Five Great Scenes From What We Do In The Shadows Season One

Ah, What We Do In The Shadows. The vampire mockumentary that stole our hearts, and probably a few necks, with its delightfully awkward take on eternal undeath. If you haven't binged it yet, honestly, what are you doing with your life? And if you have, you'll know that picking just five scenes from season one is harder than trying to get a vampire to wear a garlic necklace. But hey, someone's gotta do it. So, grab your cape, and let's dive into some of the absolute gems that made season one so, well, bloody brilliant.

The House Meeting That Went Wrong

Okay, so picture this: our favorite Staten Island vampires – Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and our sweet, confused familiar Guillermo – are having a house meeting. This isn't just any meeting. This is a "we need to figure out what to do with our ancient vampire rival, The Baron" meeting. And it's exactly as chaotic as you'd expect. Nandor, ever the dramatic one, is trying to take charge. Laszlo is mostly just complaining. Nadja is… well, being Nadja. But the real magic happens when they realize they have absolutely no idea how to actually get rid of him. Their brainstorming session devolves into hilarious finger-pointing and passive-aggressive digs. Guillermo, meanwhile, is just trying to survive the whole ordeal, probably wondering if his salary covers this level of existential threat. It's the perfect snapshot of their dysfunctional but strangely endearing family dynamic. You know those family dinners where everyone’s arguing but you still love them? This is that, but with more ancient curses and less casserole.

Guillermo's "Vampire Hunter" Moment

This one’s a personal favorite. Poor Guillermo. He spends his days cleaning up after vampires, dealing with their bizarre habits, and generally living in fear of being drained. But then, opportunity knocks. Or rather, it crashes through the door in the form of a whole horde of actual, legitimate vampire hunters. And what does Guillermo do? Does he cower? Does he faint? Nope. In a moment of pure, unexpected badassery, Guillermo unleashes his inner slayer. He’s been watching and learning, you see! Suddenly, this meek familiar is dispatching vampires with impressive, if slightly clumsy, efficiency. The look on the vampires' faces as their ancient hunting skills are utterly outmatched by their familiar is priceless. It’s the underdog story we didn’t know we needed, a testament to the fact that even the most downtrodden can rise to the occasion. Plus, it’s a much-needed dose of schadenfreude for anyone who's ever had to clean up after someone else.

Laszlo's "The Familiar's Contract" Rant

Laszlo Cravensworth. What a character. The man’s got a flair for the dramatic and a vocabulary that would make a thesaurus blush. And when he gets going about the "familiar's contract," it’s pure comedic gold. He’s absolutely apoplectic about the perceived injustices of his eternal servitude to his vampires. He goes on a magnificent, rambling tirade, full of elaborate metaphors and increasingly bizarre complaints. You can practically feel the frustration radiating off him. It’s the kind of monologue that makes you laugh so hard you snort, even though you know he’s technically got a point. It highlights the ridiculousness of their eternal existence and the petty squabbles that arise from it. It’s like watching someone try to explain why they deserve an extra cookie at midnight, but instead of cookies, it’s about soul-binding pacts and existential dread. And honestly, we're all a little Laszlo when we're hangry.

Nadja and the Ghostly Lover

Okay, this one is pure, unadulterated Nadja. She’s got this tempestuous, fiery personality, and when she’s not biting people or planning revenge, she’s… well, she’s getting spiritually involved. Her ghostly ex-lover, Gregor, pops up quite a bit, and their interactions are always a sight to behold. He’s a disembodied voice, and she’s a very corporeal vampire, and somehow, they manage to have these incredibly passionate, often bizarre, conversations. The humor comes from the sheer absurdity of it. Gregor is a constant source of annoyance and sometimes helpful (but usually confusing) advice. Nadja’s frustration with her spectral beau is a perfect comedic foil to her own fiery nature. It’s a relationship that defies all logic and yet, in the world of What We Do In The Shadows, it somehow just works. It’s the ultimate "it's complicated" relationship status, just with more centuries and less texting.

The Vampire Sleepover

This is arguably the episode that solidified the show’s charm for many. The vampires, after a particularly disastrous night out, decide to have a "sleepover." Now, imagine five ancient beings, who haven't slept properly in centuries, trying to recreate a human sleepover. It’s a recipe for disaster, and it’s glorious. They try to play video games (terribly), they attempt to watch a movie (with hilarious interpretations of plot), and they even try to tell ghost stories. The sheer awkwardness of their attempts to mimic human rituals is what makes it so funny. They’re so out of touch with modern life, and their efforts to connect with it are endearingly pathetic. It’s a reminder that even though they’re immortal bloodsuckers, they’re also just trying to figure things out, and sometimes, that involves PJs and questionable snack choices. It's the ultimate introvert's nightmare and a comedy goldmine for everyone else.