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What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows is an American mockumentary comedy horror television series that aired on FX from 2019 to 2024.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

What We Do in the Shadows is an American mockumentary comedy horror television series that aired on FX from 2019 to 2024. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, it follows a group of vampires living together on Staten Island and dealing with the modern world, supernatural politics, and their own conflicts. The series was available to Canadian viewers on FX and Disney+ in some regions.

Premise

The series follows four vampires sharing a Staten Island home, along with Guillermo, a human familiar who wants to become a vampire. Episodes focus on their attempts to navigate modern life and supernatural relationships.

Production and origins

The television series was developed from the 2014 film created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. Clement is credited as creator of the TV adaptation, which kept the franchise’s mockumentary style.

Broadcast and release

What We Do in the Shadows premiered on FX in March 2019 and concluded in December 2024. Sources describe it as a six-season series, with availability also listed through Hulu and Disney+ depending on region.

Reception and significance

The series became one of FX’s notable comedy-horror titles and was described by outlets as an Emmy-nominated comedy. It expanded the What We Do in the Shadows franchise beyond the original film.

Key facts

  • The series is a spin-off of the 2014 film What We Do in the Shadows.
  • It uses a mockumentary format to follow vampire housemates in Staten Island.
  • The central characters include Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, Colin Robinson, and Guillermo.
  • The show premiered in 2019 and ended in 2024 after six seasons.
  • It aired on FX and was available on streaming services including Hulu and Disney+ in some regions.
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Canadian context

The series aired in Canada on FX and was also listed as available on Disney+ in some regions, making it accessible to Canadian viewers.[3][5]

Frequently asked questions

What is What We Do in the Shadows about?
It follows vampire roommates on Staten Island as they deal with each other, the modern world, and supernatural complications.
Is the TV series based on a film?
Yes. It is based on the 2014 film What We Do in the Shadows by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi.
How many seasons does it have?
The series ran for six seasons.
When did it air?
It premiered in 2019 and ended in 2024.
Who are the main characters?
The core group includes Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, Colin Robinson, and Guillermo.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_We_Do_in_the_Shadows_(TV_series)
    Supports: Premise, characters, setting, format, and core series description.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7908628/
    Supports: Series title, run years, and basic premise.
  3. Disney+https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-0b10c46a-12f0-4357-8a00-547057b49bac
    Supports: Run years, six seasons, genre, creator, cast, and series synopsis.
  4. TV Guidehttps://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows/1000778854/
    Supports: Half-hour comedy series, FX network, and setting.
  5. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_We_Do_in_the_Shadows_(s%C3%A9rie_t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vis%C3%A9e)
    Supports: Canadian FX broadcast mention and general series details.
  6. Fandomhttps://whatwedointheshadows.fandom.com/wiki/What_We_Do_in_the_Shadows_(TV_series)
    Supports: Season count and finale date, plus main characters.
  7. FX Networkshttps://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/what-we-do-in-the-shadows
    Supports: Final season status, premise, and availability on Hulu.
  8. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_We_Do_in_the_Shadows
    Supports: Connection to the 2014 film and franchise origins.