What We Do in the Shadows 2019
“Don't ask what they do outside the shadows.”
What is What We Do in the Shadows?
What We Do in the Shadows is an American comedy horror mockumentary fantasy television series. The series was created by Jemaine Clement and first broadcast on FX.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 61
- First aired
- Mar 27, 2019
- Last aired
- Dec 16, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FX
- Genres
- Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 61 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
What We Do in the Shadows is an American comedy horror mockumentary fantasy television series. The series was created by Jemaine Clement and first broadcast on FX. It is a documentary-style look into the lives of a group of vampires. The vampires have lived together for hundreds of years on Staten Island. The series features a cast including Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, and Harvey Guillén. The show explores the nightly lives of four vampires who have shared a home on Staten Island for over a century. The series concluded its run with the end of its sixth season. The title of the series uses the pronoun we, which is defined as a pronoun used as the subject of a verb to mean the speaker and others.
Should you watch it?
“Vampires share a cramped Staten Island apartment in this mockumentary comedy.”
- Hilarious ensemble cast with great chemistry
- Unique take on vampire mythology
- Consistently clever writing and visual gags
- Some episodes feel slow-paced
- Limited character development for some vampires
You enjoy offbeat comedies with supernatural elements.
Suitable for adults who enjoy dark humor and supernatural themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Mar 27, 2019
- E2 City Council Apr 3, 2019
- E3 Werewolf Feud Apr 10, 2019
- E4 Manhattan Night Club Apr 17, 2019
- E5 Animal Control Apr 24, 2019
- E6 Baron's Night Out May 1, 2019
- E7 The Trial May 8, 2019
- E8 Citizenship May 15, 2019
- E9 The Orgy May 22, 2019
- E10 Ancestry May 29, 2019
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Resurrection Apr 15, 2020
- E2 Ghosts Apr 15, 2020
- E3 Brain Scramblies Apr 22, 2020
- E4 The Curse Apr 29, 2020
- E5 Colin's Promotion May 6, 2020
- E6 On the Run May 13, 2020
- E7 The Return May 20, 2020
- E8 Collaboration May 27, 2020
- E9 Witches Jun 3, 2020
- E10 Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires Jun 10, 2020
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Prisoner Sep 2, 2021
- E2 The Cloak of Duplication Sep 2, 2021
- E3 Gail Sep 9, 2021
- E4 The Casino Sep 16, 2021
- E5 The Chamber of Judgement Sep 23, 2021
- E6 The Escape Sep 30, 2021
- E7 The Siren Oct 7, 2021
- E8 The Wellness Center Oct 14, 2021
- E9 A Farewell Oct 21, 2021
- E10 The Portrait Oct 28, 2021
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Reunited Jul 12, 2022
- E2 The Lamp Jul 12, 2022
- E3 The Grand Opening Jul 19, 2022
- E4 The Night Market Jul 26, 2022
- E5 Private School Aug 2, 2022
- E6 The Wedding Aug 9, 2022
- E7 Pine Barrens Aug 16, 2022
- E8 Go Flip Yourself Aug 23, 2022
- E9 Freddie Aug 30, 2022
- E10 Sunrise, Sunset Sep 6, 2022
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Mall Jul 13, 2023
- E2 A Night Out with the Guys Jul 13, 2023
- E3 Pride Parade Jul 20, 2023
- E4 The Campaign Jul 27, 2023
- E5 Local News Aug 3, 2023
- E6 Urgent Care Aug 10, 2023
- E7 Hybrid Creatures Aug 17, 2023
- E8 The Roast Aug 24, 2023
- E9 A Weekend at Morrigan Manor Aug 31, 2023
- E10 Exit Interview Aug 31, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on the movie?
Yes, it's based on the 2014 film by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi.
Where does it take place?
Mostly in a shared apartment in Staten Island, New York.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for six seasons from 2019 to 2024.
Who are the main vampires?
The core group includes Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and Colin Robinson.
Is it scary or more comedic?
It's primarily a comedy with horror elements used for humor.