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What We Do in the Shadows (2019)

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FX
Year
2019
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Network
FX
Writer
Jemaine Clement, Lauren Wells, Taika Waititi
Actors
Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Year
2019

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Actor
Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch
Writer
Jemaine Clement, Lauren Wells, Taika Waititi
Supervising producer
Zach Dunn, Shana Gohd, Max Brockman, Jake Bender, William Meny
Other
Wally Baram
Story editor
Lauren Wells
Executive producer
Yana Gorskaya, Sarah Naftalis, Kyle Newacheck, Sam Johnson, Garrett Basch, Eli Bush, Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Taika Waititi
Associate producer
Amelia Haller, Alison Parham
Producer
Avram Butch Kaplan, Todd Aronauer
Co-producer
Jeremy Levick, Rajat Suresh
Co-executive producer
Tyson Breuer, Stefani Robinson, Marika Sawyer
Art direction
Hayley Isaacs, Aaron Noel
Production design
Shayne Fox
Set decoration
Kerri Wylie
Composer
Albert Fox, John Enroth, Mark Mothersbaugh
Executive consultant
Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain
Location casting
Jenny Lewis, Sara Kay
Theme song performance
Norma Tanega
Original film writer
Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi
Creator
Jemaine Clement
Production company
FX Productions, Two Canoes Pictures, 343
Network
FX
Genre
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Original title
What We Do in the Shadows
Languages
English
Production countries
United States of America, New Zealand
Synopsis
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.

Episodes in this series

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1. The Prisoner

Aired Sep 2, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
25 minutes
Production code
XWS03001

People & credits

Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Director
Kyle Newacheck
Guest star
Taika Waititi as Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg, Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Karly Bon as Wraith Dancer, Kae Kae Lee as Wraith Dancer, Bianca Melchior as Wraith Dancer, Holly Horner as Wraith Dancer, Indiana Mehta as Wraith Dancer
Writer
Paul Simms
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
First assistant director
Ross Clyde
Second assistant director
Cheyenne Byng
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Assistant editor
Antonia de Barros
Choreographer
Amy Wright
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
2. The Cloak of Duplication

Aired Sep 2, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
24 minutes
Production code
XWS03002

People & credits

Director
Yana Gorskaya
Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
Guest star
Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Karly Bon as Wraith Dancer, Kae Kae Lee as Wraith Dancer, Bianca Melchior as Wraith Dancer, Holly Horner as Wraith Dancer, Indiana Mehta as Wraith Dancer, Tyler Alvarez as Wes Blankenship, Lauren Collins as Meg, Nicolas Grimes as Fitness Co-Worker, Mercedes Morris as Ashley, Nabil Rajo as Dave
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Assistant editor
Antonia de Barros, Wendy Nomiyama
Choreographer
Amy Wright
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
First assistant director
Daniela Barbosa
Second assistant director
James Gilchrist
3. Gail

Aired Sep 9, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
25 minutes
Production code
XWS03003

People & credits

Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Director
Kyle Newacheck
Writer
Marika Sawyer
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
Guest star
Kelly Penner as Chad, Hannan Younis as Ange, Ro Manning as Dougie, Justin Bigelli as Toby, Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Aida Turturro as Gail, Derrick Beckles as Anton
First assistant director
Ross Clyde
Second assistant director
Cheyenne Byng
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
Assistant editor
Wendy Nomiyama, Matt Willard
4. The Casino

Aired Sep 16, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
26 minutes
Production code
XWS03004

People & credits

Director
Yana Gorskaya
Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Additional director of photography
DJ Stipsen
Guest star
Anthony Atamanuik as Sean Rinaldi, Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Olympia Lukis as Wendy, Karen Parker as Liza, Gavin Fox as Frank, Andy Hull as Mikey, Marissa Jaret Winokur as Charmaine Rinaldi, Michael Vincent Dagostino as Boxing Announcer, Chris George as Hotel Staffer, Michael Lamont-Lytle as Sammy Davis Jr., Dennis Lafond as Eli Jackson, Richard Lee as Frank Sinatra, Chris Locke as Dean Martin, Reon Lucas as Dealer #1, Bruna Magrini as Ring Girl, Kelly Marie McKenna as Housekeeper, Jack Mosshammer as Wedding Officiant, Kostas Tourlentes as Arturo Rodriguez, Naomi Wright as Attendant
First assistant director
Ross Clyde
Second assistant director
Cheyenne Byng
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Assistant editor
Antonia de Barros, Wendy Nomiyama
Cinematographer
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
5. The Chamber of Judgement

Aired Sep 23, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
23 minutes
Production code
XWS03005

