What We Do in the Shadows: Season 1

2019 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.7

What Season 1 of What We Do in the Shadows

After a visit from their leader, Baron Afanas, the four vampires of Staten Island recall the mission he gave them more than a century ago: to dominate the New World. Nandor, Laszlo and Nadja try to figure out the best way to achieve it, while Colin Robinson feeds off everyone's boredom and Guillermo keeps looking after the house. A mockumentary crew follows them on their journey, which pulls them into local politics, tests their truce with the werewolves and sends them looking for allies in Manhattan. Meanwhile, Guillermo must balance his loyalty to Nandor with his desire to become a vampire.

10episodes

Mar 27, 2019released

May 29, 2019latest episode

3.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Mar 27, 2019 · 28 min · ★ 7.8
The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.
Directing: Taika Waititi · Writing: Jemaine Clement · Starring: Jamison Webb, Kate Comer, Warren Barrow, Casey Feigh
1x02 City Council
Apr 3, 2019 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.
Directing: Jemaine Clement · Writing: Paul Simms · Starring: Chris Perfetti, Hayden Szeto, Marceline Hugot, Richie Moriarty
1x03 Werewolf Feud
Apr 10, 2019 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.
Directing: Jemaine Clement · Writing: Josh Lieb · Starring: Vanessa Bayer, Arj Barker, Michael Man, Viviana Zarrillo
1x04 Manhattan Night Club
Apr 17, 2019 · 21 min · ★ 7.3
The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires.
Directing: Jemaine Clement · Writing: Tom Scharpling · Starring: Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah, Byron Abalos, Jeremy O. Harris, Ariane Laezza
1x05 Animal Control
Apr 24, 2019 · 21 min · ★ 7.6
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.
Directed by Jackie van Beek · Written by Duncan Sarkies · Starring Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Jessica B. Hill, Justin Linville, Ted Hallett
1x06 Baron's Night Out
May 1, 2019 · 20 min · ★ 8.2
The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out on the town.
Directing: Jackie van Beek · Writing: Iain Morris · Starring: Bobby Daniels, Torin Arsenault, Mary Gillis, Gloria Laino
1x07 The Trial
May 8, 2019 · 24 min · ★ 8.4
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
Directing: Taika Waititi · Writing: Jemaine Clement · Starring: Kristen Schaal, Tilda Swinton, Jonny Brugh, Danny Trejo
1x08 Citizenship
May 15, 2019 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.
Directing: Jason Woliner · Writing: Stefani Robinson · Starring: Beanie Feldstein, Maury Ginsberg, Chantale Renee, Emily Stranges
1x09 The Orgy
May 22, 2019 · 21 min · ★ 7.4
Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.
Directed by Jason Woliner · Written by Marika Sawyer · Starring James Dwyer, Paige Locke, Michael Giel, Victoria Whistance-Smith
1x10 Ancestry Season Finale
May 29, 2019 · 22 min · ★ 8.0
Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.
Directed by Taika Waititi · Written by Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Tom Scharpling · Starring Jean Edwards, Oliver Dennis, Karim Butt, Max Calinescu