Making up an energy vampire ended up being a genius move.

Matt Berry's line deliveries are so unbelievably spectacular that they immediately elevate the show.

Colin Robinson is the addition that takes the tv remake to another level.

I remember watching the pilot a few years ago, thinking that it was impossible for this TV show to be as good as the movie. Then, Guillermo took Nandor to buy creepy paper. That silliness is exactly what makes this show work as it does. And it's a shame that is going to end, but maybe is for the best.

Best show on tv currently What pisses me off, is that they never release bloopers or deleted scenes

I admittedly avoided watching the show because I thought the movie was so perfect. I thought it would be a mediocre take on the movie to appeal to wider audiences. So glad I gave the show a chance. Hands down one of my favorite shows on TV right now. Took everything I loved from the movie and made it so much more.

Matt Berry is just something else it’s like he found the perfect role for himself

Love the shoutout for Wellington Paranormal!

I worked on the movie and it was the most fun set i've worked on. Jemaine and Taika are so lovely and kind to work for. I was working art department and they ended up giving me a role in the film and let me improvise. Some bits are in there but most was cut for time (as stated they had a lot of footage) but they really were just having a tonne of fun with mates and it shows. There's a lot of stuff to make you fall out of love with the industry but knowing a set can be that fun, warm and inviting keeps me going no matter the egotistical maniacs I run into.

One of the things that propelled WWDITS to America was a Kickstarter campaign so it could have a limited release run there. It meant that more people got to see it. (I got a sweet Werewolves Not Swearwolves shirt from it).

Wellington Paranormal is criminally underwatched and underrated.

Interview with a Vampire: What if vampires were sexy? Twilight: What if vampires were posing as teenagers? What We Do in the Shadows: What if vampires were bisexual idiots? Each fit the times they were made in. I'm glad we're in the WWDItS era. :)

The show is PERFECTLY cast and the cast all shine in their roles. Thank you for including the fact that they use a great deal of improv on the show and highlighting this amazing comedy series!

As I consider WWDITS vs other adaptations, I think having completely new characters in a new setting that capture similar dynamics and chemistry, but otherwise having characters that are fresh and cant be written "out of character" helps a lot.

Thank you SO MUCH for introducing me to Wellington Paranormal. I would have never even heard of it otherwise and would be missing out on one of the funniest shows I have ever seen. I was literally laughing out loud at the meat vs nan joke in Season 2. I haven't actually laughed in such a long time it felt really good. Please do an episode about this show!

As a Wellingtonian it’s hilarious seeing Wellington popping up in a massively popular international universe.

Wellington Paranormal - is also very very fun - worth checking out for fans of WWDITS

My wife and I have an annual tradition of watching films on certain events: ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ on Halloween, and ‘The Room’ on April Fool’s Day. Despite the change in our relationship throughout the years, our fondness for these films has remained.

As a fan of the movie, my main concern was that they were going to Americanize it. The US doesn't have the best track record when it comes to adapting things that were successful in other countries with 3 failed attempts at an American version of Fawlty Towers, 2 failed attempts at Red Dwarf USA and more failed attempts at adapting the likes of Father Ted, The IT Crowd, The Vicar Of Dibley, Kath and Kim, Only Fools And Horses and many more. The Office US was probably the only one that was actually successful (although I personally didn't care for it). So the idea of What We Do In The Shadows getting a big American remake sounded pretty terrible to me...then I saw it and thought it was amazing. I think there are several reasons as to why it worked when most of these adaptions don't. For a start, having the original creators not only involved but pretty much being the lead creative forces behind the show makes it fit much better into the world of the film. Secondly, they aren't trying to replace the characters we knew and loved from the original, they were all completely original. Thirdly, most of the cast are highly regarded character actors who were able to really sink their teeth into the roles (pun slightly intended) rather than casting people who would be known to a mainstream American audience. But the biggest thing would have to be that the show doesn't try to replace the movie, rather adding to it's legacy and continuity.

I thought the TV show wasn’t going to even come close to the movie - but their writing and casting absolutely NAILED it

I like how Matt Berry once said this show is pure escapism, the plot is so absurd and can go anywhere yet it’s all so mundane, also the very genuine feeling inclusion of queer characters is great

I had no idea a lot is improv. This makes me appreciate it even more

So glad you appreciate the brilliance of NZ humor, this is why I watch Nerdstalgic = I knew you were one of us kiwis at heart 🤙

Jermaine Clement is also the Clement from flight of the concords. From such bangers as "if you're into it."

Love that the camera crew is actually involved

Funniest vampires from Staten Island to New York Citay

Doing a second run of the series. Been a long time since I've laughed during every episode of a series.

