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What We Do in the Shadows S1E1 — Pilot

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What We Do in the Shadows•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.9/10 · 4,542 votesMar 27, 201928 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.

Directed byTaika Waititi

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Kayvan Novak

Kayvan Novak

Nandor the Relentless

Matt Berry

Matt Berry

Laszlo Cravensworth

Natasia Demetriou

Natasia Demetriou

Nadja

Harvey Guillén

Harvey Guillén

Guillermo de la Cruz

Mark Proksch

Mark Proksch

Colin Robinson

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Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi

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Yana Gorskaya

Editor

Christian Sprenger

Christian Sprenger

Director of Photography

Ra Vincent

Ra Vincent

Production Design

Jemaine Clement

Jemaine Clement

Teleplay

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Mary Mitchell Williams

Set Decoration

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Kate Bunch

Art Direction

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of What We Do in the Shadows season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 4,542 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Taika Waititi, it aired on March 27, 2019.

Next: E2 · City Council Best of Season 1