What We Do in the Shadows

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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.

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9 episodes

S0 E1 · After the Shadows Ep. 1 - Kristen Schaal

For the very first episode of After the Shadows, Harvey Guillen welcomes Kristen Schaal! The two celebrate the return of the show and Kristen’s character, The Guide.

S0 E2 · After the Shadows Ep. 2 - Kayvan Novak and Aida Turturro

Season 3 episode 3 had a LOT going on - a roller coaster of emotions, heartbreak, a rivalry kickball game, and web design. Harvey Guillen welcomes Kayvan Novak and Aida Turturro to reminisce about filming the episode and more!

S0 E3 · After the Shadows Ep. 3 - Shayne Fox

Half-mermaid, half-monkey. Anything is possible in the world of What We Do in the Shadows. In this special episode of After The Shadows, Harvey Guillen takes us behind the scenes and into the brilliant mind of Production Designer, Shayne Fox!

S0 E4 · After the Shadows Ep. 4 - Anthony Antranik & Marissa Jaret Winokur

Harvey Guillen welcomes your favorite Staten Island next door neighbors for some fun.

S0 E5 · After the Shadows Ep.5 - Doug Jones

Just when you thought he was gone, we brought him back AGAIN for After the Shadows. Tune in for this very special episode featuring your favorite burnt, crispy vampire.

S0 E6 · After the Shadows Ep.6 - Prosthetic Makeup Designer

On this episode, you don't just go behind the scenes, you go behind the make-up and into the talented mind of Paul Jones, What We Do in the Shadows' Prosthetic Makeup Designer!

S0 E7 · After the Shadows Ep. 7 - Cree Summer

She puts the U in cult. On this episode, Harvey is joined by the very talented, very hilarious, very persuasive Cree Summer.

S0 E8 · After the Shadows Ep. 8: Costumer Designer Laura Montgomery

Harvey Guillen interviews the powerhouse behind all the wardrobe, costume designer Laura Montgomery.

S0 E9 · After the Shadows | Season 3 Finale With Paul Simms

Relationships, realizations, and really heavy moments, oh my! Showrunner, Executive Producer & Writer Paul Simms and Harvey Guillén are diving into it all.

Season 1

10 episodes

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.

S1 E1 · Pilot

The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.

S1 E2 · City Council

The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.

S1 E3 · 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.

S1 E4 · 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.

S1 E5 · 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.

S1 E6 · Baron's Night Out

The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out in the town.

S1 E7 · The Trial

The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.

S1 E8 · Citizenship

Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.

S1 E9 · The Orgy

Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.

S1 E10 · Ancestry

Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.

Season 2

10 episodes

The vampires try to find their way in a world of human Super Bowl parties, internet trolls, an energy vampire who gets a promotion and becomes drunk on power and of course, all the ghosts, witches, necromancers, zombies and shadowy cloaked assassins who roam freely in the Tri-State area.

S2 E1 · Resurrection

Nadja and Laszlo's new familiar poses problems for an increasingly anxious Guillermo, and the vampires enlist the services of a local necromancer.

S2 E2 · Ghosts

The vampires hold a séance to deal with a ghost infestation, which leads to a larger ghost infestation.

S2 E3 · Brain Scramblies

The vampires attend their first human Super Bowl party, while Guillermo’s search for virgins uncovers a deadly threat.

S2 E4 · The Curse

While the vampires fear they've been electronically cursed, Guillermo tries to thwart a deadly threat to his masters.

S2 E5 · Colin's Promotion

Colin Robinson gets promoted at work, and his new power threatens the balance of power in the vampire house.

S2 E6 · On the Run

After a vengeful enemy from the past appears without warning, Laszlo flees his home and goes into hiding to avoid certain death.

S2 E7 · The Return

The vampires offer shelter to an old nemesis who’s down on his luck.

S2 E8 · Collaboration

Nandor's old familiar from the 1970s returns to Staten Island, Guillermo leaves to serve a new master, and Nadja and Lazslo revive their musical act.

S2 E9 · Witches

When Nandor and Laszlo are abducted by a coven of witches, the others must venture Brooklyn to rescue them.

S2 E10 · Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires

As they prepare to attend the most exclusive event on the vampiric social calendar, the vampires try to survive without Guillermo.