People & credits

Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Director
Kyle Newacheck
Writer
William Meny
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
Guest star
Anthony Atamanuik as Sean Rinaldi, Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Sash Striga as Hooded Dancer, Christina Pitts Jazzar as Hooded Dancer, Gavin Fox as Frank, Andy Hull as Mikey, Chris Sandiford as Derek, Jasmine Renée Thomas as Hooded Dancer, Lisa Auguste as Hooded Dancer, Karly Bon as Wraith Dancer, Kae Kae Lee as Wraith Dancer, Bianca Melchior as Wraith Dancer, Holly Horner as Wraith Dancer, Indiana Mehta as Wraith Dancer, Chadwick Allen as Man in House, Al Maini as HR Vampire, Chelsea Preston as Jennifer the Dreadfully Lonesome 'Gabby', Brenda Robins as Judge, Michael Tabal as Iorek the Knavish, Derick Agyemang as Hooded Dancer, Andrew Pyro Chung as Hooded Dancer, Andrea Ciacci as Hooded Dancer, Samuel Davilmar as Hooded Dancer, Allie Goodbun as Hooded Dancer, Kris Grzella as Hooded Dancer, Karina Grzella as Hooded Dancer, Tyler Hutchings as Hooded Dancer, Dani Jazzar as Hooded Dancer, Bethany Kovarik as Hooded Dancer, Thiago Dos Santos as Hooded Dancer, Natalie Moore as Hooded Dancer
First assistant director
Ross Clyde
Second assistant director
Cheyenne Byng
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Assistant editor
Antonia de Barros, Wendy Nomiyama
Choreographer
Amy Wright
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
6. The Escape

Aired Sep 30, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
24 minutes
Production code
XWS03006

People & credits

Guest star
Doug Jones as Baron Afanas, Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Julie Klausner as Gargoyle #1 (voice), Cole Escola as Gargoyle #2 (voice), Julius Cho as Young Man, Tim Beresford as Vampire Reporter, Mairi Babb as Vampire Reporter #2, Keethan Krish as Vampire Reporter #3, Sheila Isaro as Vampire Reporter #4, Jeff Yung as Vampire Reporter #5, Vaios Skretas as The Sire, Jean-Michel Richaud as The Sire (voice)
Director
Yana Gorskaya
Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
Additional editing
Daniel Haworth
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Assistant editor
Antonia de Barros, Wendy Nomiyama
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
First assistant director
Daniela Barbosa
Second assistant director
James Gilchrist
7. The Siren

Aired Oct 7, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
25 minutes
Production code
XWS03007

People & credits

Writer
Shana Gohd
Director
Yana Gorskaya
Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
Guest star
Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Scott Bakula as Scott Bakula, Catherine Cohen as Sheila, Nour Hadidi as Judi, Sharjil Rasool as Register Clerk / Kevin
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Assistant editor
Antonia de Barros, Wendy Nomiyama
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
First assistant director
Daniela Barbosa
Second assistant director
James Gilchrist
8. The Wellness Center

Aired Oct 14, 2021

Details

Description

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

Episode details

Runtime
26 minutes
Production code
XWS03008

People & credits

Director
Yana Gorskaya
Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
Guest star
Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Christina Pitts Jazzar as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Kae Kae Lee as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Indiana Mehta as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Derick Agyemang as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Karina Grzella as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Tyler Hutchings as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Dani Jazzar as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Cree Summer as Jan, Tamina Pollack-Paris as Cheery Wellness Center Member, Scott Dion Brown as Guitar Player, Joseph Samuel Arrigo as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Megan Caines as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Chas Conacher as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Robert Halley as PCWC Cult Chorus Member, Troy James as PCWC Cult Chorus Member
Additional editing
Dane McMaster
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Choreographer
Amy Wright
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
Assistant editor
Wendy Nomiyama, Matt Willard
First assistant director
Daniela Barbosa
Second assistant director
James Gilchrist
9. A Farewell

Aired Oct 21, 2021

Details

Description

Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.

Episode details

Runtime
27 minutes
Production code
XWS03009

People & credits

Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Additional director of photography
DJ Stipsen
Guest star
Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, David Cross as Dominykas the Dreadful, Samantha Helt as Coco, AJ Risi as Cater Waiter, Khandi Alexander as Contessa Carmilla De Mornay, Donal Logue as Donal Logue
First assistant director
Ross Clyde
Second assistant director
Cheyenne Byng
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Director
Tig Fong
Assistant editor
Antonia de Barros, Matt Willard
Cinematographer
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
10. The Portrait

Aired Oct 28, 2021

Details

Description

The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.

Episode details

Runtime
28 minutes
Production code
XWS03010

People & credits

Guest star
Doug Jones as Baron Afanas, Taika Waititi as Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg, Kristen Schaal as Floating Woman / The Guide, Vaios Skretas as The Sire, Jean-Michel Richaud as The Sire (voice), Donal Logue as Donal Logue, Joseph Daly as Conductor
Director
Yana Gorskaya
Script coordinator
Amelia Haller
Cinematographer
DJ Stipsen
First assistant camera
Ciarán Copelin, Joe Frechette, Jeff DaSilva
Additional director of photography
David A. Makin
Script supervisor
Samantha McMeekin
Camera operator
Jayson Clute, Mark Cyre, Mark Baluk
Assistant editor
Wendy Nomiyama, Matt Willard
First assistant director
Daniela Barbosa
Second assistant director
James Gilchrist

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