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Season 1 – What We Do in the Shadows

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A look at the lives of four vampires who've lived together for hundreds of years on Staten Island. The self-appointed leader of the group is Nandor the Relentless, a warrior and conqueror from the Ottoman Empire. Then there's the British vampire Laszlo -- a bit of a rogue and a dandy and a fop, he might say. He's a lover of mischief and a soirée, but not as much as he loves seeing Nandor fail in every attempt. And then there's Nadja: the seductress, the temptress, the vampiric Bonnie to Laszlo's Clyde. Also cohabiting in the vampire household is Guillermo, Nandor's familiar; Colin Robinson, an energy vampire and day-walker of sorts -- he feasts on humans, but not on their blood.
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What We Do in the Shadows — Season 1

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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.

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Megan McCluskey TIME Magazine 06/02/2023
What We Do in the Shadows is a brilliant addition to the annals of mockumentary sitcom history. Go to Full Review Graeme Blundell The Australian 12/17/2019
Mark Proksch gives the standout characterization of the year as Colin Robertson... Go to Full Review Rebecca Nicholson Guardian 05/20/2019
4/5
This is rambunctious, silly, dry and deadpan, and I will never say "crepe paper" again. Go to Full Review Amelia Cameron Loud and Clear Reviews 02/24/2025
Waititi and Clement manage to write a comedy about vampires that is quick witted and truly funny without feeling repetitive or relying on being condescending or shallow towards other vampire films. [...] one of the funniest sitcoms to ever be on TV. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 10/03/2022
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. Go to Full Review Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It 01/02/2021
The show holds onto the same comedic aspects of the classic and will have you in its vampiric trance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Terran F. @Neptoon Jan 25 One of the greatest shows ever created. And I’m Jackie Daytona! See more Paul S @PManRager Nov 27 This has to be one of the funniest shows I have ever watched. Every scene had me dying in laughter. Matt Berry definitely steals the show as Laszlo. I definitely recommend it for horror and comedy fans! See more Loraine B @RT87067237 Sep 6 Dude, this is the funniest horror comedy I've seen in ages! See more Ethan O. @EthanLikesMovies Aug 19 Perfect first season! See more Geeth M. @amoviefanig Aug 18 laughs and giggles the whole time. for. every. episode. See more Rachel O @RT04343966 Jun 22 Overall a good TV show if you're into that type of bland humor. See more Read all reviews
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Matt Berry

Laszlo

Kayvan Novak

Nandor

Natasia Demetriou

Nadja

Harvey Guillén

Guillermo

Mark Proksch

Colin Robinson

Alex Spencer

Police Officer

Episodes

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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Season Info

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