What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows (2019)

3/27/2019 - 12/16/2024
6 Seasons, 61 Episodes
8

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.

Created By: Jemaine Clement

Details

First Air Date

3/27/2019

Last Air Date

12/16/2024

Network

FX

Rating

8/10 (807 votes)

Status

Ended

Production Companies

FX Productions, 343, Two Canoes Pictures

About What We Do in the Shadows

The television series "What We Do in the Shadows," which premiered in 2019, adapts the 2014 film of the same name. This mockumentary-style comedy explores the nightly lives of a group of vampires sharing a house in Staten Island, New York City, who have coexisted for centuries. The series leans into both its comedic and science fiction/fantasy elements through its depiction of anachronistic characters navigating modern life. It completed its run with 6 seasons and 61 episodes.

With an IMDb rating of 8.5 based on over 125,000 votes, the series has resonated with a significant audience. It is categorized by keywords such as "vampire," "mockumentary," and "based on movie," reflecting its core premise and origins. The show's tone is further described by terms like "candid," "playful," "whimsical," and "audacious," suggesting a distinct and often absurd approach to its supernatural subject matter.

IMDb 8.5/10

Why you might be searching for What We Do in the Shadows

Many people are searching for "What We Do in the Shadows" using descriptions that highlight its unique characters and comedic situations, such as a "vampire woman that keeps killing the guys neighbors" or the presence of an "energy vampire." Other searches reference the mockumentary format and the setting of vampires living together in modern America.

What reviewers are saying

MovieGuys 6/10

One reviewer noted that the series, while a spin-off of the 2014 film, relocated to the USA from New Zealand, retaining some original talent. They found the humor to be distinct, describing the show as more "interesting" than outright funny, particularly its portrayal of vampires' lack of awareness about the changing world around them.

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