de Lioncourt. The first two seasons of the show focus on the events of Anne Rice's first novel, while the season released in 2026, titled Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat, is based on the second novel in the Vampire Chronicles series.‌The show has already been renewed for a fourth season, which will be titled Anne Rice's Queen of the Damned, and will follow the events of the third novel.What is Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire about?The television series mostly follows two vampires, Louis de Pointe du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt. It largely portrays Louis's recount of his past and tumultuous relationship with the vampire Lestat, as well as the fallout of his interview's unauthorised publication.Louis is a 145-year-old vampire who summons Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian) to redo their unpublished interview from 49 years earlier. Daniel's interview with Louis in 1973 ends with him being attacked, and he later publishes his second interview as the book from the show's title, although he does this without Louis' consent.‌Lestat, meanwhile, is a French vampire who falls in love with Louis upon his arrival in New Orleans. He is the one who turns Louis into a vampire, and he forms a rock band called The Vampire Lestat as a response to the publication of Daniel's book.The series embraces the queer elements of Anne Rice's work more than the 1994 film adaptation, where they are only insinuated. The show also deals with themes such as race and abuse, and has been praised for its writing, costumes, soundtrack, and lead performances.Where can I watch Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire?All three seasons of the show are currently available to watch on Netflix. In the UK, you can also watch all three seasons for free and without adverts on BBC iPlayer, provided you have a TV licence to use the service.Article continues belowThe fourth season of the show has been confirmed but has not yet been released. So far, there has been a two-year break between each of the three seasons, so it's safe to assume season four could release in 2028.