Season 3

10 episodes

The vampires are elevated to a new level of power and will encounter the vampire from which all vampires have descended, a tempting Siren, gargoyles, werewolf kickball, Atlantic City casinos, wellness cults, ex-girlfriends, gyms and supernatural curiosities galore. Plus, Colin Robinson is turning 100. And Nandor, faced with his own eternal-life crisis, tries to inject his life with more meaning.

S3 E1 · The Prisoner

Guillermo's fate hangs in the balance as the vampires receive a promotion.

S3 E2 · The Cloak of Duplication

A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.

S3 E3 · Gail

An old flame returns, and an ancient vehicle is resurrected.

S3 E4 · The Casino

The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return.

S3 E5 · The Chamber of Judgement

Justice is served, both vampirically and also in small claims court.

S3 E6 · The Escape

An ancient beast escapes and threatens the existence of all vampires everywhere.

S3 E7 · The Siren

Two travelers are shipwrecked and a doll runs away from home.

S3 E8 · The Wellness Center

Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.

S3 E9 · A Farewell

Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.

S3 E10 · The Portrait

The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.

Season 4

10 episodes

The vampires return to Staten Island to find their mansion on the verge of total structural collapse — and with no money to repair it. While Nandor’s eternal search for love finally yields results, Nadja finally realizes her dream of opening the hottest vampire nightclub in the Tri-State Area. Laszlo struggles with the question of nature versus nurture as he tries raising Baby Colin to be anything other than an energy vampire. And even Guillermo finds himself on a powerful emotional track that touches on his love for his family, and for others.

S4 E1 · Reunited

The vampires return from their world travels to find their mansion on the verge of collapse, and a freakish new creature in the house.

S4 E2 · The Lamp

Nandor's search for love is finally successful, and Nadja realizes her lifelong ambition of opening a vampire nightclub.

S4 E3 · The Grand Opening

Opening night of Nadja's vampire nightclub is threatened when the big musical guest cancels.

S4 E4 · The Night Market

The vampires take a trip to the secret Night Market, where all the supernatural creatures gather to barter and haggle.

S4 E5 · Private School

The vampires endure the private school admissions interview process.

S4 E6 · The Wedding

Guillermo loses his mind trying to help Nandor plan the perfect vampire wedding.

S4 E7 · Pine Barrens

Nandor and Laszlo air out their differences on a hunting trip at an isolated cabin, Nadja has a girls' night, and Guillermo reconnects with his family for the first time in twelve years.

S4 E8 · Go Flip Yourself

The mansion gets a makeover.

S4 E9 · Freddie

Guillermo has a visitor from overseas.

S4 E10 · Sunrise, Sunset

Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.

Season 5

10 episodes

Nandor feels his familiar (and sometimes friend) Guillermo slipping away as he seems to be spending much more time with Laszlo, whose skills as a gentleman scientist are put to the test as he tries to solve the mystery of the strange and very secret changes Guillermo is going through. Nadja, suffering the effects of a previously-undiagnosed supernatural hex, reconnects with her family - or at least, a family - from the Old Country, Colin pursues the path of so many energy vampires before him by running for political office and The Guide tries to figure out where she fits in as the relative newcomer to this tightly-knit group who've known each other for centuries.

S5 E1 · The Mall

The vampires discover the mall.

S5 E2 · A Night Out with the Guys

Nandor and Laszlo have a night out with Sean and his friends. Nadja discovers the source of her bad luck.

S5 E3 · Pride Parade

The vampires help Sean host a Pride parade. Nadja helps her doll achieve a long-held dream.

S5 E4 · The Campaign

Colin runs for office, Nandor makes a new friend and Nadja reconnects with her roots.

S5 E5 · Local News

Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.

S5 E6 · Urgent Care

When Guillermo is injured, Nadja takes him to Urgent Care. Colin has trouble feeding.

S5 E7 · Hybrid Creatures

Nadja gives back to her community. Laszlo’s experiments have some unexpected results.

S5 E8 · The Roast

A roast held in Laszlo’s honor reveals dark secrets.

S5 E9 · A Weekend at Morrigan Manor

The housemates are invited for a weekend away at the home of a mysterious, illustrious vampire.

S5 E10 · Exit Interview

The vampires search for a missing Guillermo.

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