What We Do in the Shadows (TV series)

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What We Do in the Shadows is a television series based on the 2014 film of the same name. It premiered on FX on March 27, 2019.^[1]

The series was renewed for a second season on May 7, 2019.^[2] On July 20, 2019, at San Diego Comic-Con, executive producer Paul Simms announced that the world would be expanding and that they intend to introduce other kinds of vampires and supernatural entities.^[3] The second series premiered on April 15, 2020.^[4]

On May 22, 2020, a third season was announced,^[5] and premiered on September 2, 2021.

Synopsis[]

Set in New York City, the show follows four vampires, Nandor, Laszlo Cravensworth, Nadja and Colin Robinson who have been roommates for hundreds of years.^[6]And Nandor's familiar Guillermo de la Cruz

Cast[]

Kayvan Novak as Nandor
Matt Berry as Laszlo Cravensworth
Natasia Demetriou as Nadja
Harvey Guillén as Guillermo
Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson
Kristen Schaal as The Guide (season 5; guest season 1; recurring seasons 3-4)

Episodes[]

Season 1[]

Number	Title	Airdate
1	"Pilot"	March 27, 2019
The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.
2	"City Council"^[7]	April 3, 2019^[1]
The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.^[7]
3	"Werewolf Feud"^[8]	April 10, 2019^[1]
The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island's werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.^[8]
4	"Manhattan Night Club"^[9]	April 17, 2019^[1]
The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires.^[9]
5	"Animal Control"^[10]	April 24, 2019^[1]
Laszlo, 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.^[10]
6	"Baron's Night Out"^[11]	May 1, 2019^[1]
The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out in the town.
7	"The Trial"^[12]	May 8, 2019^[1]
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
8	"Citizenship"^[13]	May 15, 2019^[1]
Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.
9	"The Orgy"^[14]	May 22, 2019^[1]
Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.
10	"Ancestry"^[15]	May 29, 2019^[1]
Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.

Season 2[]

Number	Title	Airdate
1	"Resurrection"^[16]	April 15, 2020^[1]
Nadja and Laszlo's new familiar poses problems for an increasingly anxious Guillermo, and the vampires enlist the services of a local necromancer.^[16]
2	"Ghosts"^[16]	April 15, 2020^[1]
The vampires hold a seance to deal with a ghost infestation, which leads to a larger ghost infestation.^[16]
3	"Brain Scramblies"^[17]	April 22, 2020^[1]
The vampires attend their first human Super Bowl party, while Guillermo's search for virgins uncovers a deadly threat.^[17]
4	"The Curse"^[18]	April 29, 2020^[1]
While the vampires fear they've been electronically cursed, Guillermo tries to thwart a deadly threat to his masters.^[18]
5	"Colin's Promotion"^[19]	May 6, 2020^[1]
Colin Robinson gets promoted at work and his new power threatens the balance of power in the vampire house.^[19]
6	"On the Run"^[20]	May 13, 2020^[1]
After a vengeful enemy from the past appears without warning, Laszlo flees his home and goes into hiding to avoid certain death.^[20]
7	"The Return"^[21]	May 20, 2020^[1]
The vampires offer shelter to an old nemesis who's down on his luck.^[21]
8	"Collaboration"^[22]	May 27, 2020^[1]
Nandor's old familiar from the 1970s returns to Staten Island, Guillermo leaves to serve a new master, and Nadja and Laszlo revive their musical act.^[22]
9	"Witches"^[23]	June 3, 2020^[1]
When Nandor and Laszlo are abducted by a coven of witches, the others must venture Brooklyn to rescue them.^[23]
10	"Théâtre des Vampires"^[24]	June 10, 2020^[1]
The vampires try to survive without Guillermo, while they prepare to attend the most exclusive event on the vampiric social calendar.^[24]

Season 3[]

