A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to start watching a comedy series called "What We Do in the Shadows." Inspired by a 2014 film of the same name directed by Taika Waititi, it used a mockumentary format to tell the story of four vampires living on Staten Island. As the episodes progressed, we became familiar with their conflicts, everyday problems, and the adventures they had faced in their pasts.
Inspired by series like The Office and Arrested Development, "What We Do in the Shadows" used the most representative elements of vampires in popular culture and fiction to contrast them with the behaviors and lifestyles of mortals as its main source of comedy, something refreshing in a current landscape that seems more focused on reinventing them than respecting their historical origins.
And today, after six wonderful seasons, I finally had the chance to watch its final episode, a fitting conclusion to one of the most creative projects I've ever seen. This project, moreover, knew how to make the most of its format, breaking the fourth wall and acknowledging that its ingenious premise didn't have the fuel to last much longer.
Nando, Nadja, Lazslo, and Colin Robinson are masterfully written characters, and often, despite their paranormal nature, they ended up being much more human and interesting than the mortal beings who surrounded them.
With an acerbic and apathetic style, What We Do in the Shadows not only proved to be a solid heir to the film directed by Taika, but also expanded its concept in brilliant directions, parodying the legacy of vampires in film, literature, and television, while also criticizing the illogical nature that often accompanies the way the human race operates.
It was a project with a tremendous range, capable of moving from the typical slice-of-life of any sitcom to terrifying action and violence sequences, accompanied by well-placed moments of humorous relief.
What We Do in the Shadows had a conclusion worthy of a series of its quality, and I appreciate that the creative minds behind it knew the perfect moment to conclude it.
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