"What We Do in the Shadows" is a comedy TV series that follows the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century. The show explores their humorous struggles with everyday life and supernatural antics, blending quirky humor with clever writing. It is known for its mockumentary style and strong performances, particularly by Matt Berry and Natasia Demetriou
. The series is based on the 2014 movie of the same name, which was co-written and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The movie features a different group of vampires in Wellington, New Zealand, dealing with mundane modern life challenges like paying rent and flatmate conflicts
. The TV show expands on the movie’s concept with new characters and episodic storylines, allowing for more character development and varied comedic situations
. The show has received critical acclaim, winning a Primetime Emmy and earning an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. It is praised for maintaining the tone and humor of the original film while successfully adapting it to a longer format
. The series ran from 2019 to 2024, concluding with its sixth season
. In summary, "What We Do in the Shadows" is a comedic mockumentary TV series about four vampires living together in Staten Island, known for its witty humor, strong character dynamics, and connection to the original 2014 film by Clement and Waititi
