What We Do in the Shadows
Don't ask what they do outside the shadows.
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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Seasons & 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.
E1Pilot
Mar 27, 2019
The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.
E2City Council
Apr 3, 2019
The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.
E3Werewolf Feud
Apr 10, 2019
The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.
E4Manhattan Night Club
Apr 17, 2019
The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires.
E5Animal Control
Apr 24, 2019
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.
E6Baron's Night Out
May 1, 2019
The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out on the town.
E7The Trial
May 8, 2019
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
E8Citizenship
May 15, 2019
Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.
E9The Orgy
May 22, 2019
Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.
E10Ancestry
May 29, 2019
Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.
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.
E1Resurrection
Apr 15, 2020
Nadja and Laszlo's new familiar poses problems for an increasingly anxious Guillermo, and the vampires enlist the services of a local necromancer.
E2Ghosts
Apr 15, 2020
The vampires hold a séance to deal with a ghost infestation, which leads to a larger ghost infestation.
E3Brain Scramblies
Apr 22, 2020
The vampires attend their first human Super Bowl party, while Guillermo’s search for virgins uncovers a deadly threat.
E4The Curse
Apr 29, 2020
While the vampires fear they've been electronically cursed, Guillermo tries to thwart a deadly threat to his masters.
E5Colin's Promotion
May 6, 2020
Colin Robinson gets promoted at work, and his new power threatens the balance of power in the vampire house.
E6On the Run
May 13, 2020
After a vengeful enemy from the past appears without warning, Laszlo flees his home and goes into hiding to avoid certain death.
E7The Return
May 20, 2020
The vampires offer shelter to an old nemesis who’s down on his luck.
E8Collaboration
May 27, 2020
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.
E9Witches
Jun 3, 2020
When Nandor and Laszlo are abducted by a coven of witches, the others must venture to Brooklyn to rescue them.
E10Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires
Jun 10, 2020
As they prepare to attend the most exclusive event on the vampiric social calendar, the vampires try to survive without Guillermo.
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.
E1The Prisoner
Sep 2, 2021
Guillermo's fate hangs in the balance as the vampires receive a promotion.
E2The Cloak of Duplication
Sep 2, 2021
A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.
E3Gail
Sep 9, 2021
An old flame returns, and an ancient vehicle is resurrected.
E4The Casino
Sep 16, 2021
The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return.
E5The Chamber of Judgement
Sep 23, 2021
Justice is served, both vampirically and also in small claims court.
E6The Escape
Sep 30, 2021
An ancient beast escapes and threatens the existence of all vampires everywhere.
E7The Siren
Oct 7, 2021
Two travelers are shipwrecked and a doll runs away from home.
E8The Wellness Center
Oct 14, 2021
Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.
E9A Farewell
Oct 21, 2021
Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.
E10The Portrait
Oct 28, 2021
The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.
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.
E1Reunited
Jul 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.
E2The Lamp
Jul 12, 2022
Nandor's search for love is finally successful, and Nadja realizes her lifelong ambition of opening a vampire nightclub.
E3The Grand Opening
Jul 19, 2022
The opening night of Nadja's vampire nightclub is threatened when the big musical guest cancels.
E4The Night Market
Jul 26, 2022
The vampires take a trip to the secret Night Market, where all the supernatural creatures gather to barter and haggle.
E5Private School
Aug 2, 2022
The vampires endure the private school admissions interview process.
E6The Wedding
Aug 9, 2022
Guillermo loses his mind trying to help Nandor plan the perfect vampire wedding.
E7Pine Barrens
Aug 16, 2022
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.
E8Go Flip Yourself
Aug 23, 2022
The mansion gets a makeover.
E9Freddie
Aug 30, 2022
Guillermo has a visitor from overseas.
E10Sunrise, Sunset
Sep 6, 2022
Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.
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.
E1The Mall
Jul 13, 2023
The vampires discover the mall.
E2A Night Out with the Guys
Jul 13, 2023
Nandor and Laszlo have a night out with Sean and his friends. Nadja discovers the source of her bad luck.
E3Pride Parade
Jul 20, 2023
The vampires help Sean host a Pride parade. Nadja helps her doll achieve a long-held dream.
E4The Campaign
Jul 27, 2023
Colin runs for office, Nandor makes a new friend and Nadja reconnects with her roots.
E5Local News
Aug 3, 2023
Coverage of a local water main break brings unwanted attention to the vampires.
E6Urgent Care
Aug 10, 2023
When Guillermo is injured, Nadja takes him to Urgent Care. Colin has trouble feeding.
E7Hybrid Creatures
Aug 17, 2023
Nadja gives back to her community. Laszlo's experiments have some unexpected results.
E8The Roast
Aug 24, 2023
A roast held in Laszlo’s honor reveals dark secrets.
E9A Weekend at Morrigan Manor
Aug 31, 2023
The housemates are invited for a weekend away at the home of a mysterious, illustrious vampire.
E10Exit Interview
Aug 31, 2023
The vampires search for a missing Guillermo.
After a very brief stint as a full-blown vampire, Guillermo is re-evaluating his life. Who is he if not a familiar who will do anything to please his Master in hopes of one day being turned into a vampire? Meanwhile, the vampires are reevaluating, too. When their former roommate reappears after a 50-year nap, they realize how little they’ve done in half a century — not one goal accomplished, not one dream pursued, not one part of the New World conquered (except for their street and part of Ashley Street).
E1The Return of Jerry
Oct 21, 2024
The vampires' long-lost fifth roommate returns.
E2Headhunting
Oct 21, 2024
Guillermo gets a new job, and Colin helps Laszlo make a new friend.
E3Sleep Hypnosis
Oct 21, 2024
A dispute over who gets to use the newly available empty room under the stairs gets out of control.
E4The Railroad
Oct 28, 2024
Laszlo and Colin help neighbor Sean find a new job at the railroad at which they claim to work.
E5Nandor's Army
Nov 4, 2024
The vampires are sent on a mission to New Hampshire to retrieve Nandor, who has lost his mind.
E6Laszlo's Father
Nov 11, 2024
Laszlo's father's ghost returns to make amends, while Nadja and Nandor deal with the shapeshifters who have moved in next door.
E7March Madness
Nov 18, 2024
Laszlo and Nandor try to exorcise the demon who had possessed their neighbor Sean.
E8P.I. Undercover: New York
Nov 25, 2024
Colin and Nadja have a couples' night with an old friend, while Nandor and Laszlo battle the film crew that have invaded their neighborhood.
E9Come Out and Play
Dec 2, 2024
The vampires get blamed for a murder at a meeting of all the New York vampires and must find a way back to the safety of Staten Island.
E10The Promotion
Dec 9, 2024
The vampires go to an office party to celebrate Guillermo's promotion.
E11The Finale
Dec 16, 2024
A surprising twist leads to a change of plans.
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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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