Bite Me: A Review of What We Do in the Shadows, the Funniest Vampire Show Ever
What We Do in the Shadows is a hilarious mockumentary series that follows the lives of four vampires who share a house in Staten Island. Based on the cult film of the same name by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, the show expands on the original premise and introduces new characters, situations, and lore.
The series is a perfect blend of horror and comedy, with witty dialogue, absurd scenarios, and clever references to vampire mythology and pop culture. The cast is superb, with each actor bringing their own unique charm and personality to their roles. Kayvan Novak plays Nandor, a former Ottoman warrior who is now obsessed with cleanliness and bureaucracy. Matt Berry is Laszlo, a pompous and lustful English nobleman who loves to play the lute and make erotic topiaries. Natasia Demetriou is Nadja, a seductive and sarcastic Romani vampire who has a complicated history with her former lover Gregor. Mark Proksch is Colin Robinson, an energy vampire who feeds on boredom and annoyance by being the most tedious person imaginable.
The show also features hilarious guest stars and cameos, such as Nick Kroll as Simon the Devious, a rival vampire who has a grudge against Laszlo; Tilda Swinton, Wesley Snipes, Danny Trejo, and others as members of the Vampire Council; and Mark Hamill as Jim the Vampire, a creditor who comes to collect a debt from Laszlo.
What We Do in the Shadows is a delightfully absurd and ridiculously fun series that will make you laugh out loud and fall in love with its quirky characters. It is one of the best comedies on TV right now, and a must-watch for fans of vampires, mockumentaries, and Flight of the Conchords. I give it 5 stars out of 5.
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