WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS

COMEDY / FANTASY / HORROR

USA / CANADA

2019-2024

WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS is an American comedy horror mockumentary television series created by Jemaine Clement, first broadcast on FX on March 27, 2019. WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS consists of 61 episodes of 30 minutes.

STORY: Traditional vampires Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), and Nadja (Natasja Demetriou), together with energy vampire Colin Robinson (Mark Poksch), share a Staten Island residence, maintained by Nandor's familiar Guillermo (Harvey Guillén). The vampires routinely clash with the modern world, other supernatural beings, and/or each other.

GAY COUPLE STORYLINE: Nandor the Relentless (Kayvan Novak)– Once the bloodthirsty leader of the fictional kingdom of Al-Quolanudar in southern Iran and a warrior serving the Ottoman Empire. At age 760, he is the oldest vampire and the self-proclaimed leader of the group. Leslie "Laszlo" Cravensworth (Matt Berry) – A 310-year-old vampire from British nobility who was turned by Nadja and is now married to her. A pansexual and former porn actor who is often preoccupied with sexual thoughts, he enjoys sexual encounters with both Nadja and Nandor. Guillermo de la Cruz (Harvey Guillén) – Nandor's long-suffering Latino familiar. Guillermo's skill as a vampire slayer leads to him becoming a bodyguard for Nandor, Nadja, and Laszlo. He comes out as gay to his family but reveals his desire to become a vampire.