Easily the greatest show currently on tv. The cast is the key, especially Matt Berry.

I feel so old now. I went to see the movie at my local theater the day it came out. I was really into Flight of the Conchords at the time, so checking this movie out was a no-brainer for me. I *only* know the show as a spin-off of the movie.

Yes, looking forward to your dive into wellington paranormal!

This channel is one of the few which has seen niche shows and talks about them. I really love your takes. Could you talk about Reno 911(The early seasons) or Workaholics. Both are very funny shows. Also WWDITS is criminally underrated, to see a channel talk about is just what I need.

Taika Waititi can do a much better job without Disney He should've left the MCU after THOR RAGNAROK

The show is as perfect of a comedy as I have seen in a long time. It is a masterpiece of what TV comedy can be if put in the right hands.

Didnt know this was a show. I only knew the movies and shorts. Now I know what im spending the rest of my weekend with.

The best scene I think of the entire show is the episode where Collin Robinson and the two Nadias all share a body. The last scene of that episode need to forever go down in history as the greatest of that entire show (that is overall all entirely fantastic).

the other spinoff show wellington paranormal on HBO is so funny also. I feel like not many people realize that show takes place in the same universe and the leads are the two cops from the what we do in the shadows movie

I wish this show would get a physical release. I want it on the shelf next to my Blu-ray for the movie.

The show took it to a whole new level. I remember being so delighted at the surreal silliness of the film, but the show built on that and amped it to 11. It's one of the most entertaining series I've ever seen in my life

I’m bummed we’ll never get a WWDITS x OFMD crossover!!!! A young Nandor passing by on ship to “discover” new land to pillage.

I remember watching some episodes years ago and completely forgetting it. Thanks!

Clemente was big with flight of the concords

Im surprised you haven't done a video about Flight of the Conchords yet!! Such a great show!

The WWDITS expanded universe has to include Wellington Paranormal.

It is so refreshing to see an innovative, well written and acted tv show. LOVE IT!!

as a fan of Wellington Paranormal i'm interested your take on the show

Pleeeeeeease do Wellington Paranormal!!! I can't get enough of it

i'm surprised you didn't mention We're Wolves, a spin-off about the werewolves in the 2014 movie that jemaine and taika teased a decade ago. jemaine recently said they've started working on it again. it'll probably star rhys darby since he was the lead werewolf in the movie. very exciting stuff!!

"Nothing about this is fresh" after referencing that the movie isn't well known.....So, to most people its fresh. What a great take.

This was great! I’m looking forward to a future Wellington Paranormal piece as well! 👽

Hands down the best show on tv right now. The casting is top notch and the show is absolutely hilarious.

Brilliant programme. I can't decide between Nadja, Lazlo, or Colin Robinson as my favourite. The entire cast is a great to be honest, but those three are fantastic.

im literally wearing my wwdits shirt right now

Love the movie so much. Jermaine waititi and Matt berry are always wonderful. Miss flight if the concords tho

I love Matt Berry from the IT Crowd. But it's definitely Colin, Nadja, and Guillermo that really make this show something special to me. And the relationship between Guillermo and Nando is beautiful.

For such a small country, NZ really punches far above its weight when it comes to film, television and comedic talent.

Wellington Paranormal is a crucial part of the conundrum: it's the FIRST series that spun off the movie. It ran in New Zealand and was shown in the US in whopping 2018-2022. They had at least a year of one show to know what will work in another (and kinda vice versa) and decided to branch the first series as a more local one, while the second series as the more global one. Yet, both are parts of the same universe and made by the same core creative team. Heck, the visual gag with Colin Robinson II perfected on big budget in Seasons 3-4 of What We Do show first appeared in Wellington Paranormal, where it was done much cheaper and, well, looked shoddy. One might assume that it's a relatively small franchise, but each season of each series also has commercials and podcasts, some seasons have several promotional webisodes and web-series, there is (or was, it's offline and presumed lost) one video game, and even all the way back original movie had cross-promotion in several commercials and a music video. Oh, and there's not one, but TWO stage shows with original actors. One of them starts Deacon and resulted in a fictionalized podcast, as well. And I mean, a lot of people are still unaware both the movies and the series have post-credits scenes, so they haven't even seen that. :)

i can't express how much i love the What We Do In the Shadows movie.

Wellington Paranormal is great, thanks for mentioning it. The pair of police are so sweet and well meaning.

Haha, that intro. One would assume anyone who's watched the show has also seen the movie too if not already very aware of it. The characters from it do appear in the show too after all

cant wait for the last season, definitely gonna watch the whole show many times again

I was hoping this video would be all about Wellington Paranormal. That show is brilliant and one of my absolute favourites ever.

