what they do in the shadows

"What We Do in the Shadows" is a comedy horror mockumentary TV series that follows the nightly lives of four vampire roommates who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century. The show humorously explores their struggles with modern life, vampire politics, and supernatural events, blending fantasy with everyday mundane challenges like paying rent and managing household chores. The vampires also deal with their purpose of dominating the New World, as well as interactions with humans and other supernatural beings. The series is based on a 2014 New Zealand film of the same name and was created by Jemaine Clement. It aired from 2019 to 2024 on FX and received critical acclaim for its writing and cast