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.

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

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.

Love the shoutout for Wellington Paranormal!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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 🤙

Love that the camera crew is actually involved

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.

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

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

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. :)

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

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

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.

Colin Robinson carries this show on his shoulders.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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.

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

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

Loved these guys

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

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

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

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.

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

The WWDITS expanded universe has to include Wellington Paranormal.

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

What we do in the shadows was a regular watch in Highschool with my boys. We would get high and watch heaps of their stuff, flight of the concords was an awesome series!

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

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!!

Clemente was big with flight of the concords

Great video.

im literally wearing my wwdits shirt right now

I love Matt Berry, I love the movie. Maybe I should give the show a chance… I haven’t yet because Taika‘s portrayal is SO CUTE that I didn’t want to see another actor (somewhat) playing that character

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

It’s a great show! Thanks

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

Love this show

It's entirely possible to do good movie to tv adaptations and has been done many times. MASH, The Waltons, In the Heat of the Night, Stargate, Alien Nation, Fargo, Buffy, Alice, Fame, La Femme Nikita, Parenthood, Friday Night Lights, Hannibal, etc... The secret is understanding both the mediums and the material and how to make that change. What We Do In The Shadows nails it.

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

I love this show so much.

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.

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.

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

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.

I love this series :D

The movie and the show are both fantastic

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

Colin Robinson made the show so much better Wellington Paranormal is hillarious! I love that show

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 love this

aaah it's CLEM-ent

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

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

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

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

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

My favorite show🖤🧛‍♀️🦇

This show is fantastic!

I didn't even give the show a chance when it was announced. Some month ago i saw clips on TikTok and realized the show is amazing! Shame on me!

It's common for Americans to stress the second syllable of foreign words rather than the first, apparently because this is generally seen as a good strategy with Spanish and French, and so gets applied in other cases. Other English dialects aren't so uniform. What's odd here is that the narrator of this video insists on this stress pattern for "Clement," mispronouncing this perfectly common name as if it were foreign, as if perhaps it's French. It suggests they don't realise that New Zealand in an English-speaking country.

So the argument of this video is basically that a concept beloved by a small group continued to be beloved by a larger group, and was able to raise funding for an indie film that was well-received and critically acclaimed, and then turn THAT success into 1 season on a smaller cable network where the show did so well and loved by fans both old and new that it was renewed multiple times for 6 season total, became the most pirated show at the time, spawed a broadcast spin-off, and now has a worldwide audience of literally millions who purchase hard copies both of DVDs and blue-rays... Was a show that SHOULDN'T have worked? What a STUPID idea.

FX really knows great comedy when it is pitched to them. They have arguably the two best sitcoms currently on TV (WWDITS and IASIP) I actually refused to watch the TV show until recently because I love the original and truthfully I do not remember the last time a tv show based on a beloved movie was good at all. I got sick and decided it was time and I regret not watching it sooner because the TV show has all of the magic of the movie which was SHOCKING because Jermaine and Taika are only in the show as small cameos.

Well...time to go rewatch Wellington Paranormal again while it is still on Max

I still haven't seen the movie, so I can't make a comparison, but I do like the series. At the same time though I have a feeling that there's some problem with the overall plot, because it seems to me that they keep starting sub-plots or dynamics and then just let go of them.

I was very apprehensive about watching the show. I love the movie and as a kiwi, I hate crappy American remakes that overshadow original shows/movies. But I was curious so I ended up watching an episode and it was great, it really captures the energy of the original while not just being a complete copy. I love the show now. It still annoys me when you say the name and people think of the show before the movie though. If you like what we do in the shadows then you should watch Wellington paranormal, set in the same universe.

Is there a list of everything What we do in the shadows production?😅

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

I want that Nadja doll!

While I do love the show, I think in the later seasons, it lost its magic a bit. A big part of the film's charm was the idea of showing how boring eternal life would realistically be. That idea was present in the first two seasons, but now, every season is bigger and more plot heavy than the last. Just making it feel more "american"