Number	Title	Airdate
1	"The Prisoner"	September 2, 2021
Guillermo’s fate hangs in the balance as the vampires receive a promotion.
2	"The Cloak of Duplication"	September 2, 2021
A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.
3	"Gail"	September 9, 2021
An old flame returns, and an ancient vehicle is resurrected.
4	"The Casino"	September 16, 2021
The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return.
5	"The Chamber of Judgement"	September 23, 2021
Justice is served, both vampirically and also in small claims court.
6	"The Escape"	September 30, 2021
An ancient beast escapes and threatens the existence of all vampires everywhere.
7	"The Siren"	October 7, 2021
Two travelers are shipwrecked, and a doll runs away from home.
8	"The Wellness Center"	October 14, 2021
Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.
9	"A Farewell"	October 21, 2021
Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.
10	"The Portrait"	October 28, 2021
The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.

Season 4[]

Number	Title	Airdate
1	"Reunited"	July 12, 2022
The vampires return from their world travels to find their mansion on the verge of collapse, and a freakish new creature in the house.
2	"The Lamp"	July 12, 2022
Nandor's search for love is finally successful, and Nadja realizes her lifelong ambition of opening a vampire nightclub.
3	"The Grand Opening"	July 19, 2022
Opening night of Nadja's vampire nightclub is threatened when the big musical guest cancels. Laszlo attempts to undermine the growing boy's affinity for musical theatre.
4	"The Night Market"	July 26, 2022
The vampires take a trip to the secret Night Market, where all the supernatural creatures gather to barter and gaggle.
5	"Private School"	August 2, 2022
The vampires endure the private school admissions interview process.
6	"The Wedding"	August 9, 2022
Guillermo loses his mind trying to help Nandor plan the perfect vampire wedding.
7	"Pine Barrens"	August 16, 2022
Sean invites Laszlo, Nandor, and Baby Colin to join him for a "guys' weekend" at his hunting cabin in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.
8	"Go Flip Yourself"	August 23, 2022
In an attempt to finally get the vampires' mansion fixed, Laszlo signs the house up for an episode of Go Flip Yourself, a home-renovation show run by twin brothers Bran and Toby Daltry.
9	"Freddie"	August 30, 2022
Guillermo has a surprise visitor from overseas; Laszlo decides to manage Baby Colin's career and presents Nadja with a new contract.
10	"Sunrise, Sunset!	September 6, 2022
After growing into an adult body, Baby Colin finds himself in an awkward stage, with Laszlo and Guillermo struggling to figure out how to help him.

Season 5[]

Number	Title	Airdate
1	"The Mall"	July 13, 2023
Laszlo is suspicious that Guillermo has a secret; an adult Colin Robinson has a new job; Nadja overcomes an addiction; Nandor has a new outlook on life; the vampires discover the mall.
2	"A Night Out with the Guys"	July 13, 2023
Nandor and Laszlo have a night out with Sean and his friends. Nadja discovers the source of her bad luck.
3	"Pride Parade"	July 20, 2023
The vampires help Sean host a Pride parade. Nadja helps her doll achieve a long-held dream.
4	"The Campaign"	July 27, 2023
Colin Robinson runs for office, Nandor makes a new friend and Nadja reconnects with her roots.
5	"Local News"	August 3, 2023
Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.
6	"Urgent Care"	August 10, 2023
When Guillermo is injured, Nadja takes him to Urgent Care. Colin has trouble feeding.
7	"Hybrid Creatures"	August 17, 2023
Nadja gives back to her community. Laszlo's experiments have some unexpected results.
8	"The Roast"	August 24, 2023
A roast held in Laszlo's honor reveals dark secrets.
9	"A Weekend at Morrigan Manor"	August 31, 2023
The Guide invites the vampires to her art gallery opening, but they aren't interested. She then gives them an invitation from Perdita Morrigan, the grand dame of vampiric high society in America, who invites them for a weekend at her estate, Morrigan Manor.
10	"Exit Interview"	August 31, 2023
After Nandor finally discovers Guillermo's deception and threatens to kill him, Guillermo flees and goes into hiding. The vampires search for the missing familiar.