Television series ‘with perfect ending’ based on ‘underrated’ film now streaming in full
What We Do In The Shadows has now concluded with its sixth season and the show’s final episode has been adored by critics and fans alike
The entire series of a show that treated fans to the ‘perfect ending’ and is based on an ‘underrated’ comedy film is now available for streaming’.
The cult classic What We Do In The Shadows, which originated as a mockumentary-style movie from New Zealand in 2014, has soared to indie fame with a stellar 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Its success catapulted actor, writer, and director Taika Waititi into the limelight, paving his way to direct Marvel’s Thor Ragnarok.
Taika Waititi crafted the original cinematic gem alongside Jermaine Clement, one half of the comedic duo Flight of the Conchords. Both feature as stars in the film.
It humorously chronicles the lives of a group of vampires through the lens of a documentary crew in Wellington. Fans have taken to the internet to praise the film, with one review celebrating it as an “underrated brilliant comedy.”
Although there were whispers of a sequel centred on the werewolves depicted in the movie, it never materialised. Instead, a television adaptation was created, maintaining the mockumentary format but relocating the vampire household to a borough in New York, reports the Daily Record.
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Taika Waititi helmed the pilot episode of the hit series with Jemaine Clement’s expert script-writing skills. The quirky show followed the hilariously antiquated lives of vampires Nandor, Laszlo, and Nadja, alongside their unusual housemate Colin Robinsonan energy vampireall based in Staten Island and looked after by Nandor’s dedicated familiar, Guillermo.
They repeatedly find themselves at odds with modern society, otherworldly entities, one another, as well as having frequent run-ins with the authoritative vampire council. All the while, Guillermo navigates his conflicting loyalty to Nandor against his own vampiric aspirations, a situation made increasingly complex as he uncovers startling revelations about his lineage.
What We Do In The Shadows follows vampires Nandor, Colin Robinson, Nadja and Laszlo (Image: FX)
In a bittersweet farewell, What We Do in the Shadows has concluded with a banging sixth season, now fully available on Disney+, allowing fans to binge-watch the entirety of its supernatural charm. The show boasts a stellar performance on Rotten Tomatoes, with scores soaring from 90% up to an impeccable 100% for its third and fourth series.
Critics have warmly embraced the finale, which left fans poignantly touched as they said their goodbyes. Rolling Stone lauded it saying: “In the End, What We Do in the Shadows is an ode to friendship. One of TV’s silliest, funniest shows of all time comes to a surprisingly poignant conclusion.”
AV Club praised the swan song, declaring: “What We Do In The Shadows ends on its own glorious terms. ‘The Finale’ pays tribute to the sitcom’s history, while thumbing its nose at any deeper meaning.” Consequence also adored it, offering the simple yet powerful review: “What We Do in the Shadows delivered a perfect series finale.”
Fans have been heaping praise on the series finale, with one taking to social media to express their delight: “The series finale really staked the landing. Good surprises, great call backs, funny and moving. The closing minutes were gold. Although the story of these undead may be over, the joy the show has brought so many is eternal.” Another fan enthused: “Chalk up #WhatWeDointheShadows as one of the series with a perfect ending. Kudos.”
Disney+ is offering an extra treat with an alternate ending for the finale. To access it, simply go to the show on the app, select ‘extras’, and it should be there. For those not ready to jump into the final season, there’s good news as the first four seasons are available for free on BBC iPlayer. However, patience is required as the service will take some time to add the last two series. If you’re keen on watching the original film that inspired the series, it’s currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