I wanted to see Akira from Taika Waititi Not another Thor movie

I remember my sister showing me this because I was a weird movie nerd, had seen Shark Vs Eagle and stuff like that. Years later when the show came out I was hyped because of Matt Berry, was a bit like "urgh this is just like the movie again" for the first half of season 1 but the 2nd half got me laughing so hard I stuck around and am so happy I did. I am always laughing out loud at this show

i realized there was a tv show 4 this 2 days ago & am glad i get to watch it

I was always under the impression that the movie was always more popular than the TV show. This is news to me lol

I love this show and after i finished season 3 i was searching for new content. Finding the OG movie/content was super cool. I found the older movie and thought it was hella funny but i LOVE the show. They did an amazing job. ❤one of my top 3 favrite shows. I wish there was more well written content like this.

I don't know why but everywhere Matt Berry goes there is almost always something good about the series. Pook at Disenchantment for instance, he almost single-handedly saved the first season imho

I had no idea the movie turned into a show!!

I loved the original movie, haven’t laughed that much in a long time. When the show came out it scratched that itch for more perfectly. I recently went back and watched the movie again and realized the show is actually MUCH funnier than the movie

It’s refreshing to see a regular human bartender being a part of the group. Laszlo will love that guy

Never heard of it, but I loved Matt Berry as Douglas Reynholm in IT Crowd, so its a must watch for me

I don't knwo about anyone else but I'm Aussie and we watched the original mockumentary in English in high school, I only discovered the show after that!

I absolutely love this show. I didn’t like it when I first watched it, but the citizenship episode was amazing and the reason I started watching consistently.

Ooooo, so excited that there's one more season! Thought it might have ended w the last season

Lesser known? The original movie was what piqued my interest and I was rather let down when the writers wouldn't be starring in the series itself.

Great actors and writing.

aaah it's CLEM-ent

Wellington Paranormal is amazing too!

Robinson is my FAVORITE CHARACTER 😁😁😁😁

I watched the movie before the series and loved the concept. Now I watch the series with just as much interest.

i watched the movie first when i heard the show was coming out and the humor was amazing 😂 i could watch both over and over and not get tired simply because both casts have so much chemistry w each other my favorite character is predictable, it's guillermo...i just wanna squish his cheeks he's adorable lol

The movie is so good! But yes, it definitely went under the radar. I only found it about thanks to a KZfaqrs recommendation. Then subsequently, watching several clips which sold me on it. After that I recommended it to everyone and downright forced people to sit and watch it. Everyone loved it.

You come for the humour, you stay for the sweetness.

Please do a vid on Wellington Paranormal! What We Do in the Shadows (the film) is the gift that keeps on giving. Hopefully they will do a show on the werewolves like they planned.

Love the show.. though they did my boy Guillermo dirty at the end of a season. The one with a specific interest. (Don't wanna spoil). Lol

I want more of the pirate show

The show is awesome, it's one of the best shows on TV.

WWDITS is one of those rare comedies where EVERY leading character is awesome, usually there is always a few characters that are meh or bad (I hated Gina in B99, but loved every other character), but everyone in this show is amazing. Also, I would (and have) watch Matt Berry be Matt Berry in anything :D

My friend and I loved the movie, so we were really eager to see the show, but the first few episodes just seemed like re-hashed bits from the movie done worse. So, we stopped watching and didn't look back. But from the sound of things, it's kind of like the American version of The Office, where it had a rocky start but really found its footing as it went on...I guess we'll have to give it another chance!

i had been a fan of the movie and short film for yearsss, but avoided the show at first because i was soooo scared it would be bad. I couldn’t imagine a whole new cast being able to emulate anything similar to what the OG’s achieved… Oh boy was I wrong… It is my absolute favourite comedy series. The cast is incredible. Matt Barry is a star and it’s an abomination he hasn’t been nominated for an emmy.

The movie and the show are both fantastic

There will be a wedding, a wedding in the dark, there will be a marriage, and everyone will ask…

Wild how when the show came out, people only ever brought up the movies. Now it’s surpassed the movies. Hell yeah

There’s no comparison tbh. “What we do in the shadows” is the best comedy ever.

I actually like the show better than the movie now. Which I did not expect. Crazy.

I love this show so much.

Love this show

Omg we LOVE this show!! Such a great example of comedic genius! 🙌

Wellington Paranormal..Another brilliant spin-off from the WWDITS movie ❤

I remember all the stand up and comedy forums that were obsessed with Monty Pyton and Fry and Laurie suddenly posting about WWDITS like 90% of the time. It was inevitable, and nobody was annoyed about it. Just pure obsession from everyone.