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8.0 / 10(1,074 votes)IMDbTV-MAFirst Aired: 20196 Seasons

What We Do in the Shadows

“Don't ask what they do outside the shadows.”

Series Overview

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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
FX
Episodes & Seasons

6 Seasons • 61 Episodes

Air Date Window

2019 – 2024

Premiered: Wed, Mar 27, 2019

Created By
Jemaine ClementJemaine Clement

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Dec 16, 2024

Season 6, Episode 11: “The Finale”

A surprising twist leads to a change of plans.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official Series TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-11

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jemaine Clement

Screenplay & Story

Lauren Wells, Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement

Original Score & Music

John Enroth, Albert Fox, Mark Mothersbaugh

Producers

Yana Gorskaya, Avram Butch Kaplan, Sarah Naftalis, Kyle Newacheck, Todd Aronauer

Department Leadership Roster

Avram Butch Kaplan

Producer

Todd Aronauer

Producer

Shayne Fox

Production Design

John Enroth

Original Music Composer

Albert Fox

Original Music Composer

Mark Mothersbaugh

Mark Mothersbaugh

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What We Do in the Shadows

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What is What We Do in the Shadows about?

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.

How many seasons does What We Do in the Shadows have?

What We Do in the Shadows comprises 6 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in What We Do in the Shadows?

Key cast members in What We Do in the Shadows include Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch.

Who created or directed What We Do in the Shadows?

What We Do in the Shadows was developed and directed by Jemaine Clement.