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  • Episode aired Apr 3, 2019
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  • 24m
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Mark Proksch in What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
What We Do In The Shadows: City Council
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The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.

  • Director
    • Jemaine Clement
  • Writers
    • Jemaine Clement
    • Taika Waititi
    • Paul Simms
  • Stars
    • Kayvan Novak
    • Matt Berry
    • Natasia Demetriou
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    7.8/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jemaine Clement
    • Writers
      • Jemaine Clement
      • Taika Waititi
      • Paul Simms
    • Stars
      • Kayvan Novak
      • Matt Berry
      • Natasia Demetriou
    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    What We Do In The Shadows: The Local Municipal Overlords
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    What We Do In The Shadows: City Council
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    What We Do In The Shadows: City Council
    What We Do In The Shadows: City Council
    Trailer 0:29
    What We Do In The Shadows: City Council

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    Kayvan Novak
    Kayvan Novak
    • Nandor
    Matt Berry
    Matt Berry
    • Laszlo Cravensworth
    Natasia Demetriou
    Natasia Demetriou
    • Nadja
    Harvey Guillén
    Harvey Guillén
    • Guillermo de la Cruz
    Mark Proksch
    Mark Proksch
    • Colin Robinson
    Doug Jones
    Doug Jones
    • Baron Afanas
    Beanie Feldstein
    Beanie Feldstein
    • Jenna
    Chris Perfetti
    Chris Perfetti
    • Kyle
    Hayden Szeto
    Hayden Szeto
    • Jonathan
    Marceline Hugot
    Marceline Hugot
    • Barbara Lazarro
    Veronika Slowikowska
    Veronika Slowikowska
    • Shanice
    Gloria Laino
    Gloria Laino
    • Baron's Familiar
    Richie Moriarty
    Richie Moriarty
    • Doug Peterson
    KhaRå Martin
    KhaRå Martin
    • Cheyenne
    • (as Khara Martin)
    Alison Niven
    • Larper #1
    Faith Curnew
    • Larper #2
    Mary Gillis
    • June
    • (archive footage)
    Jon Gabrus
    Jon Gabrus
    • Wharfinger
    • Director
      • Jemaine Clement
    • Writers
      • Jemaine Clement
      • Taika Waititi
      • Paul Simms
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    7ranger1-750-289549

    They are trying.

    I found the movie to be very good ,original and a bit edgy and funny also. Up to now I am glad that they've kept the exact same concept in the series. I am happily surprised by the production values ,there not bad. For now I am looking forward to the next episodes !
    8Hitchcoc

    The World of Politics

    In order to take over Staten Island, the gang must have the support of the city council. So they attend a boring meeting on zoning. When one gets up to speak, he is told that he can come to open forum in a couple months. The chair of the council becomes their potential source of success. She says she has a problem with raccoons and this leads to some outrageous stuff. A young rather drab college student is dragged into their world. She gets bitten and is apparently going to be a part of things. In order to take over Staten Island, the gang must have the support of the city council. So they attend a boring meeting on zoning. When one gets up to speak, he is told that he can come to open forum in a couple months. The chair of the council becomes their potential source of success. She says she has a problem with raccoons and this leads to some outrageous stuff. A young rather drab college student is dragged into their world. She gets bitten and is apparently going to be a part of things from now on. There is also a continuing bit with a guy named Bob Peterson, where is name is continuously messed with. He has been hypnotized and directed to destroy the chairwoman. For the time being, Staten Island is safe.
    7tcozartbosley

    Episode 1 was funny...episode 2 was ok

    I find the concept of the show, the actors and the plots thus far to be refreshing. While episode 1 i found to be funny, episode 2 was ok. Still looking forward to episode 3. The characters themselves are entertaining so im definitely coming back each week for more.
    7housebeast

    Good

    Ep 2 has a very few moments that felt boring, but against it, the funny jokes are on point. Even thou its not as good as the pilot, it still tastes fresh plus the runtime makes it passable.
    6injury-65447

    Stale Blood

    Something in me wants to love this show. I really do. Unfortunately it's not quite there yet. But you can see how promising it is.

    There are some great laugh out loud moments in this episode, but unfortunately too much of it feels like a retread of things we already covered in the pilot episode. There weren't enough new ideas here to impress. We already saw the LARPers for instance.

    The last part of the episode was really funny, with the explosion at the council meeting and the psychic vampire becoming aroused.

    I hope subsequent episodes can keep the humour And creativity levels higher.

    Related interests

    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
    Fantasy
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    Horror

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    • Trivia
      As the vampires try to interpret the Baron's orders to conquer "The New World", Laszlo wonders aloud "What the [expletive] would anyone want with Canada?". Although set in Staten Island, the show is actually filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
    • Goofs
      The member of Staten Island City Council named Terry breaks character and is visibly laughing through much of Colin and Nandor's speeches.
    • Soundtracks
      No Vampires Remain in Romania
      Written by Derek Christopher Wilson, Hugh Duncan Wilson

      Performed by King Luan

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    FAQ1

    • The music credits for this episode are unclear, was wondering who did the campy disco vampire song at the end, i saw Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) listed in the end credits for the score, but did he do the end credits song as well?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • FX Productions
      • Two Canoes Pictures
      • 343 Incorporated
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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