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What We Do in the Shadows – Season 5, Episode 5 Local News

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Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.
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What We Do in the Shadows — Season 5, Episode 5

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William Hughes AV Club 08/04/2023
B
A show that never met an undead panic attack it couldn’t enhance by lobbing in a few more loudly shouted bad ideas. Tonight’s installment, Local News, pushes that ethos to the brink. Go to Full Review
Katie Rife New York Magazine/Vulture 08/04/2023
3/5
When Laszlo pounds on both the piano keys and a gong, you know things are serious. Go to Full Review
Melody McCune Tell-Tale TV 08/08/2023
4/5
“Local News” is one of the stronger outings in a slightly inconsistent season. Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.
Director
Yana Gorskaya
Creator
Jemaine Clement
Executive Producer
Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Taika Waititi, Scott Rudin, Garrett Basch, Eli Bush, Stefani Robinson, Sam Johnson
Screenwriter
Sarah Naftalis
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 3, 2023