Here is a comprehensive retrospective on the brilliant first season, why the 720p format remains highly relevant for digital archivers, and how the opening ten episodes established a masterclass in supernatural comedy. The Premise: Traditional Vampires in Modern Staten Island
Before diving into the specifics of the first season, it's worth understanding the show's origins. "What We Do in the Shadows" began as a 2014 cult-hit film, co-written, co-directed, and starring Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement. The mockumentary followed a group of vampire flatmates living in Wellington, New Zealand.
Once a bloodthirsty warrior from the Ottoman Empire, Nandor acts as the self-appointed leader of the house. His fierce military past hilariously contrasts with his fragile ego and naive attempts to navigate modern bureaucracy. What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Complete 720...
The premiere introduces the main cast: Nandor the Relentless, the self-appointed leader of the group; Laszlo Cravensworth and Nadja, a married vampire couple; and Colin Robinson, an energy vampire who drains humans and vampires alike by being incredibly boring. They are joined by Guillermo de la Cruz, Nandor's long-suffering human familiar who dreams of one day being turned into a vampire. The season kicks off with the arrival of the ancient and powerful Baron Afanas, who expects the group to have conquered the New World by now. This set-up provides the overarching narrative for the season as the vampires clumsily attempt to take over Staten Island, often failing spectacularly due to their disconnection from modern society.
While feeding in the woods, Laszlo insults a werewolf pack by calling them “dogs.” A rivalry escalates into a challenge: a “roast battle” at a dive bar. The vampires lose badly (werewolves mock Nandor’s horse, Nadja’s accent, Laszlo’s erections). Colin Robinson saves them by boring the werewolves into submission. Peace is restored, but now the werewolves avoid them. Here is a comprehensive retrospective on the brilliant
In the final scene, Guillermo stares at the camera, holding a stake, a tear rolling down his cheek. He whispers: “I’ve killed 47 vampires for them. And they still won’t turn me.”
While primarily episodic, Season 1 weaves an overarching narrative that culminates in massive lore reveals. The mockumentary followed a group of vampire flatmates
A suave, hedonistic British nobleman turned vampire. He is obsessed with erotica, topiary art, and his wife, Nadja.
The self-appointed leader and former Ottoman Empire conqueror who often struggles with modern concepts like American citizenship. Laszlo Cravensworth (Matt Berry):