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What We Do in the Shadows
"Don't ask what they do outside the shadows."
Overview
A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.
Status
Ended
Created By
Jemaine Clement
Network
FX
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
After an unexpected visit from their dark lord and leader, Baron Afanas, the vampires are reminded of what they were initially tasked with upon their arrival in Staten Island over a hundred years ago – total and complete domination of the New World. But what exactly is the best way to go about achieving said domination? Our vérité camera crew follows along as the vampires set out to answer this query.
Episodes
Pilot
The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.
City Council
The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.
Werewolf Feud
The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.
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.
Animal Control
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.
Baron's Night Out
The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out on the town.
The Trial
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
Citizenship
Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.
The Orgy
Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.
Ancestry
Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.
Top Cast
Kayvan Novak
Nandor the Relentless
Matt Berry
Laszlo Cravensworth
Natasia Demetriou
Nadja
Harvey Guillén
Guillermo de la Cruz
Mark Proksch
Colin Robinson
