What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Stan, and in the UK on Shudder Amazon Channel and ITVX Premium. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 3,974 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Jemaine Clement is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Stan — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason What We Do in the Shadows keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate What We Do in the Shadows from the crowd. Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead. Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2014. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and What We Do in the Shadows holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

What We Do in the Shadows is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Jemaine Clement's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.