Netflix has bolstered its supernatural offerings with the arrival of a new series set within the expansive universe of acclaimed author Anne Rice. Talamasca: The Secret Order began streaming on the platform on 1 December 2025, hot on the heels of other Rice adaptations like Interview with the Vampire and The Mayfair Witches.
What is Talamasca: The Secret Order About?
The six-part series delves into the clandestine operations of the Talamasca, a secretive organisation that monitors supernatural entities across the globe. The plot follows Guy Anatole, a law graduate played by Nicholas Denton, whose life is irrevocably changed after a bribed meeting introduces him to the order. The Talamasca reveals knowledge of Guy's unique, latent abilities, pulling him into their shadowy world.
While the Talamasca is a known entity referenced throughout Anne Rice's literary works, this television iteration is an original story. As executive producer Mark Johnson, who oversees AMC's Anne Rice Immortal Universe, explained, there is no specific 'Talamasca book'. This means the show, though set firmly within Rice's mythos, offers fresh narratives and twists that will surprise even devoted fans.
Current Reception and Season 2 Prospects
The show's debut season, which previously aired on AMC in the US, has received a mixed critical response. It currently holds a 64 per cent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences being slightly more generous, awarding it a 65 per cent score.
The central question for viewers now is whether the story will continue. As of now, there has been no official announcement from AMC or Netflix regarding a renewal for Season 2. The network and streamer have remained silent on the show's future, neither confirming a second season nor announcing a cancellation.
Cast Hopes and Immortal Universe Crossovers
Despite the uncertain renewal status, lead actor Nicholas Denton has publicly expressed his enthusiasm for expanding the series. In an interview, he shared his desire to see crossovers with other series in the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, specifically mentioning Interview with the Vampire.
"I’d like to have a bit of an Australian-off with Sam Reid. Lestat and Guy would have a very interesting dynamic," Denton remarked, while also affirming his commitment to establishing his own show's world first. His comments highlight the potential for interconnected storytelling that has fans speculating about future plotlines.
For now, the inaugural season of Talamasca: The Secret Order, comprising all six episodes, is available to stream in full on Netflix. Fans of supernatural intrigue and Anne Rice's richly detailed universe will find a new corner of it to explore, as they await news on whether Guy Anatole's journey with the secret order will continue.
