What We Do in the Shadows (2019)

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 27, 2019
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Jasper Rees
    Jan 3, 2020
    60
    There were gags about sex, blood and death, plus worshipful nods to Twilight and Interview with a Vampire. Whether the basic joke is enough for a whole series remains to be seen.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Mar 26, 2019
    60
    There are lots of laughs at the start, but, four episodes in, the show loses some of its liveliness (for lack of a better word), risking the comedy equivalent of rigor mortis. The performances and guest cameos are just enough to pass the test.

Awards & Rankings

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#44 Best TV Season of 2019
69
#69 Most Discussed TV Season of 2019
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#3 Most Shared TV Season of 2019

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 79
  3. Negative: 3 out of 79
  1. MMBosch
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    I'm glad to say that the show is able to keep the great writing, characterization and visuals from the original movie. It's just as funny andI'm glad to say that the show is able to keep the great writing, characterization and visuals from the original movie. It's just as funny and clever as the Waititi's original. A total delight.… Full Review »
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 2, 2021
    9
    Fantastic first season that adapts the source material well( a daunting feat considering the skill of the movie. This unexplained vampireFantastic first season that adapts the source material well( a daunting feat considering the skill of the movie. This unexplained vampire documentary is kept in place by amazing performances, weird story directions and solid writing. The only fault is just how slowly it comes into itself but otherwise it's deserves a seat amongst other stunning debut seasons such as the walking dead or fleabag.… Full Review »
  3. LamontRaymond
    May 31, 2019
    9
    One of the funniest new shows I've seen in ages. It's pitch-perfect, and brings a little something for everybody. Great stuff. REALLY hopeOne of the funniest new shows I've seen in ages. It's pitch-perfect, and brings a little something for everybody. Great stuff. REALLY hope it gets renewed.… Full Review »
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