Home > What We Do in the Shadows > Season 1 « TV Series Page What We Do in the Shadows: Season 1 (2019) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Want to see Episode List Season 1 What We Do in the Shadows Critics Consensus 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. 94% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 69 94% Audience Score User Ratings: 509 See score details Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Mar 27, 2019 The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country. Teleplay by Jemaine Clement; Directed by Taika Waititi. More 2 City Council Air date: Apr 3, 2019 The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination. Written by Paul Simms; Directed by Jemaine Clement. More 3 Werewolf Feud Air date: Apr 10, 2019 The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island's werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker. Written by Josh Lieb; Directed by Jemaine Clement. More 4 Manhattan Night Club Air date: Apr 17, 2019 The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires. More 5 Animal Control Air date: Apr 24, 2019 Lazslo, in bat form, is captured by Staten Island Animal Control and must be rescued, while Nadja can no longer resist reconnecting with her reincarnated lover Gregor. Written by Duncan Sarkies; Directed by Jackie van Beek. More 6 Baron's Night Out Air date: May 1, 2019 The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out in the town. Written by Iain Morris; Directed by Jackie van Beek. More 7 The Trial Air date: May 8, 2019 The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions. Written by Jemaine Clement; Directed by Taika Waititi. More 8 Citizenship Air date: May 15, 2019 Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship. Written by Stefani Robinson; Directed by Jason Woliner. More 9 The Orgy Air date: May 22, 2019 Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy. More 10 Ancestry Air date: May 29, 2019 Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges. 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Producers: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Paul Simms, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Garrett Basch Cast Matt Berry as Laszlo Kayvan Novak as Nandor Natasia Demetriou as Nadja Harvey Guillen as Guillermo Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson News & Interviews for What We Do in the Shadows: Season 1 TV Premiere Dates 2019 Renewed and Cancelled TV Shows 2019 The 21 Best Movie and TV Moments of 2019… So Far! View All What We Do in the Shadows: Season 1 News Episodes 1 Pilot Air date: Mar 27, 2019 The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country. Teleplay by Jemaine Clement; Directed by Taika Waititi. More 2 City Council Air date: Apr 3, 2019 The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination. Written by Paul Simms; Directed by Jemaine Clement. More 3 Werewolf Feud Air date: Apr 10, 2019 The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island's werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker. Written by Josh Lieb; Directed by Jemaine Clement. More 4 Manhattan Night Club Air date: Apr 17, 2019 The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires. More 5 Animal Control Air date: Apr 24, 2019 Lazslo, in bat form, is captured by Staten Island Animal Control and must be rescued, while Nadja can no longer resist reconnecting with her reincarnated lover Gregor. Written by Duncan Sarkies; Directed by Jackie van Beek. More 6 Baron's Night Out Air date: May 1, 2019 The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out in the town. Written by Iain Morris; Directed by Jackie van Beek. More 7 The Trial Air date: May 8, 2019 The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions. Written by Jemaine Clement; Directed by Taika Waititi. More 8 Citizenship Air date: May 15, 2019 Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship. Written by Stefani Robinson; Directed by Jason Woliner. More 9 The Orgy Air date: May 22, 2019 Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy. More 10 Ancestry Air date: May 29, 2019 Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges. More Critic Reviews for What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 All Critics (69) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (65) | Rotten (4) Mark Proksch gives the standout characterization of the year as Colin Robertson... Dec 17, 2019 | Full Review… Graeme Blundell The Australian Top Critic It seems to me that What We Do in the Shadows has more up its sleeve than just re-creating the vibe of the original. Mar 27, 2019 | Full Review… Dan Kois Slate Top Critic The four leads are great, the jokes crisp and fast and funny, and the visual effects are employed just as effectively as in the movie, folded seamlessly into the handheld-camera aesthetic so they seem all the more uncanny. Mar 27, 2019 | Full Review… Glen Weldon NPR Top Critic It fits perfectly into FX's off-kilter sense of humor, and actually gets a little funnier with each episode. Mar 26, 2019 | Full Review… Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Top Critic So yes, these vampires still suck -- but in a unique series that otherwise just tickles. Mar 26, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic I've seen the first batch of episodes of this series. And they're all so clever and genuinely amusing. Mar 29, 2019 | Full Review… David Bianculli NPR Top Critic Instead of tortured, pouting True Blood-style vampires, this lot are like the dork-undead that Nosferatu might have met on holiday, and then regretted exchanging numbers with. Jun 3, 2019 | Full Review… Barbara Ellen Observer (UK) What We Do in the Shadows subtly taps into the notion of its vampire characters as immigrants. Aug 18, 2019 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Mimi Wong Mediaversity Reviews Everything in this series works perfectly. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 12, 2019 | Full Review… Gaspar Zimerman Clarín Nadja is the perfect foil for Laszlo's pomposity, but also shines when she gets to lead her own storylines. Jul 29, 2019 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review… Kieron Moore Starburst This intelligent comedy will end up being among the best of the year by its own merit alone. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 16, 2019 | Full Review… Álvaro P. Ruiz de Elvira El Pais (Spain) A great series that already aims to position itself as one of the comedy revelations of the season. As fun as it is wonderful. [Full Review in Spanish] Mar 29, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Alberto Carlos Espinof View All Critic Reviews (69) Audience Reviews for What We Do in the Shadows: Season 1 Feb 09, 2020 Snarky. Funny. I love the whole "fish out of water" storyline as these ridiculous vampires try to cope with present day life and work within the larger worldwide vampire community. Nandor, Lazlo and Nadja crack me up as they make their plan to take over Staten Island. All of them are complete campy narcissists but somehow lovable. Their relationships with each other as they get on each other's nerves but also have to work together is hilarious. Guillermo is my favorite character as he tries his utmost best to please Nandor in hopes of becoming a vampire. Nandor is so mean to him but also very much dependent on him. The energy vampire Colin is someone we've all known in our life at some point and wanted to strangle. He takes such pleasure in being a relentless pain to those around him. I wish FX would do more than 10 episodes per season. It's not enough. Betsy C Jan 12, 2020 best new comedy since parks and rec James M Jan 04, 2020 Such a great show! I binge watched it in a weekend and can't wait for season 2. Extremely clever and enjoyable. Kathy M Dec 06, 2019 Awesome!!!! Have watched the same first season on Hulu about a hundred times!!!, Can't wait for season 2!!! Brooke W Dec 03, 2019 This is the funniest show I've seen in years, or perhaps, ever! Every episode forces me to pause the vid while I laugh for extended periods out loud. There is nothing even close to "What We Do in the Shadows". Brilliant. Scott G Nov 04, 2019 My God, I love this show! I was surprised by how funny it is, and how many amazing cameos there are. I don't want to say too much, cause it could ruin the impact of the comedy. I'll just say that they are genius at using what they have to make a much bigger world. David M Nov 03, 2019 Absolutely hilarious from start to finish, can't wait for season 2! Nigel G Nov 02, 2019 Ridiculous in the best way possible and funny as hell, although halfway through the episodes start to feel a little bit like fillers. Mario L Nov 02, 2019 The funniest TV show I have seen in a long time. It is clever and fresh and am looking forward to season 2. Matt Berry is at his best. As funny, if not funnier than he was in IT crowd. Natasia Demetriou and Kayvan Novak shine and give some of the funniest performances I've seen in a while. Mark M Oct 28, 2019 After watching the full first season a third time, I just cannot get enough. It is funnier than the movie and the actors are a joy. 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