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.
The best episode of "What We Do in the Shadows" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 7.9/10 from 3857 user votes. It was directed by Taika Waititi and written by Jemaine Clement. "Pilot" aired on 3/27/2019 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "City Council".
The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.
Director: Taika Waititi
Writer: Jemaine Clement
The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.
Director: Jemaine Clement
Writer: Paul Simms
The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.
Director: Jemaine Clement
Writer: Josh Lieb
The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires.
Director: Jemaine Clement
Writer: Tom Scharpling
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.
Director: Jackie van Beek
Writer: Duncan Sarkies
The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out on the town.
Director: Jackie van Beek
Writer: Iain Morris
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
Director: Taika Waititi
Writer: Jemaine Clement
Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.
Director: Jason Woliner
Writer: Stefani Robinson
Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.
Director: Jason Woliner
Writer: Marika Sawyer
Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.
Director: Taika Waititi
Writer: Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Tom Scharpling, Stefani Robinson