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Delightfully absurd and ridiculously fun, What We Do in the Shadows expands on the film's vampiric lore and finds fresh perspective in its charming, off-kilter cast to create a mockumentary series worth sinking your teeth into.
Megan McCluskey TIME Magazine What We Do in the Shadows is a brilliant addition to the annals of mockumentary sitcom history. Jun 2, 2023 Full Review Graeme Blundell The Australian Mark Proksch gives the standout characterization of the year as Colin Robertson... Dec 17, 2019 Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Guardian This is rambunctious, silly, dry and deadpan, and I will never say "crepe paper" again. Rated: 4/5 May 20, 2019 Full Review Michael Cuby them. During its first season, What We Do in the Shadows arrived as one of the oddest new series of the year — a quirk that quickly endeared it to audiences looking for something atypically funny. Oct 3, 2022 Full Review Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It The show holds onto the same comedic aspects of the classic and will have you in its vampiric trance. Jan 2, 2021 Full Review Emily Heller Polygon The series is a gosh darn delight. Aug 4, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
Craig B Absolutely fantastic tv show. It took the intriguing premise from the inferior movie and really developed the brilliant characters (of course, you can do this with 6 series more so than just the one movie). The whole cast are wonderful, with each character getting their time to shine in the spotlight. Witty and memorable stories with well thought out (and at times absolutely bonkers!) set pieces and character interactions. If you didn't go much on the original movie, it's worth giving this a go... you may be pleasantly surprised. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/25 Full Review Jens B Very funny continuation of the style of the original film. I love the characters and actors, can't wait to watch the rest of the show. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Lou B The cast is naturally funny and it carries over into the show. Great cast and storyline. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Early W One of the funniest shows to be based on an equally funny movie. Many probably haven't even heard of the cult classic that spawned this mockumentary-style series and if you haven't go watch that first (you might not find it as funny after watching the series). The show follows a group of vampires and their familiar as they endure various situations both paranormal and mundane. Part of the running gag is that the vampires do not understand the culture and etiquette of the modern world they live in and human life as a whole. Their emotional punching bag of a familiar, Guillermo, is the only competent one and often has to "clean up their messes". The only reason this doesn't get a 5 star is because on rewatch I don't find season 1 as endearing and funny as seasons 2 and 3 (where the show really starts to shine). Still, it is better than the later seasons so I definitely recommend it! A solid start to one of the funniest shows of the past 10 years. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Jay B Humor is too corny for my tastes. I was hoping this to be a progression from the movie, having been created later, and having so many seasons; but the production and style are identical. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Tommy H I watched the first season straight after the movie in 2019 and found it too much alike and gave up on it. I just watched the first season and loving it this time. Very funny. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Mar 27, 2019 Pilot The vampires try to plan a lavish blood feast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 3, 2019 City Council The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 10, 2019 Werewolf Feud The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island's werewolves is tested; Colin Robinson finds romance with a new coworker. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 17, 2019 Manhattan Night Club The vampires venture into Manhattan to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2019 Animal Control Laszlo, in bat form, is captured by Staten Island Animal Control and must be rescued; Nadja can no longer resist reconnecting with her reincarnated lover, Gregor. Details Episode 6 Aired May 1, 2019 Baron's Night Out The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out in the town. Details Episode 7 Aired May 8, 2019 The Trial The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions. Details Episode 8 Aired May 15, 2019 Citizenship Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim; Nandor applies for American citizenship. Details Episode 9 Aired May 22, 2019 The Orgy Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy. Details Episode 10 Aired May 29, 2019 Ancestry Nandor visits one of his living descendants; a lover from Nadja's past reemerges. Details
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Director
Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Jason Woliner, Jackie van Beek
Executive Producer
Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Paul Simms, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Garrett Basch
Screenwriter
Jemaine Clement, Stefani Robinson, Tom Scharpling, Paul Simms, Marika Sawyer, Josh Lieb, Duncan Sarkies, Iain Morris
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 27, 2019